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.

[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

[backwoods]

well, lets see here...I have owned....

1970 f100, an old farm fruck..pig farm to be exact
1975 f100 4x4 with a 390...i miss this truck
1979 bronco
1985 bronco
1985 f150
1986 br 2
1998 ranger
2002 escape (the wifes "truck")

I did own a 1973 dodge pickup extended cab long bed for a few months a long time ago. A pooch with a 318 but got me around. Not much left of the floorboards and a cold blooded sucker

[sikk50]

Chevy for me.

My first truck was a '99 Ford Ranger, I liked it a lot. But after watching how fast it went down hill along with my dads '01 F-150 I decided to try Chevy.

I bought an '05 1500 Silverado that I started to prerunner. Had a mid-travel kit in the front, but one day I swung by the Chevy dealer just for kicks and saw my current truck.

I traded in that Silverado for my current '01 CC LB 2500hd Silverado. What can I say I'm a sucker for diesels.

The Chevys have been my loyalty, but who knows I may switch to a prerunnered 05+ F150 next year. I kinda miss gas now. The one I have always stayed away from was Dodge. Not because they're not good trucks or anything, just because I've never been a fan of their front end style. Also my buddy has one and I jsut can't get use to their driving.

[thetpi825]

I own a 2005 chevy silverado crewcab Z71. Never let me down yet.

[Genetic Defect]

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that is my current truck previous trucks

99 Lightning
01 Lightning
03 F250
04 F250
08 F450 (current)

[sikk50]

Originally Posted by sikk50

Chevy for me.

My first truck was a '99 Ford Ranger, I liked it a lot. But after watching how fast it went down hill along with my dads '01 F-150 I decided to try Chevy.

I bought an '05 1500 Silverado that I started to prerunner. Had a mid-travel kit in the front, but one day I swung by the Chevy dealer just for kicks and saw my current truck.

I traded in that Silverado for my current '01 CC LB 2500hd Silverado. What can I say I'm a sucker for diesels.

The Chevys have been my loyalty, but who knows I may switch to a prerunnered 05+ F150 next year. I kinda miss gas now. The one I have always stayed away from was Dodge. Not because they're not good trucks or anything, just because I've never been a fan of their front end style. Also my buddy has one and I jsut can't get use to their driving.

*Sorry couldn't find the edit

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[groogs]

I have a 2001 silverado, and a 2002 F-250. The 01 silverado is the only vehicle I have ever owned that wasn't a ford and it will probably be the last. I have has some problems with it, but all things considered it has been a good truck, but I am just a Ford guy at heart. My next truck is definitely going to be a 4X4 F-250 Power Stroke.

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Originally Posted by groogs

I have a 2001 silverado, and a 2002 F-250. The 01 silverado is the only vehicle I have ever owned that wasn't a ford and it will probably be the last. I have has some problems with it, but all things considered it has been a good truck, but I am just a Ford guy at heart. My next truck is definitely going to be a 4X4 F-250 Power Stroke.

buy my truck

[St. Lou Stu]

Originally Posted by 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?

I'm the same way man.... I kinda notice that usually, my most recent truck is my favorite. In the last 10 years trucks have become more and more like Caddys!
I voted for Dodge though. I've never been let down by one of my 3/4 ton or 1 Ton Dodges. Especially with the Cummins.
The new Dodge commercials DRIVE ME NUTS though. As do Chevy's.

[Sandman]

Chevy for me.

[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

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!