I'm currently in the market to replace the old durango with something a little newer.(2006-2009ish) At this point, I've had chevy's, gmc's, dodges, a couple of POS kia's, and a hyundai.
Any suggestions? Here's what I need:
-6 seater quad cab
-bigger engine(gas)
-able to pull a 31 ft camper(only occasionally)
-I like the 6.5ft box so that leaves out the chevy/gmc quad cab since the half ton wasn't available with crew cab and the longer box.
I've been looking around at a couple different dodge ram 1500s with the 5.7l engine. Also swallowed my pride and looked at a 2008 ford crew cab with the 5.4L. Did a bit of research lately on trucks and the common theme amongst ford owners with the 5.4L engine is that Ford came out with a funky cam phaser setup on their cams to automatically adjust the timing and this is a problem area for the fords and a costly repair when they fail.
I know what the gmc/silverado's are like from that era since I had one before. Not a bad truck that rode ok. The 5.3L engine is tried and true. Front wheel bearing problems were always a common chevy/gmc problem over the years and that didn't change with the newer body style that came out in 2007.
I've tested a 2008 toyota tundra before and was quite impressed with the comfort and power. Not sure on the reliability though. Haven't heard anything on that.
Anyone here have any suggestions on which way to go with a truck around that age? I'm looking at that age since it should bring me around a certain price I'm willing to pay.
Any suggestions? Here's what I need:
-6 seater quad cab
-bigger engine(gas)
-able to pull a 31 ft camper(only occasionally)
-I like the 6.5ft box so that leaves out the chevy/gmc quad cab since the half ton wasn't available with crew cab and the longer box.
I've been looking around at a couple different dodge ram 1500s with the 5.7l engine. Also swallowed my pride and looked at a 2008 ford crew cab with the 5.4L. Did a bit of research lately on trucks and the common theme amongst ford owners with the 5.4L engine is that Ford came out with a funky cam phaser setup on their cams to automatically adjust the timing and this is a problem area for the fords and a costly repair when they fail.
I know what the gmc/silverado's are like from that era since I had one before. Not a bad truck that rode ok. The 5.3L engine is tried and true. Front wheel bearing problems were always a common chevy/gmc problem over the years and that didn't change with the newer body style that came out in 2007.
I've tested a 2008 toyota tundra before and was quite impressed with the comfort and power. Not sure on the reliability though. Haven't heard anything on that.
Anyone here have any suggestions on which way to go with a truck around that age? I'm looking at that age since it should bring me around a certain price I'm willing to pay.