GyroRon
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In my never ending quest for lowering my monthly money obilgations I am considering getting rid of my Chevy truck - a huge 658$ a month stinger to the checkbook! - and get a cheaper truck without all the bells and whistles. I don;t need a backseat, I don't need or want leather seats again, or fourwheel drive etc....
I have looked at the Toyota and Nissan first since they hold up best in resale value, but the Nissan is junk in my book - I would feel even a ford would hold up better - and all their trucks are extended cabs or crew cabs. Toyotas are too small inside even with the extended cab.
I wouldn't drive a Ford period, just don't like them. So that leaves Chevy and Dodge. I really like Chevy trucks, but had a chance yesterday to look at the new Rams and I was very impressed to say the least.
the regular cab Dodge Ram 1500 has TONS of room inside. I had to scoot the seat forward just to reach the pedals and there was huge amounts of room behind the seat. The truck drove nice, had good power - I drove one with the 4.7 V8 - and had alot of neat features. I really like this truck, and as much as I like Chevy trucks, The dodge regular cab blows the regular cab Chevy away for comfort and features.
What I would like to know is how has the trucks been for you guys driving the new style Rams. And how do you guys like the 4.7 V8 - even if you got that engine in a Jeep cherokee or Durango etc...
What kind of real MPG do you see - I know we all like to brag that we get 20 mpg when we know we are full of $hit. What is the REAL Mpg and how would you describe the way you drive. If you have towed with it, what kind of MPG did you typically get?
If you drive a Dodge with a Hemi, what do you get for MPG?
How has these trucks held up? Needed to see the dealer or repairman much?
This is one thing Chevy is good for. None of the Chevys I have had - 4 of them so far a 96 GMC 1500, a 2001 Chevy 1500, a 2003 Trailblazer and my 2003 Avalanche - has ever had to go to the shop for anything other than a broken tailgate strap. All but the Avalanche would do over 20 mph not towing going down the highway and the Avalanche is not far behind.
Gas milage is important to me - I drive on average over 20,000 miles per year, mostly towing a trailer. I also don't want a truck that it going to need to be in the shop much either.
Opinions wanted!
I have looked at the Toyota and Nissan first since they hold up best in resale value, but the Nissan is junk in my book - I would feel even a ford would hold up better - and all their trucks are extended cabs or crew cabs. Toyotas are too small inside even with the extended cab.
I wouldn't drive a Ford period, just don't like them. So that leaves Chevy and Dodge. I really like Chevy trucks, but had a chance yesterday to look at the new Rams and I was very impressed to say the least.
the regular cab Dodge Ram 1500 has TONS of room inside. I had to scoot the seat forward just to reach the pedals and there was huge amounts of room behind the seat. The truck drove nice, had good power - I drove one with the 4.7 V8 - and had alot of neat features. I really like this truck, and as much as I like Chevy trucks, The dodge regular cab blows the regular cab Chevy away for comfort and features.
What I would like to know is how has the trucks been for you guys driving the new style Rams. And how do you guys like the 4.7 V8 - even if you got that engine in a Jeep cherokee or Durango etc...
What kind of real MPG do you see - I know we all like to brag that we get 20 mpg when we know we are full of $hit. What is the REAL Mpg and how would you describe the way you drive. If you have towed with it, what kind of MPG did you typically get?
If you drive a Dodge with a Hemi, what do you get for MPG?
How has these trucks held up? Needed to see the dealer or repairman much?
This is one thing Chevy is good for. None of the Chevys I have had - 4 of them so far a 96 GMC 1500, a 2001 Chevy 1500, a 2003 Trailblazer and my 2003 Avalanche - has ever had to go to the shop for anything other than a broken tailgate strap. All but the Avalanche would do over 20 mph not towing going down the highway and the Avalanche is not far behind.
Gas milage is important to me - I drive on average over 20,000 miles per year, mostly towing a trailer. I also don't want a truck that it going to need to be in the shop much either.
Opinions wanted!