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Originally Posted by JCDMeyer
It's possible that you know the tests that I referred to here.. It's also true that the participants of the annual competition know about the contest, and they also are very aware of the parameters of the comparison. Each company sends the vehicle they choose to compete against the other two manufacturers. If Dodge has a better 3500 setup for this annual competition they certainly laid an egg by not sending. This failure speaks volumes about Dodge.
It's true that Ford has the highest payload. If this is the factor by which you select your TV then you will obviously go with the F350. However if tow capacity is not the factor then I personally would rather have a heavier TV.
I have owned two Dodge Rams. The fact is that I would never even consider another Dodge.
I compare mine and other 2004 Silverados to Dodge and Ford trucks the same age. The Dodge trucks have way more rust than my Silverado.
The originator of this post says that his towing experience is limited. I think it wise to go with a TV that can save your butt on the steep grades. The GM Duramax surpassed both Ford and The Dodge Cummins. Actually the Cummins hardly competed in this test.
The test scored on how many times the driver had to press the brake pedal to keep the rig at or less than 55 mph on a grade. The Duramax required no braking from the driver. The Dodge needed continued braking by the driver.
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My initial intention was not to get into a tit for tat over which truck is better. But I guess I threw that out the window when I said I don’t like fords.
However, just as an FYI I’ve owned 3 new trucks. I live in MA where we dump copious amounts of salt on the roads to help our snow turn into a brown slush. Ive taken each new truck and spent about $100 and hit the wheel wells and frame with 3M rubberized undercoating. None rotted, even the 03 Tundra I had
I’ve had out of necessity, several fords over my driving life. Each has cost me dearly, it’s never a big item, it’s always been small stuff that just adds up, starter here, gasket there, alternator, wheel bearings. Fortunately I’m pretty good at fixing cars.
However the worst was the tundra. Made in US but drivetrain made in Japan. Never had a load over 500 pounds in the bed, all highway miles, changed oil every 5000 with mobile 1, snapped a rod with 103,000 miles. Toyota would do nothing to help. They claimed in ads that their engines are bulletproof, yet refuse to assist when they have a catastrophic failure. The dealer told me that if they replaced we’re going to replace the frame they would install a new or used engine at no cost as they would have it all out anyway. Guess who undercoated his truck 1 day after purchasing it??? So no frame issues.
I would consider the GMC or Dodge but not the Ford. Sorry ford fans it’s nothing personal against you just my personal preference.
Hey if I had my way I would get a Numar or an Entegra and just tow a small car, but the Mrs wants a 5er. Happy wife happy life! [emoji16]
Thank you everyone for all the replies.
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