Breakdown of truck sales 2016

Looks like there headed for the junk yard

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Cummins12V98 wrote:

Me Again wrote:

Bedlam wrote:

spud1957 wrote:

I'm nursing a strained back and had some time today to wander over to the Dieselstop which I frequented often when I owned my Ford diesels. Let's just say after a few minutes reading the 6.7L forum (with my jaw on the floor I'm sure) I was very happy with my decision to buy a Cummins. I read of several complete engine failures at low mileages. As much as the 6.0L had a lot of nasty problems complete engine failure was rare. Not so much with the 6.7L. Say what you might about the Ram but the latest generation is much better than previous generations and the Ram forums are COMPLETELY different than the Ford diesel forums. Yes there are a few people with some issues (most relatively minor) but nothing like I read today. I'm very happy I got off the Blue Koolaid.

Based on CR surveys some Ram owners may dissagree.

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2016/10/ram-ranks-last-in-consumer-reports-reliability-survey.html

I must be lucky. I had a great experience with my 6.0 PSD for 10 years in a F250 and am now into the third year with my 6.7 CTD with no problems or recalls on my chassis cab 5500 (did have software updates every dealer visit).

Ford is still selling class 5 chassis cabs 3 to 1 compared to Ram. Around my area, you rarely see a chassis cab Ram and I wouldn't be surprised if the ratio is closer to 12 to 1 here.

Watch for new Armored Cars, Wreckers, and Ambulances. Lots of RAMs, and less and less Fords.

Looks like there headed for the junk yard

4x4ord wrote:
In all honesty I think the new diesel 1 tons are all incredible. I haven't even sat in a new Ford yet. By the time I am ready to replace my truck, in 3 or 4 years, Ram and GM will likely both be redesigned and I will be considering all three. I'm hoping for at least one of the three to make a big jump in fuel economy by then.

Manhood measurements aside, they are all great. My buddy bought a new 2016 F-350 to replace his 6.oh no and it is remarkable! Tons of power, tons of features, plenty of comfort and towing ability. Its amazing how far we have come in even 10 years!

Fordlover wrote:

goducks10 wrote:
I'm really in a conundrum. I don't like Ford seats, Rams always break down and I don't like the looks of GM trucks. I need a 3/4 ton truck.

you tried the 2017 seats. Word is they are all new.

I can't afford what they'er sitting in. :)

Cummins12V98 wrote:

4x4ord wrote:
If I was paying for a truck that I didn't have to drive....I would consider a Ram.

You should take mine for a test ride. It will surprise you.

In all honesty I think the new diesel 1 tons are all incredible. I haven't even sat in a new Ford yet. By the time I am ready to replace my truck, in 3 or 4 years, Ram and GM will likely both be redesigned and I will be considering all three. I'm hoping for at least one of the three to make a big jump in fuel economy by then.

FishOnOne wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

blofgren wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:
"The Best Never Rests" :B

Made a quick run to the deer camp this morning and saw several new F350 DRW trucks. Man are they a jewel.

Dually in deer camp? You must be a flat lander hunter.

Yep... Pretty much flat land full of Live Oaks, Post Oaks, and Pin Oaks.

No wonder that F-350 has been trouble free. You need to come out West to the mountain passes where they have to work hard no matter which direction is chosen! ;) :B

Nice! I was thinking the same.

I'll pass... While you guys freeze your balz off I'm enjoying 85F temps fpr the last few days. BTW...those Dodge dashboards don't stand a chance in this Texas heat. Crack... Crack... Crack... Next thing you know it the whole top of the dash is gone. :W

Oh Fishy

My 11 year old Dodge lives in a harsher heat than your Texas - try Tucson - parked outside all year - Dash is in great shape - no cracks, and no flat land cruising either

4x4ord wrote:
If I was paying for a truck that I didn't have to drive....I would consider a Ram.

You should take mine for a test ride. It will surprise you.

goducks10 wrote:
I'm really in a conundrum. I don't like Ford seats, Rams always break down and I don't like the looks of GM trucks. I need a 3/4 ton truck.

you tried the 2017 seats. Word is they are all new.

blofgren wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

patriotgrunt wrote:

CKNSLS wrote:
You could virtually copy this whole thread when someone links pickup sales for any given month.

Same for trailer tires thread. That's why we are down to ten pages of topics.

Same old garbage.

But how else do we justify our life choices and criticize others for not buying what we bought? :h

Patriot... Perhaps you can post that article again that shows the percent of market by diesel engine brand. :B

There's no doubt it's stunning how so many people were burned in the 6.0L, 6.4L and to some degree the 6.7L Ford fiascos and still come back for more. When reading the Dieselstop yesterday I was amazed how many were trading off 2011-2014 6.7L trucks for new models to avoid the disasters that they have been known to cause. One has to give it to Ford, they have incredible marketing. I got burnt on my 6.0L in repairs and resale and wasn't going in for Round 2! And this is coming from what was a die hard Ford man! :B

What about those who bought the gold standard Cummins and got burned? My uncle hasn't had a single ram mafia member offer to reimburse the bill for his new engine at 130K miles on his 2006. I'm pretty sure he's not holding his breath. So much for those who said "buy the cummins, it will never let you down."

If I was paying for a truck that I didn't have to drive....I would consider a Ram.