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btimbit · 12-03-2013, 11:55 PM

On the Ram front, there's no question the engines are great. The 5.7 Hemi doesn't mess around, it loves to go. But the overall build quality on the rest of the truck is what steers me away. Interior is plasticy and gross, and at a year old knobs feel loose, the doors creak, you open one from the outside you can see it drop like somethings loose and it was resting on the door jam. Rear diff seized, and while I love the 7speed tranny that fuel saving system they have kicks on and off like a ton of bricks. Just the usual Chrysler stuff, and the engines almost make up for it... just not quite in my opinion.

I drive an F-150 right now and I love everything about it EXCEPT the engine. But mine's an '07 with the 5.4 Triton. Known for being hilariously horrid. Ford tech once told me that engine alone put all his kids through university, haha. But more importantly I'd buy a newer ecoboost or even the 5.0 in a heartbeat. I've driven both quite a bit and have nothing negative to say about them.

But my favourite right now is the new GM's. GM fell behind with their half tons in recent years but the new generation,while way overdue, is honestly spectacular. I think they're the best looking inside and out (matter of opinion) the 5.3 eco-tec V8 was ridiculously smooth, the fuel management came on and off seamlessly, gets better economy than the Ford Ecoboost and the economy doesn't drop off a cliff while towing like it does in the Ford (Although the Ford has a new version coming in 2015 I believe so we'll see). A 420hp 6.2L version just came out as well, but I haven't tried it yet. My '97 Sierra is the best truck I've ever owned (not that that's much relevant 17 years later) I also drove a 2012 2500 in the arctic for a month last year and the thing was amazing, especially in the conditions and treatment it received.

Haven't driven a Tundra or Titan in years so can't comment there. LOVE the Tacoma but it's too small and expensive, and getting a little old in the tooth.

Goes without saying to test drive 'em all and form your own opinions, but these are my experiences.

12-03-2013, 11:55 PM	#23
btimbit Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2012 Exp:	On the Ram front, there's no question the engines are great. The 5.7 Hemi doesn't mess around, it loves to go. But the overall build quality on the rest of the truck is what steers me away. Interior is plasticy and gross, and at a year old knobs feel loose, the doors creak, you open one from the outside you can see it drop like somethings loose and it was resting on the door jam. Rear diff seized, and while I love the 7speed tranny that fuel saving system they have kicks on and off like a ton of bricks. Just the usual Chrysler stuff, and the engines almost make up for it... just not quite in my opinion. I drive an F-150 right now and I love everything about it EXCEPT the engine. But mine's an '07 with the 5.4 Triton. Known for being hilariously horrid. Ford tech once told me that engine alone put all his kids through university, haha. But more importantly I'd buy a newer ecoboost or even the 5.0 in a heartbeat. I've driven both quite a bit and have nothing negative to say about them. But my favourite right now is the new GM's. GM fell behind with their half tons in recent years but the new generation,while way overdue, is honestly spectacular. I think they're the best looking inside and out (matter of opinion) the 5.3 eco-tec V8 was ridiculously smooth, the fuel management came on and off seamlessly, gets better economy than the Ford Ecoboost and the economy doesn't drop off a cliff while towing like it does in the Ford (Although the Ford has a new version coming in 2015 I believe so we'll see). A 420hp 6.2L version just came out as well, but I haven't tried it yet. My '97 Sierra is the best truck I've ever owned (not that that's much relevant 17 years later) I also drove a 2012 2500 in the arctic for a month last year and the thing was amazing, especially in the conditions and treatment it received. Haven't driven a Tundra or Titan in years so can't comment there. LOVE the Tacoma but it's too small and expensive, and getting a little old in the tooth. Goes without saying to test drive 'em all and form your own opinions, but these are my experiences. Last edited by btimbit; 12-04-2013 at 12:00 AM.