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my dad and i are talking about going halfsies on a truck. I want to be able to tow my car, he wants to be able to cart around large stuff like furniture and yard equipment.
any suggestions, we both are truck newbs.
any suggestions, we both are truck newbs.
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I just bought a new Dodge Ram 1500. After all the rebates I was able to get $9500 off sticker making it a $25K truck versus a $34,500 truck. With the Hemi motor, towing and hauling is not a problem. I had considered the new Toyota Tundra but they weren;t willign to deal like I wanted.
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+1 for full size. I am not up on current trucks anymore, but I would not go for an extended cab if you don't need it. I had an 87 chevy pickup. long bed, one bench in the front. I could carry an incredible amount of stuff, including a piano at one point. the small trucks and those with extended cabs just seem pointless to me unless it is only small things you are looking to carry.
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I think a full size with an extended cab (not crew cab) is the way to go. The suicide doors of the extended cab free up a lot of space up front and can hold people if need be. Also, you don't lose much bed room though.
I agree the the small pickups with crew cabs (4 doors) are a waste because they don't hold people very well (cramped) or stuff (small bed/not enough power)
All told, I had a 2001 extended cab f-150 that I loved. Simple, but to the point. I've heard many good things about the new f-150's, but don't know too much about the other trucks out there now (I will say though, that new Tundra looks badass).
I agree the the small pickups with crew cabs (4 doors) are a waste because they don't hold people very well (cramped) or stuff (small bed/not enough power)
All told, I had a 2001 extended cab f-150 that I loved. Simple, but to the point. I've heard many good things about the new f-150's, but don't know too much about the other trucks out there now (I will say though, that new Tundra looks badass).
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the new Tundra looks AWESOME but I doubt many places are willing to deal on them.
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With the new Tundra out, lots and lots of comparion tests. So far the new Chevy is coming out on top on all of them. Tundra and Titan run 2nd/3rd depending on test and Dodge is dead last.
DON'T get a Dodge.
DON'T get a Dodge.
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With the new Tundra out, lots and lots of comparion tests. So far the new Chevy is coming out on top on all of them. Tundra and Titan run 2nd/3rd depending on test and Dodge is dead last.
DON'T get a Dodge.
DON'T get a Dodge.
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Originally Posted by rx8rotary
I have owned Fords, Chevys and now a Dodge truck - I wouldn't consider either a Ford or Chevy. I am very pleased with my Dodge. I would have bought a Toyoa Tundra but the dealership apparently wanted to keep it on their lot more than I wanted to take it home - they wouldn't deal. Of course as long as people are stupid enough to pay sticker for a new vehicle then I guess they don't need to deal.
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I'd buy a Silverado, Tundra or Titan (only if the Titan has improved to average reliability from the first couple ugly years).
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i for one would not take any advice about trucks on a rotary forum.....mostly because anyone who replies to this thread would not know wtf they're talking about. every manufacturer's got problems, some you're willing to deal with, some you won't.
seeing how you'll be using your truck to tow, figure out what all them acronyms mean and which manufacturer advertises their tow rating most accurately...then go onto those forums and search for towing and any other subject that might touch upon 'reliability'. any 'real' problems, respective owners will admit, and that's good to know.
stupid crap like 'ford sucks, chevy sucks, i ain't gonna buy no jap truck, etc...' is really gay.
by following the advice in this post....you shouldn't follow this advice at all
seeing how you'll be using your truck to tow, figure out what all them acronyms mean and which manufacturer advertises their tow rating most accurately...then go onto those forums and search for towing and any other subject that might touch upon 'reliability'. any 'real' problems, respective owners will admit, and that's good to know.
stupid crap like 'ford sucks, chevy sucks, i ain't gonna buy no jap truck, etc...' is really gay.
by following the advice in this post....you shouldn't follow this advice at all
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i for one would not take any advice about trucks on a rotary forum.....mostly because anyone who replies to this thread would not know wtf they're talking about. every manufacturer's got problems, some you're willing to deal with, some you won't.
seeing how you'll be using your truck to tow, figure out what all them acronyms mean and which manufacturer advertises their tow rating most accurately...then go onto those forums and search for towing and any other subject that might touch upon 'reliability'. any 'real' problems, respective owners will admit, and that's good to know.
stupid crap like 'ford sucks, chevy sucks, i ain't gonna buy no jap truck, etc...' is really gay.
by following the advice in this post....you shouldn't follow this advice at all
seeing how you'll be using your truck to tow, figure out what all them acronyms mean and which manufacturer advertises their tow rating most accurately...then go onto those forums and search for towing and any other subject that might touch upon 'reliability'. any 'real' problems, respective owners will admit, and that's good to know.
stupid crap like 'ford sucks, chevy sucks, i ain't gonna buy no jap truck, etc...' is really gay.
by following the advice in this post....you shouldn't follow this advice at all
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