Just sold my 1999 Ford F250 7.3 and am in the market for a new truck. I am having a hard time deciding which truck to go with. I have driven a new F250 and Chevy 2500 and liked both. I have not driven the Ram 2500 yet. Have there been any major problems with any of these? Would like this board's insight. Thanks

I'm on my 3rd F250, all 6.7s, and both of the previousltrucks went 200K with normal maintenance. I've head really good luck with them

I've had 3 Chevy 2500's. All diesel.
Just bought one last week. I love them. There's some deals out there too

I had a glow plug go out on the 2015 at 67k miles
Only issue I've ever had.

I lift them all too. Never a problem.
This new 2018 is fassssst. Lol.
For a truck.

Jmo. I'm a Chevy guy though.

Thanks for the input.

BrazosDog02 said:

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CDUB98 said:

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Should have kept the '99.

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Why? It's a 7.3, he probably sold it to some schmuck for 30k. LOL.

Now he can get a new truck with better...everything.

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Except fuel mileage and reliability (somewhat).

I went from 2003 RAM CTD 5.9l to a 2018 RAM CTD 6.7l

Power = big upgrade

Downside = EGR/DEF/DPF

I personally don't care for FERD, though most on here do.

I would have done a Chevy if they competed in the MegaCAB class. No one does in diesel though, only RAM.

Also, in my opinion, the Cummins power plant inline 6 design is superior to the V-8 counterparts from Chevy/Ford. Just my opinion.

Oh the biggest downside to the RAM (68rfe trans) blows donkey balls. I plan on converting to an Allison to buying a "built" 68rfe. It's just too damn small.

My father-in-law has owned Ford and Chevy 2018s. He prefers the interior of the ford but everything else on the chevy.

YMMV

I bought a '17 Denali 2500 eight months ago. Came out of a '15 F250. I looked at both the new Fords and GMC's and I literally could have flipped a coin. I ultimately went with the GMC because of the deal I got.

To me, the Ford diver and passenger position has more room. Leg and shoulder. I may notice it more because I'm a big guy (played OL). However, the GMC the seats are 10x more comfortable. The ride is also better on the GMC. I've rode in plenty of newer Super Duties given my line of work, and the GMC rides better hands down. Driven between Midland and Houston plenty of times and the GMC is the only truck I've never felt like I just got out of 10 rounds with Mike Tyson punching my back.

Towing Capacity is greater on the Ford. Doesn't mean the GMC can't tow, it does and does it well. I'm more comfortable towing in my GMC than I was in my old Ford. Both have very strong engines and freaking run. The GMC to me feels like it has more to it than the Ford, just the truck is rated for towing less weight

The Ford 6.7 can be tuned and deleted. The GM L5P can not as of yet and I'm having my doubts if it ever will be (going into year 3 with no one cracking it yet).

All of them get a refresh in 2020, GM is a full redesign of the Chevy and GMC.

Personal opinion is that the GM's are built better. The materials are better quality, Ford still has the manufacturing issues of being inconsistent in build quality (panels mis-aligned, rattles, etc. the little details) it's annoying that this happens on a $50k+ truck. It's not enough to deter me from buying one, just annoying.

Now if only it didn't look like someone left a toolbox hanging under the passenger side door. Its by far the lowest thing on the truck, yes? Lower than the front valence from what I can tell.

I cant decide who is more annoying, 7.3 fanboys or the guys who bash the 7.3 every chance they have.

and i drive a 7.3.

7.3!!!

I have the same problem with def tank but will absolutely admit that it is purely because I don't like the way it looks. Same thing about how the frame rail dips under the cab.

I've had 2 7.3's and now drive a 2015 6.7.

The 6.7 is way faster and quieter. The 7.3 will last for at least 500k miles, but the 6.7 is much more fun to drive.

Well I went with a new Chevy Duramax. So far I love it. We will see how it stands the test of time. Thanks for everyone's replies.

Great choice!

I also never notice the DEF tank because I'm never on that side of the truck. So it doesn't both me one bit.

I have a 2011 F250 with the DEF tank. Do any of the manufacturers make the DEF tank big enough so that you don't have to refill it between oil changes?

If you want to compare apples to apples. Get the RAM 3500 and compare to the others 250 or 2500. The RAM 2500 won't payload what the others will. Their 5 link coil suspension will walk like a duck down the road. The RAM 3500 has leaf springs so it would be fine. If you don't like the 68 transmission get the eisen transmission and you are set.

I just traded my 2016 RAM MegaCab 4x4 for a 2018 Ford F-350 due to payload issues. The Ford is frigging sweet. Just saying.

Yup. Completely hidden by running boards.

Nope. There it is, in all its glory. Hanging out lower than any part of the frame and front valence.



When aftermarket parts exist for "def tank skid plate"...lol

PFG said:

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Nope. There it is, in all its glory. Hanging out lower than any part of the frame and front valence.



When aftermarket parts exist for "def tank skid plate"...lol

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Perhaps you can post a link to any article proclaiming this to be an acute problem for anyone other than a very small handful that may have punctured the DEF tank by doing something stupid?

I would venture a guess that Ford 6.7 turbos have left more people stranded on the side of the road than punctured Chevy DEF tanks.

Some people hate Chevrolet more than they love themselves.

EDIT: that photo you attached is for 2016 or earlier model. The 2017s and up have a larger, but longer one that does not appear to hang as low, but might.

PFG said:

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Yup. Completely hidden by running boards.

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Come on man, get with the times. The new ones are 2.5 gallons bigger........