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RE: Taking advantage of the stupid!
I just read recently that Jeep has one of the worst records for mechanical integrity on a website that rates vehicles. :h
What website is this? Of all the Jeeps in my family,of which there are four,they are some of the most durable vehicles out there. My sister would not drive anything else.The family is very happy with them.They have won awards on their products and have a devoted following second to none. The Wrangler has one of the highest resale values out there.A buddy of mine has three and still drives his old Cherokee with 424,000 miles in his business. And none of these people have bad credit! Just cause a dealer has some goofy promotion doesnt mean the brand is no good.
I had to really look back through the archives to find the article. It was in Consumer Reports. Actually not a website but an article.
Thanks for the reply. I figured it might have been consumer reports.
Personally I do not read them anymore,they are slanted and seem to have an agenda in my opinion.Comparing a Wrangler to a regular car is rediculous as other posters have pointed out.I prefer to talk to owners who seem to love there Jeeps.They gave my truck blackmarks and it is one of the most sought after,durable,long lasting trucks out there.Dealers cannot keep them when they come in for a trade.It has one of the highest resale prices out there for a used Diesel.:B
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Bluhorn
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05/22/13 07:40am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Taking advantage of the stupid!
I just read recently that Jeep has one of the worst records for mechanical integrity on a website that rates vehicles. :h
What website is this? Of all the Jeeps in my family,of which there are four,they are some of the most durable vehicles out there. My sister would not drive anything else.The family is very happy with them.They have won awards on their products and have a devoted following second to none. The Wrangler has one of the highest resale values out there.A buddy of mine has three and still drives his old Cherokee with 424,000 miles in his business. And none of these people have bad credit! Just cause a dealer has some goofy promotion doesnt mean the brand is no good.
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Bluhorn
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05/21/13 07:02am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Husky Hitch Opinion
Great Hitch. No problems!
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Bluhorn
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05/10/13 09:32pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: New record !
I cannot understand all the diehard Ford guys beating up on Ric. He was totally mistreated by Ford and you guys think thats ok.You stand behind Ford and post meaningless refs to other companys showing their shortcomings. That is not the point.All manufacturers can have issues,its how you handle the problem!Ford dropped the ball and stuck it to him big time. If they get away with it,they will keep doing it.I for one would like to hear about this so I can make my own decisions and would like to know when a manufacturer has issues and how they handle it.Some of you need to get a grip.
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Bluhorn
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04/30/13 06:33am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Barn find
Great for your Daughter! There is not that many of these left.PLEASE, restore it as original,so your wife can enjoy it. Or sell it to somebody that will appreciate it and bring this car back. Dont put it back in the barn to rot.The thought of you starting that car without checking the oil makes me cringe! I know its your car and you can do with it as you wish,but do you realize what you have? Refer back to Jarlaxles post.
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Bluhorn
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04/22/13 05:54am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Our 23 year old daughter committed suicide 4-11-13
My heartfelt Prayers go out for you.Please do not blame yourself.Bring other family in for support.May God ease your pain.
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Bluhorn
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04/18/13 06:19am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: As I sit here and read threads about
Where are you??? I think I will set up right next to you.....and the dogs comin too!:p
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Bluhorn
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04/12/13 08:23am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Opinions on Diesel Chips
Save your money and warranty and keep it stock.
Good advice! That engine has plenty of horsepower,and if you have issues and they find out its chipped,your warrantys toast.
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Bluhorn
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04/09/13 10:36am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Slide blocks bathroom
Don't have access to kitchen or refer with slide in, but the kitchen is worth it when the slide is out!! Just plan ahead for lunch.
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z467/rhagfo/DSC05778.jpg height=400 width=600
This looks just like the inside of ours!
This looks like the inside of ours also. Except our refrigerator is about a foot closer to the center.I turned the kitchen table around longways(its only the two of us)so we could get to the frig with the slide closed.It still has enough room to open the doors enough to access food.Dont put thumbs down on a RV that with a small modification would work for you.It would open up a lot more floorplans for your selection.Pump switch is next to frig but it stays on while traveling,pump will shut off anyway unless there is a demand.Another thing is that we have a hydraulic slide.Takes seconds to put in and out.Very convienent and fast.
We have traveled far and wide and really have never had an issue where we could not put the slide out at least a foot or so,to have xtra room.Bathrooms are another thing alltogether.When you need them you need fast access.I dont want to be pushing buttons to open slides!:E
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Bluhorn
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04/07/13 06:09am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Ticking Ford 6.7 after oil change
Who knows,maybe they dont have a fix for it.If they are not worried, I wouldnt worry about it. The Ford certainly has a quiet Diesel.My Dodge is fairly quiet,better than the early Dodges.I have lost some of my hearing but if I didnt hear some clacking out of "Brutis" I would think something was wrong with it.Sometimes I roll the window down just to hear it. Music to my ears!:B
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Bluhorn
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03/30/13 03:30pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: tire life on 3/4 ton (or bigger) vs 1/2 ton
In my experience, no.In both my half ton Dodges,45 K max. The 3/4 ton Diesel with Load range E tires 70 K. Goodyear P rated vs BF Goodrich LT's with thicker sidewalls and higher pressures on the Diesel.So many things can influence the outcome but I was very surprised at the mileage I am getting out of tires on that Heavy duty truck.
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Bluhorn
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03/27/13 03:43pm |
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RE: Finally..the CEL is gone...See How I Did It
Congratulations!!:B Looks like a winner.Now you can relax and Enjoy your truck without the worry.
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Bluhorn
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03/26/13 04:48pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Why so many Dodges than the other big 2?
Travelnutz, why you are so negative on anything Chrysler, I have no idea.But you harp on every subject that comes up.Everybody is entitled to there own opinion but Good God Man take a happy pill or something.Its getting old.:R
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Bluhorn
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03/25/13 12:39pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: New truck? Don't need a new one
Nice truck!! No reason it cant go 200,000 or more.I am keeping mine and running her as long as it will go. To get into payments anymore gives me the chills.Vehicles are not investments.
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Bluhorn
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03/25/13 11:08am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Why so many Dodges than the other big 2?
Hey Modern Family....Please pick a truck....any truck.....you cant go wrong with the Ford Or the Dodge Ram,or the GM for that matter. All of these "experts" with "cold hard facts" are just filling your post with CACA.:R Buy the one you like best and go camping.Best wishes and safe travels!:B
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Bluhorn
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03/21/13 01:31pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Refurbishing a RV
Probably not what you wanted to hear.But this is the first time that everybody has the same opinion.But like everybody says,run away.Too much of a health issue.
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Bluhorn
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03/20/13 04:18pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Question for Diesel Owners
Thank You all for the replies.I am more upset that the pump was not marked.Very true that truckers driving a few hundred miles North or in the mountains could experience very cold temps.
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Bluhorn
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03/20/13 01:33pm |
Tow Vehicles
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Question for Diesel Owners
On the way back from Florida the other day,I stopped in Georgia to get some fuel.I pull up to the truck stop and filled up on Diesel. When I went in to pay, the reciept stated that I purchased Diesel #1 (Grade 5) and amount and pump number.Nowhere on the pump did it say that it Was # 1 fuel. The clerk was no help,just stated that it was #2 and that the printout was wrong. Nobody was there that was a Manager or owner.I also filled up my jerrycan. As I proceeded on my trip, my truck seemed to run ok but my mileage dropped. I ran over half of the tank filled up with fresh Diesel from another station.
Today I checked the fuel from the jerrycan and it is a way different color and doesnt have the strong Diesel smell that is from my other Diesel can.My question to you guys is do you think that this fuel might have done any damage?I did put some Power Service Diesel Kleen in when I filled it. Truck seems to run ok. It just burns me that they did not disclose on the pump anywhere what this was.To me it smells like old fuel that they were trying to get rid of.A station near the Florida border in my opinion certainly does'nt need to stock #1 Diesel.Thanks for your opinions.
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Bluhorn
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03/20/13 11:17am |
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RE: CHINESE CHEVROLET - A MUST READ
Worthless Info....You have to sell globally.Whats wrong with our companys selling in other countrys to stay competitive? Just more political trash.
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Bluhorn
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03/20/13 10:43am |
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RE: Why so many Dodges than the other big 2?
Understand one thing, there is a HUGH difference between the RV world for towing and the working world for towing. after working in the oil fields for years and talking to many hot shot guys and gals, almost all will tell you that they would never buy another Dodge to use for towing. I saw probably 5 or 6 dodge trucks being either worked on in the field or on the tow hook, for every 1 Ford or Chevy. Dodge has a good engine/transmission and that is where it ends. Their running gear and body components will NOT take the use of heavy towing.
Complete Bull. One of the reasons that I bought a Dodge was because of people that recommended them,not just RV'ers but commercial guys.Hotshotters that deliver RV's for a living love them.My RV dealer has a fleet of them and wont buy anything else because they hold up.He convinced me to go with the Dodge 2500.Car haulers to tow trucks,they do the job. As a matter of fact,a lot have switched from Ford because repair costs have killed them,most had the 6.0. I have not heard too many negitive comments on the Duramax.All trucks can have there issues and you will always find someone with problems on any brand.
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Bluhorn
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03/20/13 10:36am |
Tow Vehicles
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