RDSKNFN_57

MADERA CA 93638

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My wife asked me the other day if i wanted new truck, normally i would have jumped on it in a heart beat,but as i get older, hopefully smarter, so i started to compare my 06 and what would i gain from an 2012.
2012-------------------------2006
cost $60,000 due..............$00,000 $0 due
indash navagation--------------indash navigation
remote sarter..............remote starter
rear veiw camera---------------rear veiw camera
26 gallon tank...............45 gallon tank
no 5er hitch---------------5er hitch already
stock suspenion---------------air bags with incab controls
stock air filter...............S&B filter
0 miles---------------58,235
After comparing i said no which shocked her and i can't believe i said no, A new 2012 chevy D/A or keep my 06 D/A really a no brainer after comparing the 2, because $60,000 will pay for alot campsites, hotels an a trip to hawaii in April for tour 30 yr. anniverssary.
What would you due 2012 or 2006 that i have upgraded.
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ArcticDodge

Sammamish, WA

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yeah... that little fuel tank would have been a deal killer for me
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Mile High

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Too bad - so sad, the offer won't come back for another 6 years
2006 Ford F350 4X4 SB CC SRW Powerstroke 6.0
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RECVEH2005

Camano Island, WA, USA

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It is my understanding that all the 2500 & 3500 Chevy's & GMC's (2012) have 36 gallon fuel tanks.
Mike
Mike & Donna Scheer
Camano Island, WA
2006 GMC 2500HD D/A(LBZ), 4wd, Ext Cab, SB
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RDSKNFN_57

MADERA CA 93638

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Yes the 2012 2500 and 3500 come standerd with 36 gallon tank.
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esfd243

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I had a similar offer in December last year. Keep the 06 CTD or trade for an 11 F350? I choose the now less expensive 06 !
Mike, Dawn & Mallori
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msjdbman

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Only 58,000 miles?? Heck, that makes the question even easier.
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Jack Spratt

Maine

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The 26 gallon tank was probably the number one reason for trading out of my '08.
So my answer was, "yes dear".
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pcm1959

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I had pretty much the same type of offer in May of 2011. My Dodge Ram Cummins quad cab 4x4 with 40k miles and a number of mods including a Reese manual slider hitch OR a new 2011 Chevy D/A crew standard bed 4x4. I opted for the new Chevy and love it. At least over the old Dodge, this truck is super quiet, rides better, has an awesome air conditioner, higher payload, and I love the Pullrite Superglide fiver hitch! You only live once! phillip
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ricklord2001

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Lucky you, if I had to wait for my wife to ask me if I wanted a new truck I'd be driving a real OLD vehicle.
Good logic on your decision.
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