The GREAT Debate: WHICH Full-size Pick-up Truck Would YOU Buy Today?

In my previous thread, I pointed out the past year's full-size pick-up truck sales. As noted, this is the bread and butter for the Detroit Three automakers — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), Ford and General Motors.

But it's become a spotlight segment for buyers. People want their utility and they want it as luxurious as possible.

We're living in an interesting schism as pick-up trucks and high-performance electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining the most attention. I guess it sort of correlates with the divided nature of the U.S. political landscape at the moment. Kidding!

Having said that, we want to throw away the sales race and all of that noise in this thread. We just want to know one thing: WHICH pick-up truck has YOUR attention in 2019? WHICH would YOU buy today?

Would you drive away with the Ford F-150? Chevrolet Silverado? RAM 1500?

xjug1987a - 1/5/2019 5:51:31 PM

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I love the Ram, it looks fantastic and the independent rear suspension means a good ride for a non-work truck... that said, the F-150 Platinum is irresistible... GM trucks are pathetic... and fugly..

MDarringer - 1/5/2019 6:13:01 PM

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I'm not aware of the Ram having IRS.

xjug1987a - 1/5/2019 8:29:12 PM

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Coil springs in front 5 link rear suspension...

MDarringer - 1/5/2019 10:47:38 PM

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Profit? Sure! That's what happens when you sell a 25-year-old Third-World truck as a Lexus and people are foolish enough to buy it.

atc98092 - 1/5/2019 5:56:24 PM

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If my wife would allow me to replace her 2005 Dodge 1500, I would get the Ram. But she's happy with what she has, so no sale for any of them.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 1/5/2019 5:59:16 PM

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The Toyota Tundra. Not flashy, but it would give me a better overall ownership experience in the 10-15 years I would run the vehicle. Now I just need a farm, some cows and chickens and a combine.

MDarringer - 1/5/2019 6:16:16 PM

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of course you also believe that the ancient Lexus LX and GX are modern cutting edge designs. The Tundra likewise is a class trailing design that does not offer any durability or reliability advantage over the others. It's not unreliable, but it's also not head and shoulders more reliable either. If you get a Tundra ask for 20% off.

Dr550 - 1/5/2019 7:04:34 PM

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GX is looking old. Toyota needs to make Lexus GX/LS/GS exclusive with a inline 6 cylinder. MB is back with a straight 6.

MDarringer - 1/5/2019 7:49:42 PM

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The GX is looking old because the basic architecture was old when the "all new" Prado was introduced. The basic design is a 1996.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 1/5/2019 9:02:22 PM

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@MD Both the GX and the LX (sold around the world as Land Cruiser models) should be a pretty good source of profit for Toyota, considering changes have been largely cosmetic for some time...

ricks0me - 1/5/2019 6:15:48 PM

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I am a Ford guy but the Ram has my attention.

MDarringer - 1/5/2019 6:18:44 PM

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I just replaced two Rams with two Fords because the new Ram was not configurable as I needed it yet. We had 4 of them as haulers and they have been very reliable.

PUGPROUD - 1/5/2019 7:41:02 PM

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Raptor

dumpsty - 1/7/2019 9:07:35 AM

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right on! I'd take a 4-dr version.

but i'd swap those rugged wheels for some wide, street-oriented 22's to fill the wells a bit more.

carloslassiter - 1/5/2019 8:19:55 PM

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How did Chevy screw up that front end so badly?

Section_31_JTK - 1/5/2019 8:20:17 PM

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I like my F450. Plenty of power, turns 6 ft tighter than a F350 and has twice the brake pad area. It's a beast of a truck.

MDarringer - 1/5/2019 10:49:19 PM

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I just acquired two loaded F550s for one of my ventures. Why 550s? Because the 450s were not available in stock as I needed them configured, but they are a hoot and a half to drive.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 1/6/2019 9:15:25 AM

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@MD The F550 seems to come only as a cab with no bed in Canada. How did you get your trucks configured?

MDarringer - 1/6/2019 10:24:12 AM

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I don't want the bed.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 1/6/2019 11:43:08 AM

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@MD- Just add a 5th wheel and pull car trailers?

MDarringer - 1/6/2019 12:01:33 PM

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Yes. They are for long-distance OTR transporting that do not require a full-on car carrier i.e. 2-3 cars at a time.

carsnyc - 1/5/2019 10:29:39 PM

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Ram

dumpsty - 1/7/2019 9:11:04 AM

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I'd take a 4dr Ram AWD SRT8 with that huge center display.

I'm the average "Joe". Any of the top trim pickups would be overkill for my daily needs, but I'd have the most fun in a Ram.

mini22 - 1/6/2019 1:30:33 PM

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My first initial response is NONE. For the 1% of the time the average person actually needs to haul something it would be cheaper and more prudent to rent a U-Haul truck. These trucks are great if you live out on a decent size ranch where you have to drive distances. However they really do not belong in any congested town or city. But if I were a person that frankly did not give a crap about anything or anyone I'd probably spend the 70 grand and buy a Ram. Reading the latest comparison test from C & D between the Ford F150, GMC Sierra and Ram it is clear the Ram is the most luxurious and the most comfortable to drive.