Common issues with Dodge 6.7L or Ford 6.7

Me Again wrote:

kincade wrote:
Hoping to solicit some of the collective advice from the gurus on the forum about a new truck purchase. I've been lucky to own a few great trucks: 2001 7.3 powerstroke, a 2007 LBZ duramax, and just sold a 2003 cummins 5.9. All were great vehicles and I've been looking for similar replacements with lower miles. However, the only similar model trucks in my area with low miles are priced the same as the new vehicles and come without many of the amenities. Supply and demand I suppose.

In any case, I figure for similar pricing I should look at the Dodge 6.7 and Ford 6.7. I'm wondering if either have an achilles heel that should be watched for or checked out prior to purchase?

Thanks for any guidance you can give.

Go drive all three and buy the one YOU like the best, because I like RAM and have had three, does not mean you would. It is your money and your truck. Financing on a new truck is cheaper and easier to obtain, if you are doing that.

Completely agree. Drive both and buy the one you like. If you like them both, buy the one you can get a deal on. Honestly, that's why I went Ram. At the time, I couldn't get as good of a deal on a Ford or Chevy as the Ram dealer was offering.

Remember both come in multiple trims. Test drive the trim level you want. I noticed between the Tradesman Rams and the Ram I bought there was a difference in "butt" feel between the two seats. DW didn't like it and that's why I didn't go with the Tradesman, but others are fine with it. Since you are going to be towing, get a comfortable seat.