Ford F-350 or Ram 3500, DRW vs. SRW
ok I want a no bashing forum!! I have $25,000 or so to spend and have narrowed it down to a Ram 3500 or F-350. 2011 or newer, crew cab. now the hard part. What is the better truck for the long h...
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Look at this way, that 250,000 mile truck has been getting 50,000 miles a year put on it and I'm sure it wasn't easy non-towing miles. I'm also sure the previous owner never got too busy and always found time to schedule oil changes every 10,000 miles. It'll be worn out and no way would I pay that much for a truck that is well over half worn out. You'd be far ahead to buy a newer truck with fewer miles because there are some maintenance issues coming your way above and beyond the motor itself.
Also, the two trailers you are looking at have an average retail on NADA of either $16,000 or $24,500. Consider buying a better truck and a little less trailer if you have a $50,000 cap.
While normally a Ford guy, I don't think there is anything wrong with a 2011 or 2012 Ram. I almost bought a 2010 a few years ago and we were haggling around the $33,000 mark and it only had 105,000 miles on it. No doubt Rams are simpler, and when it comes to engines, I'd have to give the nod to the Cummins for ease of repair if that ever becomes necessary. I'd also delete the Cummins in a heartbeat if you can do that where you live.
Adam
Also, the two trailers you are looking at have an average retail on NADA of either $16,000 or $24,500. Consider buying a better truck and a little less trailer if you have a $50,000 cap.
While normally a Ford guy, I don't think there is anything wrong with a 2011 or 2012 Ram. I almost bought a 2010 a few years ago and we were haggling around the $33,000 mark and it only had 105,000 miles on it. No doubt Rams are simpler, and when it comes to engines, I'd have to give the nod to the Cummins for ease of repair if that ever becomes necessary. I'd also delete the Cummins in a heartbeat if you can do that where you live.
Adam
