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1) Is it difficult to find 2WD Dodge Cummins Extended Cab 2500's(3/4T)???

2) How can I learn which years/models/transmissions of previously owned Dodge P.U. to buy and NOT buy?????

This would be for pulling 20-24' Enclosed Trailer on open road???

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Chuck,

1. No it is not that hard to find, at least around here. Not sure what is popular where you live.

The Cummings Diesel is prety much bulletproof up to 170,000 then it wll need a fuel pump usually. They go easy over 400,000 mi with regular and proper care. I know a guy here in the swimming pool business like I am in that has over 300,000 on his '96 two door 3/4 ton.

They changed it to computerize it in about 1998 or 99 I think if I am remembering right. They will get better mileage than the earlier ones. I like mine (97). The power is unbelieveable. Feels like a stock car when the blower kicks in about 45. it will outrun most cars if it is already rolling. Loaded or empty when we towed the Motion to ST Louis as soon as we got a little speed up you would forget that the car and trailer were behind you. By thge way mine is a automatic too just in case you didn't know. I find no problems with this setup. Just have to let it get rolling some before you get down on it too hard. Sweet rig.


2. Any of the 97 and up are good. Cummings are one tough motor and reliable as hell. I would like to trade up to a 01 myself. did you know they can turn 13's in the quarter with just a little hop up done to them?

3. I doubt that you would be disapointed with one towing that size trailer.

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