NWPhotog Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Right now I am using a Tacoma for work (on site computer work and equipment roll outs). It is too small. I am thinking of 2000-2006 Tundra Crew Cab or 2002-2008 Dodge 1500 Crew Cab. Any feelings on reliability of these two? Any alternative suggestions? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Just read an article at www.allpar.com that shows the new rams have very high ratings when it comes to reported problems. I would go that route myself, but then again I'm biased toward them anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kro10000 Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Buy the Dodge or suffer the consequences... :fool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 This is what i chose for a DD. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBKrazy Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 i kind of like the nissan titan...don't know if i'd buy a new one as i've always been a chevy guy, but they're pretty comfortable and have a decent amount of power... my friend runs a used car lot, and he had an '06 V8 one for sale a while ago that we used to bring all the gear and boats up to maine with for one of our drinking (uh i mean canoe :rotf:) trips.... we towed a 26ft. enclosed car trailer loaded with 8 or 9 canoes and a metric ton of camping gear with it from RI through the white mountains up into maine... power wasn't an issue, but the suspension was kind of weak to be pulling a trailer that big... if it was my truck and i was going to be towing a trailer that big with it regularly, i would either throw a set of helper springs or helper airbags on it, but other than that i liked it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWPhotog Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 Buy the Dodge or suffer the consequences... :fool: ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Sales for the Tundra & Titan are way off of predictions and were before the economy collapse. The next Titan is actually going to be a re-badged Ram as the Titan cannot stand on its own even sharing a platform with the SUV and, to some extent, the Frontier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Sales for the Tundra & Titan are way off of predictions and were before the economy collapse. The next Titan is actually going to be a re-badged Ram as the Titan cannot stand on its own even sharing a platform with the SUV and, to some extent, the Frontier. This rebadge fell through when the bancruptcy happened. There will be no rebadged ram for Nissan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I bought a brand new Ford f150 back in 05,It was a great truck and never gave me any problems. some friends had about the same year ram 1500 at the same time and IMO the ford was much nicer,my friends even liked my ford better then their ram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWPhotog Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 I bought a brand new Ford f150 back in 05,It was a great truck and never gave me any problems. some friends had about the same year ram 1500 at the same time and IMO the ford was much nicer,my friends even liked my ford better then their ram Why? From what I have seen the Dodge is much nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I bought a brand new Ford f150 back in 05,It was a great truck and never gave me any problems. some friends had about the same year ram 1500 at the same time and IMO the ford was much nicer,my friends even liked my ford better then their ram Why? From what I have seen the Dodge is much nicer. :agree: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnkyboy Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Ive driven both and IMO Ford builds the better truck But then I'm a Ford guy so I'm biased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kro10000 Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 :agree: My dad has an 09 Ram 1500 Bighorn, and the interior looks like it was drawn by a blind man... Ive always liked the fords, even if they don't have Hemi power, they are quality built Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 My DD. I have no problem with space. It ain't a bad truck for $18K either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kro10000 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Buy the Dodge or suffer the consequences... :fool: ? I don't like toyota, and I might come after you... :nuts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Whichever one has the diesel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knever3 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I'd go with the Toyota Tundra that you mentioned. It seems you don't need a true full size pickup and this truck rides and drives like a car. It's a great truck to buy because of it's size, but I think you can get a similar priced Chevy or Ford also. Toyota holds it's value. Why don't you test drive all four, that's the only way to really know what one to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWPhotog Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 I'd go with the Toyota Tundra that you mentioned. It seems you don't need a true full size pickup and this truck rides and drives like a car. It's a great truck to buy because of it's size, but I think you can get a similar priced Chevy or Ford also. Toyota holds it's value. Why don't you test drive all four, that's the only way to really know what one to buy. Good point. I use to be a Chevy man like my dad but I totally dislike the current Chevy design. My wife and I have had 3 Toyota's including 2 pickups that have been great to own. I find the current Tundra design to be a bit bloated but really like the 2000-2007 design. The current Dodge design seems fine but the cost break of the slightly older one, 2002-2008, makes sense since I will end up putting a ton of miles on it. Nothing wrong with the current Ford design, I just like the Tundra and Dodge better. I need to do quite a bit more research before pulling the trigger, just hoping to get feedback on reliability and such. Thanks every one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 The Dodge Power Wagon is the obvious first choice! Possibly the Ford Raptor if you don't need the hauling and tow capacity,,,,the only two full size trucks I'd consider. At least we agree on MJs though, :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWPhotog Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 This would be for work and DD. I am not interested in a 2009 or newer or a Beast of truck. Luckily I don't have to prove my manhood with the truck I drive unlike my brother in law. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75sv1 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Might be careful of the Toyota. I have heard they are having rust problems on their frames. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 This would be for work and DD. I am not interested in a 2009 or newer or a Beast of truck. Luckily I don't have to prove my manhood with the truck I drive unlike my brother in law. :cheers: yeah, I couldn't afford one of those anyway....just dreaming. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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