Price comparison by Chevy, Dodge, Ford
 

I've been looking at the possibility of upgrading to a diesel within the next 6 months. I've just been browsing around dealer sites and notice that as far as pricing goes, Dodge is coming in cheaper than Ford or Chevy.. I'm not to particular to Dodge and am most likely going to get a Silverado 2500HD. I really like my 1500 and really want to stick to Chevy.. I was curious what everyones take is on the 3 and if the lesser of a price is reflecting Dodge quality.. I have not been impressed with their older models.

Go test drive one of each, might help your answer also.

Simple answer.....ALL NEW DODGE DIESELS ARE MADE IN MEXICO.

Ford/Chevy/GMC are still put together by Americans that are union autoworkers with benefits/retirement etc.

.....Which is why thy cost so much.....:party-smiley-004:

Finished it for you.....:kiss:

I just picked up a 2005 2500HD Duramax on Monday. 18,250 miles on it, looks like it was never even sat in. Havent been able to pull anything yet other than a 7000# dump trailer full of wood, but can tell that it is going to be impressive.

Thats how I got my 1500. Bought it used with 12k miles on it... Still had the plastic on the floor. I think it was a demo before I got it, but love the Chevy. I've been keeping my eye on whats available at the dealership my brother works at (they give me a good trade in and deal on what I buy) and debating what I want to do. They have an 09 2500HD on the lot with 47k miles and looks like its in great condition...

My 03 duramax crew let me down for the first time this week at 170K miles! Heard a squeal under the hood, somewhat intermitent, brought it by my buddy's shop and he couldn't spot any trouble (he HATES diesels, laughed that how can you hear anything over that diesel noise!). Turns out it was a pulley going bad, it locked up Friday 3 pm (convenient for me....not). Pulley locked, ate belt. I pulled over before the belt snapped but the pulley was so hot the belt popped within seconds. Unfortunately had to get it towed.

0-106K miles- nothing
106K waterpump
135K front wheel bearing (did both sides and first brake job at that time)
145K injectors (covered by GM)
170K pulley

Not bad, I would certainly buy another! :D

I have bought 9 new GM trucks, all went easily over 100K without any big repairs, still own 4

You collecting GM trucks?

No......company trucks, my employees drive them!

Wife does have an 09 Yukon though! I just like stuff that doesn't break! :D

Better check again. Look at the country code on the VIN. When I bought a Suburban, half of the ones I looked at were made in Mexico.

I beleive all three are making some in Mexico now. Buddy gas an 09 F450 made in mexico, my F250 08 was made in US. Personally dodge is the worst of all three. Cummins used to be bullet proof till recently, and even then engine might be good but everything around it will go. I have an 08 F250 and its been good had to take it in about three times for crap already. Think Im going GMC next time

All of the GM diesels are still made in Flint. You are correct, GM is making some 1500's in Silag, Mexico. I have seen a car lot 1/2 Mexican made 1500's and 1/2 made in Texas so you do have to watch the window sticker because the trucks were identical.

Volkswagen makes ALL VW Jettas/ Beetles in Mexico and Honda makes the CRV there. Ironically the VW IOS (looks like a Golf conv) is made in Portugal but the Golf is made in Wolfsburg. All Mercedes/BMW SUV's are made in the US (Alabama/South Carolina). New one I saw a few weeks ago, some BMW 3 series cars are made in South Africa!

Guess the car business is global after all! :D

You have no idea, I worked for a supplier for 13 years. Stuff is everywhere.

They are trying to move to a made in the Continent of origin. Same car made in many many locations, with parts supplied from all over the world. Wherever the cheapest overall cost is.

All truck prices are high. I would like to get a new 2011 f350. But I'm not paying 60k. I'm sure I'll have a new one one day. I currently have a 08 f350 4x4 srw 6.4. It's been a great truck so far. Have 53k on it. Have only done pm's. Knock on wood! I have always bought ford trucks. If I didn't buy ford it would be GM. Never have been a fan of dodge trucks. Jmo

GM is superior to me but I'm bias. Ford has issues (not sure about the new scorpion) and dodges are too loud for me. Drive em.

Im definitely going to stick with GM... I love my silverado, but want more tow capacity. Even with a 25' boat, it tows okay, but im looking to get the 2500HD....

One thing that's great about screwing Americans out of jobs and benefits to get cheap third world labor, is you don't have to lower the product's cost. Who cares about passing along the savings to consumers? They'll never know anyway.

@capt2130 why don't you drive a Laramie Dodge 2500/3500, you might be surprised at their quality now.

Well said. Greed conquers all.

Dodge will beat the teeth out. Ford is a little smoother. Chevy has a smooth ride and the only true heavy duty transmission if you get the Allison. Get it.