I shouldn't have done this...

[markrinker]

...but I stopped and test drove a 2004 Duramax (GMC) today. It was on a used lot, 10K miles, supposedly was a dealer's ride that came through the auction. (I have to wonder why they didn't sell it retail, with the strong demand for these trucks???).

Anyway, I noticed that there was significantly less tread on the rears than the fronts, and after driving it, I know why. WOW!!! I have serious acceleration envy, even with my modified 6.5. Can't imagine what a 'tire-fryer' a turned up Duramax must be!

I was like a recovering addict on a trip to Amsterdam. Had to get out of there, before I was signing on the dotted line for a truck ($36K)that cost more than all of my other trucks combined.

[ 08-18-2004, 01:33 PM: Message edited by: Mark Rinker ]

[Billman]

Congrats on the NEW truck, Mark.

You'll go back, Who you Kiddin'...

[Black95TD]

Mark,

Go home, have a cold beer. Look at the checkbook for awhile. Any kids? How about 36K per year for college? Wash the old truck - they always run like new when they're clean. Sober up and keep the 6.5. They really are good trucks.

Aw what the hell, go buy it. Life is short.

[markrinker]

College costs are looming. Four kids at home (ages 16, 14, 13 and 10) with three kids (24, 23, 21) already out of the nest, one graduated from the U of M. Kind of a Brady Bunch type of affair - youngest two are my genes and others are stepkids from two marriages.

Conclusion? I'll wash the trucks tomorrow. And have a beer.

[MTTwister]

Holy Chit MARK - "Four kids at home (ages 16, 14, 13 and 10) with three kids (24, 23, 21) already out of the nest..."
I put One thru college (just graduated) , and I'm barely starting to recover!

Best of Luck - hmm hang onto the trucks, and get the kids to wash it for ya!