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Lynn608
Explorer
Jul 29, 2013

Chevy - Ford or Dodge

Hi Guys (and gals), We have a 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 four wheel drive diesel with Allyson transmission, it now has 150k miles on it. It's been around the country three times with trailers and now fifth wheels and we think it's time to renew our truck.
We've been very happy with the performance and reliability of the Chevy but we thought we might like a change. I'm sure they are all comparable but if there are high points or low points in the other makes we'd love to hear from you. We pull a lightweight 36ft fifth wheel, 9,500 dry weight.
Thanks and we look forward to hearing your comments.
Lynn
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  • garry_owen's avatar
    garry_owen
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2013
    JKrussow wrote:
    Keep your DMax. All the new generation trucks have more pollution control on them to cause problems and all require DEF so that is an added cost per mile. Why take on 50K to 60K in debt when the economy has yet turn around; keep it simple and paid for.
    :)^^^^^^^same here
  • JKrussow's avatar
    JKrussow
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2013
    Keep your DMax. All the new generation trucks have more pollution control on them to cause problems and all require DEF so that is an added cost per mile. Why take on 50K to 60K in debt when the economy has yet turn around; keep it simple and paid for.
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2013
    Why ask a bunch of strangers how to spend $50,000?
    We will all recommend what we have.

    Start from scratch and go drive them all. They are all good. Sit in them and your butt will decide for you.

    BUT, if your 07 Chevy has the LBZ generation Duramax, I'd be very reluctant to let it go.
  • Vulcaneer's avatar
    Vulcaneer
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2013
    You had good luck with your 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 four wheel drive diesel with Allyson transmission, why not start there with a new one? But maybe look for a 3500.
  • jason4598's avatar
    jason4598
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2013
    I don't agree that its time to renew the truck. If you like it just keep driving it.
  • nohurry's avatar
    nohurry
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2013
    They make a 36 foot 5er that only weighs 9500 lbs!!?

    Anyway, to answer your question; Ford.
  • Dave_H_M's avatar
    Dave_H_M
    Explorer II
    Jul 29, 2013
    Might be a good time to check out the newer gassers? :h

    I just switched from diesel to the F250 gasser and will never look back.

    Now that ought to get a bunch of shorts wrapped up. :B
  • blt2ski's avatar
    blt2ski
    Moderator
    Jul 29, 2013
    blue is my first choice, then white as far as the color on the truck. Badging.....all are good, so which one fits your butt the best!

    Marty

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