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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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2 98 12V's??? Somebodys hogging them...
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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 03:32 PM
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I don't know how i am going to choose one , i am going to look at both of them hopefully on friday.

I am kind of leaning towards the manual tranny one, because it has less miles, and it is decked out a little more, 215 pump , etc. But i drive int he city 90% of the time , and the auto would be alot easier on the body ( my knees get sore after about an hour of stop and go in the 97)

i guess i will go see both of them and decide, i am taking my digital camera with me, so expect pics, but not until saturday , i am leaving my apartment at 5 30 AM in hopes of being there before noon, then drive back to the apt , pick up my cousin from the university , and head for home, another 1.5-2 hours ...

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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 11:23 PM
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Get the one with the 215 pump and Ill trade you for a good a low milage 180 pump....straight across...
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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 03:46 PM
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Leave the 180 pump attached to your truck and i may think about it
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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by kcastun
I don't know how i am going to choose one , i am going to look at both of them hopefully on friday.

I am kind of leaning towards the manual tranny one, because it has less miles, and it is decked out a little more, 215 pump , etc. But i drive int he city 90% of the time , and the auto would be alot easier on the body ( my knees get sore after about an hour of stop and go in the 97)

i guess i will go see both of them and decide, i am taking my digital camera with me, so expect pics, but not until saturday , i am leaving my apartment at 5 30 AM in hopes of being there before noon, then drive back to the apt , pick up my cousin from the university , and head for home, another 1.5-2 hours ...

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GET BOTH THATS HOW YOU CHOOSE
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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 09:41 PM
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Come on man anything with a cummins is way better than what your driving now.
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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by CIN'S DODGE
GET BOTH THATS HOW YOU CHOOSE
How many 19 year olds do you know that can afford 1 , let alone 2 98 12v trucks!

It'll take everything i got to afford ONE of them, and it'll take a few years of everything i have to afford it.
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 12:08 AM
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I thought I told you to wait untilafter your done school???

Actually, If you dont get a 12V now chances are you wont get one later. And wil have to do a p-pump conversion or 12V transplant.
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by kcastun
How many 19 year olds do you know that can afford 1 , let alone 2 98 12v trucks!

It'll take everything i got to afford ONE of them, and it'll take a few years of everything i have to afford it.
WELL IF YOU WANT TO PLAY YOU GONNA HAVE TO PAY IT JUST DEPENDS ON HOW BAD YOU REALLY WANT IT.
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 02:54 PM
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I am done school

Originally Posted by Dr. Evil
I thought I told you to wait untilafter your done school???

Actually, If you dont get a 12V now chances are you wont get one later. And wil have to do a p-pump conversion or 12V transplant.
I am done School Dr. I just have a little bit ( hardly anything compareable to some students) left to pay on my line of credit , both of my loans are paid (over 30K combined, but those weren't just school) And i have abuot $700 left to pay on my $2600 laptop ( i shoulda waited to get it , but it was a good buy)

I am going friday , and i plan to choose one of these trucks, I like the 5 speed, it would suit my needs , but the ol 5 speed is hard on the legs in the city. But the auto costs $$$$$$$$$ to hold the power i'll be looking for.

I'll see which one i like more when i get there
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by kcastun
I am done School Dr. I just have a little bit ( hardly anything compareable to some students) left to pay on my line of credit , both of my loans are paid (over 30K combined, but those weren't just school) And i have abuot $700 left to pay on my $2600 laptop ( i shoulda waited to get it , but it was a good buy)

I am going friday , and i plan to choose one of these trucks, I like the 5 speed, it would suit my needs , but the ol 5 speed is hard on the legs in the city. But the auto costs $$$$$$$$$ to hold the power i'll be looking for.

I'll see which one i like more when i get there
Oh you can do it.what do you mean auto cost$$$$ to hold the power? manual does too
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 05:31 PM
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I don't know what part of a 5 speed costs $6000+ to beef up , but a decently built slushbox is going to be that much or more.
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by kcastun
but a decently built slushbox is going to be that much or more.
Dont tell me that !
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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I don't know what part of a 5 speed costs $6000+ to beef up , but a decently built slushbox is going to be that much or more.
I tellya i really don't know about you
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Old Oct 5, 2005 | 07:20 PM
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What don't you know?

A good clutch for a 5 speed cannot cost as much as an auto built well enough to hold 500 HP
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