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ceb
Joined: 16 Jul 2006
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Location: Swansea Mass
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| Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 3:28 pm Post subject: WHAT P/U-TRUCK SHOULD I BUY |
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It's time for my new truck just wondering what you all thought I should buy
( I was forced to put the last two choices in) |
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thebaldeagle655
Joined: 27 Dec 2006
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Location: Wichita Falls, Tx
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| Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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| I have been a Ford man all my life. First of all, I would not even consider a gasser, Diesel all the way! Ford is going with a new 6.4L in 08 when they haven't even gotten the bugs out of the 6.0L they are running now. Chevrolet is a passenger car, not a truck, built for comfort, not work. Dodge has the Cumins Diesel, yes a new size but hte same basic engine. I would not get a pickup, I would get the new 07 3500 cab and chasis and put either a flatbed or a ranchhand type bed on it. Cummins motor, Allison Tranny, now they have a frame and suspension to go along with it! DODGE |
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Mr. Ford95
Joined: 19 Apr 2005
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Location: Orange, VA
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| Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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Buddy has a Dodge 1500 Ram. Thing is total junk. It will not get out of it's own way. Once he has it paid off, he is going to sell it and buy another brand, has no power for the amount of fuel it eats up. If you don't mind the money, you can get the 3500 and upgrade to a Banks' System. Sounds like a semi going down the road and gives you a major boost in power.
Ford's are good tough trucks. Yes the engine's have been very tempermental but they are still strong trucks. Lots of interior space if you go with a crew cab. Like the mechanic friendly environment under the hood. Nothing like the old days, but no more pulling the oil filter from underneath the truck. It's up on top of the engine now and it's a small thing compared to the old filters that were the size of a 2 liter bottle of soda.
I have a Chevy S-10 and it has done real good. Would agree with the Silverado's being built for comfort. If you want a cozy comfortable truck, the Chevy is the one.
It all comes down to what brand you like, they are all about the same, the Chevy is just prettier looking inside while the Ford is a man's truck with no comforts and the Dodge is a little of both. |
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Mackman
Joined: 14 Sep 2005
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Location: Concordville PA
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| Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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Go with the FORD i have a 6.0 and only been back for one recall. Never had a problem yet with it. It just turn 40,000 miles its a 04. Witht he 6speed tranny. Here is a pic.
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solo379
Joined: 14 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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| I'd go with Toyota "Tundra"! 8) |
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Mack2
Joined: 02 Jan 2007
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Location: North Carolina
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| Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Ford F350 :D |
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glasman2
Joined: 02 Dec 2006
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Location: Tri-Cities Washington
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| Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Harley :wink: |
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Mackman
Joined: 14 Sep 2005
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Location: Concordville PA
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| Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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glasman2 wrote: Harley :wink:
Thats what am talking about lol |
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Thor
Joined: 02 Dec 2006
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Location: California/Oklahoma
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| Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 7:31 pm Post subject: Chevy |
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I have a 2002 Chevy 2500 Silverado Diesel Crew Cab with long bed. I love the truck. However, Chevy did have some fuel injector problems. I have had mine changed at least 3 times. Chevy did extend the warranty to 200,000 miles. I bought this truck for tow reasons: The towing capacity and how quiet things are in the cab.
I considered a 3500 when I made my purchase. After some research, the only difference was in the carrying capacity and not the towing capacity. I wanted the vehicle for towing my fifth wheel. A friend pointed out that why get a heavier suspension and buy a rougher ride when I don't really want it.
At least have some idea why you want a 3500.
At this time I plan on buying another Chevy or GMC unless another manufacturer can match the towing capacity.
/Steve |
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RostyC
Joined: 21 Oct 2005
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Location: Maryland
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| Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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I've had good experiences with Fords. First was a 94 F-150 with a 300 6 cyl. Sold it with 179,000 and was still going strong.
Now I have a 2003 F-350 7.3 Diesel with a 9' utility bed for work and it's a beast, I love it. It's 4 wheel drive w/35" tires, and a 8' Meyer plow. I have about 105,000 on it and a recent oil analysis was done and it looks good.
My other one is a 06' F-350 CC 6.0 Diesel, has 5000 miles since I took delivery in May. So far so good, but too early to tell. I haven't done any mods to it yet, still pondering what to do to it. So far though I like this truck. The only complaint I have is, it seems a little bouncy in the front end. That can be fixed with some good shocks though, I hope.
My wife drives a 96' Chevy 3500 Dually ex. cab w/ a 454. It's been a great truck too, just usual maitenance, it has 120,000 miles on it. Tune ups are expensive though. I'm trying to talk her into a Ford for her next truck but not having much luck.
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yoopr
Joined: 01 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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I've got a Silverado 1500 and love it.
I've also owned Ford F150's and loved them too.
Why a 350? |
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RostyC
Joined: 21 Oct 2005
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 11:47 am Post subject: |
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Quote: Why a 350?
What's a 250? :lol: :lol: |
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ceb
Joined: 16 Jul 2006
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Location: Swansea Mass
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:03 pm Post subject: |
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yoopr wrote: I've got a Silverado 1500 and love it.
I've also owned Ford F150's and loved them too.
Why a 350?
for me it is because my camper is too big to be pulled by a 1/2 ton truck and i would hate to have to sell it |
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yoopr
Joined: 01 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 2:55 pm Post subject: |
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| I used to have a Ford 250 with a 390(I think) and it had plenty of pulling power. |
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ceb
Joined: 16 Jul 2006
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Location: Swansea Mass
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| Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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| I picked up my new 06 GMC 3500 duramax this afternoon. I think I'm in love it is so much nicer than my 1996 Chevy. gos like an ape. can not wait to pull the camper to see how much better it really is. |
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