If you have to pay $50-60+ thousand for a truck and then need to delete it on top of that... that is not a truck that will be in my stable. Does not matter if it is Ford, Ram and GM.
I think they are all good trucks today and for most people it is all about brand loyalty. I have owned everything except a Ram over the years but I really like the looks of the new heavy duty Ram trucks.
I would drive them all and get the one that appeals the most to you.
I've driven both as company trucks. 2017 Ram 2500 6.7 4x4 and a 2016 F350 6.7 2wd. I liked both trucks and each had their quirks. Unloaded, the Ford seemed to jump off the line more quickly but both handled heavy goosenecks well. The Ram got much better mileage. Ford had a better interior. The curved upper/outside edge of the bed on the Ram was a magnet for scratches and dents...
You may want to check out the new GMC/Chevy's for 2020. Exterior is redesigned. They are just starting to hit dealer lots. They have a new engine coming out, and a new 10 speed transmission.
I've only had half tons but both my '14 and '19 Rams have been good so far. I love the new look of the Rams and the interiors are hands down the best out right now IMO. I will say the A/C could blow colder sooner upon startup but once the truck runs for a minute it blows COLD (that combined with the remote start and IR rejecting tint negates it entirely). I'm not a brand loyalist and drove GM/Ford/Toyota's before I bought mine and the Ram drove noticeably better than anything else. Plus i got a crazy good deal.
Nice ride. The more I see these trucks the more I am interested in one.
Is drake really worth it though if the power stroke engine won’t make it to half of the life span of a Cummins? Not saying it won’t but I don’t see many people bragging on a ford motor going 500k. Not to mention ford will not come off the price of their trucks like dodge will. I’ve shipped both and the best I’ve gotten off a ford is 6k. I’ve gotten 10k off a dodge without even trying.
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I got $8200 off my 17’ F-350 at the beginning of 17’ when they were still very new. A buddy got 11,500 of a 19’ F-250 last week since the 2020s are about to hit lots.
If you plan to keep it for many years, Ford tend to hold up better cosmetically, then Chevy and lastly Dodge. The doodads and whatnots on the Dodges are shiny but cheaply made and will not survive typical truck use. Dodge engines/trannies are great, it's just the creature comforts and the dashes that will break/fail much too quickly IMHO. Kinda like new houses in tract neighborhoods - lots of caulk, particle board and cheap stainless. They look great but aren't made to grow old in.
Is drake really worth it though if the power stroke engine won’t make it to half of the life span of a Cummins? Not saying it won’t but I don’t see many people bragging on a ford motor going 500k. Not to mention ford will not come off the price of their trucks like dodge will. I’ve shipped both and the best I’ve gotten off a ford is 6k. I’ve gotten 10k off a dodge without even trying.
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Yes the cummins is great but the rest of truck is garbage. Thats the problem. Dodge is very cheaply made compared to the rest. You get what you pay for. But just my opinion.
You may want to check out the new GMC/Chevy's for 2020. Exterior is redesigned. They are just starting to hit dealer lots. They have a new engine coming out, and a new 10 speed transmission.
But good Lord they are FUGLY! Not sure what they were thinking with that design.
If you plan to keep it for many years, Ford tend to hold up better cosmetically, then Chevy and lastly Dodge. The doodads and whatnots on the Dodges are shiny but cheaply made and will not survive typical truck use. Dodge engines/trannies are great, it's just the creature comforts and the dashes that will break/fail much too quickly IMHO. Kinda like new houses in tract neighborhoods - lots of caulk, particle board and cheap stainless. They look great but aren't made to grow old in.
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