Ram might get me out of my F150
10-21-2017, 04:21 PM
#121
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If I wast going F150 I’d be all over the Tundra TRD.
What dramatically separates the two IMO
FORD
safety
MPG
appearance. (Tundra seriously overdue for a new style)
TOYOTA
price - once you get to a 502A, a similar Yota is $3-5k or even less expensive
dependability. Tundras ain’t perfect but if you compare an average F150 at 150k vs a Tundra, you can bet there’s less wrong with the truck.
What dramatically separates the two IMO
FORD
safety
MPG
appearance. (Tundra seriously overdue for a new style)
TOYOTA
price - once you get to a 502A, a similar Yota is $3-5k or even less expensive
dependability. Tundras ain’t perfect but if you compare an average F150 at 150k vs a Tundra, you can bet there’s less wrong with the truck.
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71_340 (12-14-2017)
10-21-2017, 05:37 PM
#122
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Well I can. I’m in one right now and love it. Maybe it’s all the gadgets you want in a truck that make it less reliable. My tradesman ram is great. I feel so much more relief driving because I don’t get distracted by all the gizmos. I have lots of gizmos in my house and such and it’s nice have a truck that is just so much more capable and less distracting. I’ll never by a fancy optioned out truck again.
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SCrewYou (10-21-2017)
10-21-2017, 06:31 PM
#123
You wouldn't. He's ranting out his *** like every other relic from the 60's who views any options beyond power steering as some sort of affront to manhood.
10-21-2017, 06:58 PM
#124
2021 XLT 3.5 EcoBoost 3.5
I don't like the new body style at all. I keep seeing people talking about the quality of Fiat/Chrysler, but I have a few friends with Rams (my roommate and I had Rams before our F150's), and none of us have or had any issues. The quality was just fine, zero mechanical issues.
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10-21-2017, 07:52 PM
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10-21-2017, 08:18 PM
#127
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If I wast going F150 I’d be all over the Tundra TRD.
What dramatically separates the two IMO
FORD
safety
MPG
appearance. (Tundra seriously overdue for a new style)
TOYOTA
price - once you get to a 502A, a similar Yota is $3-5k or even less expensive
dependability. Tundras ain’t perfect but if you compare an average F150 at 150k vs a Tundra, you can bet there’s less wrong with the truck.
What dramatically separates the two IMO
FORD
safety
MPG
appearance. (Tundra seriously overdue for a new style)
TOYOTA
price - once you get to a 502A, a similar Yota is $3-5k or even less expensive
dependability. Tundras ain’t perfect but if you compare an average F150 at 150k vs a Tundra, you can bet there’s less wrong with the truck.
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71_340 (11-02-2017)
10-21-2017, 10:18 PM
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I own an F150 and am OK with it but the latest redesign probably won't keep me in one when I figure to swap in the 2019 model year. Because I have never had any significant issues with the Dodges / Rams I've owned and I like what I see in the Ram redesign it will be on my list. What won't be on my list will be any sort of Asian truck (I don't care where the things are built). GMC /Chevrolet will also be a contender IF they upgrade / update their high-end models with proximity entry, push button start, rear ac, etc.
I don't know why you bother looking at this thread...... Oh yeah, I'm on the Dodge Ram sites along with Corvette and GMC. It's the best way to stay current with everything.
I don't know why you bother looking at this thread...... Oh yeah, I'm on the Dodge Ram sites along with Corvette and GMC. It's the best way to stay current with everything.
10-21-2017, 11:42 PM
#129
Don't have a problem with Ram trucks and I was considering it when I bought my F-150. But the stability of the company is what concerns me. The majority of the lineup was developed when Mercedes owned them. FCA hasn't invested in Chrysler since they bought them. It looks like they bought Chrysler as a way to re-enter the U.S. market. They are pushing the Alfa Romero brand aggressively and introducing new products. They also have raided the Chrysler parts bin to improve the quality of their Italian built cars. The new Alfas have the U-Connect systems (and all associated electronics) and it turns out the all new Ferrari designed V6 is built on Chrysler's Pentastar V6 engine block. Now that they have what they want they are trying to sell Chrysler. I wouldn't buy a Ram because their maybe no Ram brand in 5 years.
10-22-2017, 12:01 AM
#130
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Don't have a problem with Ram trucks and I was considering it when I bought my F-150. But the stability of the company is what concerns me. The majority of the lineup was developed when Mercedes owned them. FCA hasn't invested in Chrysler since they bought them. It looks like they bought Chrysler as a way to re-enter the U.S. market. They are pushing the Alfa Romero brand aggressively and introducing new products. They also have raided the Chrysler parts bin to improve the quality of their Italian built cars. The new Alfas have the U-Connect systems (and all associated electronics) and it turns out the all new Ferrari designed V6 is built on Chrysler's Pentastar V6 engine block. Now that they have what they want they are trying to sell Chrysler. I wouldn't buy a Ram because their maybe no Ram brand in 5 years.