Need Truck Advice

[top dun]

OK Im in the market for a new truck. I NEED a 3/4 or bigger, heavy duty towing package, Manual transmission, and 4WD.

Currently I have a 1990 model Dodge with over 200,000 miles on it. I've heard that the new dodges are having transmission problems. But I also heard that the New Chevys are having Braking problems when used as a heavy towing vehicle. I will mainly be towing 4 or 5 horses at a time and occassionally a flat bed loaded with hay.

So Post away perferences for a TOWING vehicle What would pick and Why please. thanks

[DodgeChick]

I am a HUGE Dodge advocate and always have, always will be.
I have a 2002 1500 Dodge Ram 4x4 that is set up for towing. I just crested 50k on my baby and have NEVER had ANYTHING done to it except for oil and filter changes and an air filter that was grose.

• No brakes ever!
• No pads ever!
• No rotors ever!
• No transmission issues ever!

I LOVE my truck. Im planning on taking it soon for a lookover to see if I need any maintenence being I have hit 50k but I still have no issues with it. Its specifically set up to tow and the torque on it is amazing. Its got plenty of get up and go. If the roads are wet and I dont lightly step on the gas I can peel in one spot because of the torque. They are just awesome trucks period.
I like Chevy's but Im a Dodge girl all the way. Thats my reasons for you to stick with Dodge

[Ford4x4Chik27]

Why do I think you should get a Ford?

Ford is the towing leader of Trucks.

The new F-150 comes stock with 300 horsepower, something you'd have to pay sever thousand dollars to upgrade to a Hemi, or get a Chevy 2500 to get that kind of power.

Ford, Dodge, and Chevy all have problems. If you buy a used vehicle you're gonna have problems. Go test drive a Dodge, Ford, and Chevy truck. Whichever you like the most, get it.



FFC

[browning67]

BUY A CHEVY IT WILL KILL THOSE DODGES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DodgeChick]

Originally Posted by browning67

BUY A CHEVY IT WILL KILL THOSE DODGES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lol yea maybe with its fumes

[browning67]

what........................................... the duramax engine has more power tweaks than.........a powertroke or a cummins........ha

[DodgeChick]

lol ok sure Its still not a Dodge and still doesnt look as nice

[StrictlyGMC]

Originally Posted by DodgeChick

lol ok sure Its still not a Dodge and still doesnt look as nice

Wow, theres gotta be somethin seriously wrong with a person if they think Dodge looks nice.....lol

[warrenp]

i don't think top dun cares about looks by the sounds of it.
besides the new dodges and chevys are sh!t ugly!

also dodge chick
your list of not having problems will change i'll 100% guarantee it!
brakes are under general maintance all vehicles at some point in time will have to be done no matter what company makes them.
i donno if any one ever noticed but also alot of times some one else makes the transmission besides the big 3.
like ford and chevy both used a borg warner t-5 (non world class) and (world class) and the 700r4
both good transmissions

if i where you top dun, and didn't care what companie to go with and could afford a brand new truck.
i would go with the best deal, and look at it this way get the extended warantee.
the truck you buy will either be made on friday or monday
hope you get a monday truck.

[DodgeChick]

Originally Posted by StrictlyGMC

Wow, theres gotta be somethin seriously wrong with a person if they think Dodge looks nice.....lol

Looks better then your GMC box So whats your excuse??

Warrenp~ I wont hold my breath on that.... Also, Im not saying my brakes will never need to be replaced, Im saying Ive gotten farther on them then any ford, chevy or gmc drivers I know