Trucks: Ford vs Chevy vs Dodge

[lovemachine]

I am really liking the new and newer 4-door trucks. And, honestly, I really can't decide which I like better. Ford, Chevy or Dodge.

In the 4-door trucks, which do you guys like better?

Half Ton only!

 

[Ogre]

I picked Chevy, but I like the GMC aesthetics better.

 

[Grizhicks]

Toyota Tundra (made in the USA)

 

[eldirector]

Man, this is worse than the Glock vs. 1911 debates!

I've had 2 GM crew cab trucks. Liked them both. Looked at the Dodge and Ford before I bought the current GMC. Both were more expensive for the options I wanted. The Dodge interior felt smaller (unless you got the Mega Cab). The Ford just seemed... cheap.

So, yeah, I like my truck: 2009 GMC Sierra 2500 Crewcab/shortbed/Duramax/Allison. It does everything I've asked of it.

 

[bobzilla]

None of the above. GMC. WE hve an 06 CC that we'll have until it rusts in two.

 

[7.62]

Ford love the ecoboost engine too!

 

[bobzilla]

Ford love the ecoboost engine too!

Do you own one of the Ecoboost V6's? From the few people I've talkedto they are gas hogs when you work them (tow a small trailer or load the bed). Not sure if you had experienced that yet or not. One of the guys we know gets 13 towing an open trailer ~4k lbs. I get 15-17 towing same weight on an open with out 4.8L V8 GMC.

 

[darkkevin]

ooooo, can we turn this into a gas vs diesel thread too!!!!

 

[Kedric]

Ford...but the tundra is a pretty nice rig too.

Oh, and diesel > gas

 

[lovemachine]

OP edited for half ton only!

 

[Aggar]

I've got 2 gm crews. Both diesels. Only complaint would be they need to be about 6" longer.

 

[in812]

all depends on what you want to work on
fords have coil pack probelms some timng chain problems
chevy fuel pumps go out regular
dodge coil packs and front ends

the perfect truck chevy body ford frame/drive line with cummins engine !

 

[bobzilla]

Define fuel pumps going out "regular"? IMO, 150k between fuel pumps is perfectly acceptable considering the pump IS the fuel filter as well.

 

[Whitsettd8]

Gotta go Blue

Honestly it's a coin toss anymore.

I have always owned Fords; they get road hard and put up wet with very little maintenance. Great works trucks just a little weak in the power field. I like the looks love the interiors.

Chevy's seem to ride better but I don't feel they are rugged like a Ford. They feel like they have alot more power. I haven't been in a Ford with a 302 yet so they may have caught up

I wouldn't own a Dodge unless it had a Cummins and a manual tranny and somebody would probably have to give it to me.

 

[RGriff69]

Tundra gets my vote but Dodge out of what you have listed.

 

[gunman41mag]

I bought my 2008 F-250 6.4 longbed brand new, this truck is strong & fast, I know the OP wants a half-ton truck, but you can't get a diesel until you 3/4 ton. re-think it & drive a 3/4 ton FORD, you'll love the great looks of the interior

 

[amallen1]

I've had my CrewCab Ford for 11 years, and it's never failed me.

 

[Gunaria]

I use to think that 1/2 tons were the it until I got 3/4 ton. Dodge gives you the best bang for your buck.

 

[Horse-Power]

Not a 1/2 ton guy,

And is it really a truck if it has a car engine??

 

[lovemachine]

Ok, educate me.

Why would someone want a 3/4 truck if all they would do with a truck is to haul the family, and occasionally haul large loads and a small trailer?

Someone like me, wouldn't a 3/4 ton be overkill? Years ago, I owned a 1/2 ton Ford and a Dodge, single cabs, and they did everything I wanted.


And why the love for Toyota Tundras? I've never looked into them, so I am curious.