Need your help picking out a truck

[APMotorsports]

Ok my budget allows for these:

1994-1998 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 auto diesel ex. cab
Pros:
-able to pull my Cobra with ease
-fast and roomy
-easy to work on and upgrade (all mech. not electric)
Cons:
-Dodge
-price of fuel
-price of oil changes

1998-2003 Ford F150 4x4 auto 4.6 auto reg. or ex. cab
Pros:
-It's a FORD
-can pull my cobra (but not easy)
-roomy
Cons:
-slow
-bad on gas

2001-04 Tacoma 4cyl. 5sp. 4x4 reg. cab
Pros:
-great driving 4x4 (lots of fun)
-good mileage
-sporty
Cons:
-not able to pull a greasy string outta cat's butt
-slow and small

2001-04 Dodge Dakota 4.7 V8 5sp ex. cab:
Pros:
-fast (low 15's stock)
-roomy for a mid size
-fun to drive
Cons:
-not able to pull Cobra long distance
-not great mileage

BTW ALL PICS ARE EXAMPLE NOT ACTUAL TRUCKS I CAN BUY
Thanks for your imput!

 

[19mustang95]

get a diesel.

 

[Satan's Snake]

I'd get the diesel because they are large trucks and the fuel mileage isn't great but its still twice what a gas truck that size would be and it can tow anything you want it to

 

[01whiteL]

cummins all the way.

 

[jerrad]

I've always liked the Tacomas.
What's your goal for the truck?
It looks like you're trying to get a truck that's fast, can tow, gets great mpg, has a ton of power, is cheap, etc lol

 

[M3xpress]

I thought the Dodge was pretty clean but when I saw it was a diesel this shouldn't be a question, get the diesel.

 

[95riosnake]

I would add another con to the Dakota...transmission will kick the bucket sooner or later. I almost bought an 03 with an 8" lift and the 4.7, it was an awesome truck but I couldn't get the thought of replacing (or at least rebuilding) the trans out of my mind as it stalled every time I came to a stop when I test drove it...

 

[Camaro_94]

Go with the diesel!

 

[tristateZ28Lt1]

Cummins ftw. Not much more to know, great tq, good mpg (15-17mpg), and just a tune, air filter, exhaust away from 500+rwtq. They are also very affordable nowadays - You can get a '00 Ram 2500 for around $6k

 

[APMotorsports]

The 2500 is tempting

 

[Mach1USMC]

If it were me I'd be looking for a 99-02 F250/F350 7.3 Diesel or a 00+ Dodge Cummins.

You will get better fuel economy than the gassers on your list that actually have the ability to pull. (I'd NEVER use a 4 cyl to pull ANYTHING) Diesels call pull all day every day. Diesels can be modded for not much $.

 

[silverstang23]

I picked the f150. It sounded like it would be somewhere in the middle

 

[RcodeStang]

Do you need to tow? If so, diesel or GTFO. Personally I'd take the tacoma though.

 

[steeltoe]

The Dodge trans will fail. Its an if its a when. If you need a diesel get an older F-250 with a PSD.

 

[THE_STIG]

Do what I'm doing, going the cheap route and buying a Bronco II.

 

[01whtss]

no competition...dodge!!!

 

[THE LIRA]

Diesel, That is what I am looking for at the moment... or another coupe...

 

[APMotorsports]

Do you mean the trans fails in both dodges or just the dakota?

 

[GeoffGT]

whatever you choose, just don't get dodge... terrible transmissions...

 

[F8LBITEva]

supercharged Harley Truck!!!!