Diesels...Ford vs GMC vs Dodge

FishOnOne wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Winterwolf227 wrote:
Check Out Diesel Power Magazine. They recently did a 3 brand comparison. I drove all three 10 years ago and went with the Cummins. The engine felt better to me. Now a days all three have the plusses and minuses I want a Ram Cummins with the Allison Tranny !!! too bad thats not an option !!! Have fun...

Do a little research. The Aisin trans in the RAM is a superior product to the Allison in the GM's. Now the Allison's are a different animal in other applications.

Actually the Allison is an option behind the Cummins 6.7. You just need a Ford 650/750 around them! Again a different Allison.

I disagree with the Aisin being a better tranny than the Allison. Plus the Allison is an American company and the Aisin is a Japanese company.

Choose wisely!

X2. The Aisin transmission is good, but it is not as good as an Allison. Couple the Allison to a Dmax, and you have the best performing truck to date based on my experience.

Ford - Because I said so.

KD4UPL wrote:
Are we talking new or used? .

New. If used it will be the latest generation of a given brand.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Winterwolf227 wrote:
Check Out Diesel Power Magazine. They recently did a 3 brand comparison. I drove all three 10 years ago and went with the Cummins. The engine felt better to me. Now a days all three have the plusses and minuses I want a Ram Cummins with the Allison Tranny !!! too bad thats not an option !!! Have fun...

Do a little research. The Aisin trans in the RAM is a superior product to the Allison in the GM's. Now the Allison's are a different animal in other applications.

Actually the Allison is an option behind the Cummins 6.7. You just need a Ford 650/750 around them! Again a different Allison.

I disagree with the Aisin being a better tranny than the Allison. Plus the Allison is an American company and the Aisin is a Japanese company.

Choose wisely!

downtheroad wrote:
No way am I going to climb into this popcorn machine....

But, when you decide on one, make sure you order the one ton (350/3500) model.

I assume because of better resale and payload for under $1,000???????

Get the one YOU like with the one YOU can afford

Are we talking new or used? The answer to this question will vary all over the place depending on the year and model you're looking at. There have been many different problems with each manufacturers product over the years.
Right now I don't know of any major issues with any of them. Dodge seems to have fixed their weak automatics. Ford seems to finally have a decent diesel. GM's product has been pretty steady all along but many don't like them because the look and ride aren't macho or truck-like enough.

From my experience with all three brands it would be GM 1st, RAM 2nd, Ford last.

Ford 6.7 or GM 6.6 would be my picks.

Winterwolf227 wrote:
Check Out Diesel Power Magazine. They recently did a 3 brand comparison. I drove all three 10 years ago and went with the Cummins. The engine felt better to me. Now a days all three have the plusses and minuses I want a Ram Cummins with the Allison Tranny !!! too bad thats not an option !!! Have fun...

Do a little research. The Aisin trans in the RAM is a superior product to the Allison in the GM's. Now the Allison's are a different animal in other applications.

Actually the Allison is an option behind the Cummins 6.7. You just need a Ford 650/750 around them! Again a different Allison.

The RED one that fits you bottom, if you are brave. Otherwise, the one you better half wants!

They all get the job done and have minor difference in pros and cons.