500 horsepower
8.3L V10 Viper power engine
525 lb.-ft. of torque
6-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter
22" polished aluminum wheels
Dual exhaust
508-watt Infinity Sound System
So9
I am a female so not a truck person, however my husband says a Ford powerstroke diesal is the best buy. In fact, if you are pulling weight like a boat, RV or trailer with bobcat or something heavy the F-250 series is one of the best. I don't think they get more than 15-16 mpg though, but not for sure on that.
HEMI!
The Toy's got 120k miles, and I changed the sparks, hoses and belts once. Zero problems. Doesn't have a single rattle, despite the off road miles I've done. And I expect it to last to 300k+ miles, like the one a friend owns.
Husband does legal work for a local dealership and part of his compensation is putting the first 5K miles on the SUV or truck of his choice. He's had everything but a Ford and the hands-down winner this year is the Nissan Titan. It beats the Hemi he's driving right now in every category, no contest. Surprised us both (and I still own and love my '96 Dodge Ram). The Titan's worth a look...
go to WWW.THEDESIELSTOP.COM for all the scoop on desiel trucks. I have a 99 F350 7.3L I added a 4" EXHAUST AND IMPROVED INTAKE. Fuel milage is improving.
GMC has been a solid truck for a long time. Ford had some quality problems lately but they have been addressing their issues. Dodge had some junk for a while, maybe they still do. Chevy or GMC would be the best gamble.
I hear Silverado makes the quietest diesel in the market. But I think the F350 is the best to get. I know several people with Rams, and they all are disappointed in them.
Whatever you get, add bullydog to it.
http://www.bullydog.com/
500 horsepower
8.3L V10 Viper power engine
525 lb.-ft. of torque
6-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter
22" polished aluminum wheels
Dual exhaust
508-watt Infinity Sound System
So9
Anyone know anything first-hand about the Volvo SUV? I am about ready to put my 150,000 mile GMC Jimmy into the part-time category as a bad weather car for my wife and I'm looking for a smooth, long-distance, highway cruiser with a third seat that takes tough winter demands. The new Durango leaves me thinking of a minivan wannabe so I am unsure whether to even give it a test drive.
Hey check out these pics. The guy on the Spike TV show "Trucks" had them on:
http://www.bullydog.com/bulledelegance/gallery.pl
I could be all wrong on this, but I think almost all the heavy duty trucks use NV transmissions, so you might be getting the same transmission even if you switch makes.