I’m a Chevy guy. But my Silverado is not holding up. They use a soft front end that’s not quite holding up over time. With 115k I’m either going to have to rebuild the whole front end (body is starting to rot at both rockers, it’s an ‘05) or face the music, which with a regular extended cab and my family size now vs when I bought it new I need the crew cab now anyway. I’m going to preface that I’m now looking at 3/4 or 1 tons as 1/2 trucks aren’t built to last. Too heavy for the suspension under them. They are made to drive like cars.
So onto Ram trucks. Nice enough aesthetically but they rot out faster than a virgin on prom night. Good motor but have been known for shitty transmissions, my friend is on his third. I don’t not like them, but I’m not in love.
Chevy.... while I like the new trucks I know their inherent weaknesses. Is it worth buying knowing that it’s going to fall just short of great. They are getting cheaper in their manufacturing process and I have little faith lately. This is separate from their cars, trucks only.
Ford. Well dang if it wasn’t so damn expensive. I think I’m in on a super duty but I may be getting used. I can’t see buying new now (I’d like too) and I worry that because my personal vehicle barely gets used it will waste away regardless. (Company car gets 35k + miles a year). Nice truck SS. I like this guy here, but the price!!?!?
https://www.saratford.net/new/Ford/2017-Ford-Super+Duty+F-250+SRW-agawam-ma-68c9b5d30a0e0ae73626230350166c33.htm
wait for the video to embed and watch at the top. Comes with lift and electric step bars, etc, all with factory warranty. Plus in my stupid state it slides you past inspection limitations when you modify from factory.