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Oculus Spirit [79429]
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Soo...F-150 vs Tundra vs Ram 1500...Go!
Apr 10, 2013, 10:38 AM
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I think I saw where one of y'all on here has a 2012 Ram...I'm not a believer in Dodge quality, but #### if it isn't the best looking truck out there by miles. Whoever you are, do you like it? Whose got what, and would you trade it? Not even going to consider a Titan, they only get like 12 mpg.
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Oculus Spirit [75723]
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Don't forget the Honda Ridgeline.***
Apr 10, 2013, 10:39 AM
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Oculus Spirit [79429]
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I'm looking for a truck.***
Apr 10, 2013, 10:44 AM
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Oculus Spirit [75723]
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Didn't those have a built in cooler in the bed or some such?
Apr 10, 2013, 10:49 AM
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I figured that would be right up your ally.
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Rock Defender [53]
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His ally sounds kinky.***
Apr 10, 2013, 10:49 AM
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Oculus Spirit [75723]
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Stupid missing e.***
Apr 10, 2013, 10:51 AM
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Oculus Spirit [79429]
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All-TigerNet [12851]
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F150 Lariat
Apr 10, 2013, 10:42 AM
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Orange Blooded [4521]
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F150 Lariat Super Crew
Apr 10, 2013, 10:44 AM
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Rock Defender [53]
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New GMC looks pretty sweet too......Chevy version,
Apr 10, 2013, 10:44 AM
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not so much.
The GM's have always been my preference, but they were getting a little long in the tooth compared to the new Ford/Dodge trucks. Hopefully the new ones catch back up.
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All-In [34823]
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I saw a Consumer Reports yesterday that ranked the GM
Apr 10, 2013, 10:44 AM
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stuff higher than either Dodge (2nd), or Ford (3rd) among the American brands.
I really have my doubts on these hi-tech V6's and their towing capacities. Only time will tell, I suppose.
If you talk to an independent mechanic, they will tell you that each one has a particular weakness.
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Oculus Spirit [79429]
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I'm not fooling with a V-6, I know a guy who got an
Apr 10, 2013, 10:46 AM
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F-150 with that new twin turbo 6 in it and he's had a bunch of problems. I'd buy a Prius before I bout anything GM produced.
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Rock Defender [53]
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pfff, yer high.***
Apr 10, 2013, 10:47 AM
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Oculus Spirit [79429]
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About the V-6 or GM?
Apr 10, 2013, 10:49 AM
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I equate GM's quality with that of Land Rover. It probably won't be running in 6 years, and if it is, not much on it will work.
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Rock Defender [53]
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About GM....they may not do most things right, but
Apr 10, 2013, 10:52 AM
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they got full sized trucks down.
Quality-wise they're all over Ford and Chrysler products, especially Chrysler.
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Rock Defender [53]
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You're correct on the V6.....I get the whole ecoboost
Apr 10, 2013, 10:54 AM
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concept and it seems like a sweet engine, I'm just not on board with the application.
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Oculus Spirit [79429]
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Yep, full sized truck needs a V-8. Period.***
Apr 10, 2013, 11:01 AM
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Oculus Spirit [75723]
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Agreed. People who don't think they need the V8
Apr 10, 2013, 11:44 AM
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in the truck, probably don't actually need a truck and should stop being posers.
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Oculus Spirit [79429]
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You may be right, but I'll still never own a GM product
Apr 10, 2013, 10:56 AM
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Not to mention, we do a good bit of business indirectly with Chrysler and Ford...so it kind of behooves me to support their product. I just really want the Ram to not suck, as it's got the 5.7 and best looks by far.
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I agree on GM. I don't know what they're thinking.
Apr 10, 2013, 10:54 AM
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Sprinkled in with all of their vehicles over the past few years have been one or two decent accomplishments, but their interior trim stuff like knobs and switches just seem like crap.
Ford sells more trucks than anyone, but I think a Tundra is built like a tank. Supposedly, and I have been hearing this for awhile, they have plans for a diesel model. That would be your cat daddy ride.
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Oculus Spirit [79429]
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I know, the Dodge is getting a diesel this fall too...
Apr 10, 2013, 11:05 AM
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I'm not going to be able to wait that long, though. I've got random lights popping up, hellacious noise from the passenger side front end and the bed, a potential for a catastrophic radiator failure which would in turn ruin the transmission, and a warranty that's about up. The mfer has got to go and soon.
I'm really not sold on the Tundra's looks, though. If I could find the older body style with low mileage, I'd jump for one of those, but that won't be easy to find. The new ones just look massive.
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All-In [34823]
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The story I get on the Tundra is that the differential and
Apr 10, 2013, 11:10 AM
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other drivetrain bits are already designed for the diesel torque.
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Heisman Winner [135616]
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No personal experience with any of those trucks
Apr 10, 2013, 12:19 PM
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but I have two friends that are both contractors, and they've both got over 300k trouble free miles on their Tundras. One still drives his, and the other passed his down to a son that is driving it now. Also, pretty sure that Consumer Reports ranks it as the most reliable of all the full size trucks.
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Oculus Spirit [79429]
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You really can't beat Toyota reliability...
Apr 10, 2013, 12:24 PM
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My dad's put over 250k on two Sequoia's, and the current one is still running strong...Pretty much why I'm considering a Tundra.
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F150 FX4
Apr 10, 2013, 10:48 AM
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none of that dang chrome
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Oculus Spirit [79429]
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Looks like the F-150's a pretty popular pick in here***
Apr 10, 2013, 10:53 AM
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Rock Defender [53]
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It's the most popular vehicle in the US for like a bazillion
Apr 10, 2013, 10:56 AM
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years running. It's amazing too, given that complete time-bomb of an engine the 7.3 Powerstroke was.
The 250's and Raptor are sweet looking trucks though.
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Rock Defender [53]
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sorry, meant 6.0 Powerstroke.***
Apr 10, 2013, 10:59 AM
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All-In [34823]
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Hush yo mouf.
Apr 10, 2013, 2:10 PM
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I have one of those, and so far, so good. One FICM is all that I have had to do, and an alternator, and its a 2004 with 170,000 miles on it. I never chipped it, which was the cause of many of the failures.
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Oculus Spirit [79429]
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Which one has a timing chain? Get that one.***
Apr 10, 2013, 10:59 AM
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My 2 cents........I have a 2011 F-150 crew cab
Apr 10, 2013, 11:07 AM
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I love it. I have the Ecoboost V6 and have had absolutely no problems with it at 35,000 miles. In my opinion Ford is heads and shoulders as far as engine choice, interior, and technology. To me the Chevy's interior is cheap my cousin who owns a 09 4 door Chevy was amazed by the roominess and quality of my interior compared to his. I used to think Dodge was a poorly built truck but they have really stepped it up with the Hemi engines and their interior. In my opinion the best trucks in order are Ford, Dodge, Chevy, Tundra. The Tundra is a good looking truck but their interiors are made of cheap looking plastic and they get awful gas mileage. Plus the Ford Sync system is really nice to have.
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Rock Defender [53]
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You're on target if you're talking about the previous-gen
Apr 10, 2013, 11:14 AM
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GM trucks...they did fall behind on technology and the interior. The new ones look pretty sweet though....I'll look forward to seeing one when they hit the showroom.
Also, on the Ram, I like that the 1500 has coil springs on the rear....may be a step down in capability, but it hits the needs of 95% of the people who buy a 1/2 ton pickup.
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2012/12/this-is-the-2014-gmc-sierra/#/
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Oculus Spirit [79429]
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Yep, I like that feature on the Dodge as well...
Apr 10, 2013, 11:24 AM
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Supposedly it has the best ride in its class.
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Looks like they have stepped it up on the interior
Apr 10, 2013, 11:25 AM
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but they still cant compete with Fords leg room and flat floor in the backseat of the crew cab. Plus they are still hanging on to that 5.3 engine that produces less power and torque than the Ford's V6 and Dodge's Hemi
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Oculus Spirit [79429]
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I average 19 on my daily drive. If i get it out on the
Apr 10, 2013, 11:32 AM
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highway with no stop and go I get around 22-23. Keep in mind i have 2wd and the highest gear ratio there is because i dont really tow anything. I cant answer the towing question cause i have never towed anything with it but i can tell you that it doesnt lack power that's for sure. when you get on the gas and those turbos kick in it takes off like a rocket. watch this if you want to see how well it tows
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCQ6Du0fFag
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Oculus Spirit [79429]
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Wonder if he'd trade an AR for one?
Apr 10, 2013, 11:25 AM
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Then I could go ahead and get my Challenger
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Rock Defender [53]
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Czechen ze tmail.***
Apr 10, 2013, 11:48 AM
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All-In [28802]
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F150 every day
Apr 10, 2013, 12:48 PM
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I'm not a pickup guy, but I just think those trucks are cool.
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Re: Soo...F-150 vs Tundra vs Ram 1500...Go!
Apr 10, 2013, 1:12 PM
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If money wasn't an issue, I'd go with a Ford. Great looking truck and comfortable, roomy, functional interior.
Money was an issue for me though, so I got a Ram that looks just as good for 10k less than a similar Ford. The Ford does get slightly better gas mileage, so you might recoup some of that extra money over the years.
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Rock Defender [53]
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If $10k is the amount you're SAVING and not
Apr 10, 2013, 1:19 PM
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the amount you're SPENDING, money isn't too much of an issue.
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Orange Blooded [3148]
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Put it this way...
Apr 10, 2013, 1:43 PM
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it was 10k less I was FINANCING
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People still do that?!?***
Apr 10, 2013, 2:14 PM
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