Dodge vs Ford vs GM diesel 3/4 ton family
We sold the 24' bunk bed model a few weeks ago and have decided to look at something bigger (29), but in the meantime, it's time to retire the 2001 Tahoe from towing. We are looking at buying new (20...
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Skip the 3/4 tons unless you do not intend to upgrade in the near future. A one ton is nearly the same price and has more capacity. As for motors and transmissions, the Cummins has many millions of in service miles to prove their reliability both commercially and privately. Besides that a Cummins will have 25% fewer moving parts and a far lower towing RPM. The Asian trans is a proven product as is the 68RFE with far fewer instances of repairs than the Allison. I understand that for 2014 Dodge is upping the ante again with a newly redesigned rear suspension.
Bottom line, go drive all of them, preferably on the same day and over the same road and make your best decision and never look back or second guess the decision. You will be pleased with what ever you choose.
Bottom line, go drive all of them, preferably on the same day and over the same road and make your best decision and never look back or second guess the decision. You will be pleased with what ever you choose.
