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Running 2 Ram HD's now.
3/4 ton 4x4, and 1 ton dually 4x4.
Both are good vehicles.
Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!
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I had a 1999 Chev 1500 loaded extended cab, 5.3, 4wd, it was in the shop constantly. I finally traded it in on an identical 2003 (smart, HUH!) well, it was identical alright except it spent even more time in the shop. Finally in 2011 with the Chev's transmission starting to give up I traded again. This time we spent days driving Fords, Chevrolets, and Dodges, it took us over a month to make a decision but we kept coming back to the Dodge 1/2 ton crew cab short box, 5.7, auto, loaded. What a difference - more horsepower, more pulling power, better fuel mileage, great ride - the only truck I have been able to spend 12 hrs or more driving, and at 83000 miles it has never been to the shop for anything except normal service items.
I pull a 27 ft bumper pull camper with it and where the Chev engines were working hard to pull it the Dodge 5.7 just loafs along - no muss, no fuss.
The down side of the Dodge is that they are not finished off quite as nicely as the Chev's were but I am willing to live with that trade-off.
This is the only Dodge pick-up I have owned but when it is time to trade I will be buying another one. A sample of one but I will be trying another one in a couple of years.
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On 1/2 tons, the Ram ride is way better and the 5.7/8 speed is king of the hill in power and economy. GM is better for hauling because of the leaf springs they still use from 1800's wagon builders blueprints When is the last time you drove a Chevy half ton? Just curious.
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There sure are a lot of America haters that want to live here...
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Dodge the father, Ram the daughter
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I have a 2004 Dodge Diesel, 160,000 mile on it. Put a water pump on it, that's all. I'm gonna get another Dodge.
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Most people don't really want the truth.
They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.
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I just traded in a 2010 Ram dually Cummins 4wd on a Ram 1500 Eco-diesel 4wd. Had 2 3/4 Rams with Cummins, had Cummins in my Bertram and ran several others with Cummins. I LIKE Cummins. The 1500, however, rides like a nice car, will get over 30 mph on the highway, average in town, highway and towing a ling trailer is usually about 26. I can park it without needing 4 parking spaces. Miss my big dually, but really like the new truck.
Mike You need more horsepower.
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That's like choosing between a fat girl or an ugly one. Pick the fat girl, I sure would...
Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have.
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Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.
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That's like choosing between a fat girl or an ugly one. Pick the fat girl, I sure would... Yeah, I think we know that... Personally, I'd go for the ugly one. We'd make good wingmen!
Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!
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On 1/2 tons, the Ram ride is way better and the 5.7/8 speed is king of the hill in power and economy. GM is better for hauling because of the leaf springs they still use from 1800's wagon builders blueprints When is the last time you drove a Chevy half ton? Just curious. last year, before we bought my wife's new RAM. The GM 1/2 ton 5.3?? didn't hold a candle to the RAM in the power or ride category. The last GM I owned was 1988, giant POS, sold it after a year and never looked backed.
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That's like choosing between a fat girl or an ugly one. Pick the fat girl, I sure would... Yeah, I think we know that... Personally, I'd go for the ugly one. We'd make good wingmen! Hell yeah we would...
Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have.
The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming.
Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.
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That's like choosing between a fat girl or an ugly one. Pick the fat girl, I sure would... I saw one yesterday and immediately thought of you. I wanted to take a picture, but no way was I getting caught with that in the lens.
If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty
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In true campfire fashion.....Toyota.
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That's like choosing between a fat girl or an ugly one. Amen!
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Been running dodge caravans and Ford F-250s for 20 years now.
Don't see a reason to change
"The Church can and should help modern society by tirelessly insisting that the work of women in the home be recognized and respected by all in its irreplaceable value." Apostolic Exhortation On The Family, Pope John Paul II
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I just bought a 2016 Ram 1500 with the 5.7L Hemi. Love it. Rides great, lots of power. Really not a dime's worth of difference in any of the 1/2 tons. I like the way the Rams look better than the others and I liked the interior better than the others. Toyota just drinks too much gas.
The expert at anything was once a beginner.
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I would buy a 1/2ton short bed 4x4 fleet model. Front leveling kit, Warn grill guard with receiver, A decent set of Cooper tires and 20 years from now do it again. The truck, Might need a few sets of tires in 20 years.
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I have an '03 Duramax with 170K on it that's been real good to me. Stuck an injector at 14K, fixed under warranty. Dealer replaced injectors and glow plugs at 115K for a $500 deductible. I though that was a good deal. I've gone through some ball joints and tie rod ends, but that's partly my fault for not springing for a real lift kit that keeps CV axle and tie rod angles flat. Just got an oil analysis back and the engine is still running great. They suggested I could go 23K miles on this new batch of (synthetic) oil. About due for a tranny/torque converter flush. Yeah I have secondary oil and fuel filtration (since new), and I believe I am reaping the benefits now. I've "built my own" on the mfg websites, and you can get a diesel into $80K territory. That's Porsche money. I hope she goes another 170K. Been a damned good truck. Just got back from ol' Mex with it.
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Which is the better of the two, Dodge or Chevy? Ford is not an option. Chevys are cushy. Dodges are cheap. There's not really any other reason to consider either one and your choice should be obvious, according to your needs.
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