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<blockquote data-quote="lukem86" data-source="post: 118200" data-attributes="member: 1403"><p>Ill try to be as unbiased as possible, but I have to warn you I bought my first 1-ton Dodge cummins a little over a year ago and love it. But it gets worked VERY hard in the spring pulling fertilizer tanks to the field...</p><p></p><p>But IMO it depends on what you are looking to use it for and how hard you work it... The Fords are definatley more luxurious, more room in the back seat of quad cab, quieter and smoother ride... IMO. I personally enjoy the noise and the feel of being in a truck...lol</p><p></p><p>But the torque the Cummins puts out cannont be matched. But you sacrafice a little comfort and a little noisier ride. </p><p></p><p>I was actually shopping for trucks with my dad earlier today... We drove an 05 1-ton dodge, much quiter and a little smoother than my '02. </p><p></p><p>My biggest issue with the powerstroke ford -- weather it is a big deal or not Im not sure, Im no mechanic.... I have seen tons of them leaking oil. My dads '97 130K, when works hard PUKES oil out the rear of the engine. When we were out looking at trucks today, I crawled under close to 10 fords that were leaking oil from somewhere on the front of the engine..... All of them under 50K miles. Crawled under just as many Dodges on the same lot... Not a drip... Just an observation. </p><p></p><p>IMO, the fords start harder in the winter time... plugged in or not. Just another observation. </p><p></p><p>I dont have an opinion on the Chevys, never rode in one, but know some guys that swear by the Duramax... And hear that that the ride is pretty smooth. The Allison transmission is supposed to be pretty nice also. </p><p></p><p>That reminds me.... another IMO, If you are going to buy a big truck and use it for pulling, dont buy an automatic, just not a good idea. Dads Ford used up and automatic earlier this year, you can buy several clutches for the price of a new transmission. </p><p></p><p>I would also agree, buy the 4wd, you never know when you'll need it and if nothing else it ads much more to the re-sale value of the truck, same goes for the diesels. Many diesels with over 100K still selling for 20,000 or more. </p><p></p><p>Hope this windy response helps..</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lukem86, post: 118200, member: 1403"] Ill try to be as unbiased as possible, but I have to warn you I bought my first 1-ton Dodge cummins a little over a year ago and love it. But it gets worked VERY hard in the spring pulling fertilizer tanks to the field... But IMO it depends on what you are looking to use it for and how hard you work it... The Fords are definatley more luxurious, more room in the back seat of quad cab, quieter and smoother ride... IMO. I personally enjoy the noise and the feel of being in a truck...lol But the torque the Cummins puts out cannont be matched. But you sacrafice a little comfort and a little noisier ride. I was actually shopping for trucks with my dad earlier today... We drove an 05 1-ton dodge, much quiter and a little smoother than my '02. My biggest issue with the powerstroke ford -- weather it is a big deal or not Im not sure, Im no mechanic.... I have seen tons of them leaking oil. My dads '97 130K, when works hard PUKES oil out the rear of the engine. When we were out looking at trucks today, I crawled under close to 10 fords that were leaking oil from somewhere on the front of the engine..... All of them under 50K miles. Crawled under just as many Dodges on the same lot... Not a drip... Just an observation. IMO, the fords start harder in the winter time... plugged in or not. Just another observation. I dont have an opinion on the Chevys, never rode in one, but know some guys that swear by the Duramax... And hear that that the ride is pretty smooth. The Allison transmission is supposed to be pretty nice also. That reminds me.... another IMO, If you are going to buy a big truck and use it for pulling, dont buy an automatic, just not a good idea. Dads Ford used up and automatic earlier this year, you can buy several clutches for the price of a new transmission. I would also agree, buy the 4wd, you never know when you'll need it and if nothing else it ads much more to the re-sale value of the truck, same goes for the diesels. Many diesels with over 100K still selling for 20,000 or more. Hope this windy response helps.. [/QUOTE]
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