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Originally Posted by Bigdomino
If you were going for a Tundra or a RAM 1500, which would you select? I suspect the RAM would get better mileage.
Steve
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That's a tough one Steve. I love the looks of the Rams where the Tundra is pretty plain jane to me. I went with the Tundra originally as it has a much stronger drivetrain than the Ram 1500's offer. Mine only has about 1400# of cargo capacity. The Tundra 5.7 motor is a beast and pulls hard all day long with the 4.30 gears. the 10.5" rear end, stout transmission,8.7" front diff and monster sized brakes all swayed me to trade a 2003 Ram 2500 hemi for it. I never looked back until my wife ordered the larger camper last year. I am at 15,480# combined and the truck is rated to 16,000 combined. I can feel I am at the limit.
If I was to buy a 1/2 ton right now, I would go Ram. Go with the Hemi (or eco diesel after test drive maybe) 8 speed auto, 3.92 gears and posi rear end. Get as high a cargo capacity as you can. Maybe the air ride is higher...not sure. I really like the looks and styling of the Rams which is part of the reason for ordering a 2500 Cummins.