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| View Poll Results: Best Big 3 Truck. | |||
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103 | 47.03% |
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43 | 19.63% |
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73 | 33.33% |
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02-13-2012, 08:57 PM
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The Best Big 3 Truck
Pick one, no whining please.
Chevy Dodge Ford In alphabetical order for those that think I'm pre-judging.
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02-13-2012, 09:40 PM
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I had an 99 F-150 (v-8, 4x4 Lariat) for about 11 years. Very rarely did I have the need to tow anything. Did all I asked of it. I'd buy another.
"What are you going to use it for?" Should be the question that you need to ask yourself though. From from what I hear from others, some shine over others in medium and heavy duty demands. My .02
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02-13-2012, 09:45 PM
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What, no Peterbilt?
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02-14-2012, 08:10 PM
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02-13-2012, 09:51 PM
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02-13-2012, 10:04 PM
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If I were to buy a new full size truck, it'd be a Ford all day long. No question.
Never owned a Ford product, but I think they are making great strides in build quality and features/power/cosmetics. They build the best looking tucks by far. I'm sure many will dispute the EcoBoost or even the Scorpion diesel's quality issues, but they are the top in their class with power as well. I have driven two Scorpions trucks and have been extremely impressed (towing or empty). Chevy Silverado is just plain fugly and Dodge, er RAM has lost me with the past Chrysler products I have owned.
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02-13-2012, 10:53 PM
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03-07-2012, 06:35 PM
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Some of the Ford forums seem to have a growing group of owners who are "not happy" with the mileage claims and their actual results. Many are still breaking them in and waiting for the point when they start getting better gas mileage, as told by selling dealers apparantly of this magic "break in" point. (I was told as well) and some are posting about having the "its your driving" card thrown out when back at dealers. I havent recorded mpg numbers over 17.4 since new, including one 130 mile highway trip, not towing. Its got 14.3 on it now for back and forth to work leisurely drive 13 miles one way. Currently 2734 miles and I dont drive it hard at all. I still love the truck, its an incredible design, comfortable and FUN to drive... but have been reading posts by a growing movement of owners posting up their mpg, and hearing their frustration. Mfg should be paying close attention to what owners are saying.... i.e: you get owners who bought for "mileage claims" and they dont materialze, you know whats going to happen. 
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03-10-2012, 08:46 AM
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03-10-2012, 01:12 PM
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ford150.net, fordecoboostownersforums.com, ecoboostownersforums.com,fordecoboost.com,pickuptr ucks.net and youtube showing results. google: eccoboost mpg problems or ecoboost mileage claims, or any variation. One neat site: http://www.fuelly.com/car/ford/f-150/2011 currently has 85 members showing "their" real world mpg with graphs. One guy posted this on TacomaWorld site, not sure if true but interesting if it is. I am going to find out: I read an article that the epa mileages are obtained with the best combo of axle ratio to engine and the ecoboost was done with 3.15 axle. |
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02-13-2012, 11:27 PM
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Best for what? Price? Longevity? Comfort? Trade-In? Hauling weight? Having the best commercials?
I choose a Tundra.
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02-14-2012, 11:25 AM
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02-13-2012, 11:29 PM
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If you're going to work it FORD
If you're gonna Drive it like a CAR GM If you wanna work on it Dodge.
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so many pontiacs, so little time.................. moderator is a glorified word for an unappreciated prick.................. "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." --Albert Einstein "There is no such thing as a good tax." "We contend that for a nation to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle." - Winston Churchill |
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02-13-2012, 11:31 PM
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Cummins..the best LT diesel ever invented.
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02-13-2012, 11:39 PM
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Bill the problem with a cummins is it's wrapped in a Dodge.
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so many pontiacs, so little time.................. moderator is a glorified word for an unappreciated prick.................. "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." --Albert Einstein "There is no such thing as a good tax." "We contend that for a nation to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle." - Winston Churchill |
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02-13-2012, 11:44 PM
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What – No Daihatsu?
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02-14-2012, 02:15 AM
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and the point of this thread is?????
just another brand loyal crying session 
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02-14-2012, 03:55 AM
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I thought Dodge trucks were no longer extant; replaced by "Ram" trucks.
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