Which new truck?? - Page 2

Lucky_Hippo · 06-01-2009, 05:54 AM

Another Ford vote here!

06-01-2009, 06:40 AM

Well hell, Ferg, if I can make it up this weekend, I'll bring the Beast so you can REALLY test drive a Diesel 4x4.

Sound like a fair evaluation??

AriesOpusX · 06-01-2009, 02:45 PM

Go for the Dodge Ram I second the diesel though.

Love mine.

WildBlueSooner · 05-31-2009, 07:27 PM

I love the Tundras..my friend has one and loves it. That said I also love F-150s

BigAl_SC · 05-31-2009, 08:38 PM

1.9% or $3000 off on the Tundra right now. I have an eight year old one that has 165k work miles on it. Engine is fantastic, just wish it had a heavier frame. The new ones do. I got mine 4 years too early but I would not trade it for any other except maybe a new Tundra.....

GreekGodX · 05-31-2009, 09:03 PM

Coming from a Ford family, I have to vote the F-150. I'm definitely biased but I would not choose anything else. It's American, great reputation and I think it's the best looking out of all of the trucks.

05-31-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

It's American, great reputation and I think it's the best looking....

Ford has plants in Canada and Mexico as well, Greek...

Ford is Mexican Made?l

Ford is made in Canada too??

Yeah, that whole NAFTA thing worked real well, didn't it??

RGD. · 05-31-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tobii3

Ford has plants in Canada and Mexico as well, Greek...

Ford is Mexican Made?l

Ford is made in Canada too??

Yeah, that whole NAFTA thing worked real well, didn't it??

All manufactures have plants in different countries. Keep in mind that Ford vehicles are not just sold in America - they are sold world wide and so are GM's and Dodge.

I'm a Ford man here, although I have owned trucks/cars from all the major American makes. My wife's Crown Vic was made in Canada. My F150 (previous) was made in Norfolk Va. My current and past F350's were made in Louisville KY and the motors were made in Indianapolis IN. I have toured both plants.

In answer to the OP's question/poll - from the list I would buy from a company that isn't facing bankruptcy myself. So either the Ford or Toyota. Really can't go wrong with either one. Ford is the best selling pick up truck for a reason.

Ron

Bruzee · 05-31-2009, 11:16 PM

Ford!

Swampper · 05-31-2009, 11:24 PM

I have had a bunch of Ford trucks. I drive a Nissan now.
I vote Nissan Titan.

acarr · 06-01-2009, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swampper

I have had a bunch of Ford trucks. I drive a Nissan now.
I vote Nissan Titan.

I would vote for the Titan also if it was on the list. My last Nissan had 250k on it with hardly any maintenance done. That includes oil changes and it still ran when I turned it in. I figured that the amount I saved with maintenance bought me my new Titan. Although, I do have regular maintenance done on the new one

06-01-2009, 02:59 PM

Going off of the trucks/SUVs that I have owned. I would only buy a GM product, so Chevrolet or GMC. I have driven Fords and Dodges. The Fords don't get the MPG that GM does. I had multiple issues with the Dodge that I had.

Starscream · 06-01-2009, 04:08 PM

I would stay away from both Dodge and the GMs right now. Ford seems to be holding steady so far.

Ranger_B · 06-01-2009, 04:21 PM

I went ahead and voted for the Dodge. I have an 06 Ram and much like others have said did have some issues with it. I on the other hand was quite lucky and the dealer not only took care of it but reset my warranty to the date of when the issue was resolved. know not all dealers are the same so I got lucky there. All that being said I would take my time not only do you find the better deals come early fall but that will give the companies time to figure out who is in charge and paying the bills.

shilala · 06-01-2009, 04:25 PM

I would go with the GMC. Only because I have had my best luck with GMC's, and the Envoy I drive now is hands down the best, most reliable, most comfortable, and favorite vehicle I have ever owned.
If I was going with "what's the smartest choice?", I'd say the Ford.
I'd walk before I had to drive the Toyota.

White97Jimmy · 06-01-2009, 08:26 PM

I've owned both Chevy and Ford trucks and would buy either one again. However I did enjoy my Ford a little more.

Never considered a Chrysler product and never a foreign vehicle.
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smokeyandthebandit05 · 07-29-2009, 07:41 AM

With this cash for clunker thing goin on and my Explorer gettin HORRIBLE gas mileage Im thinkin about taking advantage of this. Chrysler is offering to double the money the gov't is giving out so instead of $4500 I could get $9000. I like the 09 Ram 1500's.

I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts about the truck.

07-29-2009, 09:53 AM

I voted Tundra....assuming you won't be going diesel with your given choices.

I have seen the Toyota put up with a lot more abuse and hold up better over the miles than anything else on the road. Don't know about resale value, but most of the time a Toyota will hold its value fairly well. 4-wheel drive systems don't get much better from the factory than Toyota. I have always driven American made trucks of my own and for work until the most recent, and it was a Tundra. I am a convert for sure. The four full door model has about as much leg room in the back as the Dodge Mega Cab, and those are the ONLY two vehicles that can comfortably seat four adults (I'm 6'5", if you're short you can probably ignore that).

Dirt roads took much longer to make the Tundra start to rattle than the dodge, ford, or GM trucks. It's inevitable, but it's nice to have the quiet last as long as it can. Didn't haul heavy trailers much, but I'm in the camp that feels if you are hauling heavy trailers on a regular basis you need a diesel.

The only other thing I will say is that for comfort, the fully loaded GM has the best seats of any truck on the market hands down.

e-man67 · 07-29-2009, 10:16 AM

I voted Ford...I have had 3 with ZERO issues...My dad has a 1972 Ford dump truck non diesel with over 700K on it and it sits outside...he can got out any day of the week in the dead of winter and it starts...he also has an 81 f250 non diesel with over 400K on the clock and never an engine or tranny overhaul...that couldn't be said for his chevy of GMC. I had a Toyota 4 Runner and while it was OK it felt like a tin can...and when it started to rust there was no stopping it...had the same issue with my wifes Toyota Paseo...started to rust 5 years after she bought it and there was no stopping it...I am a firm believer in Ford trucks! I traded my 05 F150 quad cab King ranch in and bought a BMW 5 series with the M sport pack...and while it's fun I wish I had my truck back!

AngryBill · 07-29-2009, 10:22 AM

I voted Dodge. Love my truck and have had no issues. I did buy the lifetime warranties, since I keep a truck for about 20 years. The only issue I have had is the rear power door lock mechanism had to be replaced (Under warranty). Have 71k miles on it and for a hemi is getting 14-20 mpg.

I know the Tundra is an excellent truck also.

View Poll Results: Which truck do I want?
Dodge Ram	14	16.67%
Toyota Tundra	22	26.19%
Ford F150	25	29.76%
Chevy Silverado	16	19.05%
GMC Sierra	7	8.33%
Voters: 84. You may not vote on this poll

06-01-2009, 05:54 AM	#1
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: Which new truck?? Another Ford vote here! __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

06-01-2009, 06:40 AM	#2
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which new truck?? Well hell, Ferg, if I can make it up this weekend, I'll bring the Beast so you can REALLY test drive a Diesel 4x4. Sound like a fair evaluation??

06-01-2009, 02:45 PM	#3
AriesOpusX Goodfella Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 215 Trading: (0)	Re: Which new truck?? Go for the Dodge Ram I second the diesel though. Love mine.

05-31-2009, 07:27 PM	#4
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Which new truck?? I love the Tundras..my friend has one and loves it. That said I also love F-150s __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

05-31-2009, 08:38 PM	#5
BigAl_SC The last mango in Paris Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alan Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 213 Trading: (7)	Re: Which new truck?? 1.9% or $3000 off on the Tundra right now. I have an eight year old one that has 165k work miles on it. Engine is fantastic, just wish it had a heavier frame. The new ones do. I got mine 4 years too early but I would not trade it for any other except maybe a new Tundra..... __________________ Coldblooded,calculation,unprincipled,usurper, without a virtue,knowing nothing of commerce,political economy,or civil government,and supplying ignorance by bold presumption. Thomas Jefferson

05-31-2009, 09:03 PM	#6
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,894 Trading: (82)	Re: Which new truck?? Coming from a Ford family, I have to vote the F-150. I'm definitely biased but I would not choose anything else. It's American, great reputation and I think it's the best looking out of all of the trucks. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

05-31-2009, 11:16 PM	#9
Bruzee Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: D Location: San Diego Posts: 1,508 Trading: (30)	Re: Which new truck?? Ford! __________________

05-31-2009, 11:24 PM	#10
Swampper Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indian Territory Posts: 108 Trading: (0)	Re: Which new truck?? I have had a bunch of Ford trucks. I drive a Nissan now. I vote Nissan Titan. __________________ Flying like a cement kite.

06-01-2009, 02:59 PM	#12
Junior Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which new truck?? Going off of the trucks/SUVs that I have owned. I would only buy a GM product, so Chevrolet or GMC. I have driven Fords and Dodges. The Fords don't get the MPG that GM does. I had multiple issues with the Dodge that I had.

06-01-2009, 04:08 PM	#13
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Which new truck?? I would stay away from both Dodge and the GMs right now. Ford seems to be holding steady so far. __________________ Insert quote here.

06-01-2009, 04:21 PM	#14
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: Which new truck?? I went ahead and voted for the Dodge. I have an 06 Ram and much like others have said did have some issues with it. I on the other hand was quite lucky and the dealer not only took care of it but reset my warranty to the date of when the issue was resolved. know not all dealers are the same so I got lucky there. All that being said I would take my time not only do you find the better deals come early fall but that will give the companies time to figure out who is in charge and paying the bills.

06-01-2009, 04:25 PM	#15
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Which new truck?? I would go with the GMC. Only because I have had my best luck with GMC's, and the Envoy I drive now is hands down the best, most reliable, most comfortable, and favorite vehicle I have ever owned. If I was going with "what's the smartest choice?", I'd say the Ford. I'd walk before I had to drive the Toyota. __________________

06-01-2009, 08:26 PM	#16
White97Jimmy Puff on this Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: James Posts: 195 Trading: (1)	Re: Which new truck?? I've owned both Chevy and Ford trucks and would buy either one again. However I did enjoy my Ford a little more. Never considered a Chrysler product and never a foreign vehicle. Posted via Mobile Device

07-29-2009, 07:41 AM	#17
smokeyandthebandit05 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rich Location: Branchville Posts: 758 Trading: (1)	Re: Which new truck?? With this cash for clunker thing goin on and my Explorer gettin HORRIBLE gas mileage Im thinkin about taking advantage of this. Chrysler is offering to double the money the gov't is giving out so instead of $4500 I could get $9000. I like the 09 Ram 1500's. I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts about the truck. __________________ MIAMI CANES 9-4 NJ DEVILS 37-21-3

07-29-2009, 09:53 AM	#18
SchizoFilly Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which new truck?? I voted Tundra....assuming you won't be going diesel with your given choices. I have seen the Toyota put up with a lot more abuse and hold up better over the miles than anything else on the road. Don't know about resale value, but most of the time a Toyota will hold its value fairly well. 4-wheel drive systems don't get much better from the factory than Toyota. I have always driven American made trucks of my own and for work until the most recent, and it was a Tundra. I am a convert for sure. The four full door model has about as much leg room in the back as the Dodge Mega Cab, and those are the ONLY two vehicles that can comfortably seat four adults (I'm 6'5", if you're short you can probably ignore that). Dirt roads took much longer to make the Tundra start to rattle than the dodge, ford, or GM trucks. It's inevitable, but it's nice to have the quiet last as long as it can. Didn't haul heavy trailers much, but I'm in the camp that feels if you are hauling heavy trailers on a regular basis you need a diesel. The only other thing I will say is that for comfort, the fully loaded GM has the best seats of any truck on the market hands down.

07-29-2009, 10:16 AM	#19
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: Which new truck?? I voted Ford...I have had 3 with ZERO issues...My dad has a 1972 Ford dump truck non diesel with over 700K on it and it sits outside...he can got out any day of the week in the dead of winter and it starts...he also has an 81 f250 non diesel with over 400K on the clock and never an engine or tranny overhaul...that couldn't be said for his chevy of GMC. I had a Toyota 4 Runner and while it was OK it felt like a tin can...and when it started to rust there was no stopping it...had the same issue with my wifes Toyota Paseo...started to rust 5 years after she bought it and there was no stopping it...I am a firm believer in Ford trucks! I traded my 05 F150 quad cab King ranch in and bought a BMW 5 series with the M sport pack...and while it's fun I wish I had my truck back!

07-29-2009, 10:22 AM	#20
AngryBill Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Bill Location: So Cal Posts: 76 Trading: (3)	Re: Which new truck?? I voted Dodge. Love my truck and have had no issues. I did buy the lifetime warranties, since I keep a truck for about 20 years. The only issue I have had is the rear power door lock mechanism had to be replaced (Under warranty). Have 71k miles on it and for a hemi is getting 14-20 mpg. I know the Tundra is an excellent truck also.