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Let's see how this poll changes over the next several months, years... :D

I just ordered my next new tow rig.:D

Ordered mine the 2nd week of January.

I don't see me replacing my 97 for quite a while. It is paid for, gets me where I need to go (basically all over the country so far) in comfort. If it was a daily driver, I would consider replacing it with a new GM.

Got my new truck on Dec. 16th, '04 Dodge Diesel, its pretty sweet but I'm still in love with the old Chevy's.:)

Where is the options for "nothing, I'm done"? ;)

Honestly, as far as I can see, it does not get better than what I have. The other makers haven't offered anything that changes the outcome of my initial investigations, and GM has IMO gone down since introducing the '03 "angry chinaman" Avalanchization cap. So here I sit, happy as a "duck on a June Bug". :D

I'm waiting for you to sell me your truck Russ...:D

You better be REEEEALLY patient then. :D

Hmm...

The 2wd Dodge is gonna have to be replaced sooner or later. And I'm thinking it'll be replaced with a GM. Couple reasons why. I want a crewcab/4 door dually- The Dodge crewcab is weeny. Fords is big/nicer, but I can't stand the interior...No matter what trim level, it still looks like a work truck to me. I want an auto- The Aliison is the only auto of the 3 I have any faith in. I like the GM interior over the other two. And I like the IFS front of the GM and it's ride quality. If I'm gonna be towin stuff all over the place for long distances, I want to be as comfy as possible. To me, the GM fits the "road trip" idea alot better than the compitition.

MY FRIEND HAS A 04.5 HO DODGE AND I LOVE IT. QUIET AND LOTS OF POWER. waytogo

I'm looking at a Dodge dually dump with an extended cab, 4x4, and a CTD. I'm getting terribly sick of gassers and Cummins makes a nice diesel. I need to keep it fairly short for driving up the cemetery rows when I dig a grave so the 'weeny' extended cab is perfect for me waytogo . I want a solid front axle I know will hold up when I get it twisted on a hill (yes I haul dirt from graves on a hill, it sucks). And I want a manual tranny for strength and reliability so the Allison is a non issue for me.

I'm looking at a Dodge dually dump with an extended cab, 4x4, and a CTD. I'm getting terribly sick of gassers and Cummins makes a nice diesel. I need to keep it fairly short for driving up the cemetery rows when I dig a grave so the 'weeny' extended cab is perfect for me waytogo . I want a solid front axle I know will hold up when I get it twisted on a hill (yes I haul dirt from graves on a hill, it sucks). And I want a manual tranny for strength and reliability so the Allison is a non issue for me.

Make sure that the frame issues on the Dodge duallys are taken care of before you buy one, right now they aren't even recommended for slide-in campers, let alone a utility box, let alone a dump bed. Not even sure if you can buy one that fits a Dodge since they don't make a C&C truck, hence no flat frame rails in the back that body fitters usually make industrial stuff like dump beds to fit on.

Bah, you had to pee in my cornflakes twice today waytogo

Guess I need to do a bit of research. I need a strong frame, strong drivetrain, and gobs of torque. Creature comforts are not a big deal to me. I 'may' order AC for the really hot days and a CD player. They can keep all their power junk, I don't need a power gas tank flap.

They can keep all their power junk, I don't need a power gas tank flap.
Ooh, I didn't see that option, i wonder if I can add it aftermarket? rotfl

Make sure that the frame issues on the Dodge duallys are taken care of before you buy one, right now they aren't even recommended for slide-in campers, let alone a utility box, let alone a dump bed. Not even sure if you can buy one that fits a Dodge since they don't make a C&C truck, hence no flat frame rails in the back that body fitters usually make industrial stuff like dump beds to fit on.


Care to enlighten me on this one?????
what's wrong with the frames and who say's you can't do the mods you speak of ??? :confused: :confused: :confused:

We've had our 05 dodge since march and I have to say I love it. I have always been a ford man and love my 96 PSD but the new fords just turn me off. Now after putting 20K on our dodge I am sold on cummins, and the back seat is not really that small, I'm 6'4" and I have ridden the back a few times just fine.

Hmm...

The 2wd Dodge is gonna have to be replaced sooner or later. And I'm thinking it'll be replaced with a GM. Couple reasons why. I want a crewcab/4 door dually- The Dodge crewcab is weeny. Fords is big/nicer, but I can't stand the interior...No matter what trim level, it still looks like a work truck to me. I want an auto- The Aliison is the only auto of the 3 I have any faith in. I like the GM interior over the other two. And I like the IFS front of the GM and it's ride quality. If I'm gonna be towin stuff all over the place for long distances, I want to be as comfy as possible. To me, the GM fits the "road trip" idea alot better than the compitition.

Hey the 2006 Dodge Mega Cab is going to make the G.M. seem like a weenie......don't do anything until you check it out.

I'm kinda surprised to see Ford so far behind!

Thats because Ford IS so far behind the other two. :D

For me it would have to be a Chevy D-Max LBZ Allison 4x4 3500 SRW CC LB.....Fully loaded LS model with everything BUT Leather and Onstar. :cool:

I'm kinda surprised to see Ford so far behind!

....thats mainly because of that unreliable 6.0 powerplant. Everything else on the truck is solid. That 6.0 was never meant to have that much hp. According to international, it can handle that much hp, but it wasnt designed to take it. International doesnt even use that engine, that should tell you something there! thats what ford gets for trying to please the growing trend of diesel hot rodders and hp junkies...no offense intended to anyone. waytogo

If Ford doesnt get a reliable diesel by the time i need a new truck, i will have no choice but to go to Dodge or Gm. ....but if Dodge dont come up with a true crew cab dually with an 8' bed...it will definitely be a GM. On second thought, it would be a toss up between dodge and gm. even if dodge does have a true crew cab dually with an 8' bed, i still wil consider the duramax because if you really think about it, the ONLY problems the GM's have been having are the injectors! And they arent even made my GM or Isuzu I never heard anybody complain about anything else onthe GM

My next tow rig is gonna be a gm not sure about their manual setup tho, but i will get the duramax for sure id like a manual but i might just get the allison.

can you add an other option?
dont get me wrong i LOVE my 04.5 Ram 3500 BUT it isnt big enough. my next truck will be an FL4700 OR a F750. yeah... over kill is cool.:pimp:
Grant

I'm 6'4" and I have ridden the back a few times just fine.

ditto. the couple times i have ridden in the back i was drunk (hence why i was ridding in back of MY truck...)

BUT i dont EVER want kids and the back seat will be getting removed soon anyway. need space for a few larger dogs once i get out of the Corps. and more tools and soem stereo equipment.

the mega cab is nice and i might be buying a dually bed off one of those for my short box....
Grant

I have to say That I would buy another Ford w/ the 6.0L Stroker. I owned a 981/2 dodge w/ the 24 valve cummins and was sooo disappointed It over heated all the time and all I hauled was a Elkhorn Hard side camper and pulled 2 atv's. Since then I have purchased 2 6.0L strokers an 03' and now an 05' and no problems what so ever. By the way I am close to max GVW if not over when haulen my Fifth Wheel with toys behind that. Still outpulling the competition!! I have a friend with an 04 Chevy With the DMax and Allison tranny, and his turbo burnt up. Also the only way that he can smoke me in a stand off was to add the Edge to his truck. Mine is stock. I don't want to step on anyones feet re. their personal choice for brands of trucks, but I thought I would share my story.

I have to say That I would buy another Ford w/ the 6.0L Stroker. I owned a 981/2 dodge w/ the 24 valve cummins and was sooo disappointed It over heated all the time and all I hauled was a Elkhorn Hard side camper and pulled 2 atv's.
Thats too bad, something was wrong with the truck I guess. That Dodge has probably one of the best cooling systems used.


I have a friend with an 04 Chevy With the DMax and Allison tranny, and his turbo burnt up. Also the only way that he can smoke me in a stand off was to add the Edge to his truck. Mine is stock.

I believe it, the 6.0 is a quick sucker and before 2006 models, was the fastest diesel on the market. Now it's the LBZ Dmax.

i would have to say a dodge or a powerstroke just because i dont like the look of the new chevys or gmc but i do like the allison and the dmax in them just not the truck

I would go for a Dodge 3500 4x4 Dually, Cummins/Auto. We have an F550 but have had nothing but problems with the 6.0 in it. I drove my friends 2005 Chevy with the Duramax/Allison Auto and it was nice also. Heck of a tranny right there in my opinion.

Does anyone know if the 06 3500 dodge mega cab trucks will take a 5th wheel hitch? Looks like fenders are close to front of bed. Can't get 8ft. bed

It's hard enough to run a 5er in a short bed, much less the Dodge "shorter than short" bed. I think that *if* it would be feasable, you would need to have one of those (what are they called? sliders?) to make it work at all.

If i got the chance to order a new tow rig it would be dodge cummins 6 speed. Like everthing bout ford, but just cant beat the cummins engine.

I grew up a Ford guy.
I love GM's interior.
I buy a truck for whats under the hood, and I go for the best built/engineered diesel in my mind, and thats the Cummins. Until these 3rd gen trucks, dodge has been on the tail end of creature comforts and appeal, but now they are really doing a nice job. I must say that these last 2 Dodge I have had are the best trucks I have owned!
Build me a Ford truck with a GM interior and a Cummins engine with an Allison 6 speed and I will need a towel!!
Just my opinion.

I guess I bought the right truck.waytogo

I'm looking for a second generation dodge with the 5 or 6 speed. I'd prefer the 12v, but they arent easy to find. Sometimes I would start thinkin somethin like 'hey, this powerstroke looks like a good deal,might be a cool truck,' but I come back to reality pretty quick. rotfl :stir:

98' 12 valve with a 5 speed is very rare. we have a 98 12 valve with a 5 speed, the best year of the cummins in my opinion.

Got mine 3 weeks ago 06 3500 Duramax LBZ 6 speed Allisonwaytogo

we have had zero issues with our 06 6.0
23k miles and no towing problems

however my next tow vehicle will be a volvo class8 or a pete
and convert it to a Class A rig

Dodge- Because I am sold on the CTD. If it was in a Ford or a Chevy, I'd probably switch brands. But, I do love all of the truck, not just the enine.

Well since ai just bought an '06 Dodge to replace my 04.5 Dodge, I guess Dodge.

Funny thing is i traded my truck in on Friday and I seen it's already been sold. somebody got a good used truck.

I guess my next one would be a Dodge just love that Cummins. Waiting on the day when you can build them like you want em. Chevy with a Cummins and a solid axle would be nice.

Whatever it is, I want it to have a solid front axel instead of the IFS on my Duramax!

Love the 94-98 12v Dodges btu for new I would go to the dealer and buy a new Duramax.

if the '08 F250 6.4 comes out with a Harley- Davidson edition I will buy it!

Will be a GM Duramax. Waiting till around the 2010 or later model year though. Have a 06 Silverado 2500HD gas 4X4 now and plan to keep it a while.
Ted

an f 350 crew cab 4x4 long bed with the new 6.4 powerstroke will be my next one.

I would buy another dodge but as a manual, otherwise it would be a gm, and if it was gas it would definitely be a gm. The problem with my cummins is it came in a dodge.

yeh thats the main thing that is wrong with a cummins rotfl

just bought my new tow rig an 06 3500 srw qc sb cummins 6speed
i absolutely love it!!

i tell ya i have a 05 dodge now and its pretty nice. i have been getting a new truck every 4 or 5 yrs but im not gettin another one till i see that you can put upgrades on them with all that emissions crap they have now and you have to use the new fuel heck im not sure that the place i get fuel at even has the new stuff yet

I just ordered my next new tow rig.:D

Have to convince my wife my 02 is too old.

HJave to convince my wife my 02 is topo old.

Ive seen/worked on the new 08 Fords... All I can say is WOW!

I believe the dodge is the best platform with a fully boxed frame and an engine that has proven to be tough as nails and the cummins loves the daily abuse from doing whatever their made to do. burnout

N o question-DODGE. A great engine the new 6 speed auto should be all that is needed. Plus, room under the hood.

Ive seen/worked on the new 08 Fords... All I can say is WOW!

worked on??

08 FORD SUPER DUTY. 350HP. 650 lb-ft. 24,500lb tow cap. All that out of the box? Couldn't turn my back on that.

Chevy all the way babywaytogo

Let's see how this poll changes over the next several months, years... :D
I belive Dodge will continue to be No#1 with the engineering they are using. Dodge has few problems and is answering the needs of the towing needs and comfort.

has any body else had this problam 2002 duramax 6 speed,slave cylinder has gone out 3 times in 70000 miles.ive been told that the dual mass flywheel is the problam.sbc says they have the ansewer for 1250 dollars.i was hoping for something better,thanks

08 FORD SUPER DUTY. 350HP. 650 lb-ft. 24,500lb tow cap. All that out of the box? Couldn't turn my back on that.

the 24,500 lb tow capacity is for the F-450 and F-550, and they are rated at someting like 325hp and 600lb, less than the 350/650.

DODGE, DODGE, DODGE, DODGE!!:pimp:

To be honestly right now its a toss up between Ford and Dodge the 7.3 and 5.9 Cummins

Dodge for me, unless Ford gets CAT or Cummins by the time I'm ready to buy again. :stir:

I think Toyota will get Cat they seem to be in bed with each other on racing and the Tundras adds when towing, ect...

yeh!! whats with it??!!:mad:

lmfao

is it really true that ford is the least picked new truck to buy...the 6.0 killed them!!!!

Freightliner "baby eight" sleepercab with the Cummins.

the 24,500 lb tow capacity is for the F-450 and F-550, and they are rated at someting like 325hp and 600lb, less than the 350/650.
And that rating comes with 4.88 gears. Can you say 5mpg? Better run straight vegoil if you're towing for a living.

Dodge the only one that has never left me stranded on the side of the road.

I've owned a few trucks in my life, all brands, and I've had the best luck with Ford as far as the Domestics go. My Chevy was a pile, and my Dodge was a big steaming pile. My first truck as a teenager was a Ford, and I had good luck with it. It was reliable. Now, after owning trucks that are what I consider junk, and piles of crap manufactured in mexico, I bought another Ford. So far it's been good, but its brand new, so we'll see. It rides a lot better than my last truck (Dodge), gets better milage, is more comfortable and quieter inside, Looks better as far as the body style in my opinion, and cost less than my Dodge did five years ago! But I did get a good deal on this one.

Only 2 downfalls of this truck is price and max trailer wt 16500lbs, this is pathetic.

:rolleyes: "Pathetic" You think? Well, not all of us are trying to pull the Tiantic from the bottom of the ocean. I plan to use this truck as my daily driver and quad hauler. It will do just fine for it's intended use. With a quad in the bed, and a trailer with three quads on it, it drives the same as if it were empty. I also forgot about the four adults in the cab, fuel cans, ice chests, and all the other gear. And by the way, it only cost me 31k and some change, BRAND NEW (2006 model) last month.

:rolleyes: "Pathetic" You think? Well, not all of us are trying to pull the Tiantic from the bottom of the ocean. I plan to use this truck as my daily driver and quad hauler. It will do just fine for it's intended use. With a quad in the bed, and a trailer with three quads on it, it drives the same as if it were empty. I also forgot about the four adults in the cab, fuel cans, ice chests, and all the other gear. And by the way, it only cost me 31k and some change, BRAND NEW (2006 model) last month.

I know I show up here as a 1/2 ton hauler and so do you, after looking at your profile I see you have a 3/4ton and that is fine for what you are pulling. Mine is a 2006 Duramax 1 ton and compared to the Ford & Dodge 1 tons, mine is the lowest rated for trailer weight. I am 3000lbs less than the Ford and I'm not sure about the Dodge. I had an F350 2006 with the 6.0 p.o.s and I got rid of it before I had all the problems that my employer's 5 other 6.0 diesels had. The reason mine is pathetic is that I can only pull 3 cars and I have to watch the wieght with just that many. The other makes can pull 4 cars if they want. GMC really screwed us over when it came to towing. They give you one of the best trannys the world has ever known, an engine that runs forever then strap 16 inch 215/75 tires on it with a Dana 60 axle to keep the prices competitive.

They give you one of the best trannys the world has ever known, an engine that runs forever then strap 16 inch 215/75 tires on it with a Dana 60 axle to keep the prices competitive.

ehh... try an AAM 11.5 inch "14 bolt" rear. want an extra couple LBS of payload and trailer weight, get a 2wd. also cuts down on parts to service and break, and up on MPG...

i belive dodge is the lowest number wise, but i have grossed 28k before. truck had no problems towing it at all...

What company does that stand for? Do they own Eaton or does Eaton own them? Reason I'm asking, GM website says its an Eaton locking or that it is available and I have that diff. on mine. Is the AAM the stock diff?

I have a 2000 Ford 7.3L Powerstoke and you couldnt give me all the money in the world to take it off my hands. Best, longest lasting motor there is!!!!

I vote dodge 200%waytogo. I just bought the truck in my signature and love it. The new six speed auto has to make the new ones the best on the market imo.

I've driven a few chevys for the guy I used to work for and they're probably the nicest for creature comforts and the allison is definatly the smoothest thing I've ever driven. But this 3rd gen dodge is very nice on the inside and I love the way you sit on top of the truck versus sitting way down inside.:rolleyes: Also the mirrors are the best I've ever used.waytogo

jUST BOUGHT MINE. An 07.5 dodge 6.7 with a six speed manual. Dually quad cab in white. B&W companion fifth wheel hitch. Pull a 37 ft. Jayco Designer. Pulled it to Penn. up Interstate 81 from N.C.. Ate up grades like they weren't there. Fuel milage not as good as the 04 5.9 replaced. It should get better with some miles. Had only 500 miles when we left:D

If I was towing heavy my new truck would be the Dodge 5500 with the 6 speed auto. For daily driving and light to medium towing it would be a 2500 Megacab 4X4.

I have a 2000 Ford 7.3L Powerstoke and you couldnt give me all the money in the world to take it off my hands. Best, longest lasting motor there is!!!!
My bro in law bought a 2001 F350 cc dually with 150,000 miles on it to tow his 9000lb trailer for his business building paint booths. A family friend who buys at auction all the time found it for him. Big white beast, straight body, not a dent on it except on the rear bumper near the hitch(what truck doesn't have those scars :rolleyes: ). Looks the same as mine except it's a Ford.

He loves it, he was using a Dodge 1500 EC and the trailer was killing it. Now his wife uses the Dodge for her daily driver.

What company does that stand for? Do they own Eaton or does Eaton own them? Reason I'm asking, GM website says its an Eaton locking or that it is available and I have that diff. on mine. Is the AAM the stock diff?

american axles and manufacturing.

as far as i read on the site they have nothing to do with eaton, but do supply a lot of stuff to GM. the plants they started in and are still in 3 of those 5, were all bought from GM in 1992 by a former Crystler CEO and his investment team. they have grown SWIFTLY since then...

http://www.aam.com/

Grant

Gm is mine!! best one available! hands down!! Duramax #1!!!

I would go with the durimax.

Working, Cummins every time! Racing , maybe a D-max. As a boat anchor , Flower poke , without a doubt!-(could also be use as a garden planter!-holds at least 8 Pansies!)

IT'S ALL DODGE CUMMINS FOR ME:D
a japmax if thier was no cummins
and my kids bike before a ford powerpuffrotfl

Well Ford has dropped the ball on the last two Power Strokes, saddly.

Does anybody know of a place where I can buy a 05-07 Powerstroke with a bad engine?

Does anybody know of a place where I can buy a 05-07 Powerstroke with a bad engine?
...to replace it with a Cummins?waytogo

what kind of fuel milage are you getting now??

15-16 avg running 50K highway to work every day. (100K round trip) but diesel is 1.22/litre(4.88 american gal.) so it seems a little pricey.:eek:

thats good for a big diesel....

Ford powerstroke will be my next!!

Unless Dodge does something different with their cabs my nextone is a GMC CC long bed. Possibly dually. The truck im runnin now is awesome but is getting small. Have one daughter now, 6 months old, and expecting another!