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re: Need help picking a new truck

Posted on 8/29/23 at 8:09 pm to
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
28092 posts
Posted on 8/29/23 at 8:09 pm to
Who down votes that truck.

The owner is a former LSU football player. Really nice guy.
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
70973 posts
Posted on 8/29/23 at 8:43 pm to
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So, if you had a choice of any truck to drive, what would it be?


In your position, with my tastes, it would be an F350 single wheel 7.3 gas burner 4 door long bed.

If you don't give a shite about his budget, than a F350 single wheel diesel 4x4 king ranch
Posted by AutoYes_Clown
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Oct 2012
5336 posts
Posted on 8/29/23 at 8:54 pm to
quote:

pick out any truck I want, as long as it’s white,








If the 5.0 Ford was good to you, Id just pick new 5.0 and whatever higher trim level boss allows.
This post was edited on 8/29/23 at 8:54 pm
Posted by SaDaTayMoses
Member since Oct 2005
4542 posts
Posted on 8/29/23 at 8:58 pm to
2024 RAM 2500 Laramie 6.7L Diesel 4WD Crew Cab
This post was edited on 8/29/23 at 9:01 pm
Posted by highcotton2
Alabama
Member since Feb 2010
10341 posts
Posted on 8/29/23 at 9:16 pm to
quote:

Who down votes that truck.


I imagine it is getting downvotes on tires and wheels alone.
Posted by A_bear
baton rouge
Member since Sep 2013
2367 posts
Posted on 8/29/23 at 10:28 pm to
quote:

any truck I want, as long as it’s white,


I’d be at the Toyota dealership picking up a Tundra Capstone.
I love my Silverado 2500hd, but if I could go pick up whatever I want on someone else’s dime, it would be that capstone. I don’t think I could buy one for myself though because that white leather would be looking rough after the first hunting season in it lol
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
83096 posts
Posted on 8/29/23 at 10:35 pm to
Personally I’d get a Raptor
Posted by DontBlameMe
Member since Apr 2009
62 posts
Posted on 8/29/23 at 10:47 pm to
If you are going diesel, Cummings is your best bet.
Posted by Jester
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2006
34717 posts
Posted on 8/29/23 at 10:57 pm to
I have the F150 Powerboost hybrid and love it. Great fuel mileage, great torque, great towing, and 0-60 in 5.3 seconds.
This post was edited on 8/29/23 at 10:58 pm
Posted by Marlo Stanfield
Member since Aug 2008
2258 posts
Posted on 8/29/23 at 11:11 pm to
They did say whatever I want, but at the same time, I don’t think I could swing a Raptor. And that capstone is beautiful but I can’t do white interior. Especially going in and out of plants all day with the amount of dust and mud on rainy days. Trying to be somewhat practical. I love my 5.0 but I know they have oil leaking issues now and the new trannies suck from everything I’ve read. I know the check has engines have had major tranny issues also. For whatever reason, I don’t really think about or consider Dodge much. The interior looks really nice in the dodge but there is almost too much going on and too many electronics to fail for me. I could be totally wrong on that though. Guess I need to go test drive some vehicles. The f-250s I’ve seen online right now are ugly as shite. I know they have been very limited on stock lately while the f-150s are overflowing lots.
Posted by jake wade
North LA
Member since Oct 2007
2325 posts
Posted on 8/30/23 at 4:40 am to
Doesn’t sound like you work a truck so, I would suggest you take a look at the Silverado 1500 with the 3.0 Duramax.
Posted by lsufan1971
Zachary
Member since Nov 2003
23704 posts
Posted on 8/30/23 at 5:51 am to
I have a 2021 Silverado 2500 gas burner. These are the best driving/riding 3/4 in the class with independent front suspension. My gas motor has plenty of power. It’s the best truck I’ve owned.
Posted by thejudge
Westlake, LA
Member since Sep 2009
15053 posts
Posted on 8/30/23 at 6:01 am to
Gun to my head had to get something now it'd be a RAM. The neighbors new 2500 diesel with the upgraded suspension rides awesome.

Tundra would be next but I'm wanting them to get the bugs out of the turbo.

I have a 2013 f250 gasser and. Y only real complaint is its too damn tall. I'm 6'4" and I use my truck bed and if I could I'd lower the whole truck 3 inches.

If you're un and out of one all day maybe check on height if it's an issue. The 2017 f250s I didn't buy because of the height. Enough people complained Ford dropped them a little in subsequent models
Posted by X123F45
Member since Apr 2015
29472 posts
Posted on 8/30/23 at 6:17 am to
quote:

I know people will downvote, but I have a 2018 Nissan Titan and I love it.


I also do.

Has every bell and whistle of a new truck. Didn't like the tiny factory headscreen. Put in an integrated phoenix unit. I see zero reason to buy anything else for a very long time.

Hwy mileage is great.

City mileage is... Not
Posted by X123F45
Member since Apr 2015
29472 posts
Posted on 8/30/23 at 6:20 am to
quote:

Aren’t they going to stop production of the Titan to focus on Electric vehicles?


Killing the line in 24. Which is insane. Because they finally have the v8 and trans refined. The driveline is bomb proof.

But when you never advertise, and wait 10 years to do a revamp... It happens.
Posted by diat150
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2005
47195 posts
Posted on 8/30/23 at 6:51 am to
quote:

I would suggest you take a look at the Silverado 1500 with the 3.0 Duramax.


No. The silverado is not a good truck. And going with a crappy diesel engine instead of the 6.2l gas would be a big mistake.

Posted by reds on reds on reds
Birmingham
Member since Sep 2013
4773 posts
Posted on 8/30/23 at 6:57 am to
Currently dropping my truck off at transmission shop at 125k miles. 2019 Sierra 5.3 w/ 8 speed. Don’t recommend.
Posted by Popths
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2016
4396 posts
Posted on 8/30/23 at 7:28 am to
F-150 10 speed trannys suck. Got rid of my 2019 at 29K for that reason. So disappointing. I’ve had many F-150’s.
Posted by canyon
MM23
Member since Dec 2003
21444 posts
Posted on 8/30/23 at 7:55 am to
Ford makes the Sierra now?
Anyway have a 2021 F150 ecoboost with about 19k on it. No issues as of yet.
Posted by SkintBack
SoLo
Member since Nov 2015
1883 posts
Posted on 8/30/23 at 7:56 am to
Half ton - I'd pick Tremor, Rebel, Trailboss, AT4, drive them all and pick one. These days you never know what you are gonna get anyway in terms of trouble.

I've owned a Rebel and a Trailboss, I would buy the Rebel again over the Trailboss. The 5.7 Hemi with the 3.92 rear end and 8 speed is a hoss. The rear end on the Trailboss acted like it owed somebody money when going over bumps, real jittery, nervous, and bouncing around. Didn't have either one for long enough to know the long term reliability.

I would suggest checking with the service departments before you buy. The local Ram's dealers for me SUCK arse in the service department, but the one Chevy dealer I used was impeccable.
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