Offshoreonly.com

Offshoreonly.com (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/)
-   Trucks, Trailers and Transportation (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/trucks-trailers-transportation-159/)
-   -   2010 Dodge 2500 Diesel or 2011 Ford (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/trucks-trailers-transportation/233190-2010-dodge-2500-diesel-2011-ford.html)

Catmando 06-26-2010 10:50 PM


Originally Posted by twistedfun (Post 3143691)
i have the megacab with the 6.7. it has 29000 miles in less than a year and has yet to go to the shop for anything. the low end tq is impressive. i drive fords at work and i am not impressed at all with the quality. seem to have lots of quirks. all my friends that have the fords have been having problems ( turbos and block issues ). i had a chevy before i got the dodge. the chevy seats are better but the dodge seems to pull much better from off the line and has been very reliable. they all have their ups and downs. for reliability i would go with the dodge. for comfort, chevy. not sure about the new ford yet. it could be ok. i am just not too sure about it. bad taste from previous experiance i guess.

What year is it? Have you looked into putting a longbed on it? What's your hand-calculated hwy mileage?

rlj676 06-27-2010 03:08 PM


Originally Posted by Wildman_grafix (Post 3144700)
The Camaro was designed by Holden, (Last GTO current G8).

It's not just production that has been outsourced. Have to pay the CEO's someway.:bsflag:

I can't wait until we start outsourcing their jobs.:drink:

The Camaro was designed globally, It's on a "Holden" platform, the zeta, but has a ton of design done in the US as well.

I'm with you on not outsourcing, but Canadian production isn't exactly selling us out to low cost labor, so it's a little different. Also, their gov't stepped up to the plate to keep manufacturing in their country as well. Not too mention their are a ton of cars sold in Canada and producing there helps. It is much better than Mexico, but I'd still prefer pretty much everything be built here.

Jassman 06-27-2010 08:25 PM

been driving a 11 F250 this weekend with 3.55 gears.. 20.2 at 74-75mph...very pleased

Mello03 06-28-2010 06:15 AM

I have a 2010 2500 with the auto and 4:10 gears. I only pull a 232 Baja with it but I am very pleased with the truck. I drove all the 2010 models when I bought it in Jan and hands down it was the best option. Tuning is now available for the Ram by H&S so power can be had easily. No urea injection for the Dodge as with the other brands, which is one reason I went with it on top of the ride and overall feel of the truck. The EGR and DPF can be deleted if you wish which will give you back some MPG's and keep soot out of the engine. I honestly think the Cummins is a better choice for reliability. Everyone always says if you could put a Cummins in a King Ranch Ford that would be a killer truck. Well Dodge did a great job with the new interior, so it's hard to argue that now.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/n...d/P1000572.jpg

TomFTM 06-28-2010 07:53 AM

I have a 2009 dodge 2500 6.7 Quad cab 8 ft manual 6 spd. I bought new in Dec. 09. The truck has been flawless so far . 6500 miles and I have only seen it go into regen mode once.

captain caveman 06-28-2010 09:52 AM

It's trade-in time again. My 06 f350 diesel dually has let me down too many times. I would consider the new Ford, but the local dealership is no better. Chevy or Dodge? They all cost too much, but I need the diesel power. I'm leaning towards Chevy, completely American,duramax,comfort,reliability. Hopefully better dealer support after spending the 50,000.:party-smiley-004:

twistedfun 06-28-2010 11:30 AM


Originally Posted by Catmando (Post 3145558)
What year is it? Have you looked into putting a longbed on it? What's your hand-calculated hwy mileage?

it is a 2007 model bought new in 2009. havent checked on the longbed yet. that sounds like it might be interesting. the mileage has been in the twenties out on the highway. around town i am seeing about 16 to 17 but i have a very heavy foot when comming from a stop. i dont speed much i just like getting to the speed limit quickly :party-smiley-004: i am very happy with it so far.

Wildman_grafix 06-28-2010 01:09 PM


Originally Posted by Jassman (Post 3145997)
been driving a 11 F250 this weekend with 3.55 gears.. 20.2 at 74-75mph...very pleased

That' pretty good, loaded or unloaded?

Fixxxer22 06-28-2010 08:43 PM

1 Attachment(s)
Just to poke fun at myself. here is my baby when i was putting the head gaskets on it! and i can have a cab off of a crew cab in 1.5 hours. my record was a regular cab with vinyl floors and was filthy and all scratched up... so i didnt have to be to careful... 57 minutes cab in the air.. and i had the cab off of th truck next to it at that time as well. think i was doing a 6.4 shortblock on that one

Catmando 06-29-2010 09:12 PM


Originally Posted by Mello03 (Post 3146149)
I have a 2010 2500 with the auto and 4:10 gears. I only pull a 232 Baja with it but I am very pleased with the truck. I drove all the 2010 models when I bought it in Jan and hands down it was the best option. Tuning is now available for the Ram by H&S so power can be had easily. No urea injection for the Dodge as with the other brands, which is one reason I went with it on top of the ride and overall feel of the truck. The EGR and DPF can be deleted if you wish which will give you back some MPG's and keep soot out of the engine. I honestly think the Cummins is a better choice for reliability. Everyone always says if you could put a Cummins in a King Ranch Ford that would be a killer truck. Well Dodge did a great job with the new interior, so it's hard to argue that now.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/n...d/P1000572.jpg

Silver looks nice! Actually almost ANY color looks great on the new Rams. I don't like brown vehicles but the Ram brown metalflake is gorgeous.

As to the H&S tuner it can't be run with the DPF and EGR on the truck. Legally it's for offroad use only(race trucks). Use it on the highway at your peril because if you are caught the fine will be in the thousands.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:27 PM.


Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.