A Big Question!

[DennyDay]

If there were no diesel options From any Pickup Manufacture, whose 3/4 or 1 Ton pickup would you buy?

 

[NIsaacs]

I'm afraid I would have to build one, probably be a Ford w/Cummins power. Or I would buy the smallest Cummins powered medium duty offered. After 15 years of Cummins powered pickups, I couldn't hack a gasser. If there was no Cummins Power of any kind available, I would still be running FE-big block Fords. Sorry, I guess I didn't answer your question!!!



"NICK"

 

[lil red cummins]

no diesels huh? :{



probably wouldn't buy a pickup at all. the gas mileage numbers are too scary.



i know i can't haul much with the caravans, but since i don't have to pull heavy trailers, i'd be back in the caravan.



jim

 

[mazdarotary]

I would most likely jump in a Tundra. I want one any way,but the cost is/was too high when I bought my used 1st gen,so I went the low cost route,but still like the Toyota.

 

[WMonroe]

I would probably have a 2500 hemi 5 speed manual or the 6 speed when it come out.

Will

 

[nickleinonen]

this 3rd gen body has really grown on me... so if no diesel was avalable, i think i'd get an other 2500 like mine, but with the 6. 1 hemi if that ever comes out into the trucks [like the srt-8 is getting] with a 6 speed manual...

 

[AfterBurner]

For a Gasser?

Definitely have to go Chevy. HAve never had a problem with that 350, and not only that, but the truck also holds up. A different frame design would be nice, but you just can't beat a Chevy truck. Now only if the cummins was offered from GM...

 

[Philip]

I would go Chevy with a big block and a stick. Thats what I was looking for when I bought my 1st gen. For the price the guy wanted I couldn't walk away.



On a side note. My wife works for D. C. I wouldn't want a gas powered Dodge.

 

[C. Harlan]

I would buy a 1990 Chevrolet 3500 4x4, 454 auto or stick. I think back then, they already put the 4L80's in them... Bulletproof transmission. Either that, or do an NV4500. Definitely a Chevy. Could never own an older ford. The model of Chevy I want is the one with the 80's body style, flat front grille, with 4 headlights. I am sure y'all know what I am talking about. Sharp looking truck! Oooh!!! And Still had a REAL METAL DASH! Only way to go!



-Chris-

 

[jrobinson2]

The Dodge part of my '99 has been better than any Ford or GM I have owned or been around, and Ive never had any trouble at all getting 250,000 miles from my Dodge gas engines, I would go Dodge again in an instant.



Jared

 

[BigEasy]

I'd proly be in a SuperDuty faster than you can say FORD... the dealership is a mile away, I'm friends with the owner's daughters, and they are a better heavy duty truck. They also have the BEST service dept in town. I worked at the GM and DC garages, too.



The only think that sucks about Ford is the way they support the tree hugger organizations...

 

[AndrewKing]

Started out with Dodge Pickups and now have 5 in our company... . we felt it best to stick w/ Dodge since they have been very reliable for us and easier to stay w/ 1 brand so parts interchange (Spark plugs (yes all are gassers except 1, Filters etc... . ).

Andrew

 

[Kennywould]

Chev 3/4 ton, 496 big block, no backing out of it, BBC rule!

 

[JUeckert]

my vote would be for the ford. the gm is a very close second in my book. .

 

[GBechtold]

If I had to choose a gasser I would have to get something old enough to be emissions exempt screw the EPA I would build a 1979 Dodge W400 with a 392 or 426 Hemi there is just something about a stock gasser that makes the same amount if not more Horse power as it's cubic inches not to mention after market parts for a 392 are pretty cheap.

 

[Ncostello]

Ford V10. Smooth, powerful and unique exhaust note. Gas mileage can be controlled to some extent but not if you pulling heavy loads.

 

[klenger]

No diesel ... no 5er; ... no 5er ... no truck.

 

[CGriffith]

I'd have to go with a superduty. Reason? I hate GMs IFS and the hemi doesn't make enough torque for pulling. I think fords V10 will be the engine to beat when they employ the 3 valve technology used on the 5. 4. The second exhaust valve allows lots of low end torque without giving up the high end HP. I bet we'll see this on the V10 next year.

 

[HoleshotHolset]

If the OEM's didn't make a pickup with a diesel... I'd put a Cummins in a Dodge anyhow.



I'll never own a gasser pickup ever again.



Matt

 

[DennyDay]

TTT One more time!

Just want to see if there are any more comments. Really wanted to know if we were buying Cummins that just came in a Dodge wraper. It looks like so far Ford is the winner, but I suspect it is due to the full size crew cab. Am I wrong?



Denny