Where do folks go for consumer info on Pickup trucks

[Magnum_Willys]

IMO: If you want/need a 3/4 or one ton you want a diesel - for power and mpg there is no alternative.

Dodge will save you a few bucks new or used.  Unless you are a Chevy fan or your wife will be driving the Dodge is tough to beat.  Women (and guys) like the Chevy comfort. 

Ford - If you are a Ford guy there is no other option.  If you are not a Ford guy why start unless you need/like the extra 900# carry capacity due to aluminum body.

Half-ton Dodges are the same size as 3/4 and one tons.  If you aren't hauling or towing a lot and can get by with 8000# tow limit the eco-diesel is an option.   Save $10k on cost and get 25% better mileage.

All of them nowadays are very nice !  All of them dent in breeze. 

[Bofire]

I find consumer report an excellent source of information. Most folks have no idea how they get the long term information on products. That said they do almost nothing on 3/4 ton rigs. A brief description. In the latest auto edition it says the following;
Chev. 2500 HD brief description, rated BAD-reliability and average-customer satisfaction.
Ford F-250 brief description, rated BAD-reliability, average-customer satisfaction
GMC same description as Chev, same ratings
Ram 2500, brief descrition, reliability-BAD, average-customer satisfaction
Toyota Tundra, brief description, says it is "out dated" compared to others but, rated very good-reliability average customer satisfaction.
Nissan Titan, brief description, reliability-below average, average-customer satisfaction.

I personally think the big 3/4 diesel trucks are about all the same, go for the best deal you can get.
Carl

[Alchase]

Here is Car and Driver's reviews of 2017 trucks (for what it is worth)

http://www.caranddriver.com/best-pickup-trucks

[thinkingman]

Consumer Reports has been comically inaccurate in my experience.

[fish vacuum]

Most of my truck opinions are based on the experience of coworkers, friends, and my own rigs. I would never buy a Dodge because I've known so many people who had major problems with Dodge vehicles.

[thinkingman]

My experience with Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota Tacoma, and 3 VW Passats over 440k miles is directly opposite of what CR reports

[jackelope]

Thanks, what is DEF?  Is that the additive that needs to be mixed with the fuel?

Diesel Exhaust Fluid.....It has a separate tank, and it is used to keep the emissions cleaner.  5 - 6 gallon tanks depending on the make of the Diesel and model of pickup.  been told they are good for about 1000 miles or so depending on driving habits.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel_exhaust_fluid

Normal driving, a tank of DEF should last around 5k miles or so. Your mileage may vary. Manufacturers should build in some sort of holster or containment setup for a backup 5 gallon jug of it somewhere in the truck. It's nasty stuff.

[KFhunter]

All of the info you're looking for is handily located right here on Hunt-WA.
 

ain't that the truth, everyone wants to defend their purchase...


So I got a 2016 Colorado....... 

[Alchase]

All of the info you're looking for is handily located right here on Hunt-WA.
 

ain't that the truth, everyone wants to defend their purchase...


So I got a 2016 Colorado....... 

KFhunter, what do you like or dislike about your Colorado?

[Scheindogg]

My experience with Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota Tacoma, and 3 VW Passats over 440k miles is directly opposite of what CR reports

Of which of those cars have you had good experiences with, and which bad?
And what made them bad if so?

[thinkingman]

My experience with Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota Tacoma, and 3 VW Passats over 440k miles is directly opposite of what CR reports

Of which of those cars have you had good experiences with, and which bad?
And what made them bad if so?

Do a search and you can see my long, whiny road with my Toyota Tacoma.
There are a bunch of recalls on it and Toyota is doing everything possible to NOT do the right thing.
My VWs and Jeep were/are awesome.

[Bob33]

A lot of time you can buy lifetime oil changes for under 1 thousand bucks and you will save a tremendous amount of money over the life of the vehicle.  My 2006 dodge has 170K on it an has had oil changes every 3K.....which equates to roughly 57 oil changes or $5,700.  I plan on another 57 too.    

[Special T]

#1 do not put DEF fluid in the diesel tank! You will be purchasing expensive injection pumps and or injectors!
#2 3rd gen ram 2500 trucks and 3500s main difference is the springs. Buy a leaf pack from a one ton from some one doing a lift and you are most of the way there.

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[jackelope]

#1 do not put DEF fluid in the diesel tank! You will be purchasing expensive injection pumps and or injectors!
#2 3rd gen ram 2500 trucks and 3500s main difference is the springs. Buy a leaf pack from a one ton from some one doing a lift and you are most of the way there.

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Haha...if it's a 6.7 Powerstroke, you'll be replacing the complete fuel system to the tune of $8750.00+tax.

[Special T]

#1 do not put DEF fluid in the diesel tank! You will be purchasing expensive injection pumps and or injectors!
#2 3rd gen ram 2500 trucks and 3500s main difference is the springs. Buy a leaf pack from a one ton from some one doing a lift and you are most of the way there.

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Haha...if it's a 6.7 Powerstroke, you'll be replacing the complete fuel system to the tune of $8750.00+tax.

I know some one who did it on a brand new peterbuilt... $20+k later....

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