OK, I've been a die hard Chevy fan for years. I've only owned Chevy Trucks. Right now I own a 2003 Chevy 2500HD bought brand spank me new. About a year after I bought it I really started noticing the Ford F250. Since then I can't get them out of my mind. I really like the Lariat. I want you Ford guys to convince me why I should choose a new Ford F250 over a GM 2500HD. Either the 6.8 V10 vs the GM Big Block 8.1 V8/Allison combo, or the 6.0 Ford PSD vs. 6.6 GM D-Max/Allison combo. Also why you think Ford's style is better than the GM. I want it all; Looks, Engines, Automatic Tran., interior, ect.....

I know both brands have had some recent problems with their Heavy Fuel motors. But why should I trust the Reliability of either brand. Cram it down my throat why Ford wins this battle and not their competition.

 

If that isn't an invitation to a big brawl, I dunno what is.

 

Take one for a test drive,then see what you say.

 

You may get the info/results you're looking for if you post this in the 'Ford vs The Competition' forum.

 

I can't complain about the Chevy because I never got the chance to find out. A year a half ago when I was looking around I was looking at Ford, Chevy and Dodge. I didn't like the looks of the Dodge, which left the Ford and Chevy. I called the Chev dealership, told them I was looking for a new truck comparable to a Ford F350 dually with a 15K hitch, V10, and 9,000 rear axle rating.

To this day I have no idea why, but the salesman just mumbled something and hung up on me. A similar e-mail inquiry also got no response. So the long and the short of it is that I have no idea what the differences are, but I sure do love my truck!

 

Once you go FORD You not drive anything else.

Last GM product I owned was new back in 1995 had it 6 months it spent more time at the dealer that I drove it only had 3300 miles on it, when I trade it for A Ford 1995 F250 SC 4x2 with 460.

Go Ford it is the best and you wont go back to GM I also heard the new Dodge trucks spend alot of time in service department also.

I have a buddy that works for a rent a car place they rent a lot of cars to Dodge truck ownners and they are repeat repairs just feel sorry for them when Chrysler tell them they will not fix it becasues some BS reason.

I purchased my truck used from a Chrysler dealer and when it blew a plug out they tryed this with me sure glad This Ford Forum helped me out making them fit it thanks.

I have owned or the bank has owned just paying the back so I can drive it.

1995 F 250 SC 460,
1997 F 350 SC Dulley PSD,
1999 Expedition 5.4,
2002 Ford F250 4x4 5.4.

 

Ok, where do I start............ I just went through this myself. I wound up with an 06 F350 SRW CC Lariat 6.0 PSD with ALL the goodies. Test drove all 3 - Dodge Cummins, GMC with Duramax. The reason I went with Ford. 1.) My opinion the best looking of the three by a LONG SHOT. I personally don't see either one of the other two as in the same league in looks, but to each his own. Some would strongly disagree, I REALLY Don't get it, but whatever. 2.) Been screwed by GM Too many times. The GMC would have had to be some truck for me to stick my neck out again. I keep vehicles a long time if I can and you really find out what the Junk is when you do that. Also the GMC/CHEVY is LOW to the ground. Some guys like that. I HATE IT. I found the Duramax to have the worst case of turbo lag of the three. Some will argue that endlessly - test drive yourself and decide. 3.) Cummins with a Dodge truck around it. Too bad there is a Dodge truck around that cummins. What can I say. Loved the quiet and performance (and simplicity of the motor design), Couldn't get past the assembled in Mexico Dodge. Quality of the body, etc not as good as Ford in my opinion (Not too bad though). Got to say I seriously considered it anyway. To me that motor design is the best. SIMPLE and RELIABLE. Can see why some choose it. To be honest it was neck in neck for awhile. Just liked the Ford too much. Had to buy it. 4.) Know 2 guys with the problem year 2003 6.0 powerstroke. One with over 40k no issues whatsoever = none loves it and recommended it highly over the triton (which I had and liked) The other truck 100k plus with one egr valve replacement. Loves the truck. That one gets worked a LOT for mold deliveries. Good luck truck shopping.

 

I'm not gonna cram anything down anyones throat. When your spending the kind of money trucks cost these days, you've gotta be the one deciding what to choke on.
All I can say is I don't regret the purchase of my F350 PSD at all, if that says anything for you. It sure says a bunch for me.

I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. Personal preference is all there is to consider IMO.

 

O.K. This is just my .02 so here goes. Why do you want this truck? Will you tow w/ it? Will you haul heavy loads? Do you want a nice ride or do you want a HD truck? I am a Ford man so I'm biased but I have friends of all brand loyalties and have spent plenty of time in and under each truck. The Ford is a heavy duty truck,period. My 04 F350 does not ride as good as my buddy's 03 Chevy 3500HD. But I've got 3" more clearance under the front pinion than he has under his so called "skidplate". Our other buddy has a an 03 Dodge 3500 dually with a 24V Cumapart that will out pull my V10, not by much but he always manages to stay a nose ahead. Yet both of us stay out in front of that 8.1. They all have their share of problems, most of them minor. It comes down to style and what you wanna do w/ it. You just wanna haul a yard of mulch for the wife once a year and use it to commute, buy the GM. You actually wanna use it for what a 3/4 ton truck was intended and still be doing it 10 years down the road, buy the Ford. But ultimately, it's your $600 a month, you gotta be happy.

 

Nothing personal to anyone,but BOWTIES(chevy's) are for sissy's,& Pee Wee Herman,ha ha.Gotta go for the Oval man.

 

I think what everyone is telling you is: We can not decide for YOU! Do what blueeyes says.... go test drive the truck. Try one with the big V8 and try the diesel, but be VERY CAREFUL. Once you get into that 6.0 diesel, there's no wiping that 6.0 smile offa your face!!

 

I think what everyone is telling you is: We can not decide for YOU! Do what blueeyes says.... go test drive the truck. Try one with the big V8 and try the diesel, but be VERY CAREFUL. Once you get into that 6.0 diesel, there's no wiping that 6.0 smile offa your face!!

BTW, there very little difference between the 250 and 350. If you aren't gonna tow big/heavy, save some bucks and get the 250.

 

I like the size of the ford cab and the height of the truck most all the other stuff is a plus..


Dick

 

Drove both a Chevy Dmax and ford. Thought the chevy was better riding and more of a truck for just cruising. Was dissapointed when was running up some of the small hills in Oklahoma with a fairly light load (maybe 3000lbs.). The ford is a work truck, not as cushy as the chevy, but I believe they hold up alot better when towing, and for the long haul.

 

All you have to do is look at the two and you will pick a Ford. No question Ford is the best. Good luck with whatever you pick.