What they hated. HD Challange.

4x4ord wrote:

fly-boy wrote:
Several judges with varying opinions leads me to believe this is a fairly honest and accurate account of how most people would feel. I agree with almost everything these guys said-

For me it is 90 percent about performance. Looks and comfort certainly factor into the equation as does my past experience with various brands but performance is number one.

If I could get a solid front axle in a GM truck with a Ford interior I would pay double the price. Having said that, I have not ridden in, driven or even investigated a Ram at a dealership in 10 years. I am sure I would want a few of the Rams bells and whistles if I looked at one. :)

I must be missing something. If you like the Ford interior and suspension and put 90% on performance why are you wanting a GM? The Ford was over a mile ahead of the competition by the top of the Davis dam run and now might even have the best exhaust brake.

I test drove a new Ram and was very impressed but, then I got back in my Ford and was even more impressed with it. One of the worst things about the Ford, in my opinion, is that it hops and jumps something terrible when turning a tight circle in 4x4 on dry roads. Ram has come a long long way from the tractor engine bolted between a couple steel rails that they had 14 years ago to being neck and neck or maybe even leading the competition now.

I really like the fit and finish of the GM trucks- imo they are just a little bit better than the others. Also, I really like the brakes on the GM trucks.

The Ford has a great front end and is just a better design for hard work- imo! The GM rides better but is weaker- imo. I love the Ford interior and their mirrors are top notch- for me.

I dislike the hips on the Ford and even more so on the Ram.

Can't speak to the Ram driving experience or interior- I have no experience with either. I am sure the Ram is fabulous because it has to compete with very solid competition and there are plenty of Ram's on the road.