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Should I upgrade my tow vehicle with gas or diesel?

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Offline Jason

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Should I upgrade my tow vehicle with gas or diesel?
« on: July 20, 2011, 06:48:15 AM »
Currently have the tow vehicle in my signature but I am thinking of going newer. I never tow my fiver as it sits on a permanent site. Should I upgrade to a newer used diesel or look at a gas engine this time. I sometimes tow 10000 pounds with my work so keep that in mind when responding. I have looked at the 6.4 Ford but the mileage claims scare me. My wife likes GM/Chev products. I have looked at the 6.6 and the 6.0. I love my Dodge but the ride is not so comfy. A friend has recommended the 6.7 Cummins. If you were in my shoes what would you do?

2006 Dodge 2500 SLT 4 x 4 c/w 5.9L & 3.73 - 4 spd Auto Transmission
2008 Crossroads Cruiser CF31QB
2010 Ford Fusion SEL AWD 3.0L
2011 Crestliner Superhawk c/w 115HP Mercury
2003 Sea Doo GTI LE
2005 Suzuki Boulevard C50
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Re: Should I upgrade my tow vehicle with gas or diesel?
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2011, 06:54:26 AM »
I would stay with the 2008 Crossroads Cruiser you already have. Can't get much better than that

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Re: Should I upgrade my tow vehicle with gas or diesel?
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2011, 07:42:21 AM »
not sure how you are going to tow 10000 lbs with a car ,boat ,jet ski ,or a motorcycle.Out of your options listed you should probably go with the only one that will even tow a trailer, the 3/4 ton truck!
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Re: Should I upgrade my tow vehicle with gas or diesel?
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2011, 04:16:17 PM »
have to apologize read your post wrong! if you are considering a ford dont buy anything diesel unless it is a 7.3 powerstroke all their newer models are JUNK!You are better off to stick with your dodge.If you want the best get a chevy with a duramax and an allison trans. this is the best option available currently.
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