Ford vs chevy vs dodge

[Paystar]

All Ford diesels from 1993 up. And yes, I owned one.

Really I think all new diesels are overpriced, unreliable junk. If you need one for real work go medium duty. Almost same price, better dealers, cheaper shop rates, cheaper parts, almost same fuel mileage, etc.

 

[WilliamBos]

We purchased a DuraMax 2500. Never Again. We had injector issues @ 90K. This Pickup was maintained well, and never pushed. Cummins is probably the way to go. I never cared for Chevy's interior. Seems blocky, and just not very refined. I like Ford and Dodge (I have a Ram1500 now). If you decide on a Chevy, ask for a deep discount...you paid for it in fed. taxes already .

Did you get a discount when you bought your Dodge?

To the OP...do not own a diesel truck, not sure I want to, just too much epa mandated crap on them.

Dodge, no newer that 05.

Ford, stay 7.3L

GM The LBZ in the 07 is the best dmax to date.

Unless you live on pavement, do not buy a 2wd diesel, they are too nose heavy, and easily stuck.

 

[sdkubota]

:thumbsdown:unch:

Sorry, had to stir the soup.:stirthepot:

 

[Woody65]

I have a contracting business and beat the **** out of a 1998 Chevy 2500hd 5.7 till it had 265,000 miles. I gave it to another contractor who still uses it. I now have a 2000 Chevy 2500hd with a 6.0 108,000 miles. Both have served me well but are gas and not diesel trucks. My 2 cents.

 

[dclynch]

I have a 2010 F-150 with the max tow pkg. I pull a 28' enclosed trailer with my tractor and all implements inside sometimes even throw the 4 wheeler in . Granted I dont travel far 45 miles to our hunting property and around the local area to help out relatives. I have no issues pulling this MPG drops to 9 but for as little as I haul I cant justify a diesel. We will see how this truck holds up but so far no problems.

 

[kenmac]

Dodge, no newer that 05.

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Where did you come up with that ? I say no newer than 07 .Stick with 5.9

 

[teampryor]

Where did you come up with that ? I say no newer than 07 .Stick with 5.9

Build quality on the rest of the truck really seemed to suffer after 05, like Daimler was really squeezing every penny. 06-10 rams really fall apart around you. Especially the climate control.

 

[crashz]

Buy the best maintained truck within your budget. Each have their strengths and weaknesses. Seems like all the diesels will be powerful towing machines, but when they have problems the solutions are expensive.

Once your find a truck you like, research it, look at the weaknesses and budget the repair/modifications.

And post pics when your buy!

 

[WilliamBos]

Where did you come up with that ? I say no newer than 07 .Stick with 5.9

No DPF!!

 

[Fi-Q]

GM The LBZ in the 07 is the best dmax to date.

I had a gmc 2500 , 2003. Sold it at 300 000 km cause it wasnt filling my need anymore, needed more room than an extended cab and dually cause of new heavy rv.

So i read a lot on bunch of doffrent forum and 2 years agi I narrowed it down to either a gm with the LBZ ( some of 06 and 07) or a mega cab dodge dually either the 5.9 or the 6.7 )

Finally got an 06 gm with lbz dmax.

True that depending on your need there is a bunch of 1500 trucks qith awesome towin capacity numbera, and it can be a decent avenue. Most 1/2 tona these day wirh towinf package fet tou close to 12 000 lbs, but it is still a 1/2 tons. My 03 dmax was rted at 12 000lbs, but I was towing easily 14000 lbs with no issue, try that with a 1/2 ton gasser...... If you re to do a lot of towing i think diesel is the way to go

 

[LJMasonWy]

I own a 2007 5.9 Cummins.I didn't buy a 2007.5 6.7 L because, this is the 1 st of emissions and they had problems. I think those problems were solved in the later yrs. With the 5.9.I have tons of room under hood to be able to work on if any problems were to arise. The 6.7 L Cummins doesn't have much room under the hood due to all the emissions crap. The D.max & Ford have little to no room under the hood.Not sure which year it started,but with Ford the cab has to be removed to be able to do some work on the engine.Some will say that Dodge has Tranny problems. I have 98K on mine and have never had any issues.Except brakes & tires

I have a 2007 5.9 Cummins 2500, Laramie edition. We have the quad cab and 8' bed. I Bought it new in 2007, and have 128,000 miles on it. I tow a 3 and 4 horse gooseneck trailer, tons of hay, and my tractor with no issues at all. If I had to buy it again, I would pick the same truck.

 

[Bigfoot62]

I would look for a '96-'03 Ford Super Duty with the 7.3 PowerStroke. The '95-'97 (Gen 1) PSD's don't have quite as much HP (no intercooler), but are still great trucks. I would be a little wary of a '95, just because they had a few bugs. There is no '98, Super Duty as they skipped it and introduced the '99 early.

I currently have a '97 F-250 and a '03 F-350. Previously, I also have had a '88, '93, '96, '00, and '02. All were 7.3's, although the '88 and '93 were not PowerStrokes.

 

[coobie]

Skip the junk and buy a Toyota unless you like paying a shop $$$

If toyota built a heavy duty 3/4 ton truck I might look at it.Heck if the built a HD 1/2 ton I would consider that also.I chose to skip the light wait junk.LOL,coobie

 

[Soundguy]

i highly reccomend a 99-2003 ford 350 with the 7.3psd. it was available from 95 and on.. but I'd shoot for late.

I use mine as a daily driver... safe, strong.. no speed demon.. but gets you and your load there. probably the best engine offering in a ford diesel in a loooong time.

Okay, I'm not starting a pissing contest, I would like to know what year or model to avoid.


Looking for something big and strong, 250 or 2500, may consider bigger if I find a great deal.
Don't plan to use as daily more for weekend work and towing tractor or other equipment when needed.

Have also considered suburban and excursion.

Only looking at diesel motors.

Thanks guys for the help and no brand bashing.....lol

Mike

 

[DavesTractor]

I like the LBZ Duramax, we have a couple of the 2006 models we use for delivering tractors. I think they have 360 HP and the 6-speed Allison trans. On the Fords, I like the 7.3l Powerstrokes and prefer the manual transmission. They seem very dependable. We have also had the manual trans 2006 Dodge Cummins and that was a great truck. I'm not a fan of the later model trucks (post 2007) as they seem to have additional systems for emissions that add complicated systems to an already complicated truck. But eventually, we will have to go that route as we wear out these current trucks.

I'd stay away from the Duramax engines that have the injectors under the valve covers, I think they changed that in 2004 sometime. They are a pain to change injectors on, and expensive. I'd stay away from the 6.0l Fords entirely. Some guys drive them with good results, but too many have failed. I love the Cummins 5.9 engines, but apparently there were some built with thin engine castings, called 53 blocks I think. Some of them have cracked. But overall the Cummins 5.9 is impressive.

I'm not fussy on brands, and I totally respect the OP question. It's always nice to know what to avoid.

 

[RPW]

I'm running a GM 2500HD 07.5 and like it a lot. 13k on the bumper 15k+ on the GN. DPF doesn't rob as much fuel as people think. 365HP. Don't remember torque values but there up there. I pull a loaded trailer of hay (about 14k) and it pulls great. Haven't had any issues. I would stay away from 04 and earlier. Also would recommend Ford 06.

 

[ejm15]

My neighbor once said "a 5.9 Cummins in a ford king ranch body & frame with an Allison transmission would be the ultimate truck" that may be true but, if it were me I would go with a 1994-2003 ford 7.3L As far as the older trucks go It is arguably one of the best. That's my :2cents:

 

[WilliamBos]

A 1993 Dodge W350 regular cab dually, Cummins powered is a truck I would love to have.

 

[kenmac]

No DPF!!

07 doesn't have a DPF

 

[BRC2005]

Okay, I'm not starting a pissing contest, I would like to know what year or model to avoid.


Looking for something big and strong, 250 or 2500, may consider bigger if I find a great deal.
Don't plan to use as daily more for weekend work and towing tractor or other equipment when needed.

Have also considered suburban and excursion.

Only looking at diesel motors.

Thanks guys for the help and no brand bashing.....lol

Mike

I am a big Ford fan but do have an engine to avoid. I had a 2005 Ford F350 with the 6.0 diesel and would not recommend it. The 6.0 has a lot of problems and would avoid the 04-07 Ford. My friend has an 03 with the 7.3 diesel and it just seems to just keep going.