6.4 Hemi Ram 2500 or 6.2L F-250
Ok everyone I am torn after driving them both. I like them both and they are within the same price range but which one do I step up too?!?!?!? :h I want to be in a 3/4 ton by the time camping season ...
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Bedlam wrote:
I had a chance to drive the coil spring rear Ram 2500. I would choose this one over the Ford if it was more of a DD than work truck due to the ride qualty. I still feel that leafs offer more suspension options if you're working the truck often. My F250 with factory overload springs, Torklift StableLoads and Firestone air bags had no problem handling 8000 lbs on the rear axle once I upgraded the wheels to 19.5's. There are few suspension accessories for the Ram's coiled rear and it would not have done as well as my Ford.
I like the space and interior of the Ford over the Ram, but feel my Ram has better base instrumentation over my previous Ford. Tow mirrors on the Ram now work as well as Ford's, but I do not like the blind spot mirror changing location when folded down (may be why many Ram owners drive with invisible trailers). When the Ford mirrors are pushed in, the overall width of the vehicle decreases - Rotating in the Ram mirrors still has them sticking out at full width. Both trucks can fold in their mirrors, so you can go "mirrorless" if you need to squeeze into a tight spot or car wash.
I have not been impressed by the Ram dealers in my area, but have three good Ford dealers nearby. I have not needed service on my Ram yet, but will have to travel farther to get things done right.
Good point on the dealer.... The servicing dealer and your relationship you have with them is also worth considering. We all know there's some really bad dealers that can wreak havoc if and when a repair is required.
