Dodge Megacab
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From: Orange
Originally Posted by AlfredB1979
Someone invented these devices called "trailers" and even funnier things called "receiver hitches" to go along with 5th wheels and goosenecks.
With that "logic", one-ton and heavier chassis cabs don't see any kind of heavy duty use either.
(If you were just joking, I take that stuff back, though...I hope you were joking.)
With that "logic", one-ton and heavier chassis cabs don't see any kind of heavy duty use either.
(If you were just joking, I take that stuff back, though...I hope you were joking.)
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Not all trailers are used for that purpose. Many people buy things called 5th wheels that they live out of for many months a year. For them a short bed dually works better. Not everyone wants a LB, if cornering or backing are a concern for your 5th wheel you can always use a slider hitch for your SB truck. Just cuz you don't like it doesn't mean that it doesn't have a legitimate purpose for many people.
Last edited by IB Tim; Oct 13, 2005 at 07:22 PM.
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From: Albany, Oregon
As usual, you have to weigh the options of both and decide for yourself what you want to spend your money on. I think the dodge is hideous, but then I think that the new ford and chevy are equally hideous. I am picky though. I like my 56 F100 really well, I like my 72 F100 really Well, and I like my 95 F150 really well. But if I was going to buy a 3/4 ton it would have to be a diesel. And for me there is only one real option, That is the Dodge Cummins. That is not to infer that the psd is crap, The cummins is simply my preference. Regardless of how the new one looks.
My 2 cents.
My 2 cents.
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From: Norwood USA
Originally Posted by 150ford
I agree with you Nick. It will be interesting to see if Dodge increases there sales. Nothings worked yet. As usual though the build quality is not up to Ford standards by far. Yeh the front ends on the Dodges get worse looking all the time.
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From: wallingford, ct
Originally Posted by 73Fastbackv10
I looks like a fish in person. Gigantic head, little tail. It's like a whale with a shark tail. Sure, shark's tail work on sharks, but not on whales.
Funny you should say that , I have been saying it looks like a Big Mouth Bass
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From: Marion, VA
Originally Posted by bigbluebronco43
In typical Dodge style, they are "overdoing" it to attract buyers they're way-its always worked for Dodge and I bet it will work this time. Especially seeing as the 1500 MEGA CAB is actually a 2500 series truck with 1500 badges on it. Only difference in the MEGA CABS is that the 2500 has the option of a 6 speed and diesel options.
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From: wallingford, ct
Originally Posted by SLE
Will dodge be offering a dually with the megacab??? just wondering because it took a while before they offered it when they went to there current configuration (correct me if I'm wrong).
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From: In the swamps of Florida
Originally Posted by bigbluebronco43
Dodge hasn't made a regular crew cab truck ever.
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From: nebraska
But now Dodge has the megacab but no 8 ft. box to go with it. I see a lot off these around where Im at so Dodge blew it again. What took em so long to get a descent size crewcab. I think I could run Dodges truck division better then whoever they have.
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If ford sells more short box crews than long boxes I dont really see how dodge blew it. They get this thing to market and without a huge expenditure by using existing hardware. In other words it doesnt have to do too terribly well to pay for itself. Nice, cheap fix for a hole in their lineup.
Alot of people passed over dodge because of no crew. If 70% of crew buyers want a short box. Then dodge will appeal to a large portion of that market. Have you driven a crew long bed in a city? Cant park the darn things anywhere. Try to parrallel park one one time. Even the mall parking lot can be a pain. If I bought a crew, of any make, I would buy a short bed. BTW dodge called it a club cab.
Alot of people passed over dodge because of no crew. If 70% of crew buyers want a short box. Then dodge will appeal to a large portion of that market. Have you driven a crew long bed in a city? Cant park the darn things anywhere. Try to parrallel park one one time. Even the mall parking lot can be a pain. If I bought a crew, of any make, I would buy a short bed. BTW dodge called it a club cab.
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From: Melbourne, Aus
Originally Posted by Logical Heritic
Have you driven a crew long bed in a city?
I personally loved driving in it in the city (despite the fact our parking spaces and roads are about 1/2 the size of yours).
Everyone got out of your way (was a PSD, 4x4 dually too - the black colour it had made it look even meaner), never got a ticket for parking in 15min loading zones for hours on end, did not experience road rage once.
Had to light up the tyres on a couple of occasions to get around tight corners. Did not think this was a bad thing though.
Despite all this (and the fact a short bed would never suit the purpose I would use a truck for) I believe there is a considerable market out there for a SB "Club Cab"
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Originally Posted by wheelerfreak
This is a Ford enthusiast site so I'd guess there won't be very many objective or positive opinions on Dodge or Chevy products.
