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IM LOOKING TO BUY AN OLDER (1995-1999) DIESEL 2500 PICKUP TRUCK. WHICH ONE OF THE BIG THREE WOULD YOU RECOMMEND AS A MECHANIC AND WHY? THANKS SO MUCH!!!

Submitted: 49 days and 3 hours ago.

Category: Car

Value: $13

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Posted by jeepmopar76 49 days and 3 hours ago.

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I am biasd, as I work on the Dodges, but i have to say the Dodge is the one to pick. The Cumins diesel is the most powerful, and the most dependable. I have seen trucks in our Dealership with over 250,000 miles, and still going strong. I have only seen 2 engines needing internal repairs, ( other than basic normal repairs), in the 15 years I have worked at Dodge Dealerships. Pick the Dodge!

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I HAVE BEE TOLD THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS IN THE OLDER DODGES ARE VERY UNRELIABLE...HOWEVER THE CUMMINS IS PROBABLY THE WAY TO GO. I KNOW THE MANUAL TRANS. ARE MUCH BETTER BUT MY CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRE ME TO HAE THE AUTO. WOULD YOU STILL RECOMMEND THE DODGE EVEN THOUGH I AM UNABLE TO GET THE FIVE SPEED?

THANKS AGAIN!!

Accepted Answer

the Dodges as a whole have a bad reputation for trannys, but the Diesel's have a huge tranny, that is near bullit proof; I do the trannys at our garage, and the diesel trannys raely break down, as they are built so heavy duty, in order to handle the massive torque of the Cumins.

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Expert:	jeepmopar76
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Answered:	10/3/2009

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30 yrs ASE Master tech, 7 yrs Chrysler Master tech, 16 yrs w Jeep + AMC, & 10 yrs w Dodge, Chrysler

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