Ok, so thinking of buying a new pickup. 3/4 ton basic gas job. Any thoughts or experiences on the new ford, dodge, or gms. Power-towing, durability, etc. thanks.
As far as comfort goes, the ford is the most comfortable.
i bought a new ford a yr ago. nice truck. its diesel and its not plain its got everything
Quote from: snowstorm on October 02, 2014, 09:02:19 PM
i bought a new ford a yr ago. nice truck. its diesel and its not plain its got everything
Me too. The best truck I have ever owned.
Pick a good dealer. All the new trucks are junk! They all break down and electronics suck!
If you get a 3/4 ton GM with a 6.0L motor be prepared for poor gas mileage. I bought one last winter and am now preparing it for sale.
By far... the quietest, nicest riding, most comfortable pickup I've ever driven. I'm talking all three manufacturers.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/trucks/1403_2015_chevrolet_silverado_2500hd_ltz_first_test/
I agree we took a friend of mines 15 2500hd duramax too indianna back in august it was a very comfortable truck. I am sure the fords are too I just don't have much experience with them
I have a Dodge diesel and would rather fight than switch. ;D Seriously, they are all good. Find a dealership you are comfortable with regardless of brand.
Quote from: Ken on October 02, 2014, 09:45:00 PM
If you get a 3/4 ton GM with a 6.0L motor be prepared for poor gas mileage. I bought one last winter and am now preparing it for sale.
Hmmmm... we have one with a 6 speed auto and it gets 15 -16mpg. That spanks a lot of new diesels for mileage and not bad in my book for a truck like that. Thats at 70-75mph btw.
The really bad thing about the truck though (2010 hd 2500) is the ground clearance, always hitting rocks, you should see the under side.
if i only got 15mpg with a new diesel i would not be impressed. my 6.7 rarely gets les than 20mpg
I have an 08 dodge diesel had alot of trouble with it till they did a full dpf and egr delete,,, I'd look at the new gmc
I have a Ford F 350 with a 6.7 diesel, nicest truck I ever owned. I get 18 mpg with it stock. Would do better with a chip and new exhaust, motor is very quiet too.
I am not a ford man but that 6.7 is a real good motor. Best they have had since the 7.3 IMHO
Had to start the old GM vs Ford comparison.
I have F150 super crew; and like it well but GM has good truck as well.
I've had good Dodge trucks in past; but don't like the new models since brand went overseas.
Dont forget to check out the Toyota, but they are pricey new; but keep resale value
JJ
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Hmmmm... we have one with a 6 speed auto and it gets 15 -16mpg. That spanks a lot of new diesels for mileage and not bad in my book for a truck like that. Thats at 70-75mph btw.
The really bad thing about the truck though (2010 hd 2500) is the ground clearance, always hitting rocks, you should see the under side.
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There must be something wrong with my 2011 as I am only getting around 12.3 US gallons/mile. My old Duramax would give me 20+ empty or pulling the trailer. I do agree that the ground clearance is less than desirable on the newer GM's.
Bit the bullet and bought a 2015 f350 gas job. 9' Fischer plow-nice truck.
Was kind of forced into it-totaled my old pick up Sunday night in the height of our snowstorm. Can around a corner to a 20" red oak that blew down across the road. By the time it came into view I had about 2 seconds before I impacted into it. Quick stop to say the least. Didn't budge..truck was totaled but I walked away. Lucky.
Wow. Glad u r OK 540b. That must have been a trip!
Glad your OK.
What were you driving... airbags go off?
Congrats on your new ride.
Quote from: chester_tree _farmah on November 04, 2014, 09:01:15 PM
Wow. Glad u r OK 540b. That must have been a trip!
Sounds like a sudden end to the trip to me.