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Originally Posted by Red_Baron
...I'd like to see numbers to back this up as very few mining companies use GM trucks) in the work truck market...
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don't know about mining and do not know exact numbers, just looking at trends in the patch, most guys who run their own trucks have switched to GM and most service companies which provide company vehicles 1 ton and 3/4 ton have as well
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Originally Posted by redforever
We now have a 1995 F250 diesel, the 7.3 power (super?) stroke or whatever it is called...People always approach us wanting to buy the 1995 model. It gets excellent mileage compared to the new trucks and the engine in it is great. No way will we sell, it only has 75000 km on it.
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fixed...and that 7.3L is a monster, very well built IMO...very shocking to hear of a '95 diesel with 75k clicks on it, I think I put 80k plus in one year on my truck, both personal and work...crazy! hold onto to that gem!
it's nice to hear of the old trucks still kickin it, without all the emissions BS they have now
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Originally Posted by Phanuthier
What is it about Ford that kept their heads above water versus GM and Chrystler?
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I think it has to do with commercial contracts, I could be out to lunch but I think it does contribute quite a bit to the overall profit margin...
- law enforcement services
- EMS/Fire services
- oilfield
- city vehicles
just an assumption from what I have noticed over the years