dgreen1069
Bristow, VA
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I cannot believe how nice the interior is on the new Dodge trucks. I was a big Dodge fan as a kid, but I have never owned a Dodge truck. My X is 9 years old now and just shy of 160k miles. It's been the best vehicle I have ever owned, but I am starting to get the itch for something new.
I drove a SRW 3500 Megacab with the Laramie package. The interior of the truck rivals my Mercedes. Heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, great sound system, and very cool entertainment system.
I'm attracted to the Cummins, but I don't know about their current issues (if they have any). With that said, I'd still have to look at the new Fords. My X has held up incredibly well and is still in great condition. I haven't had to replace any switches, knobs, AC compressors, etc.
I was disappointed to see on pickuptrucks.com that the Ram got 1mpg less than the Ford in their HD tow test. The Ram also has a GVWR 1400lbs less than the comparable Ford.
Regardless of stats, the Ram is one good looking truck.
2003 Excursion Limited
6.0 PSD/5sp Torqshift/3.73 Limited Slip
2003 Potomac 30 EBS
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Ranger Smith
Wherever the rig is parked
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Towing capacity on the 2012 Ram is 22,750 max. I love mine. No issues whatsoever.
Where I Am Now
Amateur Radio Operator W0SPS ARRL VE FT DX5000
Steve & Joy
2005 Arctic Fox 1150
2012 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn DRW CC 4x4 Cummins HO
Yogi and Ranger Smith. . The Yorkys
Cookie the Chiuauaaua
Cooper the Aussiedoodle
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nohurry
Orting, Wa
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Sounds good! Now go test drive the other brands top trim level diesels and give us the comparison report. Then buy the one you like. Good luck.
Carl
03 F-150, 5.4 Scab 4x4 auto 3:55
89 Komfort 19ft
Co-pilot-Sharon
Navigator-Missy (chihuahua)
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Tom/Barb
Oak Harbor
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The truck rating is all dependent upon the amount of tires on the ground, 8 side walls are always better than 4. the spring set will always carry more than the tires.
we've had three dodges in a row, and never had any issues with the cummins or the tranny. Cummins did recall our 2002 for a fuel pump up grade, we did it but wasn't having any issues prior to the recall. we ran one of our trucks with a 600 horse chip, It still was running strong when we traded it at 257K
and yes the cabs have improved greatly.
2000 Newmar mountain aire 4081 DP, ISC/350 Allison 6 speed, Wrangler JK toad.
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ArcticDodge
Sammamish, WA
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It's amazing to see how far the new trucks have come in the last 10 years. I'm starting to feel like Fred Flintstone with my old rig 
2009 Komfort 256TS
2001 Dodge Ram 3500 QC 4x4 Cummins DRW
2005 Dodge Durango Limited AWD HEMI
2001 Sebring Convertible
1995 Miata M-Edition
2005 DRZ400
1 Wife  2 teenage Boys 
1 Trixie (Bichon Frise)
Only 23 years to retirement!!!!
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B.O. Plenty
Minnesota
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37,000 plus miles on my 2010 Cummins. Not one single problem. No rattles, no squeeks, no air leaks..nothing. If it didn't say Ram on it I would swear it wasn't a Chrysler product. Boy have they come a long way! I really like this truck..
B.O.
2011 Big Country 3250TS...2010 Ram CC Laramie 4wd Cummins
15k Super Glide, Firestone Ride Rite, TrailAir Tri-Glide
Just say no to Chinese tires.
Cylinder count: 27, down from 51
Twin Cities Mn.
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johncamtravel
Poughquag, NY
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From May to Nov last year I test drove all three. Having a Ford PSD I was leaning toward Ford but after going to the car show in NY last
May I was so impressed with the Ram. So after months of looking and test driving I went with the 2011 Ram 3500 CC LB Dually and have not
looked back. I think Ram has really come a long way and I was able to
get a leftover 2011 and the price I think blew Ford and Chevy out
of the water. Good luck with your shopping.
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The Mad Norsky
Yankton, South Dakota
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I previously owned a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Big Horn edition.
The difference in interiors in the new models is really amazing. Very nice.
Have not seen one close up, but appears from reading web sites and photos that their Longhorn edition could rival my King Ranch for a deluxe interior.
The Mad Norsky, Doll, Logan, Korey & Rocky
2011 Ford F350 Power Stroke dually
RV'ing since 1991
We never know where we're going till we get there!
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45Ricochet
North Idaho
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Your kidding right? Who in the heck would buy a Ram....
although all 3 make a great truck the last couple of years. Yes the Ram gets about 1 MPG less mileage, but you don't need DEF.
But you will next year 
06 Dodge 3500 CC LB Laramie 4x4 Dually 5.9 Cummins 325/610 48RE Jacobs brake Smarty Jr
GVWR 12,200 Payload 4580
06 Grand Junction 34' High profile 15500 GVWR 3200 pin Mor/ryde 5500 Onan genny Dual A/C
27' Hallett 502, 500HP
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Eric727
Denwood ,Alberta
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i understand you !! i just receive my 2012 3500 longhorn and realy like it , i try the Ford king ranch but ...no.. for me ram have the best truck.
here my truck this morning when we got it !!
2012 Ram 3500 Longhorn/Crew Cab/DRW
2010 ram 1500 TRX4 (trade for the longhorn)
2012 Lacrosse 318BHSS
2008 trail lite crossover(trade for the 318BHSS)
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