FORD vs dodge

[MossLake]

Originally Posted by 2ndamendment

As MossLake has mentioned this is a thread on diesel trucks.

If you do not own or have owned a diesel truck then............

Moss I own a D-Max/auto/4X4. For me I like my truck. Are there things about my truck I would like to change, you bet. Hey, there is no perfect in every aspect of truck made.
It boils down to your preference in brand. Every brand will have issues of some magnitude during ownership. You will talk and hear from the different brand owners about their truck issues. All things regarding ownership of diesel trucks are different. Every owner drives and maintains their trucks differently, therefore, the brand of truck issues will vary. In the end it is your money purchase the brand of diesel truck you would like.

I already drive an '08 F250 4x4 crewcab 6.4L diesel king ranch. Just tryin to convince my lil buddy(closet FORD fan) to get out of his dodge diesel and step UP to the FORD. But, with the 6.4L he will have to step DOWN on the fuel mileage!! Worst mileage diesel out there, but IMO the best looking and riding out there. Can't worry bout mileage when its only $4.00/gal right?? Just can't drive it much. I only avg about 11-12 mi/gal in town(lot of short distance stop and go). The 2011 should get you way more than that.
I do alot of window tinting on the side and I will say this---- Im getting alot more new Dodge trucks in the shop than ever before. Price must be right or something. They have finally changed the looks of the Dodge for the better. My lil closet buddy wants to trade rides for a week (of course he does, he drives a dodge). Just can't see myself in that dodge(or can't be seen in it). Anyway, I think I've got him thinking FORD for his next truck.

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by MossLake

I already drive an '08 F250 4x4 crewcab 6.4L diesel king ranch. Just tryin to convince my lil buddy(closet FORD fan) to get out of his dodge diesel and step UP to the FORD. But, with the 6.4L he will have to step DOWN on the fuel mileage!! Worst mileage diesel out there, but IMO the best looking and riding out there. Can't worry bout mileage when its only $4.00/gal right?? Just can't drive it much. I only avg about 11-12 mi/gal in town(lot of short distance stop and go). The 2011 should get you way more than that.
I do alot of window tinting on the side and I will say this---- Im getting alot more new Dodge trucks in the shop than ever before. Price must be right or something. They have finally changed the looks of the Dodge for the better. My lil closet buddy wants to trade rides for a week (of course he does, he drives a dodge). Just can't see myself in that dodge(or can't be seen in it). Anyway, I think I've got him thinking FORD for his next truck.

My 06 dodge oil burner would get 20hwy and bout 17town and that was fig off several tanks with pen and paper not the puter, i put 35" tires and still got close to 17hwy. i have an uncl with an 2003 king ranch oil burner and he has spent more on the motor tthen he paid for the truck

[MossLake]

I don't think you will hear alot of good things about the 6.0L Fords. Have heard lots of head gasket and other stories on those engines. Haven't had any of those issues with my 6.4L yet (other than fuel mileage) and I think the 2011 engines have come a long way with the mileage issue.

[ckinchen]

Originally Posted by MossLake

I don't think you will hear alot of good things about the 6.0L Fords. Have heard lots of head gasket and other stories on those engines. Haven't had any of those issues with my 6.4L yet (other than fuel mileage) and I think the 2011 engines have come a long way with the mileage issue.

I have the same exact truck that you have, I added a chip and had the exhaust filter taken out (still passes inspection in Texas and LA) and my MPG went from 11 in the city to 15 and my highway MPG is up over 17 and drive 78-82 mph and all times. Also my horsepower increased by close to 200. Chips in these trucks are amazing. I was out of the warranty period so I went for it. The accleration difference will amaze you. Google Spartan chips for more information.

[MossLake]

Originally Posted by ckinchen

I have the same exact truck that you have, I added a chip and had the exhaust filter taken out (still passes inspection in Texas and LA) and my MPG went from 11 in the city to 15 and my highway MPG is up over 17 and drive 78-82 mph and all times. Also my horsepower increased by close to 200. Chips in these trucks are amazing. I was out of the warranty period so I went for it. The accleration difference will amaze you. Google Spartan chips for more information.

Will do. I'm at 3.5 yrs old with 32,000 miles now. May be time to jump on board with the add-ons.

[specktator]

Originally Posted by MossLake

Will do. I'm at 3.5 yrs old with 32,000 miles now. May be time to jump on board with the add-ons.

Im at the same age with 80,000 on my DMax! Haven't had a prob with it yet. My last 5 vehicles were Chevys. Next time I buy a new one though, I won't go straight to Service Chevrolet. I am gonna check out the F250s and Cummins as well.