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re: best 4x4 for the money?
Posted on 7/30/11 at 4:32 pm to LSUFan3434
Posted on 7/30/11 at 4:32 pm to LSUFan3434
quote:Not sure ...i heard the Ford's were pricey, and I would never own a Dodge.
i really appreciate all the feedback....i was told today that dodge's ran CONSIDERABLY cheaper than chevy, gmc, or ford trucks do....any truth to that?
The GMC should be around $35k
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Posted on 7/30/11 at 4:32 pm to Cadello
quote:
Looking at the new GMC Sierra Z-71. have a 02 i bought new and never had trouble with it. Price was good too.
They are great trucks and are very reliable. The truth is that most 1/2 ton trucks now are more capable than Most diesels 20 years ago. It mainly comes down to looks and price nowadays.
Posted on 7/30/11 at 4:37 pm to Crawdaddy
quote:I have a yellow one
Rubicon
Posted on 7/30/11 at 5:31 pm to Cadello
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That’s more power than the old 5.4-liter V-8, but it doesn’t carry as high a tow rating. In the regular cab, it can pull up to 10,000 pounds instead of a maximum 11,300 pounds.
I was talking about the 5.0, which yes tows less than the chevy. Your a Ford man to each his own. Like it was said earlier, Chevy is long over due for a over haul of not only the body style but there truck motors. Especially with Ford putting out new motors like these. The Chevys have enough performance for me, I am after dependability. Haven't found anything better than the Chevy.
This post was edited on 7/30/11 at 5:40 pm
Posted on 7/30/11 at 10:34 pm to LSUFan3434
New fords are amazing. Just put lockers like someome said if you want a true 4x4.
Posted on 7/31/11 at 5:30 am to thejudge
I have been a Dodge guy for about 15 years now but just bought a new Ford last night. I test drove both and can't see how you can even compare the 2. That is hard for me to say being such a loyal Dodge guy but now that I am older and actually care about ride quality and room inside the truck it was a no brainer for me.
My dad has always had Ford and never had any issues with his trucks but I have never had any issues with my Dodges either. Just get what suits you because I think all 3 make good trucks overall.
Here is the one I bought for a little over 30k:
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My dad has always had Ford and never had any issues with his trucks but I have never had any issues with my Dodges either. Just get what suits you because I think all 3 make good trucks overall.
Here is the one I bought for a little over 30k:
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This post was edited on 7/31/11 at 5:37 am
Posted on 7/31/11 at 6:07 am to KLSU
I found an 06 dodge 2500 crew
Cab 5.9 diesel 4x4 with 51000 miles. Guy is asking 25k.... Has a few mods along with fuel programmer Gets 23 on hwy. What u Guys think? I need this much truck for work. Clean diesels are hard to come by these days
Cab 5.9 diesel 4x4 with 51000 miles. Guy is asking 25k.... Has a few mods along with fuel programmer Gets 23 on hwy. What u Guys think? I need this much truck for work. Clean diesels are hard to come by these days
Posted on 7/31/11 at 6:57 am to gplayerjr
5.9 is a beast and gets very good mpg. I say get it..
06 with 51k is just broke in.
06 with 51k is just broke in.
Posted on 7/31/11 at 8:58 am to KLSU
25k is far?
Posted on 7/31/11 at 8:59 am to KLSU
25k is fair?
Posted on 7/31/11 at 9:15 am to Cadello
quote:
Not sure ...i heard the Ford's were pricey, and I would never own a Dodge.
The GMC should be around $35k
I got my ford for much cheaper than my dad got his sierra, and they are almost identically equipped.
This post was edited on 7/31/11 at 9:17 am
Posted on 7/31/11 at 9:23 am to KLSU
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actually care about ride quality
You must've bought a 2500 or 3500 truck...The new 1500 Dodges have best in class ride quality thanks to the coil over rear suspension. Though I guess all of that is subjective to the guy behind the wheel...
And to the guy considering the 5.9 Ram, go for it...maybe try to talk him down a couple grand just for the sake of seeing what you can get away with...but 51k on a 5.9 is nothing...and it seems like a decent price compared to other diesel trucks with similar mileage. The 5.9 is a great motor.
This post was edited on 7/31/11 at 9:24 am
Posted on 7/31/11 at 9:38 am to jordan21210
I've noticed that people buying trucks these days seems to care a whole lot more about ride quality, interior fanciness, etc. They also don't seem to have a problem paying for all that extra stuff. I'm from the old school and I like my truck to ride like a truck.
I want rubber floors, crank windows, a manual transmission, a badass V-8 or diesel, vinyl seats, stiff arse suspension, and 4x4. No such thing though
I want rubber floors, crank windows, a manual transmission, a badass V-8 or diesel, vinyl seats, stiff arse suspension, and 4x4. No such thing though
Posted on 7/31/11 at 9:45 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:Hell yes, love mine
rubber floors
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crank windows
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vinyl seats
quote:frick that. I've had crank windows, PITA to roll down the passenger side even in a small truck, I would hate it in a full size. Same with the vinyl seats, I've had it, I hate the feel, much rather cloth or leather. And since I drive my truck on the road more, I'd rather it ride somewhat smoothly. Just me though. I will say there is something nostalgic about driving in an old truck with all that though. I miss my ranger.
stiff arse suspension
Posted on 7/31/11 at 9:48 am to Boats n Hose
All I'm lacking as the manual transmission and crank windows. I got pretty close. It's also a 1994 though
Posted on 7/31/11 at 9:49 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I'd probably hate the manual city driving, but for riding around back home and through the fields it was the tits
Posted on 7/31/11 at 9:51 am to Boats n Hose
Everybody swears I'm an idiot for wanting one, but damnit I like em and if it was up to me I would never own a vehicle with an automatic.
Posted on 7/31/11 at 9:55 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I had the choice with my new truck, it was this F150 regular cab (v6/power windows/automatic) or a Tacoma extended cab (crank windows/manual/4cyl). At the time I wanted the Tacoma, my dad talked me into the F150. I'm glad he did now. The Ford was about $1000 cheaper too. Toyota sure is proud of their trucks.
This post was edited on 7/31/11 at 9:56 am
Posted on 7/31/11 at 9:57 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
The 5.9 sounds like a damn fine truck
Is it 4x4? Sorry, I can't remember now that I'm posting
And yeah trucks have taken a turn for the more cushy side of things but my new ford can pull more than I need, runs like a scalded dog, and keep my arse cold with the AC seats at the same time. Why not?
Is it 4x4? Sorry, I can't remember now that I'm posting
And yeah trucks have taken a turn for the more cushy side of things but my new ford can pull more than I need, runs like a scalded dog, and keep my arse cold with the AC seats at the same time. Why not?
Posted on 7/31/11 at 9:57 am to Boats n Hose
I like the toyota interior options, but I want a 3/4 ton with a v8 and those options. I think dodge still makes such a thing, but I really don't want a dodge. I'm sure by the time I finish school they won't even have them anymore and I will be
I guess I'll just keep buying old trucks and working on them.
I guess I'll just keep buying old trucks and working on them.
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