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Raw Data from the survey - cleaned up and formatted. This will be sorted into a table after it is compiled. I have over 400 responses to post, and more arrive daily. I WILL get them all posted!
1998 2500 MAN ISB bought=new
07trucks owned:=Dodge Ford
why ram:=I chose the dodge because of the cummins diesel. I have had both ford and dodge
diesels. The cummins seems to be much more reliable.It is a much more simple design and
makes mountains of low end torque. I like the power stroke, But it is too computer
dependant. too many sensors, too complex. I have friends with them and some have had
problems with " half starting". I won't try to explain that. No big deal.
As for GM diesels, FORGET IT.I have a friend that has had 6 injector pumps in 92000 miles.
Come on GM, you can beat that... I just can't say enough about the cummins. This is
my second one, And NEVER anytrouble yet... Markp53344@aol.com
truck name=biggen 1997 1500 2WD AUTO V6
bought=used
trucks owned:=Other
Why =its just cause of price
jwelch_15@hotmail.com
1999 transmission=MAN ISB bought=new
trucks owned:=GMC
name=THE DODGE 1998 1500 2WD AUTO 5.2V8
bought=new
trucks owned:=None
Why=We test drove chevys before buying the Dodge but all my Dad would accept was the DODGE
because of it's great looks and power.
brian_smith@hotmail.com
1996 2500 2WD
AUTO 12V diesel bought=new
trucks owned:=Dodge GMC why ram:=I liked the Cummins
Diesel. Liked the looks of the truck. Ride is great
1995 2500 4WD
MAN V10 bought=used
trucks owned:=Chevy Dodge Ford
Toyota
why ram:=I think the chassis is much better than the GM trucks. The ride is better than
the Ford. The looks are great. I like solid axles on trucks.
Scott B.
truck name=Truckasaurus
1998 2500 4WD MAN
12V diesel bought=new
trucks owned:=Ford
why ram:=Fords and Chevys are junk.
dieselburner@hotmail.com
95 2500 4WD
AUTO 12V diesel bought=used
trucks owned:=Chevy
why ram:=best diesel engine on the road, not to big like the ford and much longer lasting
than chevy. but if chevy puts the CAT in their trucks the jury may have to stay over nite
on this one. The layout of dodge diesels is one of the cleanest in the industry.
cgcain@yahoo.com
1994 1500 2WD
AUTO 5.2V8 bought=new
trucks owned:=Ford
why ram:=I bought my truck in 94, saw the dodge on the tv commercial and fell in love with
the looks and design. The Saftey features was the sure sell for my wife, me, the looks!
mrfixit@alltel.net
truck name=big blue
1995 2500 4WD
5.9V8 bought=new
trucks owned:=Dodge
why ram:=dodges are tough trucks, easy too work on and the body styles are best looking.
dyess2413@aol.com
1997 1500 4WD
AUTO 5.2V8 bought=new
trucks owned:=Dodge
why ram:=Styling preference
1995 2500 2WD
AUTO 12V diesel bought=new
trucks owned:=Dodge Ford
why ram:=First, Know the product. I aquired several years worth of truck pamphlets
and studied them at length. If you are on the net you can go to Edmunds.com or similar
site and figure out exactly what the vehicle you want costs, both the dealer and suggested
retail. If you know this beforehand you can get a great deal. This information
is also available at many bookstores, and can be used at the dealer. LET THEM KNOW
YOU HAVE DONE YOUR HOMEWORK! Be sure to read the "how to buy a car"
section in these books as they point out a lot of details most don't know about.
I have always had good luck with Dodge's and so I am sticking with a good thing.
Also, salesmen. I have talked to incompetent salesmen and have walked out.
They are selling the product, that is their job, and they should know the product.
If the salesmen doesn't know the car they are selling at least as good as I do, I
leave. Mean, maybe, but if I am paying them over 28,000 dollars, they better know
the answers.
Advantages-- Price, and Dodge owners tend to want a work truck, and that is what
Dodge gives them. Ford follows the crowd in looks. Doesn't everybody love the
Ford T-100, and the ------ Over Rebuilt Dodge that Ford is selling? Last- fuel
economy with reliability. The Diesel option paid for itself in fuel savings in
40,000 miles. Yes, I burned approximately 4,000 gallons of fuel less than a
comparable gas burner.
1998 2500 2WD
AUTO 12V diesel bought=new
trucks owned:=Dodge Ford
why ram:=I have always wanted a Dodge, mainly because of the Cummins. All G.M. sucks big
time. And only Dodge offers the Cummins engine
butch@neo.rr.com
truck name=Bluie Louie
1997 2500 4WD AUTO
V10 bought=new
trucks owned:=Ford GMC
why ram:=Have wanted a "new" Ram since they came out in 94. Finally could afford
one. Looks, followed by strength/reputation of Dodge trucks led my decision.
dolson@primenet.com
1998 1500 4WD
AUTO 5.9V8 bought=new
trucks owned:=Chevy Dodge Toyota
why ram:=I chose the RAM because I liked the styling, looks, size of the cab. Also, I was
looking for a tow vehicle and thought the RAM would be good for towing.
RDAVIS3830@aol.com
1998 2500 4WD
AUTO V10 bought=used
trucks owned:=Dodge Other
why ram:=The Ford Super Duty ran a close second. The Dealer made the difference.
James.Hillmann@unisys.com
97 3500 4WD
AUTO 12V diesel bought=new
trucks owned:=Ford
the cummins turbo
heelcatchr @aol.com
93 D250 2WD MAN
12V diesel bought=used
trucks owned:=Dodge
why ram:= I bought the dodge truck to get the Cummins engine. I think
ford makes the better truck.
athealth@erols.com
truck name=Ramboy
1996 2500 4WD AUTO
V10 bought=new
trucks owned:=Ford Toyota
why ram:=I had a Ford F250 with a 460 prior to buying my Dodge. There was just no
comparison as far as ride, power, creature comforts etc. The only problem I have with the
truck is the stiffness of the transfer case operation and the fact that it runs on vacuum.
During really cold weather which we frequently get here in Colorado, it takes a while to
lock in. The only other problem is finding a good set of stiff shocks for the front end
that won't allow the tires to bounce on curves. Otherwise, it is the best truck I have
ever owned and I have had a lot less problems with this truck than any other that I have
previously owned.
thomas.hill@lmco.com
truck name=DT
1999 3500 2WD MAN
ISB bought=new
trucks owned:=Chevy Dodge Ford
Jeep Other
why ram:=I have owned a 1992 Ford Diesel, two Chevy diesels (1994 6.5 was most recent),
and currently also own a 1995 2500 RAM Cummins 5 spd and a 1999 3500 QC 24V 5spd.
There is no better pickup truck engine made in the Galaxy than the Cummins.
Period. I bought the engine, it happened to come in a Dodge Truck. I traded
the Ford in on the RAM. If I still had to have a Crew Cab, I'd have no choice but to
buy the Ford Power Stroke.
frwillia@
truck name=ram
1999 2500 4WD MAN
ISB
trucks owned:=Chevy Ford
08First Ram=yes
09why ram:=the ram offers a 100000 mile warranty on the engine block and internal
components, ford and chevy do not. the dodge you can feel more torque with, but the
ford i have found has a longer stroke, which results in better acceleration, i know my
dodge averages about 17 mpg around town, which i am happy with, as for the ford and chevy
diesels i am not sure. but as for the chevy diesel now, i heard the motors aren't as
good, but in 2000 they are supposed to be switching to a caterpillar diesel. im
definitely test driving one of them.
furrylog@aol.com
1997 1500 4WD
AUTO 5.2V8 bought=used
trucks owned:=Dodge Ford Jeep
why ram:=isnt it obvious
dbltmn@aol.com
truck name=Phantom
1998 1500 ISB
bought=new (Posted as reported)
trucks owned:=Chevy
why ram:=Wanted a Diesel, not thrilled with previously owned Ford Products and wouldn't
even consider Chevy's Diesel. Also have admired the Dodge Ram since the '94 restyle.
rjnolfe@
1999 1500 4WD AUTO
5.9V8 bought=new
trucks owned:=Dodge
why ram:=history i had a 96 that i traded for a quad cab
ssicurtis@msn.com
1999 3500 4WD MAN ISB bought=new
trucks owned:=Chevy, Ford, GMC, Jeep
I was in the market for a truck to replace my '86 K2500 Suburban 4x4, which
I need to tow my 24' Haulmark Enclosed car trailer (I run in SCCA PRO Rally).
It had to be a diesel for fuel economy. My two choices were Ford or Dodge, but
I'll first explain why I ruled out GM. We've had two GM 6.2L Diesels and both
were a POS. There were nothing but problems and we were lucky to have one of
the engines (yes, we had a couple of replacements) last 100K miles! I'm now
convinced that a GM gas motor will far outlast their diesel. The "new" 6.5L
TD seems to be just as bad with all kinds of EFI problems (probably because
GM didn't have Bosch build it, and built it on their own), not to mention the
lack of power of the GM diesel. So anyway, this quickly ruled out GM, although
for a short time we thought of getting a late model 3500 4x4 with a blown diesel
and transplanting a CAT or Cummins diesel ;-) Next choice: Ford or Dodge Both
are great trucks, and each have features I like over the other. The new Ford
looked good and drove nicely with the new 6-speed and more powerful Powerstroke,
but the biggest drawback was that delivery time is averaging 6 - 9 months for
the new Super Duty!! I simply couldn't wait that long, so it came down to the
Dodge. In all honesty I would be happy with either, but I still like the Dodge
a bit more =). Power was nice on both, but I think the Cummins is a bit more
reliable after looking at all the Powerstroke TSB's and hearing of coolant leaks
and other gremlins.
tahoe@msn.com
98 2500 4WD ISB bought=new
trucks owned:=Dodge, Ford First Ram=yes
why ram:=Faster to get than the ford much more motor than the chevy
gary@ce.net
truck name=goodthing
96 2500 4WD MAN 12V diesel bought=used
trucks owned:=Ford First Ram=yes
why ram:=style, toughness, economy, comfort, tow power.
steldar@bigpond.com.au
Complete these:
1997 2500 2WD
AUTO 12V diesel bought=used
trucks owned:=Chevy Toyota
why ram:=Chosen for the looks and reputation. I chose the 2500 Ram because of
the Cummins. Great engine that I've had excellent service from in the past.
dpgreen@
1997 3500 12V diesel bought=used
trucks owned:=Dodge
why ram:=Love the body style & interior layout.
whytransmission:=Like AT.
why engine:=Towing power; good fuel economy than V8/V10 gas.
namvo@pacent.com
Reports From a Few who Bought From the Competition
1999 3500 4WD
MAN bought=new
trucks owned:=Ford
why FORD:=I bought a 1999 Ford F350 Superduty Supercab 4x4 Dual Rear Wheel Chassis cab. It
has the 7.3L Powerstroke turbo intercooled diesel and 6-speed manual. The Ford is my
preference due to familiarity and ergonomics. The Navistar diesel is superior to the
GM, and, at least this year, more powerful than the Cummins.
Jeff_Pittman@deq.state.ms.us
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