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of the 3/4 tons, which one?

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Old 03-18-2012, 08:39 PM
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We are at that point where we will be looking at another truck (likely used) and I'm really having a tough time justifying the added expense of a diesel...I've owned my share of Cummins.

I'm now considering a HD 3/4 ton...Gasser, automatic, 4WD. I'm really not thinking I want the steering headache of another Dodge. How do the other brands hold up? What are the typical power train configurations?
 
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why did you post this in the passenger vehicles? this is probably the least viewed thread out there! if going to a gasser, get a chevy 2500 HD... seem to hold up better, and you DONT want a hemi... or are you preferring a V10? if so, ford makes a decent V10. id get a 2500 diesel before a gasoline, due to the fuel milage, and obviously you are wanting a 3/4 ton for towing, so you will have more power, better milage while towing, and the engine will live longer..

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diesels will also have better resale value so you can make back that "added" expense
 
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Originally Posted by Ltk
why did you post this in the passenger vehicles? this is probably the least viewed thread out there! if going to a gasser, get a chevy 2500 HD... seem to hold up better, and you DONT want a hemi... or are you preferring a V10? if so, ford makes a decent V10. id get a 2500 diesel before a gasoline, due to the fuel milage, and obviously you are wanting a 3/4 ton for towing, so you will have more power, better milage while towing, and the engine will live longer..

just me .02
Ford V-10 is a nice runnin truck if you like gettin 8 mpg and they don't run for ship unless you run premium in them, so enjoy your many stops at the pumps.
 
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