Help me decide what truck to get
#31
Only vehicles I've ever been stranded in were built by Chrysler. I had a dodge sit on the lot for over a week just to be told I had a bad battery. Computer went out, locks quit working, radio quit qorking, 2 condenser fans, multiple fuses and a new taillight bulb every 3 months, not to mention the cracked plastics. Yes sir, they are backed up and lack the manpower to service all the crap they sell. Should I mention the lifetime oil chages...just be sure to drop it off and they'll have it back the next day. It's BS.
The 6.0l got a bad rep in 2003 because of the headgasket issue but it was fixed by 2005. Rushed? That 6.0L had been a rock solid engine used in commercial international trucks for years. Ford reported they had fewer late model 6.0l's
coming back for warranty work than they ever did the 7.3l. 35,000 miles and ZERO problems on mine...ok, so I did replace a taillight bulb but that's a whole lot better than I can say for any Chrysler product I've ever owned.
Like I said, only thing wrong with cummins is it has a dodge wrapped around it...and I guess Dodge made the tranny.
The 6.0l got a bad rep in 2003 because of the headgasket issue but it was fixed by 2005. Rushed? That 6.0L had been a rock solid engine used in commercial international trucks for years. Ford reported they had fewer late model 6.0l's
coming back for warranty work than they ever did the 7.3l. 35,000 miles and ZERO problems on mine...ok, so I did replace a taillight bulb but that's a whole lot better than I can say for any Chrysler product I've ever owned.
Like I said, only thing wrong with cummins is it has a dodge wrapped around it...and I guess Dodge made the tranny.
if the 6.0 is so good why the lawsuit? i can find the link if you want to read it?
#32
Already read it. It was based on early 6.0l's. Ford went to the 6.4L because of stricter emission regulations. The 6.0l was just a temporary bridge that met the old standards until they could develop the new engine.
I don't think it's the Dodge dealership's fault. They also own the Toyota franchise are were sending people over there because they were so backed up.
I wouldn't buy a 2003 or 2004 6.0L diesel though if they were going to have problems, they've probably been fixed by now.
You love your dodge, I'm happy for you. I love my Ford and wouldn't trade you. That's all I'm saying.
I don't think it's the Dodge dealership's fault. They also own the Toyota franchise are were sending people over there because they were so backed up.
I wouldn't buy a 2003 or 2004 6.0L diesel though if they were going to have problems, they've probably been fixed by now.
You love your dodge, I'm happy for you. I love my Ford and wouldn't trade you. That's all I'm saying.
#33
Chevy is the best.
Ford might be built tough but, It's not like a rock. Toyota has towing and tranny issues and made in mexico. Buy a chevy truck because they never break down and if they do it is cheap and easy to do. Believe me I worked on dodge, ford, chevy, and Ford was the weakest lookin little parts Ide ever seen.
Ford might be built tough but, It's not like a rock. Toyota has towing and tranny issues and made in mexico. Buy a chevy truck because they never break down and if they do it is cheap and easy to do. Believe me I worked on dodge, ford, chevy, and Ford was the weakest lookin little parts Ide ever seen.
#34
Who knows, maybe if they used smaller parts they could quit mooching my tax dollars??? I don't really have anything against their trucks but I do believe you pay a premium for a comparable vehicle.
And I'm pretty sure some of those Toyotas are built in California.
And I'm pretty sure some of those Toyotas are built in California.
#38
chevys have weak *** IFS front ends. they're practically on the bumpstops unloaded. you should be the last person to say anything about how stout ford parts are.
Last edited by scootergptx; Feb 17, 2010 at 04:05 PM.
#39
what are you joking? there's NO COMPARISON, superduties are the #1 hauler out there always have been always will.
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