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#10 of 333 Re: Toyota Tundra v. Dodge Ram [tundrahq] by adamb1

Jun 21, 2007 (11:18 am)

Replying to: tundrahq (Apr 13, 2007 5:00 pm)
The only time I have seen single-digit fuel economy with my '03 QC HEMI has been towing a trailer.
 
That said, I've never come close to the in-town figure on the windon sticker. I routinely averag 11.5-12.5 mpg in town. On the interstate, I have seen 16-17 mpg.

#11 of 333 Re: Tundra, Ram or Tacoma? [tent2tt] by dustyk

Jul 12, 2007 (4:20 pm)

Replying to: tent2tt (Jun 14, 2007 11:19 am)
A look in to the Ford and GM diesel forums seems to indicate a fair amount of issues as well. In fact, it looks to me like there are more angry Powerstroke owners out there than disgruntled Cummins' owners.
 
Most of the Dodge diesels owners I know or have spoken to have had little problems. Yes, I have noted a couple that had problems. But the majority have been please with the Cummins' motor and the truck.
 
I have an acquaintance that thought his Dodge diesel experience was going to be bad because so many GM and Ford owners told him he would. I spoke to him a while back and he remarked that after four years he was convinced that even the Dodge platform was far superior in his opinion (He owned GMs before).
 
In my experience as a former fleet manager, I believe the Cummins' is the best you can get in a light duty pickup.
 
Best regards,
Dusty

#12 of 333 Re: Tundra, Ram or Tacoma? [tent2tt by treehuggerjake

Jul 15, 2007 (5:25 pm)

Replying to: tent2tt (Jun 14, 2007 11:19 am)
Like tent2tt I want a pickup that can safely tow 5000-7000 pounds when needed (which is a few times per year), that will get good gas mileage both city and highway, and that will be a reliable vehicle that will last for years.
 
What are my best bets?

#13 of 333 Re: Tundra, Ram or Tacoma? [tent2tt] by keeptruckin

Aug 20, 2007 (4:48 pm)

Replying to: tent2tt (Jun 12, 2007 9:44 am)
I've been a loyal Dodge fan for years, but the issues I had with my '02 Ram were nearly intolerable, so that is why I switched to the '07 Tundra. It can do nearly as much as most 3/4 ton trucks, with a gas engine, and so far I'm getting nearly 19mpg on the highway and about 14mpg city. Not too bad for a big truck. Now my father just recently traded in an '04 Ram Quad Cab 2500 that had the Hemi. He used it to tow a 34' travel trailer that weighed nearly 10,000lbs. His best mpg came after he installed a cold air induction kit and a free flowing exhaust system, but that still only netted him just under 8mpg. He got an '07 Ram MegaCab with the new 6.7L Cummins turbodiesel. It tows that tt without a problem. He hasn't gotten to take it on a long enough trip yet to get the real world mpg when towing but he's guessing around 12-14mpg. But he doesn't expect it to get much higher than that when he isn't towing. His is a 2WD and I would highly recommend that set up for any heavy, long term towing. The only downside to the diesel seems to be more preventive maintenance like 12qts of oil and a water filter of some kind that needs checked every month. His is very nice and would easily tow 5,500lbs. I can tow his tt with my Tundra. The mpg are not great, about 10.5mpg, but it can do it. My suggestion...get the new Tundra. It will easily tow the weight and is likely to have fewer problems. The Tacoma is strong enough to pull it, but the mpg will be bad when towing and they are not that much better than the full size Tundra when not towing mpg wise. My friend's Tacoma only gets 21mpg hwy. Hope this helped.

#14 of 333 My 2007 Dodge Rams' MPG by dennisplus

Aug 27, 2007 (12:54 pm)

I just bought a new 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L and it does great gas wise. I stomp it off the line all the time after stop signs and stop lights and not only do I love the power but gas mileage isn't all that bad. I get around 12-16 in town and 20-27 on highway. I love power behind the engine. I've towed a couple good loads of brick and cement and it drives like nothing was behind it. I took my truck to the Toyota dealership right after buying it and asked a couple guys there if they could tell me how there truck was better than mine. They had nothing to say but "IT HOLDS IT VALUE BETTER". I got a Laramie with Nav. and everything and made them sell it to me for $31,000. The Toyota's price with everything I had in my truck was so exaggerating! I'm glad I went to dodge.

#15 of 333 Re: My 2007 Dodge Rams' MPG [dennisplus] by bugchucker

Aug 27, 2007 (3:11 pm)

Replying to: dennisplus (Aug 27, 2007 12:54 pm)
Tundra does hold its value better than any truck. Ram is not in the same class as a Tundra. They were probably laughing at you for stopping at the Toyota dealership with your new Ram. Why waste time with you? Damage is done.

#16 of 333 Re: My 2007 Dodge Rams' MPG [dennisplus] by vegasheat

Aug 27, 2007 (8:05 pm)

Replying to: dennisplus (Aug 27, 2007 12:54 pm)
I give you maybe two years before you get rid of that Dodge and buy a new Tundra. After taking that Dodge in for repairs many times you will change your whole attitude about these fine Tundra's.

#17 of 333 Re: My 2007 Dodge Rams' MPG [dennisplus] by deodude

Aug 27, 2007 (8:12 pm)

Replying to: dennisplus (Aug 27, 2007 12:54 pm)
I just bought a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L Lonestar Edition and currently have 658 miles on it. In Texas we love to gun it on every light and every sign. When I do gun it, I only get 10.6 mpg around town. But I am currently averaging 12.7 miles around town and that is driving the speed limit and gradually accelerating from a dead stop. On the highway I average between 18-21 hwy. I also have Flowmaster 40 dual exhaust and plan to purchase CAI (True Flow). I would like to know what you have under the hood that makes your gas mileage better then mine. When you gun it all the time.

#18 of 333 Re: My 2007 Dodge Rams' MPG [dennisplus] by keeptruckin

Aug 28, 2007 (4:32 pm)

Replying to: dennisplus (Aug 27, 2007 12:54 pm)
Well the 12MPG around town I can buy, but 27MPG on the highway? Were you coasting down the side of a mountain? And is that real world or are you letting that little computer tell you? Even with the Hemi shutting down 4 cylinders at highway speeds, I can't imagine getting much over 20MPG. And I agree with bugchucker...wait until you have to take your truck into the shop every month because something else is wrong! Trust me, I lived it.

#19 of 333 Re: My 2007 Dodge Rams' MPG [bugchucker] by dennisplus

Aug 29, 2007 (8:47 am)

Replying to: bugchucker (Aug 27, 2007 3:11 pm)
What do you mean "Not in the same class"?
Tundra Ram
5.7 5.7
300 something HP 300 something HP
1/2 ton 1/2 ton
        I can get the same exact features on both.
what's the difference?

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