Truck Decision UPDATE: Decison Made (pending)
Here is the deal. I have an 08 GMC 2500 diesel and LOVE it. However, I would like to upgrade to a camper with a slide which I believe will need a one ton to carry. So, I believe I can sell my curre...
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IMHO - and I have driven all three - I am OK with the quality of my RAM (formerly Dodge). I have owned 1973, 1975, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2008, and now 2013.
I think the Fords have a better interior, better seats, etc. but I like my Cummins 6.7 with the turbocharger exhaust brake, etc.
Reason behind so many year models? 2000 was a 5-speed manual. Wife wanted me to get an auto thus the 2002. 2004 was an 8' bed so I could buy a TC. 2008 was when the turbocharger exhaust brake came out, the 6.7l, and the 6 speed auto. I drove it 100,000 miles and traded for a dually.
The 2013 is a truck that listed for $52,000 and was bought for $42,000. Has a 13,000 lb. GVWR and a towing capacity of 30,000 lbs. I have towed near 25,000 lbs. a few thousand miles. My 2013 has 15,100 miles on it and will be a year old in September.
If I could get the Ford 350 with a 6.7L Cummins for $42,000, I might just try one.
BTW - my son has a 2006 Chevy w/Duramax and 150,000 miles. Minor stuff like ABS and front hubs have been replaced.
I think the Fords have a better interior, better seats, etc. but I like my Cummins 6.7 with the turbocharger exhaust brake, etc.
Reason behind so many year models? 2000 was a 5-speed manual. Wife wanted me to get an auto thus the 2002. 2004 was an 8' bed so I could buy a TC. 2008 was when the turbocharger exhaust brake came out, the 6.7l, and the 6 speed auto. I drove it 100,000 miles and traded for a dually.
The 2013 is a truck that listed for $52,000 and was bought for $42,000. Has a 13,000 lb. GVWR and a towing capacity of 30,000 lbs. I have towed near 25,000 lbs. a few thousand miles. My 2013 has 15,100 miles on it and will be a year old in September.
If I could get the Ford 350 with a 6.7L Cummins for $42,000, I might just try one.
BTW - my son has a 2006 Chevy w/Duramax and 150,000 miles. Minor stuff like ABS and front hubs have been replaced.
