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I need a new 4x4 diesel 3/4 ton truck. Which brand is best? I have a 2004 Dodge diesel I’m keeping to drive to work, it’s the best truck I’ve ever owned. I’m leaning toward another Dodge, but my son in law says buy a Ford. I used to be a Chevy man, but I don’t know if their Diesel trucks are any good or not. Anyone have an opinion?

Thanks

Never owned a diesel, but I have 4 Fords sitting in my drive now so that's the direction I'd go.

I've always been a Ford truck man, but if I were in the market to buy a "fancy" new one, I would lean toward the new Dodge trucks. I like their looks and interior design.

Hanco, just asking but why the need for 2 diesels and 2. 3/4 ton trucks?

Again, just asking.

Why don't you just go ahead and ask what brand of chainsaw is best while you are at it?

Cause they don’t make’em in diesel, maybe?

Same reason a man might need 2 .45’s , or 2 30-06’s. 😎

Because everyone already knows to buy Stihl

That ought to ignite pretty quick.



I just bought the step father's "old" 2015 6.7 Platinum Friday because he ordered a 19 King Ranch 6.7. I ordered my 96 4 dr short box in March of 96 and received it the first or second of June. When it came time to decide which to get rid of the 007 FJ got traded in and Old Blue is out there in the driveway. It is the best piece of equipment I've ever had.

I'm not brand biased but I like Ford Trucks for work. There is a 800 HP 99 Formula Firebird Built 6.0/Turbo/4L80/9" Ford Rear), 450 HP 2008 Trailblazer SS, and a stock 2008 Saab 9-7X Aero (A rare made TBSS Clone) in the garage. I also raced 440 based Mopars for a couple of decades in case the Pentastar guys think I left them out.

The truck at work is a 14 Dodge half ton and is a good truck however one of the other guys has a Cummins 2014 and it's great but has a ton of recalls and while they are minor and never amount to much except the pain is the rear of taking it to the dealer for half a day.

Does Dodge still produce a manual tranny? I'm Ford 350 crew cab diesel at the moment and hoping for at least another 10 years or 150K on this one. When replacement times comes, if there's a manual transmission still out there that's the way I'll go.

If your're looking for a work truck type deal, meaning just a truck, call to Midland/Odessa to get the pricing.
Cheapest diesels in the state. They sell hundreds and hundreds to the oil field. So pricing is better.

Son just bought a 2018 last month. Got a good price.
Crew cab, auto, 8 foot bed, electric windows, plane Jane interior AC, just a radio, that's about it.
Oh 48 gal tanks now.

Let your fingers do the walking and shopping.

Everyone has different uses and needs when buying a truck, a man that lives where it is flat as it is in west Texas has little need for a diesel truck , nothing like a man living in the mountains of Wyoming would, Dodge trucks are cheapest to buy but the resale value is also lower, Ford trucks are for people who's father in law owns a tire store because you will be buying a bunch of them, so just figure out what your own personal needs are and buy accordingly.

I was never a dodge man til 2014. My next truck will be a Ram coming up here soon I think.

I like having a spare vehicle, selling my 89 jeep. It will be the first time in 45 years I won’t own a jeep. I’m tired of no AC, rough ride, noise, and I’m tired of it. I bought it new in 89. I don’t really need two diesel trucks but the 2004 is still a great truck and it will save miles on the new one. This will probably be my last truck if I don’t wreck it or it’s stolen. I’ve never owned a Ford.

Haven't been in the 2019's but Chevy/GMC has always provided a noticeably more comfortable ride than either Ford or Dodge in the 3/4 and 1 ton trucks. IMO anyways.

Honestly think you'd have a hard time going wrong with any of them. I'd lean GM, then Ford, then Dodge were it me. Mostly because I was raised in a Detroit Diesel home and have an attachment to GM.

Just bear in mind that a Ford or Chevy will trade or resell much better than a Dodge. Around here, about the only way to get rid of a Dodge is to trade them in on another one.

Just saying.

^^^ This, when I bought my 2006 Silverado 2500 HD the ride and cabin comfort were noticeably better than the Ford offering.

Even the diesels? Out here all diesels are holding value at ridiculous rates. A couple Fords and the old GMs excluded.

Be sure you really need a diesel. Around here, long time diesel P/U users are swapping to gas burners.

The new diesels (all three) have so many sensors and such that they can become a maintenance nightmare. One cattleman buddy had his new Dodge diesel leave him in the field, sensors blinking. He swapped it for a gasser Ford, 4 door with an aluminum bed for Gooseneck trailers. He says he gets around 13 mpg empty, 8-10 pulling. I've seen others make that same decision for the same reason.

DF

I've had 5 F-350 diesels.. Love 'em.. But I would not be afraid of a Dodge.. Cummins makes dang fine engines.. Chev? Not even with YOUR money..


YMMV.

Lol...but diesel drivers tend to be little less bitchy.