thinking about getting a Diesel. Help!

[jackelope]

I had this truck in my shop a month or so ago...He was having lack of power issues...I thought it might be his chip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DEJmluzyNU&feature=related
Charlie Hays Moses Lake Sled Pull 4/4/09 21

[jackelope]

p.s. that 6.7 is running about 900 horse before he pushes the launch button...
 

[blackhorn]

go4itlab You got it right on the head!  

[steeleywhopper]

I will see if I can push this over the edge. I currently own a 1994 Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 with 250,000 miles on it. This truck has served me well and will hopefully stay alive another 6-10 months. Everything I am reading here is making me want to get a used Honda accord 5 speed and just hitch a ride to hunting camp with one of my buddys. After reading all of this I am not looking forward to Truck shopping next year....Oh yea, did I mention that I was thinking about getting a diesel, but I was not sure which brand to get.

[Lowedog]

Just to try to go another page I have to say even though I have 2 Fords I absolutely love how those Dodges sound! 

[alanger]

Dont let these dodge guys coaxs ya into one of them trouble makers. Ford's are the way to go.

[fishcrazy]

You guys just keep on wishing. LOL

Dodge diesels are a dime a dozen. Every lot is full of them. 90% of Furds are still on the road but the other 10% made it home.

GM diesels have out sold the others for several years now as well.
Dodge guys also have trouble keeping turbos in their trucks especially when adding just a little power. And A dodge waiting for a Duramax is BS probably an older generation truck and yer dodge is newer. Can't compare. Apples to apples they will out work them.

I'm wondering if Dodge will be able to catch GM with their power numbers yet. The new gen 5 duramax is suppose to be around 800 ftlb and a little over 400 hp. As if we can keep rubber on these things anyway.


come on 10 pages......

On a serious note it will be intresting to see what the new Furd diesel can do.

P.S. The manual says to change oil when the computer tells you to on a duramax. Mine typically is about 10k miles as well as my dad truck. How ofter does yer Cumapart manual tell you to change it. FYI Cumaparts are a very dirty running engine (old technology) that is why you gotta change more often. More soot in oil. Also why they had to change to a new motor to meet the new emitions standards.



Kris

[timberghost72]

Buy Ford.  Don't buy anything from Government Motors or those Italians  

Isn't Ford the only one who has weathered throught the economy and not take any handouts and now showing profits the last 4 quarters?   

[blackhorn]

So I have basically narrowed my search down to one truck.  Here are my thoughts based on what I have heard, read, and whats available (keeping in mind I am looking for a 2000-2003/4 model).  Chevy/GMC- I would love to have one but they seem to be far and few between and the ones that I have found have a ton of  miles on them. They also seem to be priced higher (I think mostly because there are fewer of them).   Dodge- Like everything about them except that according to a dodge forum they are prone to what is referred to as a "death wobble" which consists of some part of the front end failing.  It seems that it could be from any number of causes it varies from truck to truck.  But from what I could tell the components are not what they need to be for the heavy motor.  So, that leaves Ford.  The 6.0 is out!  7.3 is the truck I am now focused on.  It comes down to cost, reliability, size, and there seems to be more of them out there to choose from.  I have found several in my price range and with fewer than 80,000 miles on them.  Not to say that if I find a Dodge or Chevy that has been well maintained I won't buy it, I just have narrowed my search. Now all I have to do is sell my Taco. Did I mention that I get to buy a boat with the left over monies, any boat suggestions  JK 

[bearhunter99]

I have an 07 Dodge diesel that i just sold, but for two reasons only,
1.  It was a short box and I need a long box
2.  The Dodge crew cab is tight with three kids.

I absolutely love the Dodge but have never understood why they refuse to put out a true crew cab like the other two.  I know they made the mega cab, which doesn't come in a long bed though.  I had a 99 Ford crew with the 7.3 and now wish I never sold it because I can't find a manual 7.3 without a ton of miles or too much $$$$.  At least Ford and Chevy understand what a crew cab really is.

[MichaelJ]

I have an 07 Dodge diesel that i just sold, but for two reasons only,
1.  It was a short box and I need a long box
2.  The Dodge crew cab is tight with three kids.

I absolutely love the Dodge but have never understood why they refuse to put out a true crew cab like the other two.  I know they made the mega cab, which doesn't come in a long bed though.  I had a 99 Ford crew with the 7.3 and now wish I never sold it because I can't find a manual 7.3 without a ton of miles or too much $$$$.  At least Ford and Chevy understand what a crew cab really is.

You gotta admit their '76 to '92 Dodge Crews were AWESOME though with a TON of room...  just not exactly what he's looking for here though!

Michael

[Buckmark]

Buy Ford.  Don't buy anything from Government Motors or those Italians  

Isn't Ford the only one who has weathered throught the economy and not take any handouts and now showing profits the last 4 quarters?   

Isn't dodge owned by the Germans (daimler, ie: mercedes benz)?
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Look at construction site's, mostly Fords, Heavy equipment crews, mostly Fords, Look at what the old guys with the really big 5th wheels use, mostly Fords (just drive through one of the seasonal parks in arizona).
2 people that i know (1 uncle, 1 an old neighbor) uncle worked for the port, heavy equipment guy that has owned diesel's his whole life and tows big loads alot, buys 2 new trucks every other year, always buys Fords, i trust his input. The other, my old neighbor had his own trucking/heavy equipment business and spent years in alaska working the pipeline, always bought Fords. Both those guys i feel no there Sh*t and i trust there opinions when it came to heavy duty/working/getting it done trucks, both also left them stock...

[yorketransport]

Good call on the 7.3 liter. I have an 03 International step van (FedEx truck) with that motor. I have the best of everything though, because it also has an Alison tranny. For the hard driving that I put that truck through, it's given me excellent service. It starts and stops at least 145 time a day, in city traffic, while hauling anywhere from 1-6000# of freight in the back. I've been more than happy with it's performance.

I also had an 03 F250 Crew Cab long bed. If my truck had the diesel instead of the 5.4L gas, I'd probably still have it. There's plenty of room for the whole family in the cab, and IMHO they're a great looking truck. If they have a weakness though, it's the turning radius. Man that truck was clumsy in a parking lot, or in the woods for that matter. I kind of miss it now.

Andrew

[alanger]

Buy Ford.  Don't buy anything from Government Motors or those Italians  

OBAMA MOTORS!!!!!!!!!!!

[383man]

Buy Ford.  Don't buy anything from Government Motors or those Italians  

Isn't Ford the only one who has weathered throught the economy and not take any handouts and now showing profits the last 4 quarters?   

come on now, bailouts have nothing to do with quality of the vehicle. the only reason GM needed bailouts is because they spent tremendous amounts of money on research and development for new technology for their vehicles, while ford just uses the same ol same ol.