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Looking at a new 3/4 ton truck
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:50 am
Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:50 am
Just starting to shop for a new truck.I have a 07 F250 now and want something different that has a warranty.We stopped by a dealership yesterday that sold all the makes(Chevy,GMC,Ford,and Ram).
The Ram 2500 with the Cummins is a fine truck.We liked it best out of all and they seem to have stepped up their game in the fit/finish department.I have been researching and they seem about equal as far as reliability which is what I value most.I will be pulling a 31ft TT 5-6 times a year that weighs almost 9k loaded and a 52hp tractor/loader/implements(right at 10k).Anybody with any real world experience with this truck?
The Ram 2500 with the Cummins is a fine truck.We liked it best out of all and they seem to have stepped up their game in the fit/finish department.I have been researching and they seem about equal as far as reliability which is what I value most.I will be pulling a 31ft TT 5-6 times a year that weighs almost 9k loaded and a 52hp tractor/loader/implements(right at 10k).Anybody with any real world experience with this truck?
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Posted on 8/1/13 at 9:57 am to pdubya76
My uncle has a 2012 ram 2500, he pulls ~14000 regularly for work and he loves that truck. It has roundabout 60k on it and hasn't had a single issue.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 10:02 am to pdubya76
2013 F250
Posted on 8/1/13 at 10:02 am to pdubya76
We have a 2011 Ram 3500 w/ the Cummins and its a beast. Never had a problem with it and we tow construction equipment/materials with it all of the time. Dodge has really stepped up their game.
I have a Ram 1500 4x4 crew with the hemi it has been equally reliable.
I have a Ram 1500 4x4 crew with the hemi it has been equally reliable.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 10:05 am to JAB528
that 3500 has a stupid towing capacity of 30K that is unreal
Posted on 8/1/13 at 10:08 am to pdubya76
Ram 2500HD MegaCab 4x4 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel
end of discussion.
end of discussion.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 10:10 am to pdubya76
Any diesel 3/4 ton truck you choose will tow those loads with relative ease.
I tow a 10k lb fifth wheel with a 2012 F-250 diesel and other than start/stop in traffic i don't even know its there.
The chevy/gmc engine drive train is great but i don't like the interior fit/finish.
I tow a 10k lb fifth wheel with a 2012 F-250 diesel and other than start/stop in traffic i don't even know its there.
The chevy/gmc engine drive train is great but i don't like the interior fit/finish.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 10:12 am to bayoudude
quote:Ford's are so quiet now too, they are awesome.
with a 2012 F-250 diesel and other than start/stop in traffic i don't even know its there.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 10:12 am to pdubya76
We use a 3500 Dodge dually for work, Tow 26,000 #'s on the reg.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 10:13 am to pdubya76
I've been hearing good things about the new dodges.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 10:15 am to CP3
dont let any prior negative thoughts of the old dodges sway your opinion of the new dodges. I wont try to sway you one way or the other, but drive one and decide for yourself.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 10:17 am to pdubya76
Any of the big 3 make great 3/4 tons and 1 tons you really can't go wrong. but I prefer chevy/gmc
Posted on 8/1/13 at 10:17 am to bayoudude
quote:
Any diesel 3/4 ton truck you choose will tow those loads with relative ease.
This...at this point basically pick one that you like the looks, interior, etc and you'll be happy.
I have a '12 F250 and don't have any complaints so far.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 10:18 am to Mstate
quote:
Any of the big 3 make great 3/4 tons and 1 tons you really can't go wrong.
this
Posted on 8/1/13 at 10:18 am to DieselTiger1
dodge's have improved the quality of their design/interior but i still prefer the fords.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 10:24 am to Chad504boy
Correct me if i am wrong but isn't the dodge the only one not to require diesel exhaust fluid? That could be a positive IMO. My ford uses about 2.5 gallons of the stuff every 3k miles. Not really expensive at around $16 for a 2.5 gallon jug just a pain in the arse.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 10:26 am to bayoudude
The 13s now require the exhaust fluid.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 10:40 am to DieselTiger1
quote:
dont let any prior negative thoughts of the old dodges sway your opinion of the new dodges
the truck themselves might be great, the company backing them(fiat) isn't
FU FIAT 
Posted on 8/1/13 at 10:59 am to pdubya76
F250 KR is the way to go. I love my truck.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 11:27 am to LakeCountryRed
serious questions:
does any version of a 3/4 ton diesel 4x4 get significantly better fuel mileage?
does any version really last longer than the next?
does any version of a 3/4 ton diesel 4x4 get significantly better fuel mileage?
does any version really last longer than the next?
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