Crew Cab Short
Which of the 2006 or 2007 "big three" diesel trucks is the best for both off-road use and towing?
I have a 25 foot bumper-pull toy hauler that I want to take places other than RV parks. I also would like to occasionally take the truck on pretty bad roads.
I currently have an '01 F-350 crew cab short bed that is lifted 5". I would probably want a similar configuration, minus most or all of the lift. I've had two transmission rebuilds- the first without ever even towing a trailer! I'm definitely fed up with the 01 Ford tranny. I want reliability and performance, without a lot of aftermarket mods (except maybe a chip).
All three are good trucks. I even had trouble with the allison in my wifes duramax. and my 00 F-250 has 184,000 on the original. It is hit or miss. I say drive all three and decide for yourself. atleast they are american!
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 Ford F 250 Super Duty L LARIAT Power Stroke Turbo DieselLifted 20 Wheels  US $22,980.00
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 Dodge Ram 3500 LXT Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel 2001 pickup truck LOW MILES US $9,344.35
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 Ford F 350 4x4 NO RESERVE LIFTED 04 F350 CREW SB DIESEL 4X4 CLEAN AZ US $16,350.00
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 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 NO RESERVE 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 LS Z 71 CREW 4X4 ALLOYS N R US $10,600.00
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 Ford F 250 XL 4wd 06 Used Fords Crew Cab Long Bed Trucks Automatic Truck US $7,089.01
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 Ford F 350 LARIAT 03 F 350 QUAD CAB SHORT BED 4X4 HEATED LEATHER DIESEL US $7,000.00
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 Ford F 250 XLT 2000 Ford F250 73L Diesel 4x4 Crew Cab Short Bed Texas US $10,350.00 |
 Ford Explorer WE FINANCE 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC V6 LEATHER BED EXTENDER US $9,980.00
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 Ford F 250 CUSTOMiZED 2001 F250 4X4 PLATINUM Lariat Crew 1 OWNER 73L Diesel US $17,695.00 |
 Dodge Ram 1500 SHARP 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4X4 US $9,100.00 |
 Dodge Ram 2500 slt Dodge ram 2500 cummins turbo diesel 4x4 US $9,150.00
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 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LS 04 Used Chevy Duramax Diesel Dually 2wd Automatic Truck US $10,210.00
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 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie Laramie Quad Cab 4X4 Short Box 67L Diesel Auto US $31,107.00
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 Dodge Ram 1500 4DR QUAD CAB 06 Ram Tough 4x4 Sport SLT Dealer trade Low miles US $10,100.00
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 Dodge Ram 2500 70 PHOTOS 07 2500 MEGA 4X4 59 DIESEL LARAMIE 1 AZ OWNER LOOK US $29,800.00
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 Ford F 250 DIESL 4X4 2K F250 LARIAT DIESEL 4X4 S BOX 2K 1OWNER FREE DELIVERY US $42,900.00 |
 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner 2007 2WD TACOMA PRERUNNER DOUBLE CAB TRDOFFROAD COVER US $16,999.00 |
 Ford F 250 4WD CREW CAB 2008 Ford F250 Lariat POWERSTROKE DIESEL 4x4 NO RESERVE US $31,100.00
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 Ford F 250 King Ranch 2006 Ford F250 Diesel 4x4 Crew Cab Short Bed LOADED TX US $22,600.00 |
 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Quad Cab Short Bed 4x4 67L Cummins Six Speed Sirius US $19,095.00 |
 Ford F 250 Diesel 1973 Ford F 250 Crew Cab Short Bed 4X4 US $3,655.00
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 Chevrolet Avalanche LT Avalanche 07 AVALANCHE1500 FULL SIZE CHEVY 4WD 4X4 BOSE ONSTAR HD US $16,100.00 |
 Honda Ridgeline 4X4 Crew Cab 4X4 Crew Cab Certified 35L NAV Certified Vehicle US $20,100.00 |
 Chevrolet C K Pickup 2500 2002 chevy 2500HD Deisel 4x4 US $16,000.00 |
 Ford F 250 94K MILES 2000 F250 LARIAT 4x4 Diesel Crew Short Bed TEXAS OWNED US $18,750.00 |
 Ford F 350 We Finance 06 Used Ford Powerstroke Turbo Diesel Trucks 4x4 Pickup US $11,600.00
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 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 4X4 RAM 2500 SLT 59L CUMMINS DIESEL 4X4 TX OWNED CLEAN US $14,950.00
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 Ford F 150 FX4 CREW SUN 09 FX4 CREW 20s BLUETOOTH SYNC SENSORS TOW FFV MOON 6kM US $34,250.00 |
 Ford F 250 Ford F 250 Super Duty 73 L Diesel 4x4 Short Bed US $14,500.00
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 Ford F 250 Dually 4wd 04 Used F350 Fords Powerstroke Turbo Diesel 6 Speed US $14,851.00
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Japanâs Big Threeâs Models Named âbest Dealsâ
Car buyers are always in the lookout for the car offering the best value for their money. Different firms have been guiding prospective car buyers on how to choose the vehicle the suits their needs best. From performance to fuel economy to safety, all bases should be covered in choosing a vehicle.
IntelliChoice, one of the leading sources of pertinent information to car buyers, recently announced their “Best Deals†list. The list contains what the online outfit thinks is the best vehicle in different classes. For the month of April, IntelliChoice announced their “Best Deals†and this has been done coinciding with the ongoing New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) in the Big Apple.
This month’s list includes several models from Japan’s three biggest car manufacturers. These vehicles are seen as the measuring stick for future production vehicles unveiled and showcased at the New York Auto Show. James Bell, the publisher of IntelliChoice.com, has this to say with regards to the list and the vehicles showcased at the event: “Even more than recent auto shows, the New York show offered a look at some very compelling future competition to many of the mainstays on our monthly ‘Best Deals’ list.â€
The Honda Civic hybrid is rated as the best deal for the Compact Car over $16,000 class by IntelliChoice.com. For the Compact Car under $16,000 class, the best deal is touted to be the Honda Civic DX with an automatic transmission.
Aside from these two models, another Honda produced vehicle was named as a best deal in its class - the Honda Civic Si. The said model is named as the best deal in the Base Sport Car class. The Honda Odyssey is once again named as the best deal for the Minivan class. The Honda Odyssey has been dominating that class in recent history but will face strong competition in the form of the Ford Flex recently unveiled at the New York International Auto Show.
A Nissan model is also named as one of the best deals for the month of April. The Nissan Frontier King Cab XE 2WD with a manual transmission is named as the best deal for the Compact Pickup Truck 2WD class. The King Cab is the first crew cab body style compact pickup truck in North America and since its inception in the U.S. auto market has been popular among car buyers. With its trademark dependability, the Nissan Frontier is not a surprise choice as the best deal for its class. Its high performance construction and components such as the Nissan spark plug wires are one of the reasons why the Frontier sits at the top of its class.
Toyota, the surging Japanese car manufacturer, also landed several of its models at the “Best Deals†list. The popular Toyota Prius is named as the best deal for the Midsize Car under $21,000 while the Prius Touring is named as the best deal for the Midsize Car over $21,000 class.
For the Large Car class, IntelliChoice picked the Toyota Avalon Touring as the best deal for consumers. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid with a third row seating and 2WD configuration is named as the best deal for the Midsize Crossover class. The Toyota Matrix Standard with manual transmission is also named as the best deal for the Small Wagon class.
For the Compact Pickup Truck 4WD class, IntelliChoice picked the Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab 4WD as the best deal. The Toyota Tundra Regular Cab V6 2WD Short Bed is named as the best deal for the Full-Size Pickup Truck 2WD 1/2 Ton class.
About the Author
Ryan Thomas is a native of Denver, Colorado. He grew up in a family of car afficionados. He now resides in Detroit where he owns a service shop and works part time as a consultant for a local automotive magazine.
