F250 or GMC 2500

[ohanacreek]

Quit being so cheap all the time!

Cheap??? My FIL makes you wash the dollar store plates on vacation!!!

....He also pays cash for basically new cars and has no mortgage, so there’s that.

 

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[Plumber32]

Cheap??? My FIL makes you was the dollar store plates on vacation!!!

....He also pays cash for basically new cars and has no mortgage, so there’s that.

You married to the same family bomar is? Lol

 

[ohanacreek]

You married to the same family bomar is? Lol

Can’t argue with what works.

 

[DG Rider]

RE: Older Dodges...
Speaking as a Mopar guy...the Daimler era stuff was bad. I'm amazed to hear people talk of how even they couldn't "save Chrysler". There was never any intent to save. They just whored out the company to cheaper an cheaper parts and sold off the carcass. Ball-joints and blend doors are normal. The dash cracks in the moonlight.
Even the PT cruiser has a notably nicer interior before D-C. Just thankful they are still around.

 

[Montecresto]

Drove all 3 Ford was 11 grand more. For nothing. Then it was between ram and GMC for me price was the same. Chose ram for the name on the motor. No looking back now. Love it the more I drive it. 28,000 miles still feels new but better.

3/4 ton diesel? Is it true that it gets 27 hwy as the sticker says?

 

[BigOL3]

3/4 ton diesel? Is it true that it gets 27 hwy as the sticker says?

They don't put mpg stickers on 3/4 ton. But no on 27!

 

[Plumber32]

3/4 ton diesel? Is it true that it gets 27 hwy as the sticker says?

Your looking at a 1500 ecodiesel. Yes they can even do better than that, the 2500 don't list mileage. I did get almost 22 driving from wi. To Florida at 77mph. Not towing. With a 20' car hauler with 2 sxs I'm usually around 12mpg from wi to Tennessee. Camper is about the same at 72-75,

 

[Tigermark]

3/4 ton diesel? Is it true that it gets 27 hwy as the sticker says?

Hey, can you do us a favor Monty? Please go purchase a truck today

 

[Montecresto]

Your looking at a 1500 ecodiesel. Yes they can even do better than that, the 2500 don't list mileage. I did get almost 22 driving from wi. To Florida at 77mph. Not towing. With a 20' car hauler with 2 sxs I'm usually around 12mpg from wi to Tennessee. Camper is about the same at 72-75,

Actually I saw it in Dodges promotional video, 27 hwy and 20 City, but honestly I’ll have to watch it again, perhaps it was the eco-diesel they were referring to. I certainly do not want that.

 

[Montecresto]

Hey, can you do us a favor Monty? Please go purchase a truck today

Lol, I am, cleaning out my truck now. Sorry, but at 65-70K, it’s not an easy decision and that’s more than I paid for my first three houses, all of which appreciated. I owe 16K on my trade in, just hoping I’m not upside down.

 

[Montecresto]

Your looking at a 1500 ecodiesel. Yes they can even do better than that, the 2500 don't list mileage. I did get almost 22 driving from wi. To Florida at 77mph. Not towing. With a 20' car hauler with 2 sxs I'm usually around 12mpg from wi to Tennessee. Camper is about the same at 72-75,

Well, that beats my gas burner which does 9-10 mpg. Also means it’s about the same as the Ford.

 

[Plumber32]

Well, that beats my gas burner which does 9-10 mpg. Also means it’s about the same as the Ford.

What are you going to be towing ?

 

[Montecresto]

What are you going to be towing ?

12K in 5th wheel RV, and 20’ HD/knee ramp trailer with 55 hp tractors and 16’ utility trailer otherwise.

 

[Plumber32]

12K in 5th wheel RV, and 20’ HD/knee ramp trailer with 55 hp tractors and 16’ utility trailer otherwise.

You are going to probably want a one ton depending on your PIN weight. Ram has a 1 ton with auto leveling suspension and it's awesome

 

[Montecresto]

You are going to probably want a one ton depending on your PIN weight. Ram has a 1 ton with auto leveling suspension and it's awesome

One ton, oh dear lord. This was settled the last time this was discussed in another thread. Looks to me like Ford is towing 15K?????

 

[Plumber32]

One ton, oh dear lord. This was settled the last time this was discussed in another thread. Looks to me like Ford is towing 15K?????

Yep my ram is rated for 18,000lbs. But the payload on these crewcab short box diesels is around 2200lbs. That's not much.

 

[Plumber32]

One ton, oh dear lord. This was settled the last time this was discussed in another thread. Looks to me like Ford is towing 15K?????

All 2500 have a 10,000lbs gvwr. You get what's leftover after you subtract the weight of the truck for fuel,cargo, and passengers . In Wisconsin I don't have to worry much but some places like California you could be. Then you have to think liability if your overloaded and crash.

 

[Montecresto]

Yep my ram is rated for 18,000lbs. But the payload on these crewcab short box diesels is around 2200lbs. That's not much.

Just checked Ford and the website says 15, GM says 15.5 That’s fine for me.

 

[Montecresto]

I’m still out here dealing with these rat bastards.....sorry.

 

[Montecresto]

Drove all three, liking the ride and feel of the Ford best. Pulling the trigger on a Platinum now.