which truck to buy?
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12-20-2012 | 09:21 AM
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Polybius- other than Ford being a Ford and a Dodge being a Dodge, I don't really know what I would suggest other than to get a GMC...LOL I hear nothing but horror stories about Dodge truck losing transmissions and Fords stand for Found On Road Dead GMC Sierra all the way- cause it's Professional Grade
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12-20-2012 | 04:25 PM
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01-06-2013 | 05:00 PM
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What truck would be the better choice? (not based on preference but on reliability and value)
I am choosing whether to buy a either
- 1992 Ford F-150 flare-side, 302 v8 ext cab, short box or
- 1997 Dodge power Ram 2500 slt Laramie, ext cab, long box with the 5.9 360
As a first truck, and being a big guy (6'6 300lbs) which would suit me better?
First off, im not really doing any long driving maybe once in a while, but not often. no this will not be used to haul or tow anything. I do plan on raising it a few inches, but not much. Im hoping for some 32-36'' tires eventually.
anything i missed, feel free to ask.
AND NO, im not just looking for an answer, im looking for opinions. i like them both, but i was wondering what you guys like/hate about both of them?
I am choosing whether to buy a either
- 1992 Ford F-150 flare-side, 302 v8 ext cab, short box or
- 1997 Dodge power Ram 2500 slt Laramie, ext cab, long box with the 5.9 360
As a first truck, and being a big guy (6'6 300lbs) which would suit me better?
First off, im not really doing any long driving maybe once in a while, but not often. no this will not be used to haul or tow anything. I do plan on raising it a few inches, but not much. Im hoping for some 32-36'' tires eventually.
anything i missed, feel free to ask.
AND NO, im not just looking for an answer, im looking for opinions. i like them both, but i was wondering what you guys like/hate about both of them?
The Dodge with the 360 has far more power but the Dodges of this vintage had transmission problems and the 360 is thirsty.
Today I would buy any brand. The 1990s I`d look for the GM trucks.
The GM did have intake manifold gasket trouble in the late 90s and fuel pumps tended to go bad as well. I think at that time the GM was over all a better truck until the 97 Fords came out.
I think the Dodge would be easiest to lift with it`s solid front axle.
Between Dodge and Ford I`d choose the Dodge.
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