Why are you so hung up on a dodge?

 

dually just adds extra operating costs. Also I wouldn't really consider the need for a dually unless you are planning on pulling a fifth wheel. That and no Cummins no care.

 

As opposed to? I stopped into a Toyota dealer to look at a Tundra and thats where they had the dually

yeah i get that, im finding a lot more in my price range now that i know i can get into something. i havent officially decided to purchase something yet, but i am testing the waters with mine on craigslist.

 

Dodge are garbage the only thing Dodge trucks have going for them is the availability of a Cummins engine. Basically you get a million mile engine in a 100k body if that.

If you want a dually I sure hope you are hauling a toy hauler, trailer, cab over or a boat a good portion of the time otherwise it is a waste of money, and anyone who needs a dually knows a gas dually is garbage.

 

okay, from this point on let it be known im not buying the dually.

so if not dodge, what then? im open to suggestions and i am looking for used trucks under 17k

 

How big a truck do you need and how new are you wanting?

Basically what are you looking for and why? Is it just having room as you say because you could pick up a cheap SUV for that and get better mileage out of it. Do you need the power of a diesel? Big Block? Small block? V-6? 4wd? X-cab? Full size? Compact? amenities?

 

Full size, 2000+

Looking for a full size truck, preferably quad cab (people), ext cab minimum. At least 6ft bed, 8ft is fine. Doesn't need to be a diesel, not picky about the block, prefer a V8, 4wd is a must. Power everything is preferred. Auto is fine.

I'd like to stay away from dakotas/tacomas/rangers, etc, as those are too small. The reason I'd like a truck is for the bed, which has already come in handy more than once, and also towing a light trailer on occasion.

 

ryan

quit buying dodges. srsly.

 

:wtc:

 

F-150 Xcab would most likely do you fine but the space in the Xcab is not what I would call spacious. After that for a true crew you go to the 3/4 ton and with a gas motor they are a bit of a dog so diesel would be your best bet...get the 7.3 if going Ford and skip the headache of the 6.0.

Chebby the 1500 is a nice "city truck" they look good and do decent with normal use and light hauling duty. Their 3/4 is the entry for the crewcab if I remember right (tends to be the industry standard) and again is a good looking truck with a decent frame. The small block has decent power and the big block drains wallets (same as all big blocks).

Is there an advantage between the two companies? not really but I am a Ford guy when it comes to trucks and there is also a reason the F-150 has been the best selling truck for years.

Toyota has the Tacoma (Taco) which is their answer to the F-150...in fact it is the only truck to beat the F-150 in something like 30 years or more for sales and customer satisfaction. Worth looking into and test driving. The first gen was kind of a bitch truck and ugly as fuck (T-100) but they last like most all Toy products do. The V-8 in them is a solid engine so I wouldn't worry too much there.

Nissan...forget it, overpriced for what you get.

Honda Ridgeline...no you said a truck not a bed on a car chassis.

Dodge has already been addressed previously.

This is all just opinion and personal experience with each of the manufacturers at various levels of involvement in the motorsports world so take it as you like.