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Who's Making The Best Half Ton Truck???
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NYH1
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Dodge in my opinion! 
sawinredneck
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Toyota? Nissan? Sorry, ALL of the domestic half tons have left a bitter taste in my mouth of late!
begleytree
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dodge? try keeping a tranny in it. bought a new '00 ram 360cu in. after many visits and 9K miles, they bought it back from me. ran great, when it ran great. very few times though.
andy, you're not supposed to taste them there! those little jap trucks, now they like that sort of thing.
-Ralph
andy, you're not supposed to taste them there! those little jap trucks, now they like that sort of thing.
-Ralph
Husky137
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Right about now I would say they all have real shortcomings either in durabilty, usefullness or build quality. Seem slike the ones w/ good powertrains have shoddy interiors or rust prone bodies.
ropensaddle
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Me too look out when they make one tons
NYH1
Tacticle Chainsaw Operator.
Well my family and I have had major problems with the Ford cars, trucks and SUVs we've had. Ford is all we ever drove. Around 1999 we started switching to Chrysler products, Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge mostly 4x4's. We haven't had anywhere near the problems with our Chrysler's like we had with our Fords.
When I buy something I look back on the manufactures I've had and go from there. I have never had any problems at all with my Glock pistols. When I want another pistol I automatically look at Glock because I've had great luck with them. I do the same with vehicles. Until I have trouble with my Chrysler products, I'm sticking with them. Just me though!
2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4- no problems
2002 Dodge Dakota SLT V8 4x4- needed tires.
2003 Dodge Durango SLT V8 4x4- wiper motor.
2005 Dodge Durango SLT Hemi all wheel drive- tranny line is leaking. They tighten it up and it stopped but they're going to replace it anyway's.
2007 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4- just got it last week!
My parents have had just as many Chrysler's with the same results. We've had good luck with GM products as well. We just haven't bought any lately. Fords........we won't be buying anymore any time soon.
ben14826
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IMO, Chevy/GMC and Toyota are making the best half ton trucks right now. Ford and Dodge are making good trucks but it seems like they have more quirks and faults than the previously mentioned. Every manufacturer has their strong points, and each of them have their weak points. I like Chevy trucks, but there's a lot of things about Chevy trucks that I don't like. The same can be said for all of the manufacturers. Unless of course you've let yourself become brand biased, in which case who cares what you say anyway.:biggrinbounce2:
12guns
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What are you smoking??? I want some! Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep are the most repair prone vehicles out there. I suppose if you always trade up before they get 80k miles on them, you might be ok, but in my mind, they are disposable vehicles. May as well throw them away at 80-100k miles. Ask some repair shops, they will give you a good idea of what brands need more repairs.
Toyota and GMC/Chevy are about all I would buy. Although I like the looks of Ford/.
OTG BOSTON
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Can't say enough about my Tundra. If I were to buy a 3/4 or 1 ton It'd be a Chevy
Can't say enough about my Tundra. If I were to buy a 3/4 or 1 ton It'd be a Chevy
NYH1
Tacticle Chainsaw Operator.
Not smoking anything. It's funny you mention Toyota and GMC/Chevy. My good friend is a ASE mechanic. He's worked at Chrysler, GM and Toyota dealers. Guess what, he was just as busy when he worked at Toyota and GMC/Chevy dealers as he was when he worked at Chrysler dealers. Warranty and service work included. :biggrinbounce2:
And yeah you're right I lease my vehicles so I don't put that many miles on them. The last Ford I leased was a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 4.0L engine. After a year and a half and 10,000 miles I traded it in early and had to pay out the last six month of the lease to get my 2002 Dodge Dakota. I had so many problem with that Ranger it wasn't funny. Needed a drive shaft after a week. Needed the transfer case rebuilt because it leaked (BorgWaner to be expected). Paint was flaking off! It was all covered under warranty, but I'd had enough!
Drive what ever you want. I'll take a Chrysler or GM!
ASD
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ford
beowulf343
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Toyota is looking pretty good these days.
begleytree
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Peacock
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They also have quite a few issues on the last gen Tundra. The new model has a weak frame, terrible fit and finish and the less capability than the competitors.
beowulf343
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Ok-not an expert here-don't even own a 1/2 ton, just 2 3/4 tons. But several friends of mine just bought new toyota, ford, and chevy half tons in the last few years. Seems like the toyota is the only one staying out of the shop. But that's just my second-hand observation.
2000ssm6
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All makes will have some kind of problems now or later, some more than others. I think Chevy and Ford are the best but the new Tundra 5.7 may beat them in the long run. Dodge/Chrysler just don't seem to hold up well, drivetrains more so.
Now on another topic: ASE certification doesn't mean ****, it will get you more pay but hands on/experience blows those tests out of the water. I know many techs that have certs and can't work on a car. As a tech. I have taken a few but only when it gets slow(not many times as I stay busy). An experienced service manager knows when he has a good tech. no matter what a peice of paper tells him.
Now on another topic: ASE certification doesn't mean ****, it will get you more pay but hands on/experience blows those tests out of the water. I know many techs that have certs and can't work on a car. As a tech. I have taken a few but only when it gets slow(not many times as I stay busy). An experienced service manager knows when he has a good tech. no matter what a peice of paper tells him.
Freakingstang
Doctor Freakinstein
I love my half ton chevy. It rolled over 202K miles this weekend. No major problems other than rear brakes. There has been some general maintence, but that is expected at 200K...
It has withstood the test of me beating the snot out of it for the last 6 years..I'd buy another in a heartbeat (pun intended) lol.
I would like to have a 3/4 ton HD or 1 ton with the Duramax in it, though. This has been the beefiest half ton I have owned. I really should have a 3/4 ton at the minimum and this truck has taken it share of abuse and come back beggin for more.
It has withstood the test of me beating the snot out of it for the last 6 years..I'd buy another in a heartbeat (pun intended) lol.
I would like to have a 3/4 ton HD or 1 ton with the Duramax in it, though. This has been the beefiest half ton I have owned. I really should have a 3/4 ton at the minimum and this truck has taken it share of abuse and come back beggin for more.
sawinredneck
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But.................... What year is it Steve?
