Ford Vs Dodge Half Tons

[Machingeaneer]

I didn't own the dmax's but yes to the fords, and I wasn't alone....

I would agree with you however on the 5.3 with cylinders shutting off/on vs the smaller 6's with turbos.

Lesser of the evils IMO. My point was that turbos are a generally proven technology at this point and really aren't that complicated in and of themselves. Certainly not a reason to stay away in my mind.

 

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If it were me I'd roll the dice on a new gm 3/4 ton with the 6.6 gasser. They have a long reputable history with their last gas engine and (i think in 25') started coming standard with allison's in their gassers, not just in their diesels like before. The 6.0 was a slug but you can't argue with it's reliability. If the 6.6 is half as good it still beats out any 1/2 ton motor or diesel pickup from the big three.

I have had good luck with GM 3/4 ton trucks. The 6.6 (L8T) in the newer ones had some issues early on as well as the Alison 10 speed. Those bugs have been worked out. I waited to buy a new 2500HD till they were out a few years. Just picked up a 2025.
Never a good idea to buy a truck with a new version of engine first couple years.
As for ford 3/4 ton. Where I worked we had a fleet of ten. Constantly in the shop. I would not consider one, nor would I buy a GM 1500.
Regardless,, way too much electronics on all the new stuff. Cant escape it.