Diesel pick-up trucks, which one?
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Seems to me, the Ford does everything well. I hate to sound like the commercial, but they've been in the truck business the longest. I will do my homework, though.
They're way more noisy outside than inside. Don't really mind it too much, and its not gonna be my daily driver. Been around heavy equipment (construction, highway tractors) forever.
Dodge Diesel with the Cummings Engine is your best bet . Mine 2011 doesn't have the Exhaust fluid but the chassis cab does .
On the highway I get 15 to 16 liters per 100 k . When I pull my fifth wheel and boat together I get around 24 liters per 100k . Lots of power to pull what ever you want . I can go as fast as I want or pass what ever on the highway . Mines a 1 Ton but single rear axle . Expensive yes , $70000. but worth every penny . I got the employee number other wise it would have cost me more .
If you want the 3/4 ton truck ( with diesel ) and not in a hurry then wait for the free diesel engine offer . They do have those once in a while .
The 1 ton comes with a diesel engine . I didn't want the dully because they are so wide on the road . The 3/4 ton come with the gas engine but have the option of diesel which can be at least a $8000 option so wait for the specials .
The Cummings engine is very quite . I only have to turn the engine off at the drive thorough . Other then that no problem .
I love my truck . Lots of power . You know what they say about a Dodge . If you can't Dodge it then Ram it .
I agree with John Henry. The Cummins is the only unit going and given that it will go 500K before you put a wrench to it, it may not be as expensive as one thinks. The cards can be changed and the horsepower goosed if that is of interest. I found empty I was running @ 25 miles to the imperial gallon and enough power to move anything.
Best engine in the group for sure. Don't need a dually either, gonna use it to plow my driveway at home (long driveway) and at my business. Your input is much appreciated, thanks.
Sometimes the price of diesel is higher then gas like now but at times diesel is cheaper then gas . My diesel truck is not meant for every day driving like city driving or small shopping malls but for on the highway hauling my trailer . If you compared a large gas engine to a diesel you would end up using more fuel with the gas engine.
The only problem is that when you change the oil , your engine takes 12 liters plus filter which can run you a $150.00 bill for an oil change . I do mine myself . Order the filters from the states which I just did . 6 oil filters ( Fleet Guard ) plus shipping ,total $100 to my US address . I will go pick them up . The oil I buy at Walmart ( good quality ) in the US . A lot cheaper then here in Canada
It's good that you're working on your sense of humor, but next time, try harder.
For me, it's either the Ford or the Dodge, with GM/Chevy far behind. Not to say there's anything wrong with GM, more preference than anything. You brought up a good point, JH. Whoever has the best deal at the time will have an advantage. That being said, you can't really go too wrong with any of them, I guess.
Pretty much sums it all up there.
In the non-diesel category, however, I suspect you're already driving the best pickup out there.
Always loved the old New Zealand commercials for the Tundra (or Hilux, as it was marketed there and in Europe):
Yep , they're all pretty good . I wanted the Cummings engine so I got the Dodge . Gm has the Allison transmission which is very good . Too bad Dodge doesn't offer that transmission .
One thing though , Dodge doesn't make the Cummings engine . It is actually made by Cummings . They know their stuff when it comes to diesel engines . Then shipped to Dodge which I like . Don't know much about Fords .
'Yota's frickin' rock! What people don't understand is they've been in the truck game for decades worldwide, they're just not as popular here in NA. They never needed a half ton until they wanted to enter the NA market (smaller roads outside NA). If you think Toyota doesn't know how to build a truck, look on YouTube, Top Gear, "How to Kill a Toyota". I would have no problems at all buying another Tundra (they have a concept dually diesel, again YouTube) and I have a feeling the 3rd generation Tundra is gonna put them over the top in terms of engineering and performance.
Yeah, Cummins is its own company and they put their engines in all kinds of machinery (earlier post). Chrysler got it right by using these engines and keeping them out of the competition's hands.
