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drive one around town w/o a trailer....
-Tylar
2009: 2009 GSXR 600 *wifey's*
2010: 2008 YZF-R1
They give me either one for a year to test and I'll drive the wheels off it. Grandpa retired from GM and I've only ever owned Ford's. Go figure.
2015 R1200GS
03 & 11 XR-50 pit bike
07 & 08 DRZ 400SM
06 FJR 1300
70 SL 350
75 MT 250
Even with all their horsepower/torque advantages, I'd still rather drive a Cummins. This article is blowing up all over the place at the cumminsforum. Guys over there can't stop complaining about how now the Cummins is so underpowered and are ready to jump ship. Way I look at it, is even if the Cummins was 150hp and 300lb.tq. down, I'd still own one. There's something to be said for durability, longevity and reliability. Ford and GM also need to study Cummins exhaust brake, as I've been reading and hearing from guys with the new GM's and Ford's that the exhaust brakes suck in these trucks and don't offer the stopping power of the Cummins VGT exhaust brake.
I know with about 6000lbs behind mine coming down Poncha Pass, I clicked it down into 5th and it was all I could do to keep it from wanting to stop the truck. Only needed to tap the brakes for tight bends or drop it into 4th. Empty with tow/haul on and EB on, it will bring you to almost a complete stop coming down a 7% hill(I should know, I do it every morning), only having to touch the brakes to actually stop at the light.
I look for different things in a truck, power is nice but I know sooner or later I've got to bring that load to a stop.
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"So live your life so the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their views, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and of service to your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide."
"Finish today what others won't, so you can achieve tomorrow what others can't."
a chick posted this? where do girls like you hang out...?
lol we have gmc 3500's and ford f350's in my fleet where i work. i wouldnt have had to buy new trucks to tell you all this info, gm has been smoking ford for years... powerstroke (more like powerchoke) lol... ford's, its hard to keep them out of the dealership for major work, on the road, yeah not so much!
btw the gm is much nicer inside and out on top of the performance!
I'm perfectly happy with my Taco. Maybe someday when I grow up I'll get a Tundra, but never again will I buy ford, chevy or dodge anything.
Leah05 Raven R101 YZ250F
All i can say is im not a ford guy, but look at the gearing differences. Thats a pretty good difference. The speed and EB can all be pointed to mainly that difference. One thing they didnt report on was gas mileage. After looking at this i bet the ford get 2-4 mpg more then the chevy most the time.
Mitsujagvettecedes 1000RXTS GTR
Hand built by Jerry Garcia, Dan Gurney, Chuck Norris and Duntov's ghost. GT97 turbo,
8WD, berilium pistons, titanium rods, unobtanium crank. Block forged from the dead souls of Mongol warriors. Depleted Uranium Dog box, Flubber tires, and stage 87 axles.
-1.07 @5.7c
The question here is do you own a Chevy, Cat?
Bulldog's Motto: F*ck around and I'm going to bite you!!!
All I thought was $55K for a truck? You better be using that for work, because that is a butt load of money. Of course, I am a cheap bastard too... My F250 was only $4K. It didn't even have a radio, much less leather, cruise, AC, etc. I didn't see the point with something that I use to haul horse shit around in.
1989 Honda Hawk,2005 crf250x supermoto
It is better to communicate good information than to offer misinformation in the name of good communication. Alastair B Fraser
"Don't hate me because I'm Beautiful, hate me because I'm better than you, better yet, hate me because I'm fuckin bad ass!!!"
toyota fan here, never had issues with them, i know it doesnt have much to do with with the topic of ford vs chevy but o well
-Eugene-
2007 black hayabusa touring beast
2003 KTM 525sx/exc hybrid
2002 black and blue hayabusa- (SOLD)
2000 ZX7R STREETFIGHTER-(SOLD)
I thought it was funny that on a recent episode of Top Gear (US version) the Toyota was the backup truck for the American truck showdown when they broke down. Is this saying that Toyota trucks are more reliable if it needs to be used when others break down and it is following the same course....
Bulldog's Motto: F*ck around and I'm going to bite you!!!
you should see the top gear test they do on a mid 80's toyota, they try everything to kill it, and at the end, its is still running...
-Eugene-
2007 black hayabusa touring beast
2003 KTM 525sx/exc hybrid
2002 black and blue hayabusa- (SOLD)
2000 ZX7R STREETFIGHTER-(SOLD)
Do not put off living the life you dream of. Next year may never come. If we are always waiting for something to change...
Retirement, the kids to leave home, the weather or the economy, that's not living. That's waiting!
Waiting will only leaves us with unrealized dreams and empty wishes.
Bull dog.....imma gonna kick you
"Don't hate me because I'm Beautiful, hate me because I'm better than you, better yet, hate me because I'm fuckin bad ass!!!"
I always liked this pic...not necessarily relevant, but still kinda cool, especially for a cummins fan like myself.