New? Slightly used? Older? Want a manual trans?
Supposedly the newer ford 6.7 is turning out to be a good engine, the old 7.3 is proven. Ford 6.x are rather undesireable, just look at the values.
Some of the duramax were trouble prone, but overall a aged, proven engine.
Of course the cummins is very proven and desired, but in stock form make the least power. Dodge is the only thing you can get with a stick shift.
All 3 are rough on front end parts, that's part of the game with an 8000 pound truck.
Personal opinions:
Chevy has the best comfort ride but least robust front end. Probably the best auto trans of the lot.
Ford has the highest buy in cost, nicest available interior and the body and axles will outlast the others.
Dodge will literally fall apart around the engine, weaker auto trans and interior and body don't hold up well.
Having said all that, I was considering replacing my 2000 f250 4x4 crew cab 7.3/6 speed. I like the duramax Denali but damn the price. Ford is nice but I still don't consider the engine proven and buy in cost is high. I ultimately "chose" the dodge because of available 6 speed Manual, mega can, solid front axle and it's just a fine looking machine with a cummins under the hood!
Then I came to my senses and realized I don't want to give up a truck that is paid for with nothing wrong to have a not on a truck sitting in the yard that I will not drive very often. I think I am going to replace my daily driver car in the near future instead since I drive it 90% of the time.
Supposedly the newer ford 6.7 is turning out to be a good engine, the old 7.3 is proven. Ford 6.x are rather undesireable, just look at the values.
Some of the duramax were trouble prone, but overall a aged, proven engine.
Of course the cummins is very proven and desired, but in stock form make the least power. Dodge is the only thing you can get with a stick shift.
All 3 are rough on front end parts, that's part of the game with an 8000 pound truck.
Personal opinions:
Chevy has the best comfort ride but least robust front end. Probably the best auto trans of the lot.
Ford has the highest buy in cost, nicest available interior and the body and axles will outlast the others.
Dodge will literally fall apart around the engine, weaker auto trans and interior and body don't hold up well.
Having said all that, I was considering replacing my 2000 f250 4x4 crew cab 7.3/6 speed. I like the duramax Denali but damn the price. Ford is nice but I still don't consider the engine proven and buy in cost is high. I ultimately "chose" the dodge because of available 6 speed Manual, mega can, solid front axle and it's just a fine looking machine with a cummins under the hood!
Then I came to my senses and realized I don't want to give up a truck that is paid for with nothing wrong to have a not on a truck sitting in the yard that I will not drive very often. I think I am going to replace my daily driver car in the near future instead since I drive it 90% of the time.