Need help with a decision

[Eliminator 4 Life]

Here is my choices....
2006 ford f250 powerstroke crew cab 4x4
or
2006 dodge 2500 cummings mega cab 4x4 Im torn between the two I need your guys input thanks they are with in a grand of each other

[jailbird141]

Chevrolet DuraMax Diesel 4x4 Crew Cab!

[Eliminator 4 Life]

Chevrolet DuraMax Diesel 4x4 Crew Cab!
Jailbird that was not a choice so Im gonna say NO besides there is no leg room in it and I just lemon lawed one....

[mike37]

I think you know my answer

[1Shockwaveguy]

Here is my choices....
2006 ford f250 powerstroke crew cab 4x4
or
2006 dodge 2500 cummings mega cab 4x4 Im torn between the two I need your guys input thanks they are with in a grand of each other
I have heard some great things about the new Dodge trucks. A friend owns that model and has nothing but good to say about it and he is normally a Ford guy

[Mrs.Racer277]

I can not vote no Chevi option. HEHEHEH

[Throttle]

built ford tough...

[YeLLowBoaT]

I have not been in a new dodge do I can not really say anything good or bad about them. I have been in about 10 (05-06) f250s and I must say they are very, very nice inside.

[GAME TIME]

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[Patyacht]

Here is my choices....
2006 ford f250 powerstroke crew cab 4x4
or
2006 dodge 2500 cummings mega cab 4x4 Im torn between the two I need your guys input thanks they are with in a grand of each other
I just got my 06 Dodge 2500 4x4 Quad Cab w/ Cummins loaded with everything. Absolutely GREAT. Doing 4 " lift, 35's, fender flairs etc next week. You might want to check this one out http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102991 It wasn't one the market when I decided to buy new. I drove all 3 (Chevy, Ford & Dodge) on the same route. My Ratings:
Power: Dodge, Ford, Chevy
Ride: Chevy, Dodge, Ford
Room: Dodge Mega, Ford, Chevy
Noise: Dodge, Chevy, Ford.
General Comments: The Ford stunk, rode like a rock and was noisy.
Chevy lacked the power I wanted but had best ride.
Dodge looked meaner and best all around.

[HYPNAUTIC]

Buy the FORD!!
If you do end up buying the Dodge you'll probaly end up selling it in the SPAM forum and buying an '07 Ford

[Squirtin Thunder]

Here is my choices....
2006 ford f250 powerstroke crew cab 4x4
or
2006 dodge 2500 cummings mega cab 4x4 Im torn between the two I need your guys input thanks they are with in a grand of each other
See the Ford Kicks Ass !!! :cool:
You don't want to step in Ram shit all the time !!! :yuk:

[HAULNZ]

Dodge all the way. :) Drive all three trucks and you will see that the Dodge Mega Cab with a 5.9 liter Cummins diesel has more power, and tons more interior room then the Chevy or Ford. The rear seats in the Mega Cab actually recline. Hands down the Dodge is the best choice. Off course I cold be a little biased. :wink:

[JetBoatRich]

We like our F-350 PS Crewcab Dually :cool:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/78Steph_835-med.jpg

[Squirtin Thunder]

We like our F-350 PS Crewcab Dually :cool:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/78Steph_835-med.jpg
What size tires are you running on that ???

[JetBoatRich]

What size tires are you running on that ???
35's with 6" lift :cool:

[SummitKarl]

Here is my choices....
2006 ford f250 powerstroke crew cab 4x4
or
2006 dodge 2500 cummings mega cab 4x4 Im torn between the two I need your guys input thanks they are with in a grand of each other
you need help with this choice..... :rollside: :rolleyes: :)
powerstroke......resale value :wink:

[Squirtin Thunder]

35's with 6" lift :cool:
Or are they 315-75-16s with spacers ???

[Squirtin Thunder]

Karl thats a chevy in your avitar !!!! :mad:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2734gillystr.gif

[JetBoatRich]

6" spacers :rolleyes:

[Squirtin Thunder]

6" spacers :rolleyes:
Are they billet steel or aluminum spacers ???

[JetBoatRich]

Billet :cool:

[JetBoatRich]

FORD
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/78P2180047.JPG
I put on a front Stabilizer recently

[H20 Toie]

If the megacab had been out when i bought my truck i probably would have got it instead of the ford, but i am real happy with my first ever ford.

[Eliminator 4 Life]

Damn I dont know what to do but I need to make my mind up by tomorrow. I have owned a 2004 F250 it go lemon lawed and I loved the tranny in it. I havent heard much on the dodge tranny. God I dont know what to do. Chevy or GMC are not options they dont have the leg room even though they are very nice inside. Also I couldnt believe the storage room in the mega cab and the reclining back seats are pretty sick..

[Eliminator 4 Life]

See the Ford Kicks Ass !!! :cool:
You don't want to step in Ram shit all the time !!! :yuk:
Jim your biast your vote doesnt count :p

[djunkie]

Damn I dont know what to do but I need to make my mind up by tomorrow. I have owned a 2004 F250 it go lemon lawed and I loved the tranny in it. I havent heard much on the dodge tranny. God I dont know what to do. Chevy or GMC are not options they dont have the leg room even though they are very nice inside. Also I couldnt believe the storage room in the mega cab and the reclining back seats are pretty sick..
Like your ever gonna sit in the back seat anyways. The cummins is sick but the truck is ugly and I hope they got their shit together on the tranny's. As for the Ford.....You know what I think about those P.O.S.'s. I have plenty of room in my Chevy and I'm almost as tall as you. Try moving the seat all the way back. BUY A CHEVY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rollside: :rollside:

[Eliminator 4 Life]

Like your ever gonna sit in the back seat anyways. The cummins is sick but the truck is ugly and I hope they got their shit together on the tranny's. As for the Ford.....You know what I think about those P.O.S.'s. I have plenty of room in my Chevy and I'm almost as tall as you. Try moving the seat all the way back. BUY A CHEVY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rollside: :rollside:
Wouldnt waste 5 bucks on one since I just lemon lawed one nice try Dave and the chevy vs the ford. ford has more leg room hands down front and back seat. You never know when Im gonna leave the red room with some chick and I cant make it back to the room and I need a big back seat go dodge haha :cool: .

[djunkie]

Wouldnt waste 5 bucks on one since I just lemon lawed one nice try Dave and the chevy vs the ford. ford has more leg room hands down front and back seat. You never know when Im gonna leave the red room with some chick and I cant make it back to the room and I need a big back seat go dodge haha :cool: .
Just trying to help a buddy out. I'll just say "I told you so" right now. :yuk: :rollside:

[Squirtin Thunder]

Jim your biast your vote doesnt count :p
I really thought it through, it was a tough desition steppin in Ram shit all the time or having a truck that is Build Ford Tough !!!
****it get a Datsun !!!

[Eliminator 4 Life]

Just trying to help a buddy out. I'll just say "I told you so" right now. :yuk: :rollside:
why did I lemon law my GMC duramax mr. told me so

[djunkie]

why did I lemon law my GMC duramax mr. told me so
Doesn't mean it will happen again. I know plenty of people who have Lemon Lawed Fords too. And one guy who had one burn his garage up. :cry: :cry:

[HYPNAUTIC]

Karl thats a chevy in your avitar !!!! :mad:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2734gillystr.gif
Whatcha talkin bout Jim???
Thats a '64 Ford Falcon (sprint??)
Karl nice ride. I've got an ongoing restoration of a '64 Falcon Conv with a 264.

[Eliminator 4 Life]

Doesn't mean it will happen again. I know plenty of people who have Lemon Lawed Fords too. And one guy who had one burn his garage up. :cry: :cry:
still there is more leg room in the ford i would buy it over the chevy so what is ur vote biatch hahah

[Squirtin Thunder]

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Like I would listen to you yah trader !!! :argue:

[Squirtin Thunder]

Whatcha talkin bout Jim???
Thats a '64 Ford Falcon (sprint??)
Karl nice ride. I've got an ongoing restoration of a '64 Falcon Conv with a 264.
Did you see that red chevy pickup being chased by the cops that came from Karls sig line my mistake.

[djunkie]

still there is more leg room in the ford i would buy it over the chevy so what is ur vote biatch hahah
I voted for the Dodge cause I sure in the hell won't buy another Ford thats for sure. But have you priced one of those fancy new Dodge's with the reclining back seat? I heard their in the $60k range. :yuk:

[vdrivenman]

we love our DODGE dually h/o cummins. absolute pulling machine and have received good service from their dealerships.

[boatsnblondes]

I had a F350 for four years, LOVED it! Great truck, I was surprised it ran as great as it did. Never had one problem with it, but I had the V-10, no idea how the diesel will do for you. But I highly recommned the 250 or 350. So you live in Turlock?? My in-Laws live in Hickman...we will be up there over Easter with the boat....maybe catch you on the lake??

[atxwrangler]

i had a dodge 2500 ho 4x4 crew cab 2004 model.i had no problems other than at two years old it had tiny dents all over it oh!,and1 injector went out at 76,000 miles.the metal on the sides is so thin that everything that touched it ,put a dent in it!a buddy of mine just bought one last september and it is now in the shop getting all the injectors replacled.i loved the inside of the truck,but the ride was a bit rougher than my other buddies chevy.Iam currently driving a chevy half tonwhich i love ,ride wise and mileage wise.TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION,I WOULD DEFINATELY GO WITH THE FORD,MAINLY BECAUSE THE DODGES THIN SHEET METAL.ANY LITTLE THING DENTS THEM,ALSO,TALK TO YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY,YOU ARE LIKELY TO SAVE ENOUGH BUYING THE FORD OVER THE DODGE TO PAY THE PRICE DIFFERENCE ON THE TWO.DODGES COST WAY MORE TO REPAIR,THEREFORE THEY HAVE A HIGHER RATING WITH INSURANCE COMPANIES,SO THEY COST CONSIDERABLY MORE TO INSURE.I HOPE THIS HELPS.

[Riverjet502]

The old saying is still true today !!!
If you want a truck to just drive around town buy a Chevy !
If you want a truck to do a little work buy a Ford !
If you want a truck to haul something buy a Dodge.
Now think about the preventive maintance on a diesel. Then look at all 3 and which one has the easy to get to filters. Then look at what the cummins uses for internals. There is a reason Cummins has been around for such a long time. The cummins that Dodge uses was originally designed for 40,000 lb maintainer & endloader duty. So you won't hurt it pulling your boat. Shoot guys are dragg'n dually's cummins around here. I bought my 1st generation new and it still runs hard.

[Daytona19]

I have a ford PSD Crew 4x4x and love it. I also had a Dodge ram but with a gas motor and is was a P.O.S. I was stuck with a 4000.00 bill after the motor puked and dodge was not concerned at the least. It was a documented problem from 15,000 miles on and it didnt matter so I would say go FORD!! If you do decide to go Dodge I was always told in the cummings get the MANUAL transmission or you will be sorry. I was told the Fords had trans issues too but have never had any so far and I have 75,000 miles on as of now and pull campers/boats or whatever I want with this truck.

[Run_em_Hard]

You are abviously going to get everyones opinion, so here is mine. Chev...for comfort, Ford...why?, Dodge...if you want power. I am into truck pulls and power gains. I would say at least 85% of the trucks used are dodge. It is a power plant. I have only lost once in my truck racing and it was to another dodge. But I would have to say that if you want luxury and all out comfort get a chev.

[NOTALENT]

If you want to be stuck on stupid go with a ford. If you want to step up a little bit go dodge...If you want the best...go CHEVY!!! haha..

[Wild Horses]

You are abviously going to get everyones opinion, so here is mine. Chev...for comfort, Ford...why?, Dodge...if you want power. I am into truck pulls and power gains. I would say at least 85% of the trucks used are dodge. It is a power plant. I have only lost once in my truck racing and it was to another dodge. But I would have to say that if you want luxury and all out comfort get a chev.
I have to agree here. In my opinion nothing beats the cummins.
98 with 175000 miles and running as strong as ever.

[duffster]

Do the right thing buy a new Duramax call Jay Photoglou at 714.552.0300. Trust :rollside:

[Nubbs]

Ford!!

[a catered life]

I can not vote no Chevi option. HEHEHEH
i agree with her not because i know her but mainly because i know the hubby

[Eliminator 4 Life]

Do the right thing buy a new Duramax call Jay Photoglou at 714.552.0300. Trust :rollside:
duffster aka Jays secretary. I aint buying a GMC or Chevy they are not options I just had one lemon lawed if you would read I already said that and the leg room is no where close to a ford or dodge :)

[Eliminator 4 Life]

I also thought about how the dodge tranny would hold up and whatever one I get they will be automatics. I get supplier pricing on either one so they are with in a grand of each other. If Dodge didnt have the mega cab I wouldnt be having this conversation but unlike most of you guys here when I go to Havasu I have to drive for 7 to 8 hours so I want something with lots of room so I can be comfortable. I appreciate all of you guys and your input I have sme decissions to make as I can see. I have several new cars in the past two years 4 I can think of or maye it was 5 and I hate loosing money I want to keep this for awhile so I need something to last. Thanks Rob

[little rowe boat]

Ford is the way to go, but either way you are getting one of the top 2 diesels.

[bakerjet]

hotroddin...chevy all the way!
BUT,i live in southeast new mexico and work in the oilfield, (pipeline operator) this means off road all day rocks and deep sand in 4wheel about half the time 50,000 miles a yr. tradein at 100,000 cuz it trashed no matter what it is and have drove'em all!! when everything else is a bucket of bolts the the F250 KEEPS ROLLIN!! now i drive a gas engine because the diesel is to heavy in the deep sand and i dont pull anything at work, but i do have the truck loaded with tool boxes and tools, it is the toughest truck without a question!! :crossx:

[LOWRIVER2]

Check out pickuptrucks.com forums for more info. on each and the diesel threads. You get the same ford vs. dodge but some more in depth discussion from tests, mfg. recalls and such.
I'd take the Ford of your two choices for an 8 ft. bed, short beds are for soft handed, white collar yuppies/ LOL!
The construction companies in the So. Cal. area use Powerstrokes over Cummins at a ratio of 3 to 1. I doubt the price was the sole reason for all those fords bought over dodges.

[Eliminator 4 Life]

Check out pickuptrucks.com forums for more info. on each and the diesel threads. You get the same ford vs. dodge but some more in depth discussion from tests, mfg. recalls and such.
I'd take the Ford of your two choices for an 8 ft. bed, short beds are for soft handed, white collar yuppies/ LOL!
The construction companies in the So. Cal. area use Powerstrokes over Cummins at a ratio of 3 to 1. I doubt the price was the sole reason for all those fords bought over dodges.
Thanks for the input lowriver but Im one of those yuppies long bed wont fit in the garage haha. :cool:

[Nicked prop]

The 6.0 in the Ford is a poor motor--check out the various diesel forums. If you really want a Ford wait; I believe they're dumping the 6.0 in '07 and going with a twin turbo I-6. On the other hand, I don't care for the 48RE Dodge trans. I have the '05 CTD but I have the 6 speed.

[Hardly Satisfied]

Go Ford Tough

[Red Eye]

If you don't mind not being able to get an 8' foot box, then go with the Dodge.

[Eliminator 4 Life]

Thanks everyone im going dodge picking it up tonight :cool:

[duffster]

duffster aka Jays secretary. I aint buying a GMC or Chevy they are not options I just had one lemon lawed if you would read I already said that and the leg room is no where close to a ford or dodge :)
For what it’s worth I’m not Jays secretary. I just have dealt with him over a few deals and have been very happy with his professionalism and honesty and just wanted to pass the good word along. As for reading your entire post I “AINT” spending the time to sit down and read all of the crap that everyone posted over making a decision on buying a fricken truck. 10-4

[Eliminator 4 Life]

For what it’s worth I’m not Jays secretary. I just have dealt with him over a few deals and have been very happy with his professionalism and honesty and just wanted to pass the good word along. As for reading your entire post I “AINT” spending the time to sit down and read all of the crap that everyone posted over making a decision on buying a fricken truck.
I realize and know who Jay is he has sold lots of truck to people on the board as you can see Im not a newbie as they call it. I have been here for awhile and if I wanted a chevy or gmc I would have contacted Jay thanks for reffering him but that was not any of my choices. So thanks for your 2 cents :)

[duffster]

I realize and know who Jay is he has sold lots of truck to people on the board as you can see Im not a newbie as they call it. I have been here for awhile and if I wanted a chevy or gmc I would have contacted Jay thanks for reffering him but that was not any of my choices. So thanks for your 2 cents :)
Cool Man :rollside:

[OGShocker]

Fugin
Oakies
Really
Diggem
Go back to the light! :crossx:

[NashvilleBound]

Both of your choices, as much as I hate to admit it, are good. You would be happy with either....I would definitely lean towards Ford. Rule number one out here in TN...never get behind a guy driving a Dodge...he doesnt know how to drive.. that aside... I would wait till June. As far as I know Ford will be releasing their new Super Duty body. Kindof a cross between the Tonka and whats out now. My Ford runs perfect but i will at their doorstep when they get released to place my order.

[djunkie]

Fugin
Oakies
Really
Diggem
Go back to the light! :crossx:
I tried. That boys lost I tell ya. :crossx:

[NashvilleBound]

Ok....at this point with these clowns posting I will need to say... AS LONG AS ITS NOT A CHEVY your good! :rollside:

[LAPII]

E4L, do you think you can give an update on the fit and finish of the Dodge and how it drove on the way home. Thanks. Oh and pics would be cool too. Thinking about getting rid of the 05 F250 V10 CC 4x4 Lariat.

[Eliminator 4 Life]

E4L, do you think you can give an update on the fit and finish of the Dodge and how it drove on the way home. Thanks. Oh and pics would be cool too. Thinking about getting rid of the 05 F250 V10 CC 4x4 Lariat.
LAP Im picking it up tonight. I drove one yesterday they seem very peppy and I would say the ride is equal to fords ride since they got the new front end coil over shock in the ford so I would say they are equal ride wise I just want room lots of it and the reclining back seats attract me i can pass out in the back and I cant believe all the storage in the dodge u could hide a body in there haha :) . I also read ford has over 60 service bulletins open on the 6.0 since I have lemon lawed one already Im gonna go Dodge now..

[soupersonic]

I have 52000 on my 04 dodge now, I cant say enough good things about it. It pulls like a freight train, gets good mileage, rides nice and no problems at all. I hope your as happy with yours as i am with mine. Post some pics of the mega cab when you get it .

[Squirtin Thunder]

what was the outcome of the ball joint deal ???