2015 Chevy 3500 vs Ford 350 diesels
My 2004 GMC Sierra 3500 6.6 LLY is getting a little long in the tooth, even though it only has 42k miles on it. Starting to have random failures, like corroded brakes, failed hard brake lines, failed...
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Well, this looks like a classic case of getting your priorities straight. Both trucks will pull your trailer to the top of the hill. One will do it faster than the other, but could you live with going just a little bit slower up the hill? Or taking just a little longer to climb that steep grade? Looking at all the latest videos from pickuptrucks.com, when loaded for bare, all the vehicles make it up the hill just fine. It just seems like some will take longer than the others (see the latest RAM vs. Ike and Chevy vs. Ike where they both double tow). Personally, if I found the Chevy more comfy than the RAM for driving and preferred the styling, then I would go with the Chevy because their performance aren't so far apart. When I bought my RAM, I bought it knowing that a Ford Superduty (which I cross shopped) would beat me in any drag race. but in the end, for my needs, it had the payload rating I needed, serviceability I wanted, and styling that my wife preferred and a great deal for my dollar. In my case, I can easily live with needing an extra minute or so to make it up a grade if I ever was tapped out on capacity (which I doubt I'll ever hit) as long as the ride is comfy and the vehicle is convenient for me to use on a daily basis.
So in your case, what's your priority?
>Need to be king of the hill? Fly up the mountain faster?
>Which exhaust/grade braking feature do you prefer? Ford? or Chevy?
>How about foundation brakes? Were you happy with both?
>Is power more important than comfort? Interior usability? Intuitiveness of any systems you use (radio, 4x4, trailer brake setup, etc...).
>Would both vehicles meet your needs?
>Is serviceability a priority to you? Which one could you work on personally if it is? or at least do routine maintenance on easily?
>Are the mechanical quirks of the Chevy something you can live with since its powertrain has been out for a while (haven't researched the quirks personally).
>The Ford is a heavily revised powertrain for 2015, so no real history on that. Even the fuel system has improvements and it'll take a while to see if the pump is still as delicate. Are you fine with a powertrain that's kinda unknown? I wouldn't worry about it since the Scorpion seems to have only a few flaws that affect a small number of engines.
>Which interior features suit you better, as it has to be ergonomic to your body. Gauges need to be pleasing to the eyes, touch screen and dash interfaces need to be intuitive to you, cup holder need to hold your cup-o-joe as well, whether it's your contigo thermost or the big bubba gulp.
>Which vehicle could you live with on a daily basis since you're going to be putting quite a bit of money into this?
>Which vehicle can you get the best deal for your dollar?
So sort through those questions and hopefully you'll find your answer.
So in your case, what's your priority?
>Need to be king of the hill? Fly up the mountain faster?
>Which exhaust/grade braking feature do you prefer? Ford? or Chevy?
>How about foundation brakes? Were you happy with both?
>Is power more important than comfort? Interior usability? Intuitiveness of any systems you use (radio, 4x4, trailer brake setup, etc...).
>Would both vehicles meet your needs?
>Is serviceability a priority to you? Which one could you work on personally if it is? or at least do routine maintenance on easily?
>Are the mechanical quirks of the Chevy something you can live with since its powertrain has been out for a while (haven't researched the quirks personally).
>The Ford is a heavily revised powertrain for 2015, so no real history on that. Even the fuel system has improvements and it'll take a while to see if the pump is still as delicate. Are you fine with a powertrain that's kinda unknown? I wouldn't worry about it since the Scorpion seems to have only a few flaws that affect a small number of engines.
>Which interior features suit you better, as it has to be ergonomic to your body. Gauges need to be pleasing to the eyes, touch screen and dash interfaces need to be intuitive to you, cup holder need to hold your cup-o-joe as well, whether it's your contigo thermost or the big bubba gulp.
>Which vehicle could you live with on a daily basis since you're going to be putting quite a bit of money into this?
>Which vehicle can you get the best deal for your dollar?
So sort through those questions and hopefully you'll find your answer.
