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DPancoast · 07-06-2010, 11:28 AM

im driving an 11 second integra

in a game

**Big_Jim** · 07-06-2010, 11:29 AM

I was already looking into katzkin leather, and he replaced the tailgate. Not sure how much the driveshaft bearing, and the steering stabilizer would go for.

the 10k sounded too good to be true, when something similar goes for around 20k.

james_ls · 07-06-2010, 11:32 AM

They are both only roughly 40 dollar a shot pieces (I'm not sure about labor or anything like that)...but to me (and I MAY be wrong) it seems like a very weird wear-and-tear item.

Drive-shaft bearing and steering stabilizer?

"Hi I'm a red-flag, I tell you that I've potentially been off roaded and had the sin beaten out of me for the last 100K miles."

**Big_Jim** · 07-06-2010, 11:39 AM

aaahhhh point taken.

DPancoast · 07-06-2010, 11:40 AM

maybe he was just haulin some drugs to mexico and went over the weight limit

Snoozie · 07-06-2010, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpalamar

Get fired, get on Welfare, get free insurance, go to the dentist, then get antother job :-)

Although this sounds intriguing, I do already have dental insurance at my job. All I pay is my co-pay (no additional monies taken from my check), but, it is still expensive. I know I'll need a lot of work done and really can't afford it right now.

HickRocket1258 · 07-06-2010, 11:53 AM

Jim, I advise you not to go with that truck. It has the 6.0 motors which give many problems around this point in time. He said he used it as a work truck as well so who knows how much grunt work has been done with that truck. 173k miles is like 75k on a regular gas motor. If it was the 7.3 I'd say do it, but don't.

**Big_Jim** · 07-06-2010, 12:17 PM

Thanks for the advice rob. looks like its back to gas trucks now.

Oakes · 07-06-2010, 12:34 PM

Reliability wise, you really can't go wrong with the diesels, as they can take a beating way more than the gas engines. They also last a ton longer, however, as with anything maintenance is key. I've seen these trucks come in with 300k miles and still ticking strong, but they aren't cheap to work on simply because of how jammed in those motors are. Changing injectors and such on those are just as difficult as changing spark plugs on a Subaru, only there's 4 more to change. However, just like the Subarus, the turbos sit on top and basically swap out in minutes. They are reliable trucks in diesel form, in the 7.3L, I did notice a lot of the 6.0L have more issues. If you really want a reliable truck, I'd suggest a diesel one for the right price/condition way over a gas one.

HickRocket1258 · 07-06-2010, 12:44 PM

I would definitely go diesel as well Nick. In a few years I might be looking into a diesel truck, but some of the normal maintence parts for a diesel can be a little more pricey than the gas stuff. In the end I will probably just decide to get a gas powered one. I will be doing a lot of trailering with a car, but as long as you upkeep on gas ones they will hold up. Also plus for diesels is that they hold their value real well.

http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/0...ine/index.html

DPancoast · 07-06-2010, 12:48 PM

why not go diesel powered car? like a vw passat or something.

my friends dad had one and it was a pretty nice little car

jpalamar · 07-06-2010, 12:51 PM

Anyone potentially interested in getting together and heading to Medievel Times in NJ sometime in the near future?

Elliott18t · 07-06-2010, 12:53 PM

i was looking at going to that not long ago.

HickRocket1258 · 07-06-2010, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPancoast

why not go diesel powered car? like a vw passat or something.

my friends dad had one and it was a pretty nice little car

Because VW parts are expensive as is, and I'm sure their diesel parts would be worse. Plus don't get the comfort like a truck does haha.

Elliott18t · 07-06-2010, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HickRocket1258

Because VW parts are expensive as is, and I'm sure their diesel parts would be worse. Plus don't get the comfort like a truck does haha.

they are not that outrageously expensive. there are a few parts that are kinda up there, but everything else is pretty much normal IMO not sure about newer cars.

**Big_Jim** · 07-06-2010, 12:59 PM

Dan, was the diesel car reference to me? I'm mainly looking for a truck, something 4x4, and completely something that can't be parallel parked easily in the city.

Looks like ill be keeping my eye out for trucks. Found a couple excursions, but they're gas v10's.

I'm down with midevil times trip, as long as I get to walk around while eating a giant turkey leg

Elliott18t · 07-06-2010, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big_Jim

Dan, was the diesel car reference to me? I'm mainly looking for a truck, something 4x4, and completely something that can't be parallel parked easily in the city.

Looks like ill be keeping my eye out for trucks. Found a couple excursions, but they're gas v10's.

I'm down with midevil times trip, as long as I get to walk around while eating a giant turkey leg

you dont really get to walk around but you do get a big portion of finger food IIRC. its a pretty good time.

people dont like getting rid of their diesels unless they have to ive noticed.

DPancoast · 07-06-2010, 01:32 PM

I would go to midevil if they had vegeterian stuff LOL

and nah Big Jim. The diesel car was just a general comment.

HickRocket1258 · 07-06-2010, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliott18t

people dont like getting rid of their diesels unless they have to ive noticed.

Who would get rid of it? One of the best vehicles ever made in my opinion. You could buy a diesel truck, sell it down the road 5 years later and lose like only $5k or less in value. So hard to get a hold of them for a decent price.

Jim, what's your spending limit?

Elliott18t · 07-06-2010, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPancoast

I would go to midevil if they had vegeterian stuff LOL

and nah Big Jim. The diesel car was just a general comment.

they do now..

http://www.medievaltimes.com/

click on bill of fare.

07-06-2010, 11:32 AM	#13823
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	They are both only roughly 40 dollar a shot pieces (I'm not sure about labor or anything like that)...but to me (and I MAY be wrong) it seems like a very weird wear-and-tear item. Drive-shaft bearing and steering stabilizer? "Hi I'm a red-flag, I tell you that I've potentially been off roaded and had the sin beaten out of me for the last 100K miles." __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-06-2010, 11:53 AM	#13827
HickRocket1258 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Member #415 iTrader: (0)	Jim, I advise you not to go with that truck. It has the 6.0 motors which give many problems around this point in time. He said he used it as a work truck as well so who knows how much grunt work has been done with that truck. 173k miles is like 75k on a regular gas motor. If it was the 7.3 I'd say do it, but don't. __________________ -Rob Just a mustang that's lowered.....that's about it. Work harder....Millions on welfare depend on you!

07-06-2010, 12:44 PM	#13830
HickRocket1258 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Member #415 iTrader: (0)	I would definitely go diesel as well Nick. In a few years I might be looking into a diesel truck, but some of the normal maintence parts for a diesel can be a little more pricey than the gas stuff. In the end I will probably just decide to get a gas powered one. I will be doing a lot of trailering with a car, but as long as you upkeep on gas ones they will hold up. Also plus for diesels is that they hold their value real well. http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/0...ine/index.html __________________ -Rob Just a mustang that's lowered.....that's about it. Work harder....Millions on welfare depend on you! Last edited by HickRocket1258; 07-06-2010 at 12:49 PM.

07-06-2010, 12:51 PM	#13832
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	Anyone potentially interested in getting together and heading to Medievel Times in NJ sometime in the near future? __________________ 2014 Mustang GT performance package, M6, Brembo brakes, Torsen diff with 3.73, Steeda CAI with 101mm MAF, ST coilovers with caster/camber plates, BMR lower control arms, BMR watts link, BMW sway bars with end links, front brake cooling ducts, SR short shiffter, and custom tuned

07-06-2010, 12:53 PM	#13833
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	i was looking at going to that not long ago. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. TST's Dub Cult

07-06-2010, 12:34 PM	#13829
Oakes Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester Member #4384 My Ride: 2010 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG iTrader: (0)	Reliability wise, you really can't go wrong with the diesels, as they can take a beating way more than the gas engines. They also last a ton longer, however, as with anything maintenance is key. I've seen these trucks come in with 300k miles and still ticking strong, but they aren't cheap to work on simply because of how jammed in those motors are. Changing injectors and such on those are just as difficult as changing spark plugs on a Subaru, only there's 4 more to change. However, just like the Subarus, the turbos sit on top and basically swap out in minutes. They are reliable trucks in diesel form, in the 7.3L, I did notice a lot of the 6.0L have more issues. If you really want a reliable truck, I'd suggest a diesel one for the right price/condition way over a gas one.

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