Got a 2000 Dodge Ram Sport ext cab. Truck has a body lift with rims and tires I put on it and 86,000 miles automatic. The air conditioner went out and the tranny is starting to slip. I can trade it for a 2003 Chevy s10 4x4 ZR5 with 30,000 miles v6. Not sure if I want to give up my ride but tired of the gas sucking and don't want to start sinking money in it to fix things that start breaking. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Should I keep it or let go.
2006-11-14 11:57:58 · 11 answers · asked by Meat 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Like the song says, let it go! I think you made your mind up already.
Toyota?
2006-11-14 12:01:00 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with a full-size Chevy with a 5.3 V-8. It is a great engine! Mine has 167,000 miles on it, doesn't burn any oil, will leave import trucks looking like they're standing still, and has gotten as high as 23 MPG! It routinely gets 19 MPG on the highway. You won't get any better mileage out of the S-10, it's cramped, doesn't ride nearly as nice, has worse resale, can't haul much, and the 4.3 engine is not known as being a great engine. Also, Chevrolet beat out Toyota, overall, this last year in the J.D. Powers quality survey, so that might give you some more thinking on going with Chevy. I work as a parts manager in a Chevy dealership, and the new trucks are not junk. The things we see go wrong routinely are often due to asking too much of the truck. I see people pull a six-horse steel trailer, with a 1/2 ton truck, in over-drive, up a hill, in 100 degree weather, without even a tow package, and then can't understand why the transmission didn't hold up. The Chevy is a great truck, and most people I know who have a 1999 or newer one, absolutely love it!...and, would buy another one. That says a lot.
2006-11-14 15:40:38 · answer #2 · answered by cor2_913 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with the Chevy and not because i own the same one. If the Chevy is a standard transmission then keep the dodge, Chevy has a problem with their sticks in the small pick ups. I have 50k miles on my s-10 and have had no problems. If you do go with the Chevy make sure that you know about the recall on the tailgate stoppers. the recall lasts for 12 years from the date of manufacture. Hope that is helpful to you :]
2006-11-14 12:09:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dodge trannys are big bucks to fix. I had a lot of probs with the one in my 96 Dakota. The chevy is a good truck, just smaller. Just make sure the Chevy wasn't abused.
2006-11-14 12:42:24 · answer #4 · answered by electron670 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad is a mechanic. When cars hit 100 thousand miles or more it is usually time for a new engine. If you are experiencing problems with it, I would sell it. I think it is the smarted decision.
2006-11-14 12:01:43 · answer #5 · answered by Marie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't go Chevy, friend. That's JUNK. Keep the Mopar or buy a Ford.
2006-11-14 12:00:25 · answer #6 · answered by Johnny P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, he's a pig. If he can't replace his procedures quickly, kick him to the cut back. If he's desiring you to try this, then he must be prepared to reciprocate. Being crude ought to easily be a count of it particularly is the only way he's heard it stated. prepare him a nicer thank you to ask for it.
2016-10-03 23:26:43 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man, with the gas these days, and price of parts, i would trade the old one in. it will save you money in the long run.
2006-11-14 12:00:54 · answer #8 · answered by adubomb18 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say lat it go as from my experience things just seem to keep going on it once they start
2006-11-14 12:00:50 · answer #9 · answered by Bobby O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would swap it...gas is way too much to burn just riding around
2006-11-14 12:01:23 · answer #10 · answered by dragontat123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋