Chose your truck: Ford, Chevy, Dodge or Toyota

SvilleKid · 01-19-2009, 12:43 PM

Latest purchase was a F150 Super Crew Cab 4x4. It all came down to legroom in the back seat. Ford had plenty for my 6'2" frame. Chevy was 6" less, Dodge at least 8-10" less than Ford. Forget Toyota!! Knees in my chin in their 4-door.

Third Ford truck I've owned. Owned 3 chevys in the past. didn't last as long as the fords. Never owned a Dodge. Looked at one when brought the Ford, but they were $4000 more than Ford, and dealer would not deal; at all!!! Ford made me one helluva a deal. No wonder Dodge needs bailout.

Prospector · 01-19-2009, 12:54 PM

1990 Ford F-150.

She's a beater truck, for sure. Lives outside, packrats have eaten up some of the wiring and most of the vacuum lines, only seven of the eight cylinders fire, brake line leaks, power steering leaks, neither the a/c or heat work anymore; ... but she still gets the job done!

smokehouse · 01-19-2009, 01:06 PM

I've got a '99 Dodge Dakota with 130,000 miles on it and other than routine maintenance and the fact that the air don't work she’s been a pretty good truck. I am done with Dodge though. The gas mileage on Dodges suck. I average about 13 miles to the gallon since I do a lot of stop and go city driving. My dad’s got a Full size Chevy Silverado and he gets better gas mileage than me. I been wanting a Chevy Silverado but if I got a good deal on an F-150 I would buy it.

Thrak · 01-19-2009, 05:48 PM

I've got a 98 Dakota w/ 178,000mi on it and the only problem I've ever had was a rear wheel speed sensor at 95k mi. I still get 25mpg out of her! (4cyl, 5sp) The radiator has developed a leak this winter, I think one of the plastic tanks has cracked...

I also have an 07 4Runner that I love, so I'm a bit torn.

01-19-2009, 01:00 PM

Like somebody else already said, it would depend the reason. Plus, I've not had a truck since my 86 Toyota 4X4. I really liked it, but to be fair, I'd have to have a look at everything out there since it's been so long...

View Poll Results: Truck: Ford, Chevy, Dodge or Toyota?
Ford	46	35.94%
Chevy	35	27.34%
Dodge	18	14.06%
Toyota	29	22.66%
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01-19-2009, 12:43 PM	#1
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Chose your truck: Ford, Chevy, Dodge or Toyota Latest purchase was a F150 Super Crew Cab 4x4. It all came down to legroom in the back seat. Ford had plenty for my 6'2" frame. Chevy was 6" less, Dodge at least 8-10" less than Ford. Forget Toyota!! Knees in my chin in their 4-door. Third Ford truck I've owned. Owned 3 chevys in the past. didn't last as long as the fords. Never owned a Dodge. Looked at one when brought the Ford, but they were $4000 more than Ford, and dealer would not deal; at all!!! Ford made me one helluva a deal. No wonder Dodge needs bailout. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

01-19-2009, 12:54 PM	#2
Prospector I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Arizona's beautiful Verde Valley Posts: 2,500 Trading: (11)	Re: Chose your truck: Ford, Chevy, Dodge or Toyota 1990 Ford F-150. She's a beater truck, for sure. Lives outside, packrats have eaten up some of the wiring and most of the vacuum lines, only seven of the eight cylinders fire, brake line leaks, power steering leaks, neither the a/c or heat work anymore; ... but she still gets the job done!

01-19-2009, 01:06 PM	#3
smokehouse Hiding from Curly Cut Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 83 Trading: (0)	Re: Chose your truck: Ford, Chevy, Dodge or Toyota I've got a '99 Dodge Dakota with 130,000 miles on it and other than routine maintenance and the fact that the air don't work she’s been a pretty good truck. I am done with Dodge though. The gas mileage on Dodges suck. I average about 13 miles to the gallon since I do a lot of stop and go city driving. My dad’s got a Full size Chevy Silverado and he gets better gas mileage than me. I been wanting a Chevy Silverado but if I got a good deal on an F-150 I would buy it. __________________ A bad day hunting or fishing is better than a good day at work.

01-19-2009, 05:48 PM	#4
Thrak .. the man from Nantucket Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 558 Trading: (2)	Re: Chose your truck: Ford, Chevy, Dodge or Toyota I've got a 98 Dakota w/ 178,000mi on it and the only problem I've ever had was a rear wheel speed sensor at 95k mi. I still get 25mpg out of her! (4cyl, 5sp) The radiator has developed a leak this winter, I think one of the plastic tanks has cracked... I also have an 07 4Runner that I love, so I'm a bit torn.

01-19-2009, 01:00 PM	#5
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chose your truck: Ford, Chevy, Dodge or Toyota Like somebody else already said, it would depend the reason. Plus, I've not had a truck since my 86 Toyota 4X4. I really liked it, but to be fair, I'd have to have a look at everything out there since it's been so long...