Best 3 trucks you've ever owned.

[Hay Dude]

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Is there a blue oval in the middle of the grille?

 

[bnold]

The "Cummings" is the only thing good about them, too bad they come with a dog-ge wrapped around them! lol

SR

Used to be the case for sure.

Now their fit and finish blows the other 2 away. Just had to get them away from Chrysler I guess.

 

[JasperFrank]

Only owned one good truck, which was a 1974 Ford Econoline Supervan. It had a 302 and the three speed manual transmission shift on the steering.. Original engine wore out at 314 thousand miles. Got a newish engine for 750 dollars, total installed. I put another 100 thousand and 75 miles on it. Then sold it for two hundred dollars to a trades man. This was a huge mistake. I should have kept that van, as it is a classic now. And you will not see this in Jay Leno's collection, for some reason. It was, and still is, a great vehicle. Cause you can fix it. I took this van, 12 times across North America. And I could always fix it, even in the most remote of places. Try to do that with your new car.

 

[Dftodd]

1. 2002 Ford Ranger
2. 2002 Ford Ranger
3. 2002 Ford Ranger

I had an 04 with the 4cyl. I put that truck through hell. Hit a moose one night with it. Drove it 20 miles home afterwards

 

[check]

My last 3 F-150’s (2010, 2014, and 2016). And the 3 before that. But I have no brand loyalty! And my current 2016, I am keeping until it dies of old age. Then I will reassess yet again, to see if Ford sill makes the best trucks.

 

[jyoutz]

#1 my current truck: 2007 Dodge 2500, 5.9 Cummins, 4x4, super cab

#2 1999 Dodge 2500, 4x4, extended cab, 5.9 Cummins (24 valve)

#3 my first new truck: 1978 Ford F-150, 300 cid straight 6

 

[Rockbadchild]

A ram = dodge = F fix I it A again T tony.

SR

because we cant say the same about GMC/Chevrolet ?? if you answer is no well tell that to my cousin with its three transmission in his 2001 Silverado that thing was worse then cancer.

 

[Rockbadchild]

Thanks jjeff for starting this thread, very interesting reminiscing......now most here have avoided brand bashing, so lets maybe keep it that way so we can continue on a positive note.

oups

 

[Gem99ultra]

1. 1978 Ford F150 - Bought new. Had it for 13 years; ex-wife got that in the divorce
2. 1997 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado Bought new. Still driving it, 25+ years.

(Worse - 1997 Chevrolet C2500 diesel. Bought used & cheap, sold cheap. Glad to get rid of that gutless POS.

 

[Paystar]

Tonka

Don't forget ERTL and Buddy L too.

 

[jjeff]

I think some folks are kind of like me, you unfortunately buy an unreliable money pit your going to rightfully bash the brand to death. Maybe it left the line on a Friday? Lol, mercilessly beat to death and neglected before someone bought it used? There are fortunately good trucks out there from all manufacturers and if your lucky enough to buy one you become pretty brand loyal. First "nice" 4wd I bought was a Ford it was used, left the worst taste in my mouth imaginable nothing but problems. I made my own inappropriate acronym for it and it wasn't found on road dead. Next Toyotas I've owned a lot of them various models both trucks and SUVs never any problems like the Ford I previously owned now I own and owned GMC trucks still no major issues. May eventually reconsider a Ford or even a Ram due to all these rave reviews I hear lol.

 

[Hay Dude]

Used to be the case for sure.

Now their fit and finish blows the other 2 away. Just had to get them away from Chrysler I guess.

Yeah, I guess. Seems like the foreign purchasers of American companies know better what their American buyers want!
The fit & finish in my Ram is outstanding. Rock solid. No rattles (except the Cummins ) tons of features, more room and storage than a working man could ask for. Outlets everywhere. Good ride for a medium duty truck.

The guys living in the past that still think Rams are made by Dodge? They’ll catch up sooner or later (maybe). Only been like 10 years now.
Uhhhhh, what’s thayt??? A Dawdge CumminGs???

Who knows what’ll happen in the near future? Maybe one brand will have a break through. I stand ready and open minded to change. No brand loyalty here. Shop all brands when buying. That way you get the best.

 

[lman]

I thought about getting a new truck but nearly had a stroke when I saw the prices they want so I'll keep my 2000 Ford F350 7.3 powerstroke with manual tranny. I also still have a 97 F150. Both bought new. Our trucks are only used for towing or hauling, so they haven't been used much this winter and are parked in the barn. The daily driver is a 2020 Ford Escape hybrid.

 

[jjeff]

I thought about getting a new truck but nearly had a stroke when I saw the prices they want so I'll keep my 2000 Ford F350 7.3 powerstroke with manual tranny. I also still have a 97 F150. Both bought new. Our trucks are only used for towing or hauling, so they haven't been used much this winter and are parked in the barn. The daily driver is a 2020 Ford Escape hybrid.

Awe you have one of those 7.3 manual transmission "unicorns" I desire lol I may start foaming like a rabid dog if it had a dump bed. Lol.

 

[Thomas]

1973 Dodge 2WD.
2.1995 Chevy HD 2WD.
3,2015 GMC 4WD.

 

[lman]

Awe you have one of those 7.3 manual transmission "unicorns" I desire lol I may start foaming like a rabid dog if it had a dump bed. Lol.

Almost got 100,000 miles on her. I'm not hauling my horses as much as I used to.

 

[Oaktree]

The guys living in the past that still think Rams are made by Dodge? They’ll catch up sooner or later (maybe). Only been like 10 years now.
Uhhhhh, what’s thayt??? A Dawdge CumminGs???

OK man, we get it.
I guess you'll have to bash me as well, 'cause I still refer to Stellantis trucks as Dodges too. So there!

My 3 in no particular order:
'02 Dakota (present truck)
'88 Dakota
'91 S10 Blazer

Worst, no contest. '08 tundra (or the turdra as I called it). Company vehicle (I was the "new guy" so I got the one no one else wanted). Man, was that thing a POS. Never had the rust-o-matic frame, but seemed to spend as much time in the shop as it did on the road.

 

[Hay Dude]

I agree the old 7.3’s with a manual were good trucks. I also like the older DAWDGE CUMMINGS with the manual. sorry, last time, I’m done-but hey, there were Dodges back then!

Both have a following and they were simple & rugged. I’d take one. Especially the 5.9’s with the NV transmission.

 

[sea2summit]

I'm noticing a trend with manual transmissions.

 

[Hay Dude]

I'm noticing a trend with manual transmissions.

And a trend with automatics. I like them so much more now. Remember what junk they were?
Now they have more lock up gears, solenoid controls and much bigger TC’s
I believe we have GM to thank for the modern, tough automatic. That Allison transmission started the end for the manual.