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[bfitch]

Ford......................................I dont have to say another word. The best. oh no what I start :shocked:

dont worry, i can tow ya home when ya break down

[bassboogieman]

my dad's dakota has given him a lot of problems

I've owned Chrysler products (about 15 vehicles) since 1984, I won't say I've had zero problems over 25 years, I don't think anyone could.  I've also had 2 Dakota's - the '97 did have a problem with the front ball joints, which was covered under warranty.  Other than that nothing major, just normal wear & tear and a couple did see nearly 100,000 miles.  Earl's 95 Dakota was just retired to to a corroded gas tank that can only be replaced from a junk yard.  My big truck has been an absolutely a terrific truck - personally I would not even look at  another brand unless, of course, BASSCAT starts making trucks.  :rolleyes:

[fishaddict1426]

Ford......is for work......Tough
Chevy.......they just suk........Great motors though
Dodge......Looks great with a bass boat on the back.........and are nice looking...

The reason I formed this opinion is because I had all these brands. My dodge smelled of anti freeze since I got it........Chevy just fell apart but still ran........... Ford is tough and is still tight after 1300000 miles. Just my opinion.

[bassboogieman]

WOW Chig, I didn't think you KEPT ANYTHING long enough to put 130,000 miles on it........ :evil:

[fishaddict1426]

I have 8 trucks Boogs. Fords seem to always last the longest. I am down to one chevy and the rest fords. Cant wait tll the chevy is retired. Actually cant wait till I retire.

[Pillager]

Read that post again.  it says 1.3 MILLION miles...   I'm going to assume that's a typo though.

My Dakota, that I bought used at 90K, has over 108K on it and is still solid.  The transmission doesn't want to shift for a few seconds if it's cold out but then it kicks in and it's fine.  Knock on wood, but the only real problem I had with it is the condenser in the air went.  I think my PT Cruiser just went too.  Seems they last on average about 8 years in Chryslers and then you have to replace them.

[bassboogieman]

Have you changed your tranny oil and filters?  And if you haven't changed your brake fluid yet - that's over due.  Cooling system flush and drain, also.   I would hazzard a guess you're NOT like most guys and ignore fluid changes - but a lot do and that's when the trouble starts.

[Eli]

I had my Toyota 4Runner for 14 years and 189,000 miles.  Still ran the same as when new and never had to fix anything. Only maintenance.  Body was rusting away when I retired it.

I have my Mitsubishi for 8 years now and 130,000 miles.  Still runs like the day I bought it.  Never had to fix a thing.  Only maintenance.

Not used for work but I have used them both for off road adventures...