firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted September 25, 2015 I have owned 3 diesel trucks. Dodge 99, Ford 2004, and Chevy 2007 classic. The ford 6.0 was a nightmare. The dodge was awesome just not enough power. The chevy is my favorite. (power and did I say fast, but I hate the front end, nothing stock on it now) Diesel all the way for sure, but the new exhaust fluid seems like a pain. Dream truck: Ford body, cummins engine, and Alison transmission. I guy can dream. I got to say that the dodge looks sexy lifted.. If I don't get a diesel I am getting a dodge power wagon. Make sure to take Dramamine.... In MY experience, driving a power wagon is like fibbing a boat in a rough sea. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted September 25, 2015 :lol: I still have the '05 Avy with the 6" lift, 35's, crappy 5.3L, rack and tire on the top, what a pig, I get 10mpg... uphill, downhill, slow, fast (mostly slow) okay maybe it is 8-11 but does it really matter when it is that bad. Stupid Chevy, my car has a bigger engine and weighs half as much. I would love to buy a diesel and for the next truck sorry to say , it will probably be a Ford whether gas or diesel. Slight chance on a Tundra or a GMC. My wife has a Sequoia and it is a great rig so I have looked at the Tundra. Really, I want the diesel whether I can justify it or not torque, torque, and yes more torque! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted September 25, 2015 GM duramax all the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted September 25, 2015 No regrets on the Dodge, I worked with 12 different dealerships on pricing and Victoria the finance manger at Earnhardts killed everyone esle! Picked up a few months back 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted September 25, 2015 No regrets on the Dodge, I worked with 12 different dealerships on pricing and Victoria the finance manger at Earnhardts killed everyone esle! Picked up a few months back image.jpg Just pm me when you need me when you need a tow. hahaha jk obviously. Beautiful truck there. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted September 25, 2015 Great looking truck Vowell!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted September 27, 2015 When the F350 was new, bought a lifetime oil change from Fletcher. No limits on the oil changes, that was 11 years ago and it's obvious Fletchers hates me. But it works both ways. About 6 years ago I f....d up and let them do a full fluids change. Found out up near Kayenta they didn't refill the rear diff. After 2 1/2 days being stranded along the highway, a nice Navajo family adopted me. Now I closely observe every fluid change, even if its 110'F on their tarmac. Oh, and I got a pretty nice lift just by going with 285's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazz Report post Posted January 29, 2016 It's a great topic. I've had my 98 Yukon for 16 years now, replaced the motor and just about everything else. It's a 4wd beast. It's big. ( I have a big family). When the other car died, I picked up a 04 F250 6.0 Diesel. I didn't know the rep at the time, and luckily I got a good one. I wanted to get a big RV and that's still on the list, but it's now my daily driver and I wont go back to the truck without a fight. Wifey drives the yukon now. With diesel it's not only the maintenance, (do it yourself!) but if something breaks it's not hundreds, it's thousands. If you have the money, get a diesel. If that might be an issue, get a good gas pickup. I know the vortec engines are pretty solid but If I had to get one myself, I'd look into a Tundra. Another thing- Diesels aren't that great in 4wd. Heavy things sink quick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HNTNGUY Report post Posted January 31, 2016 FORD....There are other diesels out there?! lol 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucafu1 Report post Posted February 1, 2016 ford is by far the best (1/2 and 3/4 on). i see all of them break everyday. power wagons are only floaty if the sway bar links are broken or the sway bar disconnect is stuck unlocked. i dont like the 5.7 hemi though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PJM Report post Posted September 22, 2017 2006 Dodge 2500 5.9L 191 K miles: Replaced the transmission pressure solenoid and transducer twice I'm on my 3rd AC unite 1 water pump Rear windows and locks stopped working because the dodge wire harness is too short and broke - simple solder job fixed. Corrected the death wobble by replacing the track bar bushings with polyurethane Catalytic converter clogged -up and the back pressure took out header gasket. Now I'm running a hollow cat with at tad mere power and coal Shake and rattle in the front end corrected with steering stabilizer Rear break light always going out - replaced the light circuit. Breaks pads and rotors every 2 years. Yes the diesel is worth it. I get ~18 miles per gallon in the city , towing around 16 miles/gal, highway 22 miles/gal. Just cannot stomach the 60K price tag on the new trucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forepaw Report post Posted September 24, 2017 ford is by far the best (1/2 and 3/4 on). i see all of them break everyday. power wagons are only floaty if the sway bar links are broken or the sway bar disconnect is stuck unlocked. i dont like the 5.7 hemi though. Anything in particular re: 5.7 hemi, or just the layout/design? I know some of the components are not the easiest to get to. Does overall performance and reliability compare with say, a 5.3 GM? Thanks. forepaw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chico Report post Posted September 24, 2017 02 F350 Find one if you can , best investment I made . Running jenny-- no issues with a 7.3 . By the way 146K on it , runs like a dream ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arizona Griz Report post Posted September 24, 2017 2006 Dodge 2500 5.9L 191 K miles: Replaced the transmission pressure solenoid and transducer twice I'm on my 3rd AC unite 1 water pump Rear windows and locks stopped working because the dodge wire harness is too short and broke - simple solder job fixed. Corrected the death wobble by replacing the track bar bushings with polyurethane Catalytic converter clogged -up and the back pressure took out header gasket. Now I'm running a hollow cat with at tad mere power and coal Shake and rattle in the front end corrected with steering stabilizer Rear break light always going out - replaced the light circuit. Breaks pads and rotors every 2 years. Yes the diesel is worth it. I get ~18 miles per gallon in the city , towing around 16 miles/gal, highway 22 miles/gal. Just cannot stomach the 60K price tag on the new trucks. I have almost the same truck as yours but mine is a 3500 with a manual transmission, half the miles, bone stock and have had no issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted September 24, 2017 test drove a 2017 dually 4x4 3500 today - not overly impressed- could feel a shimmy shake in the truck up thru the seats around 70 mph on or off the gas not as bad in a different lane wondering ifdually axle feels different out on the road not what I wanted to test drive -but that's what they brought out - even though i wanted the regular truck -- then they go show me several of the 3500 trucks non-tandem 4x4 but just to look at ???? larry miller dodge didn't impress me either it did look like with all the options I'm looking for priced right at 60,000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
