New from Ontario
12-29-2012, 09:48 AM
#1
Senior Member
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New from Ontario
Hello. I have been lurking on these forums for several months trying to learn. I have not owned a Ford truck but have been looking at them as well as others. I travel as a territory manager and typically put about 65,000 kms a year on a truck. I currently drive a 2012 Ram Longhorn which replaced a 2010 Laramie and before than a 2007 SLT. I never know how long I will keep the trucks and am always looking at replacements. I will no doubt have occasional questions about Ford trucks that you can help me with and maybe I can contribute when Ram trucks become the discussion. I have test drove both the new King Ranch Ecoboost and Lariat 5L but don't know what I will buy next. 
12-29-2012, 01:13 PM
#2
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Welcome to the forum. People on here will obviously be biased towards the Ford but here is my experience.
I was trying to decide between the Dodge Ram Laramie & the Ford F-150 HD that I ended up buying.
I found the Ram interior to be a huge improvement from their past efforts but still found the Ford to be higher in quality.
I also had prior experience with several Dodge Dakotas from 2004 to 2010 through my job and found that each model year the quality/fit and finish deteriorated. I couldn't tell you if the same applied with the Ram, but I wasn't going to take that chance & ultimately decided to go with Ford & have been quite pleased thus far.
I was trying to decide between the Dodge Ram Laramie & the Ford F-150 HD that I ended up buying.
I found the Ram interior to be a huge improvement from their past efforts but still found the Ford to be higher in quality.
I also had prior experience with several Dodge Dakotas from 2004 to 2010 through my job and found that each model year the quality/fit and finish deteriorated. I couldn't tell you if the same applied with the Ram, but I wasn't going to take that chance & ultimately decided to go with Ford & have been quite pleased thus far.
12-30-2012, 04:38 AM
#4
Senior Member
welcome!!
12-30-2012, 02:26 PM
#6
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Hey there fellow Ontarian,
I just ordered my 2013 SprCrew Ecoboost yesterday.
I never "test" drove any of the Dodges, having ridden and driven in my buddies 2010 a few times. My in laws have a 2010 or 2011 Tundra.
I admit I do like the ride, drive of the 1500 and power from both, and the little hideaways of the Toyota are "neat/cool" but the deciding factor for me was the "complete" package that I appreciated from Ford.
looks, for me Fords most appealing, so a plus
ride, very happy with, comparable with my buddies even with coils in rear, Toyota's ride nice, but certainly no better then Fords (IMO)
towing, I opted for 3.55 rear ratio, so not the max towing but still more then I will need, and still class leading I believe.
mileage, I expect good things from the Ecoboost, and it won't be driven that far (both wife and I work within 10km of home), maybe 12k a year I'm hoping, and rare towing (offroad Jeep on trailer) so mostly short drives, or longer highway cruising.
storage/interior, we are getting this truck as a family vehicle. 2 children in car seats, a mid sized dog and all accessories that go along with the kids when visiting family 2-3 hours away. everything can be in the cabin with us staying warm, as the rear passenger area is HUGE.
I didn't look at the Chev's, couldn't bring myself to even consider them... deep down I was biased towards Fords as I have always liked them above others.
If your really putting this much thought into it, I would say test drive, repeatedly. Maybe grab a rental if possible to see what you think after a weekends worth of use.
good luck with the decision... I am looking forward to getting keys to mine in 6-8 weeks... or hopefully less.
I just ordered my 2013 SprCrew Ecoboost yesterday.
I never "test" drove any of the Dodges, having ridden and driven in my buddies 2010 a few times. My in laws have a 2010 or 2011 Tundra.
I admit I do like the ride, drive of the 1500 and power from both, and the little hideaways of the Toyota are "neat/cool" but the deciding factor for me was the "complete" package that I appreciated from Ford.
looks, for me Fords most appealing, so a plus
ride, very happy with, comparable with my buddies even with coils in rear, Toyota's ride nice, but certainly no better then Fords (IMO)
towing, I opted for 3.55 rear ratio, so not the max towing but still more then I will need, and still class leading I believe.
mileage, I expect good things from the Ecoboost, and it won't be driven that far (both wife and I work within 10km of home), maybe 12k a year I'm hoping, and rare towing (offroad Jeep on trailer) so mostly short drives, or longer highway cruising.
storage/interior, we are getting this truck as a family vehicle. 2 children in car seats, a mid sized dog and all accessories that go along with the kids when visiting family 2-3 hours away. everything can be in the cabin with us staying warm, as the rear passenger area is HUGE.
I didn't look at the Chev's, couldn't bring myself to even consider them... deep down I was biased towards Fords as I have always liked them above others.
If your really putting this much thought into it, I would say test drive, repeatedly. Maybe grab a rental if possible to see what you think after a weekends worth of use.
good luck with the decision... I am looking forward to getting keys to mine in 6-8 weeks... or hopefully less.
Looks like a lot of Canucks here
