New Dodge Half Tons

[Armedtrigger01]

The biggest question for me is are their transmissions reliable which will be answered in a few years and what did they do about their rear ends in the 1/2 tons detonating constantly. Seen several trucks on their 3rd or 4th rear end

[mustangguy289]

To answer your question, could probably be ha for $25ish. Too rich for my blood. I really need to find a hail deal like he did. I'm too old to give a damn about impressing anyone. So I don't care if every panel on it is dinged up. I just want a more quiet/comfortable ride than my high mile Expy has become.

Finding a new 2011 on the lot will be better than finding a used 2011 with the current promotions. Just a week or two ago I heard an ad for Holt Dodge giving 15,000 off msrp on all 2011 Ram crew cabs. Not sure if it is still running but its the end of the month and lots want them gone. Might not hurt just to look around.

[zemog]

Dodge trucks are shit, imo. Unless it has a cummins under the hood, I wouldn't consider it.

just curious if you've owned any?, i have on 05 and an 07 one with 70k and the other with 98k, both with hemi's, not one ounce of trouble, no rattles like i hear people complain of, no cracks in the console, like i also see said......just curious why they are seen by so many on this site as shit? and its widely known i also have 5 cummins from 95-05 which i love.

[mustangguy289]

just curious if you've owned any?, i have on 05 and an 07 one with 70k and the other with 98k, both with hemi's, not one ounce of trouble, no rattles like i hear people complain of, no cracks in the console, like i also see said......just curious why they are seen by so many on this site as shit? and its widely known i also have 5 cummins from 95-05 which i love.

My 07 has 86k on it and it runs great. No squeaks, no rattles, no problems, etc. Prior to this vehicle I had an 07 F150 that I sold at 78k. In the last 10k miles before i sold it, it seemed something always needed to be replaced. It also developed that lovely 5.4l tick.

[46Tbird]

I had an '06 Ram quad cab with the 4.7/auto. I loved that truck. I had two issues that I never addressed (traded for the Mustang at 88k miles). The driver's door lock would not always unlock with the remote fob (the key worked) and the blower motor seemed to have a dead spot that a whack under the glove box would take care of. It rode and drove GREAT and I miss it. No transmission problems and no rattles at all. It had plenty of power for getting on the highway and light towing, but probably would lose a drag race to an Ecoboost.

Brent, I would go for it. Used vehicle prices are high as giraffe pussy right now, so you might actually get a better deal with new car rebates and financing.

[Scott Mc]

Go a head and buy a dodge. Just don't get mad when a v6 leaves you in the dust.

Who cares, my 99 7.3 beats my buddies ecoboost but i would still rather have a Ram like my associates 2011 Ram Sport. He gets same mpg and far better options.

[War Machine]

Dodge makes a good truck

[jw33]

FWIW I drive a '11 chevy longbed with the 5.3 and it's a gutless turd. You hook a trailer up to it and it gets almost dangerous to try and merge onto the highway...

[bcoop]

Brent, I would go for it. Used vehicle prices are high as giraffe pussy right now, so you might actually get a better deal with new car rebates and financing.

Whatever I do, I won't be financing. Fuck a car payment. Part of the reason used is more attractive to me. Earliest I will do something is spring, and thats a big if. I think I've got another 100k left in this Expedition. Hard to pull the trigger with that much life left.

It's the want to, not out of necessity.

[46Tbird]

I still wouldn't dismiss a new vehicle. The rebates on full-size trucks can be ridiculous, and there may even be some tax benefits if you're using it for work.

Speaking of work, don't you drive a lot for your company? Get them to issue you a company vehicle!

[bcoop]

I still wouldn't dismiss a new vehicle. The rebates on full-size trucks can be ridiculous, and there may even be some tax benefits if you're using it for work.

Speaking of work, don't you drive a lot for your company? Get them to issue you a company vehicle!

Yes, it's for work. No company vehicles. I get a heft allowance, but I prefer to bank it and buy cash. I want the money to work for me, instead of handing it over for a payment,

[AdRock]

I want the money to work for me, instead of handing it over for a payment,

Couldn't agree more. We haven't had a car payment in about 4 years and I don't want another one. My wife really wants a different car and I've given in a little on that though. If we can have it paid off in 6 months I'm ok with it.


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I like the looks of the Ram over the F150, but I'd still buy an F150 over a Ram.

I worked as a Dodge tech for a few years. I wouldn't own another Mopar product unless it was given to me. OR it was built before 1975.

[racrguy]

Dodge is the only one who has ever had problems huh? At least they are willing to fix the issue. Have you heard about the transmissions put in the new 5.0 Mustangs? The are rated for less than the Mustang puts out stock.

Do I own a new mustang, or advocate that I'd buy one? Is this thread even about mustangs? And yes, I've heard about the POS chinese manual.

[SMEGMA STENCH]

For what its worth, I will never buy, nor will I ever recommend a dodge anything. Take a look at their reliability ratings (from a credible source such as JD power) and you'll have second thoughts about that "nice" new dodge truck. Chrysler is not close to comparable to ford or GM. They're a distant third.

[zemog]

For what its worth, I will never buy, nor will I ever recommend a dodge anything. Take a look at their reliability ratings (from a credible source such as JD power) and you'll have second thoughts about that "nice" new dodge truck. Chrysler is not close to comparable to ford or GM. They're a distant third.

for what its worth i have owned all with my business, i wouldnt use another ford or chevy diesel truck to save my life with, they dont last under work conditions period.......i dont have to read a report i use these vehicles daily