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well i am in the market for a new truck i want a 4 door short bed 4+4 diesel i have looked at the 2500 hd chevy and the f 250 ford which one would you get and why i have always had chevys but i am not stuck on one now thanks

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i got a 05 f250 crew cab 4x4 psd lariat.... i had always been a gmc guy, i like the motor in the ford, but i think the gmc truck was nicer... call it a toss up.... my next truck will be a dually though, probably 450 or 550...

just my .02

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Chevy Duramax.

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Both good trucks, personally went with the ford due to rear seat comfort/configuration. Strictly personal choice.

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"rear seat comfort/configuration"...? do you have a chauffer? When in my own truck there is only one seat I ever sit in, and it's not in the back!

I drive a 3/4 ton suburban so my opinion doesn't count. I like the chevy in the SRW and the Ford in the DRW.

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Look at the thread Craig223 has on his new truck, its a 2500 duramax and very nice, I did the clear bra on it and my tinter did the windows. There isnt one thing I didnt like about that truck...happy hunting...Rob

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I'm defenitly a Ford man but the reality is, they are both great trucks and you wouldn't be doind bad with either of them. Just don't buy a Dodge :evilb: :evilb: :evilb:

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As said before...
I have both trucks, in Ext cab, not crew cab...9200gvws
The GM is a nicer overall truck.
The tranny behaves beter, The truck rides better, handles better.

The Ford has the edge in braking though.
Stiffer suspension. Wanders on the road a lot more than the GM.
Ford sits higher, but has less ground clearance. :rolleyes:

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I own a 2005 Chevrolet 2500 Crew Cab Short bed Duramax. I have always owned Chevy. I guess that is because I sell them. They are great trucks. I have had no problems and pulls my 30 great. (About a 11,000lbs load) I Love the 5 speed trans and the lower first gear with the Allison. I would say one of the best transmissions in the business. As far as stopping no problems with it stops great and no worries. It all come down to personal choice. Ask me Chevy. my .02

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Nahh, no chauffeur, but consideration beats the hell out of listening to everyone ***** that rides in the backseat on the way home from the river..and I've found that the rear seat in the chevy was uncomfortable to passangers..Sold my chevy dually because my kids wouldn't even ride back there.