Need an opinion please. - Page 2

YF19pilot · June 26th, 2007, 5:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Spectre

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.

Didn't know about that. I was mainly going off of how they felt when I drove them, I liked the Chevys best.

DiuSee · June 26th, 2007, 6:29 PM

wow interesting video, the bed on the tundra twisted soo much.

73GMCSprint · June 26th, 2007, 7:07 PM

If it were me, I'd add a third option and go Chevy/GMC. I haven't driven the Ford, but I have driven GMs and the Hemi. After driving the Dodge, I'll NEVER have one. To me, the engine felt gutless and the fuel economy was horrible. AND, you've got Chrysler's/Dodge's reliability (rather, the lack thereof) to take into account. If the decision HAS to be between those two, I'd go Ford in a second, and that's coming from a GM guy.

YF19pilot · June 26th, 2007, 8:03 PM

Another quick thing, I've got a friend who has a Ram 1500 long bed. V-6 I think, but from what he tells me the autobox sucks. When he accelerates it sometimes has trouble figuring out what gear to be in. It's a comfortable ride in the cab. Still, I'd much rather prefer the Silverado...

Ottobon · June 26th, 2007, 8:14 PM

Ram diesel, run it off used cooking oil that people throw away and fuel mileage wont be a problem

otherwise im rather neutral, the Current generation F150 is much better then the on ethat followed it, but comming from a Ford owning family, i wouldn't be suprised if at 40,000 miles all the "none critical" items like ball joints and struts start becoming super weak and the truck feels like crap

Mopar Man · June 26th, 2007, 11:32 PM

Sorry to render a lot of the Diesel posts useless but I just talked to him and he read the thread, so far what he's said is he doesn't want a diesel because it doesn't come with the half ton models, and are generally more expensive.

He can't get a Sierra / Silverado because GM's hold their value much better, I mean, look at the price of used Avalaches, lol.

So far what he's told me is that he think the Ford looks better and the interior is much better. But the Dodge has just such a menace look to it, and its more functional, and don't forget that HEMI that pumps out 45 more horsepower than the Fords Triton.

No Boss · June 27th, 2007, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Blind_Io

No Boss, pass some of that popcorn over. I'll have some while I wait for my cue.

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Originally Posted by fbc

I'm joining you in the gallery.

Blind, fbc, Care to join me for some heckling from the balcony? watto and BlaRo, you can come too come too.

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FATMOUSE · June 27th, 2007, 1:02 AM

Man, you guys can be such douchebags sometimes.

British_Rover · June 27th, 2007, 1:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mischief007

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

I agree with that. The diesel HD dodges outperform the Diesel HD Fords but the gas light duty Fords are better then the gas light duty Doges.

There was that confusing enough?

Wizegui · June 27th, 2007, 1:33 AM

To be honest, I would have to take the Ford. It's got a better interior, and I do like the idea of a 3 valve engine. It's all about personal preference really.

LeMans GTR · June 27th, 2007, 1:49 AM

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Originally Posted by fbc

I'm joining you in the gallery.

You guys wanna move to the skybox ? images/smilies/tongue.gif

Mischief007 · June 27th, 2007, 2:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mopar Man

Sorry to render a lot of the Diesel posts useless but I just talked to him and he read the thread, so far what he's said is he doesn't want a diesel because it doesn't come with the half ton models, and are generally more expensive.

He can't get a Sierra / Silverado because GM's hold their value much better, I mean, look at the price of used Avalaches, lol.

So far what he's told me is that he think the Ford looks better and the interior is much better. But the Dodge has just such a menace look to it, and its more functional, and don't forget that HEMI that pumps out 45 more horsepower than the Fords Triton.

Has he driven both of them yet? My dad has a 2002 Dodge Ram with the 4.7 V8. I mean the interior is a lot to be desired of but it is a work truck. In the end though, he may be going into the Ford. Dodge is just meh other than the HEMI and diesel engines. You are right, Dodge has that attitude going with the way it looks but I think the best thing for him would probably be the Ford. I've driven both and sad to say, I do usually prefer the Ford (Second to a GM truck though 8))

Blind_Io · June 27th, 2007, 2:59 AM

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Originally Posted by FATMOUSE

Man, you guys can be such douchebags sometimes.

Thank you.

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thedguy · June 27th, 2007, 3:02 AM

A Ford and a Dodge, thats like picking between a Douche and a Shit Taco.

wooflepoof · June 27th, 2007, 3:27 AM

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Originally Posted by FATMOUSE

Man, you guys can be such douchebags sometimes.

Its like watching rich kids laughing at the janitor at a country club

I like fords more that whatever the other car was. Never driven a truck tho

Mopar Man · June 27th, 2007, 4:16 AM

I'm getting confused, I'm seeing alot of pro-ford people, but I'm seeing Dodge is winning in the poles, lol.

Well all I have to say is that yes, the interior of my dodge looks like it was "made out of a wheely bin" as Hammond would say. But with the 20" wheels you sit so high up and you just feel like going "PPPPPOWEEEEERRRR" images/smilies/lol.gif

Blind_Io · June 27th, 2007, 4:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wooflepoof

Its like watching rich kids laughing at the janitor at a country club

I like fords more that whatever the other car was. Never driven a truck tho

I'd apologize, but I'm not sorry. The guy is like a human slinky: he serve no useful purpose but he's fun to push down the stairs.

Vette Boss · June 27th, 2007, 7:54 AM

Both the Dodge and the Ford are rubbish, I'm afraid. What you want, is a Nissan Titan. images/smilies/wink.gif

HondaF1 · June 27th, 2007, 9:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Blind_Io

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.

I reckon Mopar Man and paul would get on very well...

Redliner · June 28th, 2007, 4:03 AM

On a totally unrelated note: why those trucks have such long names?
2004 Toyota Hawler Plus EcoDrive Supercab Megabogus 4x4 or 2004 Mitsubishi Stomper Heavy-duty Quadratrack Instadrive Teratorque flatbed SS 4x4?

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, 6:29 PM	#22
DiuSee Joined: May 18th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada Age: 22 Posts: 587 Car: 2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i SE OBP Rep Power: 20	wow interesting video, the bed on the tundra twisted soo much. __________________

June 26th, 2007, 8:03 PM	#24
YF19pilot Joined: Apr 15th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Fargo, ND Age: 25 Posts: 2,215 Car: 1990 Volvo 740 GL LFS Status: Rep Power: 35	Another quick thing, I've got a friend who has a Ram 1500 long bed. V-6 I think, but from what he tells me the autobox sucks. When he accelerates it sometimes has trouble figuring out what gear to be in. It's a comfortable ride in the cab. Still, I'd much rather prefer the Silverado... __________________ I can finally say that, yes, I have driven a car with a front mounted V10.

June 26th, 2007, 8:14 PM	#25
Ottobon Banned Joined: Nov 27th, 2005 Last Online: May 27th, 2009 Location: Detriot Metro Area Posts: 3,311 Car: 2 Rust buckets and a confused 1999 American. Rep Power: 0	Ram diesel, run it off used cooking oil that people throw away and fuel mileage wont be a problem otherwise im rather neutral, the Current generation F150 is much better then the on ethat followed it, but comming from a Ford owning family, i wouldn't be suprised if at 40,000 miles all the "none critical" items like ball joints and struts start becoming super weak and the truck feels like crap Last edited by Ottobon; June 26th, 2007 at 8:16 PM.

June 27th, 2007, 1:33 AM	#30
Wizegui Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: March 15th, 2010 Location: Richmond, BC Age: 18 Posts: 2,146 Car: 93 Toyota Tercel LFS Status: Rep Power: 34	To be honest, I would have to take the Ford. It's got a better interior, and I do like the idea of a 3 valve engine. It's all about personal preference really. __________________ My 1993 Lexus IS 150... If you actually googled this up, then I've got some bad news for you...

June 26th, 2007, 7:07 PM	#23
73GMCSprint Joined: Jun 20th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Las Vegas Posts: 662 Car: 1973 GMC Sprint, Buick 455, TH400 Rep Power: 32	If it were me, I'd add a third option and go Chevy/GMC. I haven't driven the Ford, but I have driven GMs and the Hemi. After driving the Dodge, I'll NEVER have one. To me, the engine felt gutless and the fuel economy was horrible. AND, you've got Chrysler's/Dodge's reliability (rather, the lack thereof) to take into account. If the decision HAS to be between those two, I'd go Ford in a second, and that's coming from a GM guy.

June 26th, 2007, 11:32 PM	#26
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	Sorry to render a lot of the Diesel posts useless but I just talked to him and he read the thread, so far what he's said is he doesn't want a diesel because it doesn't come with the half ton models, and are generally more expensive. He can't get a Sierra / Silverado because GM's hold their value much better, I mean, look at the price of used Avalaches, lol. So far what he's told me is that he think the Ford looks better and the interior is much better. But the Dodge has just such a menace look to it, and its more functional, and don't forget that HEMI that pumps out 45 more horsepower than the Fords Triton.

June 27th, 2007, 1:02 AM	#28
FATMOUSE Joined: Jun 30th, 2005 Last Online: 1:29 AM Location: Palo Alto, California Age: 22 Posts: 3,910 Car: '03 Civic Si Rep Power: 114	Man, you guys can be such douchebags sometimes.

June 27th, 2007, 3:02 AM	#34
thedguy ^ will bore you to death Joined: Jun 18th, 2004 Last Online: 12:54 AM Location: Southern Schwartzennegger land Posts: 7,750 Car: 1990 Mazda MX-5 & 91 318i. Rep Power: 192	A Ford and a Dodge, thats like picking between a Douche and a Shit Taco.

June 27th, 2007, 4:16 AM	#36
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	I'm getting confused, I'm seeing alot of pro-ford people, but I'm seeing Dodge is winning in the poles, lol. Well all I have to say is that yes, the interior of my dodge looks like it was "made out of a wheely bin" as Hammond would say. But with the 20" wheels you sit so high up and you just feel like going "PPPPPOWEEEEERRRR"

June 27th, 2007, 7:54 AM	#38
Vette Boss Joined: Nov 14th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: United States, Britain, in time Age: 24 Posts: 3,807 Car: 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T Rep Power: 82	Both the Dodge and the Ford are rubbish, I'm afraid. What you want, is a Nissan Titan. __________________ 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T. Das Auto

June 28th, 2007, 4:03 AM	#40
Redliner Joined: May 19th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Brazil - South America Age: 30 Posts: 6,005 Car: Fiat Palio 1.6 16v Rep Power: 193	On a totally unrelated note: why those trucks have such long names? 2004 Toyota Hawler Plus EcoDrive Supercab Megabogus 4x4 or 2004 Mitsubishi Stomper Heavy-duty Quadratrack Instadrive Teratorque flatbed SS 4x4? __________________ How YOU doin'?

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