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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 12:26 AM
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The salesman said he could potentially get me 11,000 off the sticker price.
Worst part is to get these to have decent gas mileage, I have to delete the DPF and get a programmer. Another 3,000 or more dollars to get some decent power and MPG up to about 22.
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 12:43 AM
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noooooooooooooooooo!!
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 12:45 AM
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If you really have a need for it. If not, don't get rid of the tC.
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 12:45 AM
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uhm...do you need a full size duellie pick-up truck with a diesel engine?

if yes, then go for it, if no, then stick with your tc, unless you really want it and can afford it.
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 12:53 AM
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go big or go home.

hahaha.
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 12:53 AM
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get it!
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowxhoodie
go big or go home.

hahaha.
now that's what im talkin' bout!
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 12:57 AM
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a DODGE, that truck will depreciate about $10k as soon as you drive it off the lot. Good luck with gas and the engine!
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 01:34 AM
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how much are you getting for your tc
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 01:44 AM
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 01:52 AM
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At least buy a Tundra
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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Get it IMO. It's a more grown up and much more versatile vehicle.

Also with the DPF delete, EGR delete (if you want) and an MP8 or other programmer that truck will tear just about any normal passenger car new one. Great passing power for sure.

My girlfriends dad has an 08 4dr non dually
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowxhoodie
go big or go home.

hahaha.
now thats what i call a ***** enlarger, lulz
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 02:28 AM
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..wait..so the OP is serious?
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 02:30 AM
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^ ahha yeah.
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Originally Posted by Blacktoast
At least buy a Tundra
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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Do it. I'd take a Dodge Diesel over the tC any day. It sucks that they don't make the 5.9 anymore. To the guy who made the comment about depreciation, those trucks hold their value SO MUCH better than toyotas it's almost a joke.

On a final note, Dodge will actually honor their warranty in case something goes wrong, instead of trying to jew you out of it like Toyota always does.

One more note to the OP... don't get the training wheels...
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Originally Posted by drjohnson36
Do it. I'd take a Dodge Diesel over the tC any day. It sucks that they don't make the 5.9 anymore. To the guy who made the comment about depreciation, those trucks hold their value SO MUCH better than toyotas it's almost a joke.

On a final note, Dodge will actually honor their warranty in case something goes wrong, instead of trying to jew you out of it like Toyota always does.

One more note to the OP... don't get the training wheels...
do you have any proof that ANY truck holds its value better than toyotas?
cuz im not buying it...
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