Debating on a 2012 or 2011 truck to replace my 2003 Dodge 1500 Laramie. After 240k it is starting to exhibit some...wear...in major components.
I like the Dodge short bed/four door configuration; short turn radius (compared to the QE2, especially) and the Hemi is a decent engine. This time, due to some trailer hauling I see in my future, I'd like to step up to at least a 3/4 ton and a 4x4 in the Diesel engine type truck.
Because I'm married and want to stay that way, the other non-negotiable option is dual climate control.
So...
On one hand, the Dodge 2500 short bed four door Laramie 4x4 with the big Diesel.
On the other hand, the Ford F250 short bed four door King Ranch super duty 4x4 with their big Diesel.
The Ford has a much bigger back seat and is a bit more plush. The Dodge has a little better handling, in my opinion, but not that much better.
I'm not particularly brand-sensitive, and since I'm buying used the Government Motors thing doesn't bother me one way or another.
That said...opinions on one, another, or something comparable that I didn't mention?
Alex
I like the Dodge short bed/four door configuration; short turn radius (compared to the QE2, especially) and the Hemi is a decent engine. This time, due to some trailer hauling I see in my future, I'd like to step up to at least a 3/4 ton and a 4x4 in the Diesel engine type truck.
Because I'm married and want to stay that way, the other non-negotiable option is dual climate control.
So...
On one hand, the Dodge 2500 short bed four door Laramie 4x4 with the big Diesel.
On the other hand, the Ford F250 short bed four door King Ranch super duty 4x4 with their big Diesel.
The Ford has a much bigger back seat and is a bit more plush. The Dodge has a little better handling, in my opinion, but not that much better.
I'm not particularly brand-sensitive, and since I'm buying used the Government Motors thing doesn't bother me one way or another.
That said...opinions on one, another, or something comparable that I didn't mention?
Alex