After a few unregistered 'short hops' around the area to cure my need to drive it, I finally got the M1008 registered today. Why? On a really cold day it starts better than my 6.5. Now that I was taking a legal drive, I could focus on other things besides the rear view mirror. Lots to notice!
With no floor mat, this thing is loud inside!
Engine sounds smoother when I really step on it...almost like a gasser.
People look funny at it. Stopped at the store, and a guy with a 6.5 turbo diesel with contractors body just loved it.
Once it hits 45, it tells me that is the sweet spot, and faster than that just gets louder.
Doesn't really rattle or wander....feels pretty tight for 85,000 miles.
Really good heater!
I like it, but it may be too tough a vehicle for my needs. I may be better off with a M1009 instead. I wish I could try a M1009 to see for sure...I don't want to cure my itch by buying one at GL and then waiting a long time to get a mystery vehicle. Hmmm...any M1009's around in CT I could get a ride in?
With no floor mat, this thing is loud inside!
Engine sounds smoother when I really step on it...almost like a gasser.
People look funny at it. Stopped at the store, and a guy with a 6.5 turbo diesel with contractors body just loved it.
Once it hits 45, it tells me that is the sweet spot, and faster than that just gets louder.
Doesn't really rattle or wander....feels pretty tight for 85,000 miles.
Really good heater!
I like it, but it may be too tough a vehicle for my needs. I may be better off with a M1009 instead. I wish I could try a M1009 to see for sure...I don't want to cure my itch by buying one at GL and then waiting a long time to get a mystery vehicle. Hmmm...any M1009's around in CT I could get a ride in?
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You can fix the loudness problem. Install some capet and a headliner get some sound damping for the doors and the rear of the cab. Then you'll be able to have a conversation in it. The M1009 are just as loud for all the above reasons.
