Originally Posted By: Mike@North Bend
I was pretty close to being settled on a Ford F-350 Diesal, but after research it looks like these motors are not too reliable, well at least it seems to be about 10 complaints to 1 compliment. Now I see Ford is coming out with their own Diesel for the 2011 models, which probably means they have given up on International Harvester.

I am now looking at a GM Duromax or Dodge Cummins. I plan on towing a large 5th wheel with it. Do any of you have experience with the Duromax or Cummins Diesals? Is Ford as bad as the research shows?

Thanks.


I'm in the industry, I see it everyday..........

Fords motors suck...
Duramax is solid, Allison tranny is solid but cosmetics are rough after time
Dodge makes an excellent 5.9L (2006 and previous) the 6.7L is a great motor so far though, love the jakebrake option. Tranny's can be known to be weak from time to time though.

Winner in my book is the Chevy Duramax. I bought one of the first ones in this area and drove it for 30K miles, was a solid truck but had a couple glitches with the motor that they've since worked out, mine was a 2001....

If I bought one again it would be the Chevy...

Also, if you are not buying a new one give me a shout... I'm a GSM at a Used Car/Truck Superstore and we have bunches of what you're looking for in slightly pre-owned stuff...

Keith
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