Chose your truck: Ford, Chevy, Dodge or Toyota

[Bruzee]

Some friends and I were having this discussion recently. Everyone seemed to be pretty loyal to thier truck. I was not raised having been loyal to any particular auto maker. I have been lucky enough to own one of each of Ford, Chevy and Dodge. By far, all things considered, my 2007 Ford F150 FX4 has been the best truck I've ever owned. Whats your pick?

Depends on size and what for.

If it's post 72 and from Dodge, I rather walk.

[Buena Fortuna]

I would have selected Honda Ridgeline but it wasn't an option. I've owned 2 F-150's and I have a 93 Ranger with 183,000 miles on it and it runs like a top.

[Bruzee]

Originally Posted by Buena Fortuna

I would have selected Honda Ridgeline but it wasn't an option. I've owned 2 F-150's and I have a 93 Ranger with 183,000 miles on it and it runs like a top.

Sorry about that. I hadn't really considered Honda an option.

Originally Posted by Buena Fortuna

I would have selected Honda Ridgeline but it wasn't an option. I've owned 2 F-150's and I have a 93 Ranger with 183,000 miles on it and it runs like a top.

ridgeline is a pilot with the back windows chopped off. not a truck

Im a chevy guy. Dodges new one is decent, but its fit and finish is less than stellar. Ford doesnt do much for me, a bit too plain jane inside i suppose. meh. I love the new chevys!

[DrDubzz]

Ford and Dodge for me

but if I have to pick, Ford

I would love to get a Honda Ridgeline. I used to own a Ford F-150 and it was a great truck.

[Cenookie]

I've got a 99 Chevy Silvarado with 99,000 miles on it and it runs GREAT.

[Bruzee]

Hre is my '07 F150... It's dirty as hell, but thats the way a truck is supossed to be.

If I was getting a truck, it would be a chevy.

[stitch]

Well, Ive still got my 98' Dodge 3500 ...They will pobably cremate me in that truck.
Wifey drives an 04 GMC 1500 Sierra 4x4.
Would have bought her a Dodge, but we got a great deal on this one,
It's a Cadilac of a truck.

[pcozad1]

Here is what I am building for my wife

[Starchild]

I'm a Chevy guy

My last truck was a Silverado 02' 1500 Z71, Here is my current one

'03 2500HD Duramax


And my trail truck. '95 Isuzu Rodeo (rebadged as a Honda). It has a bunch of Chevy parts

Originally Posted by Starchild

'95 Isuzu Rodeo (rebadged as a Honda). It has a bunch of Chevy parts

Isuzu/Honda/Chevy.......

Put a few more parts on there and you can cover the entire poll!!!

[macpappy]

I would say it really depends on the truck and how you use it. For example, if I owned or worked on a farm, I would probably go with a Ford F series. Since I don't own a farm or pull a large boat, my current truck of choice is a 2006 Dodge Dakota 4 door. When I was looking at trucks in that size, it was closer to what I wanted then the other ones. Plus the dealer through in a spray on bed liner and step rails.

[Ratters]

Well, the only one I've owned is my 2006 Dodge Ram. I wasn't beholden to any truck at the time but the deal on the Dodge was too good to pass, quad cab, hemi, decent set of options for $19999. I must say I love the thing.

Definitely a Ford guy. I drive a 2005 FX4 SCrew and I love it.


I will say, though, if I had the dough, I'd love to get one of the new 2010 Raptors....

[smokeyandthebandit05]

I like the older Fords and Chevys (late 70's-early 2000's)

My dream truck would be like a 77 C-10

[RGD.]

Originally Posted by smokeyandthebandit05

My dream truck would be like a 77 C-10

I had a 77 3/4ton GMC - short bed - 4 barrel with headers, side pipes without the bullet mufflers in them. Posi-track - sun roof - custom tuck and roll interior with bucket seats. Pioneer head unit - 200 amp with 4 6x9 Jenson tri's stuck in that little interior -

Custom paint, originally had murals on the hood, rear and sides - but had it repainted about 81. Complete paint, door jambs, bed, engine compartment, etc. Engine was mostly brushed aluminum over with blue and red braided hose. To many engine parts to mention. Micky Thompson Weather Vane rims with Goodyears.

Man I loved that truck. In 1985 it had a fuel line leak at the 40 micron filter - caught fire and burned up. That was in Feb. ***** was that I had dropped my "custom" insurance in Jan. Insurance adjuster almost cried with me - he gave me full blue book value which was the best he could do.

I have the fire pictures around here somewhere -

And on edit - Oh yeah - nothing but Fords since that GMC.

Okay - one more edit - forgot about the 85 Dodge 1/2 ton. After that a few Ford Vans until 2000.

Last three trucks:
00 F150 4x4 -
01 F350 Powerstroke Dually Crew Cab -
04 F350 Powerstroke Short Bed, Crew Cab - King Ranch.


Ron

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Originally Posted by RGD.

I had a 77 3/4ton GMC - short bed - 4 barrel with headers, side pipes without the bullet mufflers in them. Posi-track - sun roof - custom tuck and roll interior with bucket seats. Pioneer head unit - 200 amp with 4 6x9 Jenson tri's stuck in that little interior -

Custom paint, originally had murals on the hood, rear and sides - but had it repainted about 81. Complete paint, door jambs, bed, engine compartment, etc. Engine was mostly brushed aluminum over with blue and red braided hose. To many engine parts to mention. Micky Thompson Weather Vane rims with Goodyears.

Man I loved that truck. In 1985 it had a fuel line leak at the 40 micron filter - caught fire and burned up. That was in Feb. ***** was that I had dropped my "custom" insurance in Jan. Insurance adjuster almost cried with me - he gave me full blue book value which was the best he could do.

I have the fire pictures around here somewhere -

And on edit - Oh yeah - nothing but Fords since that GMC.

Okay - one more edit - forgot about the 85 Dodge 1/2 ton. After that a few Ford Vans until 2000.

Last three trucks:
00 F150 4x4 -
01 F350 Powerstroke Dually Crew Cab -
04 F350 Powerstroke Short Bed, Crew Cab - King Ranch.


Ron

Back when I was probably 6 or 7 my dad had a 80 somethin Chevy C10. Standard cab short bed I believe. I loved this thing. Baby blue with a 350 and 5 speed(I think). One winter he was comin into town off a hill and put it in a pond nose first. Had it pulled out and kept drivin it and she kept goin but the back axels got bent and it messed up the rear end. Had it fixed and kept drivin it. One day she just caught on fire and that was the end of big blue