Finally Bought a New Used Pickup

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November 1st, 2018, 08:28 PM
greatwhite

Finally Bought a New Used Pickup

So this is the truck I'm buying. Truck is in excellent shape, Underneath is in excellent shape has always been undercoated.

2005 Laramie Longhorn Ram 1500

4 WD on the floor (So no computers, thank goodness)

143,000 KM's

5.7 Hemi

Loaded, I feel like I'm on the star ship enterprise. (wish it wasn't hate electronics)

Tonau box cover

Can tow just shy of 11000 pounds. (I have no idea what I would haul weighing that much I do have a trailer up North that can hold 2 bush cords that's probably around 4000 - 6000 pounds

I still have a few things to do to it. Needs to be undercoated for this year and I need an ATV Ramp, needs a block heater as it won't fit in the garage. There are 3 super facial rust spots that need attention.

Just in time I got a load of 8 cords of free firewood to pick up this weekend and next week is Deer Season.

Oh and if anyone want's to lose weight this winter I will have about another 15 cords of firewood to split. I split and piled 21 cords back in Aug with a splitter going to do this wood by hand..

So why did I go with Dodge?

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November 1st, 2018, 09:54 PM
sawbill

Not much difference between the Chevs and Dodges when it comes to ride and maintenance. Each have their good points, each have their down side. Of late, they're both running out of options and gadgets to attract the new customer. I did find the Dodge had a bit more noticeable power than the Chev but it came at the expense of lower gas mileage. And after driving both I now don't miss the slight loss of power with the Chev as I'm driving a lot more long distance than before so the better gas mileage is appreciated.
November 1st, 2018, 10:00 PM
Bushmoose

Sounds like you found a good unit. I'm sure you'll get good use out of it. A word of caution however, don't park it close to your wood pile?
November 2nd, 2018, 06:40 AM
greatwhite

Actually it will be going under the car port as it won't fit in the garage. But I don't build the woodpile as high now. :). Next year I am building a shed along the car port so no more worries than.

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Originally Posted by Bushmoose

Sounds like you found a good unit. I'm sure you'll get good use out of it. A word of caution however, don't park it close to your wood pile?
November 2nd, 2018, 06:43 AM
line052

lol 6 years and still going strong..lol

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Originally Posted by Bushmoose

Sounds like you found a good unit. I'm sure you'll get good use out of it. A word of caution however, don't park it close to your wood pile?
November 2nd, 2018, 07:09 AM
Fox

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Originally Posted by line052

lol 6 years and still going strong..lol

Some thing you cannot live down, some things you should never admit to, ha ha ha.
November 2nd, 2018, 09:22 AM
benjhind

Congrats on the new-to-you truck!

It is refreshing to see someone excited about a 13-year-old truck, as I would be. When I see posts about a new toy that is worth more than my house I somehow can't relate!
November 2nd, 2018, 11:22 AM
Snowwalker

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Originally Posted by benjhind

Congrats on the new-to-you truck!

It is refreshing to see someone excited about a 13-year-old truck, as I would be. When I see posts about a new toy that is worth more than my house I somehow can't relate!

Don't get between karen and her 15 year old 4runner. It's driven a lot of bush roads and trails, cleared snow drifts on the highway, and even driven through four feet of snow in the median of the 401. But I think it has to do more with the memories of puppies, camping, fishing, and hunting trip.
November 2nd, 2018, 11:40 AM
benjhind

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Originally Posted by Snowwalker

Don't get between karen and her 15 year old 4runner. It's driven a lot of bush roads and trails, cleared snow drifts on the highway, and even driven through four feet of snow in the median of the 401. But I think it has to do more with the memories of puppies, camping, fishing, and hunting trip.

I gave up my 2000 4Runner 4x4 with a manual transmission last spring. Huge mistake :(

5 seats wasn't working for our family of 6. Went to a 2004 Honda Pilot which is now burning oil like crazy and stalling at intersections. Grrr....
November 2nd, 2018, 11:57 AM
MikePal

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Originally Posted by benjhind

I gave up my 2000 4Runner 4x4 with a manual transmission last spring. Huge mistake :(

I've owned two 4Runners....to this day , still the best vehicles I've owned for hauling two 'hockey' kids around during Ontario winter. I miss especially miss the 22RE engines.

Good trucking with the 'new-to-you' P/U GW...I know you'll put it thru it paces, not like most of the trucks out there that never leave hard stand.
November 2nd, 2018, 01:26 PM
Bushmoose

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Originally Posted by line052

lol 6 years and still going strong..lol

It was a classic! Just has to be dredged up from the archives every now and again? :D
November 2nd, 2018, 03:36 PM
Gilroy

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Originally Posted by benjhind

Congrats on the new-to-you truck!

It is refreshing to see someone excited about a 13-year-old truck, as I would be. When I see posts about a new toy that is worth more than my house I somehow can't relate!

Hey what you talking about I,am still excited to be driving my 2000 GMC Safarai.LOL
November 2nd, 2018, 03:44 PM
Greenhorn

Congrats,hope it works out.
November 2nd, 2018, 05:45 PM
greatwhite

Just curious do you get it undercoated every year? I plan to continue undercoating this Truck the owner always undercoated it.

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Originally Posted by Gilroy

Hey what you talking about I,am still excited to be driving my 2000 GMC Safarai.LOL
November 2nd, 2018, 06:31 PM
Bushmoose

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Originally Posted by Gilroy

Hey what you talking about I,am still excited to be driving my 2000 GMC Safarai.LOL

Gilroy, was that you I saw going down the road the other day? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SODkqQ8yO7U
February 9th, 2019, 03:53 PM
Roe+

The only is with your truck is it won’t have MDS (switches to 4 cylinders when not under load) and VVT (variable valve timing)
These will make a big difference in your gas mileage.
My 2011 Hemi uses 2/3 the fuel my 2002 did with the 4.7 litre V-8 (smaller motor)
The good news is my 2011 has 330,000 kms, original tie rod ends, ball joints, the drivetrain is still good. My daughter is getting it this summer when I get my new truck.
I hope it works out for you.

Roe+
February 9th, 2019, 04:30 PM
greatwhite

Actually the truck gets about the same mileage as my old Jimmy
February 9th, 2019, 07:14 PM
Gilroy

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Originally Posted by greatwhite

Just curious do you get it undercoated every year? I plan to continue undercoating this Truck the owner always undercoated it.

Yeh rust check most every other year,easy to crawl under and spray yourself. This truck has a area that rusts a lot on the left/ right front quarter panel,s.
February 9th, 2019, 07:15 PM
Gilroy

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Originally Posted by Bushmoose

Gilroy, was that you I saw going down the road the other day? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SODkqQ8yO7U

Yeh,that,s me headed of for the Shriner's Convention.LOL
February 9th, 2019, 07:23 PM
Gilroy

GW

I think you will have great fun with that truck.My son is on his second,bought a 2016 1500 new,gas model 4x4. Then got looped into a 2018 fully loaded 2500 diesel hd with the cummins engine.Both have been good so far with the exception of a sensor problem on the newer one.He is trying to convince me to buy a eco diesel but I told him I will drive mine until it reaches the scrap yard.I like the Toyota Tacoma as I have always had good luck with Toyota.
February 9th, 2019, 07:38 PM
greatwhite

It will do low km's but an older truck 2005. But as good if not slightly better than my Jimmy got with a 4.3 V6.

However I am trying to get a big 2 year computer contract, if I luck out and get it I can sell this and easily get my money back and raise enough to put a hefty down payment on a 1 or 2 year old truck. and keep payments around 300. I don't want a truck loaded to much to go wrong. I priced a new basic 2018 Dodge with the 5.7 at 45K so a 1 or 2 year old would probably be 35K+. Than it would pretty much last me forever since I only average 10,000 a year.
But will see otherwise this is still a good truck with the 20 inch tires it's the highest not lifted truck I have driven.

Got some Satin 20 gauge sheet metal to weld those few rust spots I found and want to pull the box liner out so I can clean inside the box. But that will have to wait until Spring as the truck just barely fits in the garage. Good thing I did not buy the club cab with the 8 ft box it would not have fit.

Got a great deal on a rack was on sale at Princes Auto for 105 bucks than went on sale again Monday for 60 went back to Princes and they gave me back 55 bucks. Sweet.

Just need that ramp to go back on sale as I missed the last sale thought it ended on Thursday not Wednesday.

Want to build this come Spring as well theirs is so poorly designed. But those stupid Tariffs have almost doubled the cost of metal. Probably cost about 150 to build but mine will have a better design.

Kolpin Lock-It Rite ATV System

https://www.amazon.com/Kolpin-Lock-R...eywords=Kolpin

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Originally Posted by Gilroy

GW

I think you will have great fun with that truck.My son is on his second,bought a 2016 1500 new,gas model 4x4. Then got looped into a 2018 fully loaded 2500 diesel hd with the cummins engine.Both have been good so far with the exception of a sensor problem on the newer one.He is trying to convince me to buy a eco diesel but I told him I will drive mine until it reaches the scrap yard.I like the Toyota Tacoma as I have always had good luck with Toyota.
February 9th, 2019, 09:39 PM
Gilroy

Sounds good gw.
February 10th, 2019, 09:10 AM
Roe+

When looking for a new truck, look in June, you’ll get a much better deal as they are trying to clear the lot for the new model year. That said the dealer I go to offered me a brand new Ram 1500 Big Horn edition for $38,000.00, the sticker price was $62,000.00. I walked away b/c it didn’t have an anti-spin (posi-trac) rear end. Sounds like a small issue, but once you’ve had one you won’t want to go without.
February 14th, 2019, 08:26 AM
sabmgb

Roe, I agree LSD is a game changer when it is required. I no longer have to put in 4-wheel to pull boat up ramp. That the problem waiting till the deals come on, you have to settle for what's left.
February 17th, 2019, 11:27 AM
Roe+

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Originally Posted by sabmgb

Roe, I agree LSD is a game changer when it is required. I no longer have to put in 4-wheel to pull boat up ramp. That the problem waiting till the deals come on, you have to settle for what's left.

I’ve had LSD on my last 3 trucks, 2 Dodges and a Ford, prefer the Dodge version. Once you’ve had it, you don’t want to go without. I really notice the difference in winter.

Roe+
August 18th, 2019, 04:07 PM
greatwhite

Finally got my Tires put on bought Cooper Discovers All Season, on sale for 175 a tire + install and warranty $995.00. I think that was the best I would find. But it took them 3 hours to install. I was watching the guy and I swear he was going in slow motion. Have to go back to get rust treatment last thing left. I was hoping to do it today as well but I think I would have had to stay overnight.
August 19th, 2019, 09:01 AM
Snowwalker

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Originally Posted by greatwhite

Finally got my Tires put on bought Cooper Discovers All Season, on sale for 175 a tire + install and warranty $995.00. I think that was the best I would find. But it took them 3 hours to install. I was watching the guy and I swear he was going in slow motion. Have to go back to get rust treatment last thing left. I was hoping to do it today as well but I think I would have had to stay overnight.

The local tire shop has Cooper tires, has not had Discovery tires in a couple years. Hope you checked the date they were manufactured.