Need an opinion please.

Mopar Man · June 26th, 2007, 4:15 AM

Gentlemen, one of my dear friends Darren is looking at purchasing a used pickup truck. Since I'm a Dodge guy of course I said to him "get a Ram 1500" but then he said he wanted an expert opinion. So thats why I'm here, I've come to you all to ask what you think is the better truck in any aspect; power, handling, economy, reliability, etc..

So please, commence!

The two trucks in question are

2004 Ford F-150 Lariat Super-crew 5.4L Triton 4x4

vs.

2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad-Cab Sport 5.7L HEMI 4x4

No Boss · June 26th, 2007, 4:22 AM

Oh I'm pulling up a chair for this one...

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/4383/popcornqc3.jpg

/BTW, there are women on this board and we do appreciate them. Just FYI

BlaRo · June 26th, 2007, 4:26 AM

Honda Ridgeline.

Ok seriously, the Ford.

Spectre · June 26th, 2007, 4:39 AM

The Ridgeline isn't a real truck.

It's the Dodge by default, as the Ford will set itself on fire in your garage. And I'd seriously look at a Ram 2500 or 3500 with the Cummins diesel.

TomCat · June 26th, 2007, 4:46 AM

Dodge. I think the Ford is a great truck, but the Hemi (however overrated) is a solid motor and I would put my money on it over the new 3v Ford block.

BlaRo · June 26th, 2007, 4:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spectre

The Ridgeline isn't a real truck.

I know, I was referring to this.

The_Finn · June 26th, 2007, 5:06 AM

Grass Roots Motorsport loves the Ridgeline just saying

but of the two a friend of mine had a dodge 1500 and loved it. He used to beat on it pretty hard and never had any problems so i assume it's pretty solid. The only real issue was gas mileage but i can't imagine there will be a real difference between the ford and the dodge on that point.

CraigB · June 26th, 2007, 5:15 AM

I'll be the odd one here and say Ford. I've heard guys complain about the fuel milage of the Hemi. Plus, I've driven a couple of used Dodges and was never impressed with the durability after a few years of use. I'll also say that if anyone is actually ride in the back the Ford would probably be more comfy for them.

DiuSee · June 26th, 2007, 5:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlaRo

I know, I was referring to this.

Sorry if you are going to get a truck, it should come with a truck interior. A truck interior doesnt have to be tech-y, it has to be functional even if you're wearing work gloves, and that Honda interior is a sedan's interior not a truck's! However I do agree that truck interiors are pretty shabby, but those shabby interiors last, and if they got dirty, it wouldnt matter.

Mopar Man · June 26th, 2007, 5:39 AM

A lot of people tend to like new F-150's styling and interior over the Dodge, any input on those grounds?

Mopar Man · June 26th, 2007, 5:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Boss

Oh I'm pulling up a chair for this one...

/BTW, there are women on this board and we do appreciate them. Just FYI

That is, and im not kidding, probobly the funniest thing I've ever read on this forum, lol

Blind_Io · June 26th, 2007, 8:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mopar Man

That is, and im not kidding, probobly the funniest thing I've ever read on this forum, lol

Yeah, but you're still a nooblet, so that's not really surprising. No Boss, pass some of that popcorn over. I'll have some while I wait for my cue.

Has Mopar Man done anything but create polls that offer us the same options as the last US election? "Would you like Pile-o-Crap A or Pile-o-Crap B?"

Oh, Mopar Man? Double Posting is bad mojo. There is an Edit button, it doesn't bite.

fbc · June 26th, 2007, 8:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Boss

Oh I'm pulling up a chair for this one...

I'm joining you in the gallery.

cvrefugee · June 26th, 2007, 8:54 AM

Toyota Tundra.

watto · June 26th, 2007, 1:00 PM

Leaf springs, crappy interiors, can't turn corners blah blah blah!

There, now that's out of the way I'd like to request a "Do not give a shite" poll option.

YF19pilot · June 26th, 2007, 2:30 PM

Last time I checked the best two trucks on the market were the Toyota Tundra and the Chevy Silverado.

Out of the two choices you've given us, I'd still say get a Chevy Silverado 1500. That's from my personal experiance (I've driven the Ram, F150, and Silverado before), however I haven't driven the Tundra so I don't know how that is.

Blind_Io · June 26th, 2007, 3:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watto

Leaf springs, crappy interiors, can't turn corners blah blah blah!

There, now that's out of the way I'd like to request a "Do not give a shite" poll option.

I agree. I humbly beseech a mod to alter the poll so we can have a "Go soak your head, noob!" option.

Spectre · June 26th, 2007, 3:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YF19pilot

Last time I checked the best two trucks on the market were the Toyota Tundra and the Chevy Silverado.

Out of the two choices you've given us, I'd still say get a Chevy Silverado 1500. That's from my personal experiance (I've driven the Ram, F150, and Silverado before), however I haven't driven the Tundra so I don't know how that is.

Remember, this guy is looking at used trucks around the 2004 model year.

In 2004, the Tundra isn't a full-sized truck. It's more like a 3/4 or 7/8ths scale truck. If you're looking for a full-sizer, that disqualifies it. They also produced less power than the competition.

The Chevrolet 1500 has the CSK (so-called Cold Spark Knock) problem and is therefore not worth considering. In addition, all the GM trucks of the era have lots of design and construction flaws, not least of which is the offset steering wheel - the wheel is offset to the outside 1-2 inches. So, when the airbag goes off in a crash, you can get spun around it and hit the console.

Another option would be a used 2004 Nissan Titan - which, IMHO, would be the best option of the 1500-class full sized trucks.

bartboy9891 · June 26th, 2007, 6:09 PM

+ YouTube Video

I thought you may be interested in seeing that. Silverado, Tundra and F-150 at Ford's proving grounds in Arizona.

Mischief007 · June 26th, 2007, 6:15 PM

Out of those years, definitely the F150. If it was a diesel option, then it would be the Dodge.

View Poll Results: Which truck?
2004 Ford F-150 Lariat Super-crew 5.4L Triton 4x4	13	37.14%
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad-Cab Sport 5.7L HEMI 4x4	22	62.86%
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June 26th, 2007, 4:15 AM	#1
Mopar Man Banned For Being A Lying Asshat Joined: May 7th, 2007 Last Online: April 17th, 2008 Location: Toronto Age: 23 Posts: 636 Car: 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega-Cab Rep Power: 0	Need an opinion please. Gentlemen, one of my dear friends Darren is looking at purchasing a used pickup truck. Since I'm a Dodge guy of course I said to him "get a Ram 1500" but then he said he wanted an expert opinion. So thats why I'm here, I've come to you all to ask what you think is the better truck in any aspect; power, handling, economy, reliability, etc.. So please, commence! The two trucks in question are 2004 Ford F-150 Lariat Super-crew 5.4L Triton 4x4 vs. 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad-Cab Sport 5.7L HEMI 4x4

June 26th, 2007, 4:22 AM	#2
No Boss Neener, neener, I banned your title! Joined: Oct 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 8th, 2009 Location: 'mericuh, someday the UK. Age: 24 Posts: 6,859 Car: 2005 Volvo S60 R Rep Power: 86	Oh I'm pulling up a chair for this one... /BTW, there are women on this board and we do appreciate them. Just FYI __________________

June 26th, 2007, 4:26 AM	#3
BlaRo Lady GaGa's #1 Fan Joined: Aug 18th, 2005 Last Online: 12:35 AM Location: Assachusetts Age: 21 Posts: 11,259 Car: 1997 Yamaha Seca II, 1976 Honda CB550F Rep Power: 372	Honda Ridgeline. Ok seriously, the Ford. __________________ "It is impossible to describe this kind of performance to the uninitiated. Telling a traffic officer or a safety crusader like Ralph Nader that 100 mph can be safe is like reading the Constitution to a Maoist; it is a strange and hostile concept." -Brock Yates. The body was accidentally unearthed from a shallow grave by construction workers. Because of Parkinson's.

June 26th, 2007, 4:39 AM	#4
Spectre Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: 10:26 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 32 Posts: 8,359 Car: 87 XJ6, 95 XJR, 90 WD21, 86 CB700SC, 98 PC800 Rep Power: 191	The Ridgeline isn't a real truck. It's the Dodge by default, as the Ford will set itself on fire in your garage. And I'd seriously look at a Ram 2500 or 3500 with the Cummins diesel. __________________ Enough is enough. We are not here to subsidize your clueless business plans or reward your failures. 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700S (project, light restoration in progress) 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Vanden Plas (modified) 1990 Nissan (WD21) Pathfinder SE 4x4 (little red offroad commuter box) 1995 Jaguar (X300) XJR 1998 Honda Pacific Coast PC800 (two-wheeled pickup truck/utility bike)

June 26th, 2007, 4:46 AM	#5
TomCat Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 7:02 AM Location: Arizona Age: 25 Posts: 4,177 Rep Power: 70	Dodge. I think the Ford is a great truck, but the Hemi (however overrated) is a solid motor and I would put my money on it over the new 3v Ford block. __________________

June 26th, 2007, 5:06 AM	#7
The_Finn Joined: Feb 7th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Worcestersheshershire MA Age: 28 Posts: 3,415 Car: 1988 Mazda 323 GTX / 1997 Saab 900s Rep Power: 57	Grass Roots Motorsport loves the Ridgeline just saying but of the two a friend of mine had a dodge 1500 and loved it. He used to beat on it pretty hard and never had any problems so i assume it's pretty solid. The only real issue was gas mileage but i can't imagine there will be a real difference between the ford and the dodge on that point. __________________ Proud owner of a 1988 mazda 323 GTX: The ~~poor~~ rich mans evo... "My laptop has a webcam; if I wanted to make money while making a mess, I'd be all over the internet. Hell, you'd probably have videos of me bookmarked." ~Klutch~ “Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports ... all others are games.” ~Ernest Hemingway~ It's all about having the right priorities. You can sleep in your car but you can't race your house -\|- Basically i go accurately and on special lines

June 26th, 2007, 5:15 AM	#8
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	I'll be the odd one here and say Ford. I've heard guys complain about the fuel milage of the Hemi. Plus, I've driven a couple of used Dodges and was never impressed with the durability after a few years of use. I'll also say that if anyone is actually ride in the back the Ford would probably be more comfy for them. __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

June 26th, 2007, 5:39 AM	#10
Mopar Man Banned For Being A Lying Asshat Joined: May 7th, 2007 Last Online: April 17th, 2008 Location: Toronto Age: 23 Posts: 636 Car: 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega-Cab Rep Power: 0	A lot of people tend to like new F-150's styling and interior over the Dodge, any input on those grounds?

June 26th, 2007, 8:54 AM	#14
cvrefugee Joined: Aug 16th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Corona, CA Age: 29 Posts: 3,761 Car: 2005 Scion xB Rep Power: 86	Toyota Tundra.

June 26th, 2007, 1:00 PM	#15
watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: 3:33 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 5,708 Car: MY06 Impreza 2.0R Hatch Rep Power: 73	Leaf springs, crappy interiors, can't turn corners blah blah blah! There, now that's out of the way I'd like to request a "Do not give a shite" poll option.

June 26th, 2007, 2:30 PM	#16
YF19pilot Joined: Apr 15th, 2005 Last Online: 4:36 AM Location: Fargo, ND Age: 25 Posts: 2,114 Car: 1990 Volvo 740 GL LFS Status: Rep Power: 30	Last time I checked the best two trucks on the market were the Toyota Tundra and the Chevy Silverado. Out of the two choices you've given us, I'd still say get a Chevy Silverado 1500. That's from my personal experiance (I've driven the Ram, F150, and Silverado before), however I haven't driven the Tundra so I don't know how that is. __________________ I can finally say that, yes, I have driven a car with a front mounted V10.

June 26th, 2007, 6:15 PM	#20
Mischief007 Joined: Dec 3rd, 2004 Last Online: 1:53 AM Location: London, Ontario, Canada Age: 28 Posts: 4,525 Car: 2004 GP GTP CompG LFS Status: Rep Power: 29	Out of those years, definitely the F150. If it was a diesel option, then it would be the Dodge.

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