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Old 03-16-2015, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by rscurtis View Post
Call it a "status symbol" if you want, but I chose my 2003 Dodge for its fuel economy, longevity, utility, safety, and phenomenal resale value that a car cannot touch. The S550 in the thread above this cost 3X as much when new, and is now worth about 1/3 what the Dodge is.
Me too. No outlandish lift kits or sewer sized exhaust for me though. Its a work truck that still gets nearly as good fuel economy as a car.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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