Hey Scotty, im looking for a recommendation on a truck, im between a 15-17 f150, a 12-16 tundra, or possibly a mid 00s dodge 2500 (it would be a diesel and manual trans). I know they all jave their pros and cons, but what do think? I have a out 20-26k to play with. Thanks
First of all congrats on the move to TN (very jealous, I'm stuck in california )
Looking to get a diesel somewhere in the range of 2005 to 2015. Any preference on ford, chevy, or dodge? Pros and cons with with each? Thanks in advance
Jake
id get a v8 diesel if u need the performance for towing.
if ur a dodge fan, get the newer one with the toyota aisin trans.
if u like chevy get the older one with the real allison trans (pre 2015)
pre 2015 aluminum ford lariat is good
Can’t help you with diesels.
But I am curious, ‘California is the best place on earth’ is that true?
The question from a hidden corner on earth.
@mink
Best place on earth??? Not a chance. I mean..the weather is great, but that's it. Everything is way overtaxed, over regulated, home prices are crazy high, and now, the governor thinks he can crap all over everybody's civil liberties.
You want to stay away from the Ford 6.0 and 6.4. They have a lot of issues from the factory. You can make them reliable if you know what you are doing. But they are not good engines if it is your first diesel truck. The Ford 6.7 is supposed to be a lot better, but it has the DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) fluid system (like any modern Diesel). Which will give you headaches as it ages. They also have they 10 speed automatic transmission, which people either hate or love.
Cummins is also supposed to be good engine wise but the Dodge transmissions can't handle any power upgrades. But again they have DEF fluid systems and will cause headaches as it ages.
I don't know much about Duramax but their Allison transmissions are supposed to be really good. They also have DEF fluid systems.
As far as towing goes it should not matter if it is a V8 or Inline 6. They should perform just about equally.
If you are able to, I would go pre 2005 and get a 7.3 power stoke or 5.9 12valve Cummins. Neither have DEF fluid systems and are more durable than anything made today. But since you are in California, that is probably why you are stuck looking at trucks with the DEF system
California's CARB hates diesel anything. Unless you actually need a diesel for work for heavy towing, I'd forget about it. They all break, all the parts are expensive, as is labor.
They can be fun as long as someone else is paying for repairs. I work on them, but will never own one.
Best place on earth??? Not a chance. I mean..the weather is great, but that's it. Everything is way overtaxed, over regulated, home prices are crazy high, and now, the governor thinks he can crap all over everybody's
Wow 😬 I think I d be better off just take road trips to Cali rather than move to there.