Author Topic: Truck Mileage Concerns (Read 3833 times)

The Muddler · « **on:** Dec 21, 2005, 02:19 PM »

So I'm driving down the road the other day and got to thinkin'...jeez it must be real expensive to run a Dodge or Ford
with gas prices the way they are right now

Its bad enough when you only have to pay your own vehicles gas but to have to cover a tow vehicles as well...now thats just gotta hurt

Just a little smack talk before the tourney

PIKEGUY · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 21, 2005, 02:39 PM »

My OLD dodge seems to be running pretty good after a couple hundred thousand miles. I'm sick of going places by myself just because my buddies in their Fords and Chevys keep getting stuck. lol

Auger · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 21, 2005, 02:49 PM »

Ford v. Dodge v. Chevy
Jiffy v. Strikemaster v. Nils
Redhead v. Blonde v. Brunette
Leinies v. Labatt v. New Castle
Mono v. Braid v. Co-poly
Gill v. Pike v. Crappie

Life is full of tough decisions!!!

PIKEGUY · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 21, 2005, 02:51 PM »

work vs. sleeping vs. fishing. Real tough

eyedoktr · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 21, 2005, 03:20 PM »

and we can't forget........Maryanne vs Ginger

The Muddler · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 21, 2005, 03:22 PM »

Its an easy call...Red, blonde and brunette in a Toyota then nothing else matters 8)

OTIS · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 21, 2005, 03:28 PM »

2000 F150 142,568.7 miles and going strong with very little other than regular maintenance. I will admit, I had an 1987 Toyota plane Jane 4X4 that went over 350,000 miles.

Hookset · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 21, 2005, 03:29 PM »

Yeah, she's got a HEMI...screw the gas mileage!!!

number1fishman · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 21, 2005, 03:30 PM »

Redhead v blonde v brunette on the back of my Harley Fat boy. Not much better.

P.S. Dont tell Mrs. Number1fishman

I also have a 1992 Toyota 4x4 318,000 kms

TGF · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 21, 2005, 03:35 PM »

Yeah I had a 1982 Toyota p/u 4x4. Great truck but sold it with my house as it had a plow on. 723,000 kms when I let her go

.

bushbunny · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 21, 2005, 08:00 PM »

The reason ice fishermen drive Chev's & Dodge's are because Ford's are WORK TRUCKS!!!!!!

The Clam · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 21, 2005, 08:03 PM »

Yeah, you have to work to keep them running

Massfisher · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 21, 2005, 08:19 PM »

Good one Clam
Lets see here Burban V.S. Excursion
Burbans gettin about 15 to 18 mpg
and Excursions about 8-12
and a small dodge durango 12 to 14 mpg

HomerJay · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 21, 2005, 08:45 PM »

Have a '89 yoda 4X4 300,000+mi dont know exactly had to putin a new dash, but runs like a top and gets good gas milage and will go anywhere especially where those big trucks cant fit!!!!

By the way hookset that is a sweet picture!

reelbigfish · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 22, 2005, 06:34 AM »

Drive a Ford or push a Chevy? Tough choice.

Ted

cstolp · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 22, 2005, 06:52 AM »

I'm a Dodge fan myself.

On a similar note I try to buy products made in N America whenever possible. We all have become consumers wanting a lot for a little. The problem is that this will be just like inflation. You raise your prices and so does everyone else such that in the long run your no better off and pennies are a pain because they aren't worth anything. So buy foreign long enough and your job will be foreign as well. Just my rant. Yes my job has been outsourced to India and the like. I have a job now but am making 60% of what I was 5 years ago.

I won't buy a browning because they all have "Made in Japan" on them. What the H3ll do the japanese know about hunting anyway.

rant rant rant

Chris

FRESHBAIT · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 22, 2005, 08:26 AM »

My dad has a 1978 ford econoline van w/ 438,237.6 miles on it, thats of course 3 engines, 2 trannies, and a couple of rear ends to go that far

I've got a 1985 chev k10 w/ 242,144 miles on it, half dozen engines, trannies, axles, body panels later its still going.

Its all in how you take care of it, my dad has had his beater van since it was new in 78 well maintained. my 85 chev i'm the 4th and final owner its my project and toy.

my daily driver is a 2004 f350 diesel, I get about 18mpg regardless of what I'm doing.

Auger · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 22, 2005, 09:13 AM »

As my grandfather in-law, a former ford emplyee, said after a few c**ktails during deer season, "I'd rather see my sister in a brothel than a Chevy in my driveway."

He doesn't have a sister.

Waubay Fisher · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 22, 2005, 09:46 AM »

Quote from: Auger on Dec 21, 2005, 02:49 PM

Ford v. Dodge v. Chevy
Jiffy v. Strikemaster v. Nils
Redhead v. Blonde v. Brunette
Leinies v. Labatt v. New Castle
Mono v. Braid v. Co-poly
Gill v. Pike v. Crappie

Life is full of tough decisions!!!

LMAO!!! I liked that one... very nice Auger

And yes that is a beautiful site Hookset - VERY nice truck - I live in the Southeast corner of South Dakota - do you deliver?

BAZOOKAJOE · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 22, 2005, 11:08 AM »

Fix
Or
Repair
Daily

Drip
Oil
Drop
Grease
Everyday

04 Chevy Silverado ext Z71 solid 17 mpg

Hookset · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 22, 2005, 12:33 PM »

Quote from: beermaster on Dec 21, 2005, 08:45 PM

By the way hookset that is a sweet picture!

And yes that is a beautiful site Hookset - VERY nice truck - I live in the Southeast corner of South Dakota - do you deliver?

Thanks, gentlemen. I love it. And yes, if you have ice, I will travel!!

PIKEGUY · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 22, 2005, 12:37 PM »

My mom is back for Christmas from Madison SD, I could have her bring it to me next time she's home. I'll give you all my ice gear for it

4cator · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 22, 2005, 02:01 PM »

05 Nissan Titan. ( Made in Tennessee 70% USA parts.) Nice truck, but suspect gas mileage. $:-\$

fishingking · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 22, 2005, 02:32 PM »

I drive a 78 chevy truck and wouldnt trade it for anything else

Ray4852 · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 22, 2005, 03:05 PM »

I agree fishking. I had a 1978 Chevy ¾ ton truck for 20 yrs.I had the heavy-duty one towing camper package. That truck lasted me 300,000 miles. Same engine same transmission. The only problem with the truck the body was poor. I had to replace the fenders hood and put on new door skins. I even got money back from GM for the gas tank problem . That truck back in 1978 cost me 6,000 new. I sold the truck to my buddy for 200 dollars. Guess what its still running today. Now I have a F350 dually to haul my camper and boat around. This is a good truck too, but you must maintain them or they wont last. Change engine oil every 1 thousand miles change the transmission oil every two years and change the pumpkin oil every 2 yrs too. Today look what you have to pay for a good heavy-duty truck. 35 thousand. Anybody that’s willing to pay this much for a truck is nuts.

Ray4852 · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 22, 2005, 03:44 PM »

That depends how you drive your truck. If you drive it back and forth to work and your enjoyment, change it every 3 thousand. Your owner’s manual will tell you to change it every 7 thousand. If you listen to them you will be back in 5 yrs looking for a new motor. A work truck you must change the oil a lot because the heat is breaking the oil down. I’m sure we will get a lot of different opinion here but the old saying pay me now or pay me later. Its up to you, if you like to get a different truck every few yrs just run it. I like to keep my money in my back pocket and spend more time fishing then worrying about a monthly payment. Maintain your truck and it will last a long time.

fishingking · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 22, 2005, 06:04 PM »

yeha my 78 3/4 chevy trucl with the inline 6 has got 140,000 or 240,000 or who the heck knows the things older than I am but still starts up every morning ive put 100,000 miles on it in the past 5 yrs mainly driving around to go fishing. I am always helping people move with it, haul around firewood, equipment, cynder blocks you name it this truck does it

and still gets 14-18 mpg cant beat that when a new truck today may get 10-12 mpg if your lucky. I have had 2 deer bounce off my truck(no damage) I hit a tree with it once at 35 mph (no damage) Ive put it in the ditch a few times (no damage) If I ever did this with a new 35,000 plus truck the thing would probably be totaled and my truck only cost me $450 gotta love it

Lobes · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 22, 2005, 06:05 PM »

(Toyota ...)

wyogator · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 27, 2005, 10:02 PM »

I won't buy a browning because they all have "Made in Japan" on them. What the H3ll do the japanese know about hunting anyway.

The Japanese don't have to know anything about hunting. That's up to the guys at Browning. All the Japs have to do is build the same Citori shotgun over and over and over and over again, and build it well! Or is it build it rite?

cstolp · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 29, 2005, 07:21 AM »

Hey I bought a Browning and used it for a number of years. Not built nearly as well as a Ruger and the steel was substandard and had a tendency to rust very easily. Keep sending your money over seas and your job will soon follow.

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