Aaron Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 D) F150 ECOBOOST This. If not, I'd choose the Silverado with the Vortec Max. I find the 5.3 to be underpowered in vehicles this heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 1500 as long as you get one before 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Im assuming your looking for a half ton? If so F150ecoboost then dodge ram For 30K id get a comman rail cummins, crew/long. Stack two boxes or efi live with intake/exhaust and call it a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 For 30K id get a comman rail cummins, crew/long. Stack two boxes or efi live with intake/exhaust and call it a day I would agree, but meeting his model year, cab size and feature requirements would be impossible unless he was okay with it having 75k miles or more.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Driven them all. I would get the Ram with a Hemi. The higher optioned models have a nicely trimmed interior and they ride pretty well. I only spent a small amount of time towing with them, but didn't have any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderboy Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 HEMI!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I had a 04 hemi ram.. It was ok.. Friend of mine has a 09 and it's nice, but the back seat is not very big. Not a fan of the mega cab. Maybe the SRT will be for sale soon, who knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Ford ecoboost> this poll So you don't really want a truck then. Of the choices.......Chevy This. If not, I'd choose the Silverado with the Vortec Max. I find the 5.3 to be underpowered in vehicles this heavy. These. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Well for a half ton truck you can't go wrong with hardly any of them, companies know how bad full size trucks can tarnish their image and everyone makes a decent one. Personally I'm a little biased towards the Chevy, but out of all the cars I work on throughout the week I get very few trucks occupying up my bay. The worst we see are colapsed AFM lifters, and some higher mileage trucks having cam/lifter issues, but for the most part the trucks are great. The 2010 Silverado I had before the Miata was a great truck, it just wasn't fun to drive, but it's a truck I used it to drag my camaro around on a U-haul trailer a couple times and even with the 4.3 V6 it drug it around without issue albeit a little too underpowered for that. I drove a late model F-150 we had on our used car lot not too long ago and was pretty impressed with the leg room and road manners. Also drove a Ram that was dog, but I think it had the little engine in it. Never been a fan of the big broad dash and even cheaper feeling interior then GM in the Rams, the newer Rams just do nothing for me. To each his own I think you may be questioning it because there isn't a really horrible truck out there, you just need to pick the one you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Well for a half ton truck you can't go wrong with hardly any of them, companies know how bad full size trucks can tarnish their image and everyone makes a decent one. Personally I'm a little biased towards the Chevy, but out of all the cars I work on throughout the week I get very few trucks occupying up my bay. The worst we see are colapsed AFM lifters, and some higher mileage trucks having cam/lifter issues, but for the most part the trucks are great. The 2010 Silverado I had before the Miata was a great truck, it just wasn't fun to drive, but it's a truck I used it to drag my camaro around on a U-haul trailer a couple times and even with the 4.3 V6 it drug it around without issue albeit a little too underpowered for that. I drove a late model F-150 we had on our used car lot not too long ago and was pretty impressed with the leg room and road manners. Also drove a Ram that was dog, but I think it had the little engine in it. Never been a fan of the big broad dash and even cheaper feeling interior then GM in the Rams, the newer Rams just do nothing for me. To each his own I think you may be questioning it because there isn't a really horrible truck out there, you just need to pick the one you like. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 For those saying ecoboost f150, why? Have you drivin one? I have and was not impressed at all. Turbo lag, and I even got limp mode merging on the freeway.. Salesman said that's never happened. I researched it online and it's a common issue. Mpg's are not near as good as advertised. Not to mention the pages of transmission issues. I'm not a fan, nor have I ever been a fan of f150's. The ram with leather interior has the upgraded leather dash, center console, etc. I'm still leaned toward a tundra. I've worked on them enough to know maintenance is cheap, rarely break down, and have some balls when getting on the freeway. I have also been in a tundra while towing a flat bed trailer with an avalanche on it. Didn't sway or rob power to get it going. I don't want a diesel, and this truck won't be modified to be fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Ram. Coil spring rear suspension makes all the others feel like the bricks they are. Chevy = Outdated, cheap interior, lack luster drivetrain. Toyota = Sloppy throttle, horrid steering, economy is to be desired. I test drove every 1/2 ton on the market. Price not being the sole factor, and overall ride quality, power, comfort, eye appeal, and bang for buck. For sub $30K, I love my Ram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 After you buy the Ram, toss some Bilstein 5100's on all 4 corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 For those saying ecoboost f150, why? Have you drivin one? I have and was not impressed at all. Turbo lag, and I even got limp mode merging on the freeway.. Salesman said that's never happened. I researched it online and it's a common issue. Mpg's are not near as good as advertised. Not to mention the pages of transmission issues. I'm not a fan, nor have I ever been a fan of f150's. The ram with leather interior has the upgraded leather dash, center console, etc. I'm still leaned toward a tundra. I've worked on them enough to know maintenance is cheap, rarely break down, and have some balls when getting on the freeway. I have also been in a tundra while towing a flat bed trailer with an avalanche on it. Didn't sway or rob power to get it going. I don't want a diesel, and this truck won't be modified to be fast. Yes, my father in law HAS one, and my brother in law HAD one. I haven't put a bunch of miles on them, but at least 200 miles, on country roads, highway, city, mud pit, etc. I didn't notice much turbo lag at all, and neither one of them has had transmission issues. My father in law has about 30k on his. He is able to get 22mpg going 75. Where the ecoboost shines is providing similar gas mileage to the competition but more tq all across the rev band. It makes driving a heavy truck, and towing feel like less of a burden. The one thing I really hate about the trucks, though, is the seats. They are awful. The cushions have broken down and you can feel the frame already, and my father in law weighs about 250lbs, so hes not a tub o lard. Just my observations, your mileage may vary (obviously has). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTPSS Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Rocky will notice turbo lag...becuz vortech! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 ecoboost or tundra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Keep your eyes open for a little newer chevy with the 6.2. 403 hp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Gmc Denali truck, then 2010 dodge hemi with 20s,bumper cut out for exhaust. I wouldn't buy a 2500 hemi they loose their value faster than the 1/2 counterpart. I have had several people with the new Eco-boost f150s they'll me they've had tranny issues. One guy was on his 4th! I'm not partial to Toyota, doesn't mean they're a bad truck. For what I listed the Denali will do everything. Tow, 6.2l motor, they hold their value, classy truck to take to special occasion/events, not a lot of people have them so no cookie cuter 1500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hahn Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 My votes for Chevy since your not considering Ford. My dad had an 08 or 09 one for lease, then bought an 11 and has loved them both. No issues and the ride seems realy smooth. Hes got the upgraded leather and big wheels so its an all around nice truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOZZER Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I would go with the Chevy. As history of the product lines you have chosen it is the cheapest to repair and last very well when serviced properly. Personally I would pick a F150 but I'm prodominatly a Ford guy. Honsetly just keep in mind is they all suck because you will have to work on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 People seem to either love them or hate them, but I've been through about every configuration of Ram over the years, and cannot complain. Same for the Chevy/GMC. We have a lot of examples in my family of 5.3 and 6.0 trucks and Tahoes going well over 200k with nothing but regular maintenance. The Toyota just never struck me as a real truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 The Toyota just never struck me as a real truck. :dumb::dumb::dumb::dumb: As far as the ecoboost F150 transmission issues, that isn't good to hear. I hope my father in law doesn't have the same issues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I have drive all three, like the chevy the best and bought a chevy and love it. I would chose the Toyota over the Dodge. I've driven plenty of Dodges and haven't found one that I would buy. They aren't bad trucks, just not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I had a 04 hemi ram.. It was ok.. Friend of mine has a 09 and it's nice, but the back seat is not very big. Not a fan of the mega cab. Maybe the SRT will be for sale soon, who knows 04 Hemi Ram can't fairly be compared to the 09-present half ton rams. Both the motor and the chassis itself are night and day different. As for an 09 with a small back seat, he probably got the stupid quad cab which is tiny in back. There are 4 cab configurations and 3 bed lengths, so it can be tough to keep them all straight. I've never heard anybody complain about room in the crew cabs though at all, and that's what my dad has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericsarge Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I have a 08 2500 quad cab hemi with a cai edelbrock exhaust superchips falshpaq and 35" kellys on it for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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