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SoonerWing03
Apr 23, 2019Explorer
I am in the market for a 3/4 ton diesel to replace my Tahoe as a daily driver/TV. I have been doing some research over the past couple of months and this is how I have evaluated the big 3. Having read over many of the threads on this forum it is clear that my knowledge is severely lacking compared to many of you, but I would also guess that I am more your along the lines of your "average" consumer.
Cosmetic Appeal (purely subjective).
1) GMC
2) Chevy
3) Ford
4) RAM
Value
1) RAM
2) Chevy
3) GMC
4) Ford
Dependability (again, I know less than many of you but based on what I have read my opinion is as such)
1) Ram, GMC/Chevy, Ford
Features
1) Ford
2) RAM
3) GMC/Chevy (2020's seems to be correcting this)
If I were buying the truck that I felt was the best overall value, I would be buying a RAM. However it is highly likely that I will be purchasing a 2020 Sierra 2500 Denali. If the 19's had push button start and rear AC vents, and yes it is insane that they do not, I would be driving one now. If I didn't think that I would regret buying the RAM I would do it in a heartbeat... but I fear that I would based on the fact that I don't really care for the look of the vehicle... stupid, I know.
In all of my research what I can't figure out is why the Fords are ~$5,000 more for a comparably equipped GMC and ~$7,500 more than a comparably equipped RAM.
Admittedly I will not and could not argue the merits and specifics of the engines. Fortunately, based on my research, there isn't necessarily a bad choice. Just my .02 which is probably worth much less to many of you lol.
Cosmetic Appeal (purely subjective).
1) GMC
2) Chevy
3) Ford
4) RAM
Value
1) RAM
2) Chevy
3) GMC
4) Ford
Dependability (again, I know less than many of you but based on what I have read my opinion is as such)
1) Ram, GMC/Chevy, Ford
Features
1) Ford
2) RAM
3) GMC/Chevy (2020's seems to be correcting this)
If I were buying the truck that I felt was the best overall value, I would be buying a RAM. However it is highly likely that I will be purchasing a 2020 Sierra 2500 Denali. If the 19's had push button start and rear AC vents, and yes it is insane that they do not, I would be driving one now. If I didn't think that I would regret buying the RAM I would do it in a heartbeat... but I fear that I would based on the fact that I don't really care for the look of the vehicle... stupid, I know.
In all of my research what I can't figure out is why the Fords are ~$5,000 more for a comparably equipped GMC and ~$7,500 more than a comparably equipped RAM.
Admittedly I will not and could not argue the merits and specifics of the engines. Fortunately, based on my research, there isn't necessarily a bad choice. Just my .02 which is probably worth much less to many of you lol.
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