I'm torn between a 2011 Ram 1500 or a 2011 F150. I have always owned dodge trucks until I dun goofed and traded a POS 08 Ram for a car. Now I have a bonus coming in a few weeks and it's time to own a truck again...which is the better truck?
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11-25-2013, 08:17 AM #1Registered User
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What truck should I get (srs)
Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.
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11-25-2013, 08:37 AM #2Registered User
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my vote would be the Ford. have never been a fan of Dodge and don't like the look of the newer ones. the newer Fords on the other hand are hnngggg.
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11-25-2013, 08:39 AM #3Registered User
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I agree the Ford has really grown on me but then againthe Ram does have the HEMIOriginally Posted by SupJeff
Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.
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11-25-2013, 08:48 AM #4Registered Operator
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Ford hands down and I'm a chevy guy. There is a reason you still see so many on the road.
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11-25-2013, 09:24 AM #5Registered User
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Between those two, definitely the Ford.
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11-25-2013, 09:25 AM #6Maximum Effort
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Ram's EcoDiesel. I think you get more for your money with Ram.
On a side note, did anyone watch Top Gear last week? They had a shoot out with the Tundra, F150 Queen Ranch and the Ram.
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11-25-2013, 09:34 AM #7Registered User
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I really like the f150s with the eco boost however is you want real power get a 5.0 and then add a Whipple the ecobost adds about 4 grand to the cost of the truck the wipple is also 4k (+install if needed)
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11-25-2013, 09:36 AM #8Registered Loser
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Why would you want to buy a Dodge that doesn't have a cummins engine in it?
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11-25-2013, 09:36 AM #9Hehehehehhee
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11-25-2013, 09:48 AM #10Registered User
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Just never been into Chevy. Use to drive them all the time on a farm..ford is a pretty solid truck thoOriginally Posted by Spartan#x
Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.
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11-25-2013, 09:52 AM #11Registered User
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I drove a 2010 F150 with a V6 twin turbo...lots of get up but didn't have much torque...sexy truck though.Originally Posted by pegasus8891
Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.
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11-25-2013, 09:58 AM #12Cell Technician
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Lots of vehicles have hemispherical heads.Originally Posted by Wrench7
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11-25-2013, 10:02 AM #13Registered User
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What exactly makes it superior to the Ram? Reliability, power, tourqe, suspension?Originally Posted by Diesel0022
Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.
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11-25-2013, 10:07 AM #14Cell Technician
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Half ton trucks?Originally Posted by Wrench7
Fords towing capacity is greater, the difference in fuel mileage is negligible. But the ram has a 8 speed trans......which is laughable. Ford has better crash test ratings, Fords interior is slightly larger(more space), and Fords CS blows Dodge out of the water.
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11-25-2013, 10:31 AM #15Banned
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Dodge hands down
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11-25-2013, 10:57 AM #17Registered User
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No...just noOriginally Posted by Jon85
Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.
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11-25-2013, 10:58 AM #18Registered User
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How come?Originally Posted by VinMichael
Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.
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11-25-2013, 11:01 AM #19Registered User
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So hands down Ford heats Ram across the bored thenOriginally Posted by Diesel0022
Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.
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11-25-2013, 11:23 AM #20bonerfart
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Dodge's quality has improved since the FIAT buyout, but the Ford and Chevy build quality is still better.
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11-25-2013, 11:45 AM #22Registered User
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Originally Posted by Wrench7
I just bought a 2012 F150 with the 5.0l and a friend of mine just bought a '13 Hemi Ram with the 5.7
Of the two I think the Ford is a better truck.
- Ram has a little more power, the thing is all engine. That new transmission is funny though, always feels like it shifts down too far.
- Ford has a better ride
- Dodge interiors aren't great even the brand new ones but they are better than they were...seats like a park bench in my '06, the new cab on the Ford is bigger than the last one which was already the biggest.
- Fords been getting better mileage. I just did a 700 mile drive in the snow and cold accross Alberta and Saskatchewan. Averaged 70mph (trans-canada highway) and 19+mpg. Thats hand calculated, not the computers read-out.
- Dodge has the cylinder de-activation for economy mode, but its hard to keep it engaged, anything over 55-60mph and its in 8cyl mode.
Really they are both great to drive as they are both nearly new, you would probably be happy with either.
I am not impressed with build quality on Dodges in general though, I have never had one I liked.------♥♥-----
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11-25-2013, 11:49 AM #23🇱🇧 Lebanese Jesus 🇱🇧
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My bro has a f150 and I have a ram big horn my truck looks, rides and feels 100 times better than his IMO and his.
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11-25-2013, 12:00 PM #24Registered User
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See, I think it's just to each his own...because I think that model of the Ram just looks terrible. Especially with the longbed. The way they run the tailpipes also looks kinda gimmicky too.Originally Posted by dougefresh93
My bro has a f150 and I have a ram big horn my truck looks, rides and feels 100 times better than his IMO and his.
This is so sexy, and I don't even drive a Ford...
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11-25-2013, 12:04 PM #25🇱🇧 Lebanese Jesus 🇱🇧
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OP take them for test drives, only really way to tell which you like best.
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not sure how i feel about RAMs. Sometimes I like them, sometimes I think they're groce. I generally dislike Dodge overall, but I think the RAM isn't as bad as it used to be. I bleed blue, though. And if we're talking 2011 only, I'd definitely go with the F-150.
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11-25-2013, 12:10 PM #27Registered User
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the last Ram I had was a 08 with endless front end problems, before that I owned a 03 and that truck was amazing....took 9k in damages in a 23 car pile up and was still able to drive...until it got T boned and broke the frame....I'm really leaning to the Ford thoughOriginally Posted by engj
Peace is a lie, there is only passion.
Through passion, I gain strength.
Through strength, I gain power.
Through power, I gain victory.
Through victory, my chains are broken.
The Force shall free me.
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11-25-2013, 12:18 PM #28Banned
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Don't like the looks of the Ford. Too plain. The Dodge looks better than any full-size out there and the 5.7 is cool.Originally Posted by Wrench7
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Dodge is junk unless you go for the Cummins engine, the only useful one. The Hemi in it doesn't seem refined at all compared to what SRT8's get.
The Tundra is to get a 5.0L TD Cummins in the next few years. The Tundra has by far the strongest frame and has a nice feel to the steering, doesn't make the truck feel like a heavy ocean liner. Not saying to blindly go for the Tundra, but it definitely deserves a test drive. They also don't fudge with their MPG and tow rating capacities...and done up including lift kit, they look badass but in a graceful way. Made in Detroit with the price tag to show for it...and a bit more expensive compared to others.
Ford is pretty good too. FX4 ecoboost or FX4 V8, however the ecoboost is a bit of a compromise as far as reliability and fuel mileage claims go. Whereas the 5.0L V8 is a solid choice. F350 super duty with the turbo diesel Powerstroke is one fast as balls truck. 6.7L or something.
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