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[twincam]

well we all know how much trouble everyone went through with the paint on the 06, well it must be catching, I bought a 2007 chevy truck in Dec, since the buy, it has had a leak in the tranny,exhaust leaks, air condition problems, and this last weekend the rear end burnt up!!!! I checked the grease level, it is supposed to be 5/8 to 1 5/8 from the check plug...... it was 3 inchs down ,no leaks,was that way from the factory, melted all the paint off the casings. the dealer looked at and said the problem was pinion gear to tight from factory. so, either way low on grease or pinion to tight I figure its the factories fault right? right..... but they still will not replace the rear end, they will replace parts barrings pinion, ring gear....... but not axles or housing??? WTF?? it got hot enough to melt the paint, it was run 18000 miles low on grease.. really low on grease, they are tring to tell me it didnt hurt the axles and they only want to fix it half way? the dealer stated they have seen 8 to 10 new chevy trucks that have done this. so, BEWARE  :soapbox:OF BUYING A NEW CHEVY TRUCK!!! just as in HD'S case they know there is a problem and they don't want to fix it!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been fighting with factory reps all week.........woman that dont know a axle from a carb....no offense ladies. but these reps sound on the phone like vally girls and are not affraid to tell you they dont know anything about axles, gears, or barrings but they are the ones making the decissions on my case... this really sucks no more chevys for me I am trading it in on a dodge, toyota, ford anything but a gm product!!!!!!

[110tHunDer]

 
If it's reliability you're looking for, I hate to say it, but I'd stay away from the American manufacturers.  I am a die-hard Mopar fan, but don't go looking to them for a trouble-free product, either.  I will deal with the problems, because, like Harleys, they are in my blood, but all three of the Dodge/Chrysler units I've bought in the last 30 months have had their share of malfunctions.  Perhaps the only saving grace has been that I have got to have the best Mopar tech in the country, bar none, at my dealer.  I don't think he's spent more that 60 seconds diagnosing any of the issues I've had and the repairs are always done in such a manner that you can't tell anyone's even so much as turned the ignition key on to drive it around to his bay from the service entrance -- he is just that particular and careful with my machines.  Also, I have yet to have any warranty claims denied, so that may be one stark contrast versus your situation, but the fact remains, you very rarely (or at least I don't) hear of the Toyota or Nissan guys having the types of problems us Big 3 types do.

[REGGAB]

If it's reliability you're looking for, I hate to say it, but I'd stay away from the American manufacturers.  I am a die-hard Mopar fan, but don't go looking to them for a trouble-free product, either.  I will deal with the problems, because, like Harleys, they are in my blood, but all three of the Dodge/Chrysler units I've bought in the last 30 months have had their share of malfunctions.  Perhaps the only saving grace has been that I have got to have the best Mopar tech in the country, bar none, at my dealer.  I don't think he's spent more that 60 seconds diagnosing any of the issues I've had and the repairs are always done in such a manner that you can't tell anyone's even so much as turned the ignition key on to drive it around to his bay from the service entrance -- he is just that particular and careful with my machines.  Also, I have yet to have any warranty claims denied, so that may be one stark contrast versus your situation, but the fact remains, you very rarely (or at least I don't) hear of the Toyota or Nissan guys having the types of problems us Big 3 types do.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm........that's a different spin on the issue.  I am a fairly new Mopar fan after driving a 1982 Ford F100 for 430K miles.  I wanted a diesel, and I wanted a REAL diesel..............not an engine based on gasoline architecture that runs on diesel.  So I bought a Dodge with a Cummins Turbo Diesel, and I have not had one lick of even so much as a hint of trouble out of that vehicle.  Had it two years this month.  Have right at 50K on it, and it has been moderately worked.................nothing so much as most one tons are worked, but it has seen its share of flogging under load.  Good truck.  There will never never be jap crap in my driveway..............I don't care if I have to sop up oil leaks until the day I die.................I will not own anything but American branded vehicles...........well, besides Chevy, that is.  Reminds me too much of Jeff Gordon.  AAAACCCKKK!!!

[Boatman]

Twincam-
Sorry to hear of the problems with your new truck.  A coworker has an 06 Chevy 1500 and had a noisey rearend since new.  The dealer changed the pinion bearings.  The dealer didn't shim it right so Chevy put him in a new loaded axle housing (from wheel to wheel).  You may still get what you want as there aren't many people that can set up a rearend in an axle housing properly.  Good luck.

[VaEagle]

I guess car dealerships can be like different Harley dealerships? Some don't give you a problem with claims and others fight anything.
As far as what brand to buy I have seen many articles that show complaints and recalls and the "American" cars and trucks are pretty even with the "imports". It is very hard to distinguish nationalities of vehicles when you have "American" cars assembled in foreign countries or with imported parts, then you have "imports" built in America.
I have been very happy with GM product over the years in general but in the 1980s Olds had a  paint problem on both my parent's and my Delta 88 the Olds dealer gave us a hard time and we decided not to return to that dealership. At the same time my Suburban had a paint problem but the Chevy dealer said no problem and fully repainted it and gave me a loaner car.(American assembled)
My next Suburban was Canadian and I had absolutely no problems with it for 9 years. Since 2004 I have been driving my Avalanche (assembled in Mexico) and have not had any problems with it and it may be the best vehicle I have owned.
I go to a local Chevy dealer that treats my entire family with respect and the service department has never given us problems on claims or repairs. Because of their treatment I have been buying Chevys or getting service from them for the past 15 years.
Many folks develop brand loyalties and it may be based on several things including past good or bad experiences with a car or truck as well as dealings with the dealerships. Then you have the loyalty issues based on emotions or how you were raised. (Ford family vs. Chevy etc.)
I personally feel every brand has made some good vehicles in the past or present and each brand has made some lemons too.

Like someone once told me "Every car dealer has a service department,even Rolls-Royce. Anything made will possibly break or wear out."

[Rooster]

Bike shops are like car dealers in that if you find one with a great
Service manager, he will go out of his way to help you.

[twincam]

Twincam-
Sorry to hear of the problems with your new truck.  A coworker has an 06 Chevy 1500 and had a noisey rearend since new.  The dealer changed the pinion bearings.  The dealer didn't shim it right so Chevy put him in a new loaded axle housing (from wheel to wheel).  You may still get what you want as there aren't many people that can set up a rearend in an axle housing properly.  Good luck.

thanks bro, I told them when I dropped it off , they might as well balance all 4 wheels while they are at it, becouse when I pick it up there best not be a hint of vibration, whin, or any thing that reminds me of a rear end problem or its coming back to them within the hour!!!hu come to think of it they told me that they couldnt get a complete rear end!!!

[UltraPolecat]

There will never never be jap crap in my driveway..............I don't care if I have to sop up oil leaks until the day I die.................I will not own anything but American branded vehicles...........well, besides Chevy, that is.  Reminds me too much of Jeff Gordon.  AAAACCCKKK!!!

Music to my ears.  I thought I was the only one....

[grc]

...............................................I have been fighting with factory reps all week.........woman that dont know a axle from a carb....no offense ladies. but these reps sound on the phone like vally girls and are not affraid to tell you they dont know anything about axles, gears, or barrings but they are the ones making the decissions on my case... .................................

Reminds me of one of the reasons I changed career paths back in the mid '70's.  I was a Zone Service Manager with an auto company, back when service reps actually knew how to spin wrenches, and I still remember when we hired the first two young ladies straight out of school (non-technical degrees) to become our first female service reps.  The only thing either knew about vehicles was how to turn the key, put them in gear, and drive away.  That was the beginning of the end for true technical assistance; eventually the company just dropped all pretense of on-site technical assistance and set up the phone bank systems you find now (technician calls a "hot line" number rather than have a rep assist him in person).  Unfortunately, most of those phones are manned by non-technical people also.  They just punch your symptoms into a computer program and let it suggest a course of action.  Kind of like the phone support you get with computers; not very satisfying or effective.

The reps are now free to just sell parts and merchandising programs to the dealers, without having to get their hands dirty.

Jerry

[KentuckyHarleyDude]

If it's reliability you're looking for, I hate to say it, but I'd stay away from the American manufacturers.  I am a die-hard Mopar fan, but don't go looking to them for a trouble-free product, either.  I will deal with the problems, because, like Harleys, they are in my blood, but all three of the Dodge/Chrysler units I've bought in the last 30 months have had their share of malfunctions.  Perhaps the only saving grace has been that I have got to have the best Mopar tech in the country, bar none, at my dealer.  I don't think he's spent more that 60 seconds diagnosing any of the issues I've had and the repairs are always done in such a manner that you can't tell anyone's even so much as turned the ignition key on to drive it around to his bay from the service entrance -- he is just that particular and careful with my machines.  Also, I have yet to have any warranty claims denied, so that may be one stark contrast versus your situation, but the fact remains, you very rarely (or at least I don't) hear of the Toyota or Nissan guys having the types of problems us Big 3 types do.

I drive a 1999 Chevy Z71 with 148000 miles on it ...I use for hutning and everyday driving ...never had a seconds problem with it and does not use a drop of oil between oil changes ...I would call THAT reliable !

Dude

[twincam]

well, picked up the truck from the dealer Sat, drove home about 2 hour drive, by the time I got home, you could smell burnt rear end grease........again!!! drove it a few miles today.... smell is getting worse. this blows, any body got one of those new tundras?? if so how do you like it?

[twincam]

Well folks, traded in that lemon 2007 chevy silverado, will never ever go back to a gm product. gm would not stand behind there chit, no way no how, what a shame been a chevy gm man my whole life. anyway traded for a 2007 toyota (made in america) double cab. this truck is 10 times what the chevy was in all aspects!!!! bigger payload, more trailoring cap. puts the chevy to shame in hp. 6 speed tranny. I recommend these trucks to anyone looking!!!! already 4000 miles not a hint of trouble!!!! will post pics in a few!!! also toyota ia having 0% financing in most areas on these trucks!!!

[REGGAB]

Music to my ears.  I thought I was the only one....

LOL!  Nope! 

[REGGAB]

Well folks, traded in that lemon 2007 chevy silverado, will never ever go back to a gm product. gm would not stand behind there chit, no way no how, what a shame been a chevy gm man my whole life. anyway traded for a 2007 toyota (made in america) double cab. this truck is 10 times what the chevy was in all aspects!!!! bigger payload, more trailoring cap. puts the chevy to shame in hp. 6 speed tranny. I recommend these trucks to anyone looking!!!! already 4000 miles not a hint of trouble!!!! will post pics in a few!!! also toyota ia having 0% financing in most areas on these trucks!!!

Bro, it is a terrible thing about the Chevy, but not at all surprising.  Too bad you had to go through with it.  Just don't think I could bring myself to buy a made in America Toyota when all those dollars go right back to the folks who brought us Pearl Harbor...............but that's just me and my train of thought.

[twincam]

Bro, it is a terrible thing about the Chevy, but not at all surprising.  Too bad you had to go through with it.  Just don't think I could bring myself to buy a made in America Toyota when all those dollars go right back to the folks who brought us Pearl Harbor...............but that's just me and my train of thought.

yea but, when you live 2 hrs from the closest dealer, and your having to make the trip 3 and 4 times a month, becouse the GM company dont want to make a problem they created right, its time for a change!!!

[twincam]

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[REGGAB]

yea but, when you live 2 hrs from the closest dealer, and your having to make the trip 3 and 4 times a month, becouse the GM company dont want to make a problem they created right, its time for a change!!!

Agreed!  Still...........Dodge and Ford make some VERY nice trucks.  Again, Just my very humble opinion.

[ccr]

Ya gotta do what ya gotta do to keep peace in the family.  If a vehicle is causing strife, then move it on.  The Ryan family has had four Toyotas that never caused one second of problems.  Not one, not ever.  Good luck with your new vehicle and let the stress of the last one become a distant memory.  More time to ride your great CVO.

 

[twincam]

and there are good ole american folks building these trucks!!!!! like I said I was a chevy man my whole life, but, when there customer service goes to chit, when they refuse to fix a problem they started, (and this was the dealer and the factory) I will take my biss else where.

[twincam]

Ya gotta do what ya gotta do to keep peace in the family.  If a vehicle is causing strife, then move it on.  The Ryan family has had four Toyotas that never caused one second of problems.  Not one, not ever.  Good luck with your new vehicle and let the stress of the last one become a distant memory.  More time to ride your great CVO.

 
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yea ,Mrs WE,
                i did own a toyota tacoma, after Gail hit a deer and totaled it out, we went back to chevy for the rude awaking, on the toyota that was totaled, we bought it used it was a 2002, we paid $22,000 for it, we owned it for 3 1/2 years, we put over 80,000 miles on it, never had one lick of trouble out of it, and the insurance paid us $21,500 for it!!! not a bad deal.  the lemon chevy we bought, we paid $29,000 for it owned it 6 months, put 18,000 on it , it was in the shop at least 5 times (and still wasent fixed) and got a trade in of $19,500!!!! hummmmm dont take a genus to figure that one out!!

[REGGAB]

and there are good ole american folks building these trucks!!!!! like I said I was a chevy man my whole life, but, when there customer service goes to chit, when they refuse to fix a problem they started, (and this was the dealer and the factory) I will take my biss else where.

Yessir.........my wife is one of them...........right here at the engine manufacturing facility off Pulaski Pike in Huntsville.  I razz her about it all the time....all in fun of course, but for me personally, I can't seem to get past the foreign aspect of the whole thing.  The dollars end up on that island on the left side of the international date line.  Something about feeding a foreign economy just bothers me.  

And you know........the irony of this whole thing is even though the engine in my Dodge truck was made by Cummins in Cleveland, OH, the final assembly point was Saltillo, Mexico.  Go figure.  NAFTA!  More irony:  look at some of the OCD stuff we buy for our scooters........Kuryaken for example:  Korea.  HD chrome stuff:  Taiwan, ROC.  It's everywhere.  There is no way around it.............but the bottom line is at least the big three end item vehicles put the lion's share of the  dollars back into America.  Again.......my disclaimer:  Just my very humble and purely personal opinion.

[twincam]

Yessir.........my wife is one of them...........right here at the engine manufacturing facility off Pulaski Pike in Huntsville.  

well tell her she did a dam fine job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[REGGAB]

well tell her she did a dam fine job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WILCO! 

[Hobo]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm........that's a different spin on the issue.  I am a fairly new Mopar fan after driving a 1982 Ford F100 for 430K miles.  I wanted a diesel, and I wanted a REAL diesel..............not an engine based on gasoline architecture that runs on diesel.  So I bought a Dodge with a Cummins Turbo Diesel, and I have not had one lick of even so much as a hint of trouble out of that vehicle.  Had it two years this month.  Have right at 50K on it, and it has been moderately worked.................nothing so much as most one tons are worked, but it has seen its share of flogging under load.  Good truck.  There will never never be jap crap in my driveway..............I don't care if I have to sop up oil leaks until the day I die.................I will not own anything but American branded vehicles...........well, besides Chevy, that is.  Reminds me too much of Jeff Gordon.  AAAACCCKKK!!!

You tell 'em Henry!

Hobo

[twincam]

Yessir.........my wife is one of them...........right here at the engine manufacturing facility off Pulaski Pike in Huntsville.  I razz her about it all the time....all in fun of course, but for me personally, I can't seem to get past the foreign aspect of the whole thing.  The dollars end up on that island on the left side of the international date line.  Something about feeding a foreign economy just bothers me.  

And you know........the irony of this whole thing is even though the engine in my Dodge truck was made by Cummins in Cleveland, OH, the final assembly point was Saltillo, Mexico.  Go figure.  NAFTA!  More irony:  look at some of the OCD stuff we buy for our scooters........Kuryaken for example:  Korea.  HD chrome stuff:  Taiwan, ROC.  It's everywhere.  There is no way around it.............but the bottom line is at least the big three end item vehicles put the lion's share of the  dollars back into America.  Again.......my disclaimer:  Just my very humble and purely personal opinion.

Now hold on just a min, your wife works for toyota? then in your opnion isnt she sleeping with the enemy?  do you have kids? seems to me that if I buy a toyota truck, a small percentage (maybe very small, but still a percenage) and your wife works for toyota, I am in fact helping to feed your kids. right and is your wife a american??? hu seems like I am putting money back in american hands am I not? just my opinon........ and you know what they say about assholes and opinons, everybodys got one!!!!!

[twincam]

and one more thing I live in the desert, supposed to be 114 degrees here july 4th, I have always tried my damdest to head off problems before they start, now if I was out here in this desert,114 degrees and a 6 month old CHEVY truck took a chit on me, I would be lookin to kick the chit out of some one from GM, expecally after the truck was in the shop before for the same issue. trade the truck for something dependable........ problem solved. I stay out of jail, I dont get sun stroke, and I put money back in the hands of americans.(like your wife). just my opnion...

[ccr]

and one more thing I live in the desert, supposed to be 114 degrees here july 4th, I have always tried my damdest to head off problems before they start, now if I was out here in this desert,114 degrees and a 6 month old CHEVY truck took a chit on me, I would be lookin to kick the chit out of some one from GM, expecally after the truck was in the shop before for the same issue. trade the truck for something dependable........ problem solved. I stay out of jail, I dont get sun stroke, and I put money back in the hands of americans.(like your wife). just my opnion...

Ya had a problem.  You moved it out of your life.  Now you don't have a problem.

Time to ride your CVO bike.  Right? 

All's fair in love and war.

 

[REGGAB]

Now hold on just a min, your wife works for toyota? then in your opnion isnt she sleeping with the enemy?  do you have kids? seems to me that if I buy a toyota truck, a small percentage (maybe very small, but still a percenage) and your wife works for toyota, I am in fact helping to feed your kids. right and is your wife a american??? hu seems like I am putting money back in american hands am I not? just my opinon........ and you know what they say about assholes and opinons, everybodys got one!!!!!

You are correct Sir........on all counts, however, if I may refer you to a previous post in this thread, I made reference to the fact that.................the bottom line dollars end up in Japan.  Not back here at home where they belong.  It is a catch 22 in my family.  I give Renea plenty of good natured grief about working for the empire of Japan, but when she brings home the bacon............I really can't say much then.   

Assholes & Opinions:  They all stink.

[REGGAB]

You tell 'em Henry!

Hobo

Good picture.  Nice scooters.  I think I've parked my scooter in that very spot before.  Harleys and Dodges make a great team...........better than Ford anyway.............with their gasoline architecture based diesel burning motor.

[REGGAB]

and one more thing I live in the desert, supposed to be 114 degrees here july 4th, I have always tried my damdest to head off problems before they start, now if I was out here in this desert,114 degrees and a 6 month old CHEVY truck took a chit on me, I would be lookin to kick the chit out of some one from GM, expecally after the truck was in the shop before for the same issue. trade the truck for something dependable........ problem solved. I stay out of jail, I dont get sun stroke, and I put money back in the hands of americans.(like your wife). just my opnion...

Simple solution........buy a Dodge!  Just my opinion.

[twincam]

You are correct Sir........on all counts, however, if I may refer you to a previous post in this thread, I made reference to the fact that.................the bottom line dollars end up in Japan.  Not back here at home where they belong.  It is a catch 22 in my family.  I give Renea plenty of good natured grief about working for the empire of Japan, but when she brings home the bacon............I really can't say much then.   

Assholes & Opinions:  They all stink.

just seeing what kind of rise I can get out of you. lol dont take it personal. ride on bro ride on

[twincam]

Ya had a problem.  You moved it out of your life.  Now you don't have a problem.

Time to ride your CVO bike.  Right? 

All's fair in love and war.

 
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time is right, going to Lake Tahoe, tomorrow, will post some good ride picks, thanks mrs WE

[Chief]

Simple solution........buy a Dodge!  Just my opinion.

I thought it was buy a Cummins and get a free Dodge. 

[REGGAB]

just seeing what kind of rise I can get out of you. lol dont take it personal. ride on bro ride on

Hey Bro...let me tell ya............there are only two people on this site who get stuck in my craw, and they know who they are and why.  There are some things you just don't say or do.  Anyway, that chit isn't worth the electronic expenditure, nor are the causal factors.  'Nuff said.  Onward:   I'm having a blast with this.  I know we're funnin'.  You should see the conversations around my house sometimes.  Here I am, Mr. All American.......drive a big ass 1 ton Dodge Dually diesel......ride a Harley.....wife drives a Ford, Stef's getting ready to buy a 3/4 ton Dodge diesel..........heck even that ZTR mower Renea got for me on Father's Day is American made.  And she works for the empire of Japan.  It gets dicey!  But we all know it is in fun, and she knew when she took that job at TMMAL that I was going to give her a hard way to go about it.  No offense taken Brother.  I'm just rollin' right along with ya.  Too much fun..........these paradox situations.  It's all good!

[REGGAB]

I thought it was buy a Cummins and get a free Dodge. 

Yeah Bro.........that is just about the truth.  I think it would cost somewhere around $15K to have the engine replaced in my truck.....even the the sticker priced it as a $5K upgrade.  That truck will fall down around that motor before that motor dies.  Good stuff.

[twincam]

Hey Bro...let me tell ya............there are only two people on this site who get stuck in my craw, and they know who they are and why.  There are some things you just don't say or do.  Anyway, that chit isn't worth the electronic expenditure, nor are the causal factors.  'Nuff said.  Onward:   I'm having a blast with this.  I know we're funnin'.  You should see the conversations around my house sometimes.  Here I am, Mr. All American.......drive a big ass 1 ton Dodge Dually diesel......ride a Harley.....wife drives a Ford, Stef's getting ready to buy a 3/4 ton Dodge diesel..........heck even that ZTR mower Renea got for me on Father's Day is American made.  And she works for the empire of Japan.  It gets dicey!  But we all know it is in fun, and she knew when she took that job at TMMAL that I was going to give her a hard way to go about it.  No offense taken Brother.  I'm just rollin' right along with ya.  Too much fun..........these paradox situations.  It's all good!

OHH.........NOW I SEE YOU WAS JUST TRING TO CATCH ME ON POST........WERNT YOU?

[Chief]

Yeah Bro.........that is just about the truth.  I think it would cost somewhere around $15K to have the engine replaced in my truck.....even the the sticker priced it as a $5K upgrade.  That truck will fall down around that motor before that motor dies.  Good stuff.

From what I hear, it's the other way around with my 6.0L PS. I haven't had any problems, but then again it is a garage queen.  

[REGGAB]

OHH.........NOW I SEE YOU WAS JUST TRING TO CATCH ME ON POST........WERNT YOU?

Nah.  Just bustin' yer chops about the rice burnin' truck in yer driveway!   

[twincam]

Yeah Bro.........that is just about the truth.  I think it would cost somewhere around $15K to have the engine replaced in my truck.....even the the sticker priced it as a $5K upgrade.  That truck will fall down around that motor before that motor dies.  Good stuff.
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in 2001 I bought a 1999 1 ton dodge, 6 speed cummins 24 valve turbo , I was on a trip to FL, when I lost 6 th gear, come to find out the nut on 6th had backed off, even though the truck was under warrenty, they refussed to fix it, they told me they did have a kit they would install- sell me for $2800. bucks though. I dropped the side cover on the tranny put the nut back on and tack welded it....... no more problems!!!!!!

[REGGAB]

From what I hear, it's the other way around with my 6.0L PS. I haven't had any problems, but then again it is a garage queen.  

When I'm not riding the scooter, mine is a daily driver.  GOOOOOOD truck!

[twincam]

Nah.  Just bustin' yer chops about the rice burnin' truck in yer driveway!   

got to find something to burn besides gas...... hell, here it gettin close to $4 bucks a gallon,

[REGGAB]

Yeah Bro.........that is just about the truth.  I think it would cost somewhere around $15K to have the engine replaced in my truck.....even the the sticker priced it as a $5K upgrade.  That truck will fall down around that motor before that motor dies.  Good stuff.
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in 2001 I bought a 1999 1 ton dodge, 6 speed cummins 24 valve turbo , I was on a trip to FL, when I lost 6 th gear, come to find out the nut on 6th had backed off, even though the truck was under warrenty, they refussed to fix it, they told me they did have a kit they would install- sell me for $2800. bucks though. I dropped the side cover on the tranny put the nut back on and tack welded it....... no more problems!!!!!!

The DC Star is funny like that.  I think I'd have fought that battle especially since the PT warranty is longer the the B2B warranty.  I gotta knock on wood when I say that my truck has been trouble free.  I'm lovin' it.

[twincam]

When I'm not riding the scooter, mine is a daily driver.  GOOOOOOD truck!

dam there REGGAB, 800 ans some odd post and you only been a member a little over 2 months, you are a man with alot to say!!!!!!! or your tring to catch hoist!!!!!!!

[REGGAB]

got to find something to burn besides gas...... hell, here it gettin close to $4 bucks a gallon,

BIODIESEL!  I think diesel is the least expensive fuel again anyway.  It is here in Meridianville right now............which reminds me, I gotta go fill up the truck and stop by the credit union shortly.  I'm playing hookie from work today to finish up some school work..............and what am I doing?:  fartin' around on CVO Harley and workin' on Renea's "Honey-Do" list.  sheesh!  I got hit the friggin' books.

[twincam]

The DC Star is funny like that.  I think I'd have fought that battle especially since the PT warranty is longer the the B2B warranty.  I gotta knock on wood when I say that my truck has been trouble free.  I'm lovin' it.

yea should of, could have , would have. at that perticular time in my life I had to many other things on my plate, besides arguing with a car manufature, I fixed it and went on.

[REGGAB]

dam there REGGAB, 800 ans some odd post and you only been a member a little over 2 months, you are a man with alot to say!!!!!!! or your tring to catch hoist!!!!!!!

Well Bro.......I've actually been a member this time for a little over one month.  I'm actually pretty quiet in person............I just can't seem to get my fingers to shut the f%^k up.  Howie is the schizzle when it comes to posting.  Aint no way I'll ever catch Mr. Happy Fingers!  

[twincam]

  I'm playing hookie from work today to finish up some school work..............and what am I doing?:  fartin' around on CVO Harley   sheesh!  I got hit the friggin' books.
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can you say addition!!!!!  I mean addiction

[REGGAB]

 I'm playing hookie from work today to finish up some school work..............and what am I doing?:  fartin' around on CVO Harley   sheesh!  I got hit the friggin' books.



can you say addition!!!!!  I mean addiction

Yup.........and that is spot on, 100% accurate.  I love this place.  Too much good technical info and a lot of fun all wrapped up into one package........and I've met some great friends on the road during my travels in the past month........and I get to meet more starting this coming Saturday.  Love it!

[Hoist!]

Well Bro.......I've actually been a member this time for a little over one month.  I'm actually pretty quiet in person............I just can't seem to get my fingers to shut the f%^k up.  Howie is the schizzle when it comes to posting.  Aint no way I'll ever catch Mr. Happy Fingers!  

Nothing to offer on diesel trucks except, nice truck Randy. Good luck with it.

Keep that 26 PPD average up and you'll catch up easily Henry! 

Hoist!

[twincam]

yea I got to get packing for Lake Tahoe, going to a HD wedding there the 7th, 22 hour ride one way from where I am, hopping the monsoons dont catch me!!!!

[RJ749]

Simple solution........buy a Dodge!  Just my opinion.

Cars are built buy humans and get fixed by them, I have a 2004 Dodge SRT and going with our theme of the companies most expensice 2WD Truck and their CVO, it has had it's share of issues.  Mostly around the front pulley but there have been others.

I can do warranty work on it as a Jeep dealer and we have done some of it.  Mostly though I have had the local Dodge dealer do the work and it has been OK.  But the bottom line on these issues is you either decide to ride them out or you make a switch.  In my case with the mods to get over 600hp out of the SRT I decided to ride it out.

I can't fault someone that has not interest in fighting the fight that goes on sometimes with a manufacturer/dealer.  It is always unfortunate when a vehicle has issues and the customer can not get them resolved through their dealer.  IMHO it is the dealer that is the best/only true advocate for the customer and if you don't have a good/cooperative/helpful dealer you don't have squat.

This is proven here as well as most recently with Hoist having to move his warranty issues to a different dealer since the selling dealer didn't have the capacity?whatever to get the job done in a timely manner.

Hate to see folks that have gone domestic pull the plug on it and go to foreign manufacturers, but honestly it's what the foreign makers have relied on for years and now Toyota is reaping the harvest of what it has sewn.

[twincam]

Nothing to offer on diesel trucks except, nice truck Randy. Good luck with it.

Keep that 26 PPD average up and you'll catch up easily Henry! 

Hoist!

thanks Howie, got to be better then the lemon I just got ride of, told my buddy at the HD dealer about it, and he said he had some folks he didnt like, and he was going to tell them where they could get a smokin deal on a chevy!!!!!!!! lol smokin rearend that is!!!!!

[RJ749]

Well Bro.......I've actually been a member this time for a little over one month.  I'm actually pretty quiet in person............I just can't seem to get my fingers to shut the f%^k up.  Howie is the schizzle when it comes to posting.  Aint no way I'll ever catch Mr. Happy Fingers!  

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It's doable, just would take more time than we may have

[twincam]

but honestly it's what the foreign makers have relied on for years and now Toyota is reaping the harvest of what it has sewn.




yes I heard toyota is now the #1 selling truck in the world. is this true?

[twincam]

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It's doable, just would take more time than we may have

with #s like those I think I need to get some stock in computer key boards!!!!

[RJ749]

but honestly it's what the foreign makers have relied on for years and now Toyota is reaping the harvest of what it has sewn.

yes I heard toyota is now the #1 selling truck in the world. is this true?

Number One volume seller in the USA for all combined models.  I don't believe they can touch Ford yet on Truck sales.

24 April 2007

The Japanese manufacturer of cars Toyota Motor Corp. became the world leader on a sales volume of cars for the first quarter of 2007. Such information has been given today by the official press-secretary of the company.
During the first three months of 2007 Toyota has sold 2,348 million cars all over the world, having overtaken, thus, the former leader - American General Motors (GM) which sales volume during the specified period has made 2,26 million cars.

[REGGAB]

got to find something to burn besides gas...... hell, here it gettin close to $4 bucks a gallon,

Just got back from running my errands.  Filled up the Dodge.  It was darn near empty.....the fuel light was on.  It has a 35 gallon tank.  I put 35.766 gallons of diesel in it at $2.699 per gallon for a total of $96.53.  IF I can keep my foot out of the high pressure common rail, I'll get 20mpg, so on paper, I should be able to get 715 miles out of this tank.  It'll never happen tho'.  More like 600.  BUT...........the price of diesel is still cheaper than any grade of gasoline in Meridianville, AL.

[REGGAB]

Nothing to offer on diesel trucks except, nice truck Randy. Good luck with it.

Keep that 26 PPD average up and you'll catch up easily Henry! 

Hoist!

I dunno Howie.  This isn't an everyday thing for me, Bro.  Sometimes I can't do this for a week or better.  I'm still riding the 300 posts in one day wave from my first day back.

[REGGAB]

yea I got to get packing for Lake Tahoe, going to a HD wedding there the 7th, 22 hour ride one way from where I am, hopping the monsoons dont catch me!!!!

Best Blessings to you in your travels.  Have fun and be safe.

[cuthbertss]

I dunno Howie.  This isn't an everyday thing for me, Bro.  Sometimes I can't do this for a week or better.  I'm still riding the 300 posts in one day wave from my first day back.

Holy CHIT
thats nuts

[REGGAB]

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It's doable, just would take more time than we may have

Here again........looks good on paper for the time being, but I'm not on here NEAR as much as Howie.  I'm still riding my initial wave, and it is petering out.

[Hoist!]

I dunno Howie.  This isn't an everyday thing for me, Bro.  Sometimes I can't do this for a week or better.  I'm still riding the 300 posts in one day wave from my first day back.

Easy, just do your 300 post day once a week! You'll be on the top of the list in notime at all! Hoist!

[RJ749]

with #s like those I think I need to get some stock in computer key boards!!!!

I wonder if DELL has the little chrome bastards that can replace the stock keys

[REGGAB]

Holy CHIT
thats nuts

Yessir!  I'm certifiable.  I thought everyone knew that already.

[Hoist!]

I wonder if DELL has the little chrome bastards that can replace the stock keys

Or a performance package for speed posting!!! Hoist!

[REGGAB]

Easy, just do your 300 post day once a week! You'll be on the top of the list in notime at all! Hoist!

YEAAAAAAH............I'll get right on that Bro.......as my GPA sinks to nothingness. 

[RJ749]

Easy, just do your 300 post day once a week! You'll be on the top of the list in notime at all! Hoist!

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[REGGAB]

I wonder if DELL has the little chrome bastards that can replace the stock keys

Don't know, don't want to know, don't care.    I've helped a friend replace those friggin' switch housing bastards with chrome switch housing bastards, and unless there is beer and uncommitted time involved..........aint happening for ol' Henry.  I'll wear out the ones I have.

[REGGAB]

Or a performance package for speed posting!!! Hoist!

That would be the high performance, non-carpal tunnel syndrome, teflon universal jointed, non-slip fingertip, gel pad palm, bionic finger, commode seat with auto wipe feature, feeding/hydration tube performance package, wouldn't it Howie?  Don't you already have that mod installed and fully operational both at work and at home?

[Fired00d]

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Heh, I just had an anniversary and didn't realize it.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[twincam]

Number One volume seller in the USA for all combined models.  I don't believe they can touch Ford yet on Truck sales.

24 April 2007

The Japanese manufacturer of cars Toyota Motor Corp. became the world leader on a sales volume of cars for the first quarter of 2007. Such information has been given today by the official press-secretary of the company.
During the first three months of 2007 Toyota has sold 2,348 million cars all over the world, having overtaken, thus, the former leader - American General Motors (GM) which sales volume during the specified period has made 2,26 million cars.

yea, as I understand it, that is the reason toyota is giving the 0% financing on the tundra, they want to get more trucks out on the road, and I for one am very impressed with this truck. like I said it is 10 times the truck the chevy was, as a matter of fact, that is excatly, what I told the factory rep from GM. "no wonder toyota is smoking you'll on sells, you refuse to stand behind your products." I don't know about ford or dodge. but GM has gone to chit. this is just my experance and opinion!!!!  I just don't want to see anyone else have to eat $10,000 in a 6 month period, from buying a lemon GM. this is not a issolated insedent. the chevy dealer told me they had seen 8 to 10 2007 chevy silverados with this same rear end problem!!!!!

[twincam]

[ commode seat with auto wipe feature,





Dam, where do you buy such a animal....... can you get them for cvos?

[twincam]

Heh, I just had an anniversary and didn't realize it.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

happy late anniversary dood!!!!!!

[twincam]

, commode seat with auto wipe feature,




or would that be that doughnut thing corbin sells as a backrest???

[Fired00d]

happy late anniversary dood!!!!!!

Thanks. Time flies when you're having fun and around great people.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[twincam]

Best Blessings to you in your travels.  Have fun and be safe.

thanks should be a good trip as long as the monsoons in AZ or the fires in Tahoe (contained now I think) dont get us.

[REGGAB]

[ commode seat with auto wipe feature,





Dam, where do you buy such a animal....... can you get them for cvos?

I dunno.  Ask Howie.

[REGGAB]

, commode seat with auto wipe feature,




or would that be that doughnut thing corbin sells as a backrest???

Yeah...........that's it.................but wouldn't that mean the BSR performs the auto wipe function?   

[twincam]

Yeah...........that's it.................but wouldn't that mean the BSR performs the auto wipe function?   

ahhh oooooo , better delete that one before chit really hits the fan around here. we will have a BSR  uprising on our hands!!!! I can talk mine into alot of chit (pun intended) but that aint one of them. 

[Hoist!]

[ commode seat with auto wipe feature,





Dam, where do you buy such a animal....... can you get them for cvos?

I got one!!! It's made by Toto. More Jap crap! But It's one of my favorite toys. It has a heated seat and warm water massages your ass too! And this isn't a joke either!

Hoist!

[Chief]

I got one!!! It's made by Toto. More Jap crap! But It's one of my favorite toys. It has a heated seat and warm water massages your ass too! And this isn't a joke either!

Hoist!

TMI! TMI! TMI!

[Hoist!]

Hey, I didn't start this chit! Oops, no pun intended! Henry wanted autowipe! I gave you autowipe. Autowipe heated massaging asswasher! Hoist!

[REGGAB]

I got one!!! It's made by Toto. More Jap crap! But It's one of my favorite toys. It has a heated seat and warm water massages your ass too! And this isn't a joke either!

Hoist!

So THAT'S how you sit in front of your computer and post to this site over 5000 times over the course of 9 months.  OK, your secret is out.  I want one.  Where'd you get it?  How much did it cost?  Did you install it?  

[REGGAB]

Hey, I didn't start this chit! Oops, no pun intended! Henry wanted autowipe! I gave you autowipe. Autowipe heated massaging asswasher! Hoist!

It was purely sick speculation as to how a "normal" human being can sit in front of a computer for hours on end without having to get up and visit the water closet.  You must have one installed in front of your computer...............or your computer is in your bathroom. 

[twincam]

dam I am glad I got my boots on cause chit is getting deep!!!

[REGGAB]

ahhh oooooo , better delete that one before chit really hits the fan around here. we will have a BSR  uprising on our hands!!!! I can talk mine into alot of chit (pun intended) but that aint one of them. 

Well, it is sorta difficult to "unshoot" a bullet.    I will take my flogging..........but you better stand next to me and receive the cane for planting the idea in my sick mind with that Corbin ring backrest thingy.   

[REGGAB]

dam I am glad I got my boots on cause chit is getting deep!!!

Yessir!   

[Hoist!]

So THAT'S how you sit in front of your computer and post to this site over 5000 times over the course of 9 months.  OK, your secret is out.  I want one.  Where'd you get it?  How much did it cost?  Did you install it?  

Here you go Henry! http://www.totousa.com/productpage.asp?PID=950 The water connects to the existing toilet water supply line and you need a power outlet nearby to plug it into. It's fairly simple to install. And it's got a CVO price too! About $800.00! Hoist!

[twincam]

Well, it is sorta difficult to "unshoot" a bullet.    I will take my flogging..........but you better stand next to me and receive the cane for planting the idea in my sick mind with that Corbin ring backrest thingy.   

ok ,when does the flogging begin!!!!

[twincam]

Here you go Henry! http://www.totousa.com/productpage.asp?PID=950 The water connects to the existing toilet water supply line and you need a power outlet nearby to plug it into. It's fairly simple to install. And it's got a CVO price too! About $800.00! Hoist!

HOLY CHIT!!!!!!!!!! WHAT KIND OF CHIT YOU GOT THERE HOWIE!!!!!! JAP BU DAY? HELL HENREY AND YOU WAS WORRIED ABOUT MY TOYOTA AND THE FOLKS WHO BOMBED US  AT PEARL HARBOR!!! THIS THING COULD BE A BOMB READY TO GO OFF UNDER OUR VERY A$$ES

[twincam]

YALL HAVE FUN WITH THIS CHIT, i AM GOING TO TAHOE!!!!! LATER GANG

[REGGAB]

ok ,when does the flogging begin!!!!

My guess is when the first BSR reads this thread.  Then it will spread like wildfire.  I remember when I was in the Army, my wife knew more about current ops than I did.  Those Girls are networked.  Heck, we could have had formation in front of my house each morning and kept the troops better informed by listening to Renea, than if we had formation in the hangar and listened to the First Sergeant and the Commander provide information.

Man..........this thread has gone WAY off topic.  Good thing it is in "Off Topic."  

[REGGAB]

HOLY CHIT!!!!!!!!!! WHAT KIND OF CHIT YOU GOT THERE HOWIE!!!!!! JAP BU DAY? HELL HENREY AND YOU WAS WORRIED ABOUT MY TOYOTA AND THE FOLKS WHO BOMBED US  AT PEARL HARBOR!!! THIS THING COULD BE A BOMB READY TO GO OFF UNDER OUR VERY A$$ES

[Hoist!]

My guess is when the first BSR reads this thread.  Then it will spread like wildfire.  I remember when I was in the Army, my wife knew more about current ops than I did.  Those Girls are networked.  Heck, we could have had formation in front of my house each morning and kept the troops better informed by listening to Renea, than if we had formation in the hangar and listened to the First Sergeant and the Commander provide information.

Man..........this thread has gone WAY off topic.  Good thing it is in "Off Topic."  

Meaning it's right on topic! Gotta love this chit! Hoist!

[REGGAB]

YALL HAVE FUN WITH THIS CHIT, i AM GOING TO TAHOE!!!!! LATER GANG

You aint gone yet?  Later Bro.  Have fun!

[REGGAB]

Meaning it's right on topic! Gotta love this chit! Hoist!

Oh yeah.  Chit!  Paradox! 

[Hoist!]

Oh yeah.  Chit!  Paradox! 

Sounds like a great new Off Topic thread for ya Henry! Hoist!

[Hoist!]

YALL HAVE FUN WITH THIS CHIT, i AM GOING TO TAHOE!!!!! LATER GANG

Have a great trip Randy! Ride safe and have fun Bro!!! Hoist!

[REGGAB]

Sounds like a great new Off Topic thread for ya Henry! Hoist!

Yeah, really..............seeing as to how most of my posts are in this forum anyway. 

[cuthbertss]

I cant tell you how many of my troops nearly missed connecting flights going though Narita playing with these damn things LMAO

[skyglide]

another

Nice looking truck Had a chance to test drive crew cab Toyota about two weeks ago and what a big difference over GM product. The genaral better step up to the plate soon   Good luck with your new ride