Qtr_pndr Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Eaither get a Chevy 1/2ton (20mpg and low maintenance) or ant 7.3l Ford a 05 or newer 6.0 or a common rail Dodge (03+). stay away from the 6.0 unless you due headstuds and egr delete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Get more to the basics - what is your price point, how large of a bed do you need, MPG expectations, how old and how many miles are you willing to deal with, etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 stay away from the 6.0 unless you due headstuds and egr delete Egr yes headstuds no unless u put a box on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Poor fuel economy, otherwise standard large truck suspension issues. Haven't really seen a TON of issues with the motors, pretty solid IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I have a 2009 Ram 1500 Crew cab with short bed. I love the 390 hp HEMI. I get about 20 mpg on the highway and about 13 in the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I have a 2009 Ram 1500 Crew cab with short bed. I love the 390 hp HEMI. I get about 20 mpg on the highway and about 13 in the city. we just got one in its very very nice for a dodge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I've read through a bit online, but I guess I still don't quite get the break down. I guess I could join a forum, but thought I would see if someone on here would be so kind to help out. I'd ask Scotty, but we know how long that would take. In my quest for my next DD, I am between a JGC or a Ram truck. Anyone know what year Scotty's is? I am probably interested in 4wd crew cab models between 00 and 05. Thanks in advance!! I arrive from the mountains I've got a 00 Ram Sport 4X4 with the 5.9 (Non-Hemi 360ci). I picked it up when it had about 40K on the clock, and now it sits I believe close to 80K. I have the club cab version, which back then was somewhat considered their "crew" cab, but in today's aspects it's just an extended cab. Haven't really had any issues other than a $15 tranny sensor, fluids, tune up etc.. Granted due to it's pig like nature, I'm lucky to see an average of 13 MPG. So it's not exactly fuel efficient by any means. Now the Hemi became availible in 03, but I say skip it for an 04/05. Diablo Sport has tuning software availible, not to mention a billion parts to free up some MPG's. I've been leaning towards a Jeep Grand Cherokee myself, for my mom has owned atleast 3 of them and hasn't had too many issues. The only thing I know of is the full time AWD system has a few bugs with them. I've heard of the Hemi Cherokees having a few more issues then in comparison to the 4.7 non-hemi. (Not to mention no need for 16 plugs like the Hemi) I will say the only 2 trucks I would buy at the moment would be a Dodge or a Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 we just got one in its very very nice for a dodge. who ever felt they had to neg rep me fuck you! this truck isnt even for sale! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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