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Ram, Chevy and Ford Test Drives

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by TundraLaw, Dec 5, 2020.

  1. Dec 6, 2020 at 3:06 PM
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    GODZILLA

    GODZILLA Hail to the King, Baby.

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    Current Tundras are a solid and proven platform, as you say. The only legitimate gripe I have is that the payload is too low. Other than that, it's just little things that I'd like to have but can live without.
     
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  2. Dec 6, 2020 at 4:26 PM
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    Power Wagon is based off the 2500....3/4 ton truck, so cant really compare payload etc to a Tundra....
     
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  3. Dec 6, 2020 at 4:31 PM
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    GODZILLA Hail to the King, Baby.

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    I guess I shouldn't have quoted his whole post in order to avoid confusion. I am aware of the Power Wagon being a different class truck, and was not comparing them. My comment was relating to his last few sentences about going to look at the Tundra. Edited my post's quote so it cannot be confused.
     
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  4. Dec 6, 2020 at 5:01 PM
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    A Power Wagon has a max payload of 1,660 lbs and can tow 10,660 so there not too far apart. The PW is built on the 2500 platform but the suspension is extremely soft since it's geared more towards off roading vs work duties.
     
  5. Dec 6, 2020 at 5:04 PM
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    It's natural to look around. That's the fun of competition right? I love the utility of my Tundra, and I think the payload is underrated. Back in my old 04 Tundra I towed and loaded outside the limits plenty. Think waaaay back. My grandfather used to haul 4-6 horses in 1960s and 70's trucks. Doesn't seem like they'd have the tow ratings of today...bit it did it. It's mostly braking to consider. And I don't mean being stupid of irresponsible, but if I need to tow or haul, I do. But I'm not in need of a diesel. And I'm on a farm. But on our other family farm my brother just went with the 6.6 gasser Chevy. Why? Because every farmer we know has had issues with so many brands new diesel technology. We have two old Ford's with no technology for real towing. Other than that the tundra or 2500 gasser handles it.
     
  6. Dec 6, 2020 at 5:22 PM
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    Thanks for the write up. I’ll continue to wait for the new Tundra. BTW, your Tundra look 10 times better than that Power Wagon IMO.
     
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  7. Dec 6, 2020 at 6:21 PM
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    Would never consider a Nissan. They're terrible vehicles imo. I've never driven one that wasnt a total POS as far as steering feel and quality of interior.
     
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  8. Dec 6, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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    Have you heard bad things about the 6.6 duramax in the 21 GM's?
     
  9. Dec 6, 2020 at 6:23 PM
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    I appreciate that! I keep getting told that by friends and family too lol. I was considering, and drove a Chevy 2500 High Country Duramax. Diesels are super fun to drive, but man are they heavy, and super expensive to fix. I looked at some GM forums and a basic failed EGR or DPF flush costs thousands.
     
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  10. Dec 6, 2020 at 6:26 PM
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    I have to admit, I just drove a Chevy High Country Duramax today. Diesels are fun to drive, but nothing feels as solid as a Tundra. It's just a different feeling. You feel in the truck, not on the truck as a reference usually used in mountain biking and motorcycles.
     
  11. Dec 6, 2020 at 7:00 PM
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    Yes. You mentioned the many reasons I won’t consider one. Plus, I don’t tow anything heavy enough and as a daily driver it would be a waste.
     
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    I haven't heard direct bad things. But from many people I know that tow, they overall just hate the new diesels compared to old ones. And regulators have gotten fierce on doing the deletes. That's why my brother went with the gasser. I drove it, it rode very nice and felt solid as far as taking off. You can tell it's a heavy truck, but not in a bad way. It made me think about it....then I though neh!!!!
     
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  13. Dec 6, 2020 at 9:02 PM
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    Yeah but the 8 speeds were POSs
     
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    Owning a GM 8 speed is just like playing Russian Roulette...
     
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    OK, makes more sense then! I was looking at both the Ram 1500's and the 2500's for a while. The 2500 just seems to be a different truck altogether. The 2500 drives a bit different too (rougher/stiffer). The 2500 suspension is heavier duty, and it sits taller than any Ram 1500 - even in the bare bones 2500 work truck model. Of course, I'm only speaking of 4X4 models....that's all I test drove and was looking at.

    I ended up getting the Tundra because it just seemed to be "put together" better and is a proven platform...along with a reputation of being more reliable.
     
  16. Jan 2, 2021 at 8:38 AM
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    I personally came from an 2005 Tacoma then to a 07 duramax diesel. I took that diesel hunting one time and I said nope this isn’t for me. It’s like trying to drive a dam tank through the forest not too mention how dam heavy it is. So that’s when I went back to Toyota and bought my current 2015 tundra. I have had it since new and it now has 94k miles on it. It has never once left me stranded and it’s never been to the shop except for oil changes. I find myself looking at different trucks but at the end of the day I just can’t seem to let go of this tundra it has treated me well. I know sooner or later I’ll have to move on but for now I’ll stick with what I got. Plus having no payment is worth a lot more to me than having a new rig. Just my thoughts
     
  17. Jan 4, 2021 at 6:42 AM
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    I've owned several different trucks...which is, essentially, the reason I now own a Tundra. LOL

    Seriously though - I owned a 2004 F150, and honestly, aside from the 4.6L engine it has in it, I have not one bad thing to say about it. (Nothing wrong with the 4.6L engine - it's just low on HP.) I owned it until I had about 180K on it, and then gave it to my parents; my mom still drives it. Aside from the normal consumables (shocks, brakes, etc.), here's the list of stuff that has had to be replaced:

    - driver's side mirror

    That's literally it.

    It was the reason I bought a 2013 F150. It never left me stranded at all, and never had major issues....but it had a lot of minor issues (driver's rear door wouldn't latch closed - which for a SuperCab is a big deal; constant shimmying of the rear; HUGE media system issues; and so on.) That actually wasn't the biggest deal, though. The problem was the fact that trips to the dealership for stuff like the driver's rear door would result in a chorus of shrugs and a "I dunno, never heard of that."

    If you're making a truck and the REAR DOOR FLIES OPEN while driving it, that's not a good thing, and you'd best help me figure it out.

    Once I saw that I was done with Ford....to the point where, if it weren't for a Tundra, I'd own a GMC.
     
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    excellent write-up, I was going through the same last year after my first 07 Tundra went over 260,000 miles with no issues at all in the 13 years I owned it. I tow a boat and occasionally move load of crap or go off road/drive in snow. I have two buddies with the F150 eco boost so I tried towing my boat with his rig. On the freeway and country highways it towed great, felt fine and had enough power. The problem for me was it felt cheaply made and on downhill curvy roads with the boat pushing, the eco boost engine sounded like it was about to blow up during engine braking. I couldn't handle the noise. Also, his eco boost blew 3 months after he bought it new from the dealer and was in the shop for a month to get the engine replaced. I towed on the new engine after proper break in. Gas mileage while towing is no better than my old Tundra.

    I need a truck to get me and my boat to the lake, sometimes far away, and back with no problems. I don't like taking my vehicles to the dealer to get fixed, a truck should just work as designed so I ended up with a 2020 Tundra. Other than oil changes and regular maintenance, this thing will probably never see the inside of a service bay and will probably outlast the Ford by a long shot.
     
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    Yep, I'm with ya.' My 2010 SR5 doesn't tell me what's beside me or if I'm drifting out of my lane. It doesn't warn me when I'm too close to objects. It allows ME to control what I do with Cruise Control. It HAS a Driver's Side Grab Handle, Lights in the door bottoms,Illuminated Ignition Ring, Dual AC/Heat Controls, Dual Glove Boxes, Amber Flashers/Signals and Sliding Console...all features I use most every time I drive it and very few "Nannies" that are there to think for me.
     
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