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Old 10-10-2016, 07:43 PM   #21
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I guess folks on here don't read or like to believe consumer reports? I normally find that the worse one's vehicle rates - the less likely one is to acknowledge CR's statistics but the samples sizes are very large on their analysis. What any individual's experience was is irrelevant statistically.

They are rated from Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, to Excellent in CR

Toyota are rated Excellent
Ford trucks are rated Very Good
Ram and Nissan rated Fair
GM/Chevy Poor


This is for 150/1500 class and I just looked it up. Over all categories, though, Ford was rated the best and recommended. Toyota second then Ram. Then GM/Chevy, and lastly the Titan. Please don't kill the messenger.
Agreed. While one person may have good luck, Consumers Union, publisher of Consume Reports, has thousands of people that send in their ratings. Those ratings represent the actual owner's experience(s) and THEIR ratings of the vehicle (or other product) they have owned and used. As the rating is anonymous to other readers, I doubt it is likely that the rater gives a better rating when it isn't warranted. I've been a "member" for over 25 years and take the ratings quite seriously.
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Old 10-10-2016, 07:46 PM   #22
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Old 10-10-2016, 07:56 PM   #23
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good or not, I think the current Titan trucks are one of the most hideous looking trucks ever made. Let alone you can have a diesel dually for what they want for a diesel 1/2 ton.
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I guess folks on here don't read or like to believe consumer reports? I normally find that the worse one's vehicle rates - the less likely one is to acknowledge CR's statistics but the samples sizes are very large on their analysis. What any individual's experience was is irrelevant statistically.

They are rated from Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, to Excellent in CR

Toyota are rated Excellent
Ford trucks are rated Very Good
Ram and Nissan rated Fair
GM/Chevy Poor


This is for 150/1500 class and I just looked it up. Over all categories, though, Ford was rated the best and recommended. Toyota second then Ram. Then GM/Chevy, and lastly the Titan. Please don't kill the messenger.
You know the first thing i was taught in my statistics class was that statistics can lie and be manipulated. I never ever go by statistics on stuff like this... honestly I think trucks are like RV's, every manufacturer makes great ones and every manufacturer makes lemons. Pick the one you like that is in your budget and fits your needs then hope it wasn't a Monday or Friday unit and hope it Serves you well. There is no end to the truck debate as everyone is correct and everybody is wrong.
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dave so the guy wants a Nissan truck and you tell him this. Why?
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Old 10-10-2016, 08:09 PM   #26
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What I have heard also is the disappointing payload numbers.
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Old 10-10-2016, 08:17 PM   #27
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Weight usually beats up 1/2 tons payloads.
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To add to my original post the Sv tribe line 4x4 with the Technology package with now cloth interior blind spot warning pretty well loaded up with nav .list price was 51.000only paid 41.000 before I put my equity from my F1 50 down I couldn't even touch and F1 50 with a 3.5 for that price. I'm here of the towing specs and load configurationsClick image for larger version

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Old 10-10-2016, 08:24 PM   #29
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So what is your cargo carrying capacity which includes driver and passengers. This is the payload which is posted inside the drivers door.
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Old 10-10-2016, 08:32 PM   #30
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looks great timothy njoy the hell out of your new truck.
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Old 10-10-2016, 08:33 PM   #31
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Hey Dave first of all you need to do some research before you bash anything but that's what makes this country great opinionsand the freedom to express them .what I paid for this truck I couldn't even touch the duly Weather by ford Chevy or Dodge and believe me when I tell you this I've owned many diesel trucks even an 2006 ford dully which when I bought that was a 54,000. Now there over the mid 60s+++


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Old 10-10-2016, 08:35 PM   #32
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I will check that in the am and print that as well


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Old 10-10-2016, 08:48 PM   #33
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Enjoy your new truck

I hope you enjoy your new truck, may it always pull the mountain pass you want it to, get the milage you expect, never have a misfire to leave you in doubt , may you hear "nice truck" for a passer by and most importantly may you pass all those makes and models that that people on forums say is better than yours with a big smile on your face.......

Just enjoy the new smell and don't forget to keep the air/oil/fuel filters changed.
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Old 10-10-2016, 08:53 PM   #34
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Thank you J N D save travels to you as well and as for the filter changes I used to be a diesel tech so I got this lol happy and safe travels


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Some people like Chevys, some like Fords. Some like blondes and some like brunettes. Some like big dogs and other like little ones.

As others have said, enjoy your new toy.
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Some people like Chevys, some like Fords. Some like blondes and some like brunettes. Some like big dogs and other like little ones.

As others have said, enjoy your new toy.
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Thanks

My super duty is my first diesel, I had to learn all about the differences and read tons of forms about the do's and dont's. Gave my self a dang headache about def fluid, regen cycles, what oil to use and how to "break it in". Finally quit reading and worrying, the screen tells me when something needs attention and the owners manual tells me what to do or use. Life is good and I love setting the cruise and letting the diesel do its job, also kinda like racing Mustang GT's between stop lights....... they always seemed surprised when a huge pickup can stay with them between lights. Its heck on milage and the wife doesn't like it much.....
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To add to my original post the Sv tribe line 4x4 with the Technology package with now cloth interior blind spot warning pretty well loaded up with nav .list price was 51.000only paid 41.000 before I put my equity from my F1 50 down I couldn't even touch and F1 50 with a 3.5 for that price. I'm here of the towing specs and load configurationsAttachment 122644


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Hello,

I just bought a fully loaded F 350 with Lariat, Crew Cab, AC/Heat Seats, FX4 package, Snow Plow prep and moon roof, Leather. The price after discounts was $62 k and this is Canadian Dollars which when converting from american is 1.35.

Your trucks are expensive down there..

I had a Titan as a lease supplied vehicle. No complaints and in 2 years nothing was fixed except a set of tires for winter. Ran, did what it suppose too. Smaller than the F 150.
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In diesels, I've had a 2006 Ford F-350 6.0, a 2008 Ford F-350 6.4 and a 2012 Ford F-350 6.7. Like you, my eyes finally glazed over. I just make sure I change the oil frequently, pour in the DEF and change transmission fluid.
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Enjoy the new truck. Just leave the "g" out of the name of the engine manufacturer. It's one of my pet peeves. Cummins. Say it a few times to yourself...
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