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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider
I'd rather a ford or gm product over a chrysler product, always. I also don't see the desire for such a long warranty. Most major issues are going to show up well before 50k miles and would be apparent on a large scale, not just 1 car, thus issuing a recall. Cars are designed and built to last around the 100k mark, and then, they start needing moderate to major repairs. Hell, spark plugs last 100k+. Stick to the routine maintenance and there isn't going to be an issue with the vehicle unless you abuse it or use it outside its designed purpose.
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Why would you say "brand x or brand y over brand z, always?" Brand loyalty is a fools game. When I went truck shopping and ended up with my dodge, I looked at all the domestic trucks out there. Ford had nice fit and finish, but at that time the only motor available was the modular motor, which is an overcomplicated pile of unreliable crap with no torque. That ruled out ford. It was a toss up between GM and Ram. The GM, at almost the same MPG, was shy 80HP and almost the same torque compared to the Hemi. Also, to get the decent motor, you needed to pick upscale (and expensive) models. I'm not a big fan of the extended cab doors on them, either.
The Ram had a 395HP Hemi, 20" wheels, 4wd and a sporty look (minus all the damned gaudy chrome geegaws on the GM numbers) with power windows, locks, AC, and no fancy extra crap in the Express trim. It handles better, drivers nicer, and was notably cheaper than the equivalent GM models. The extended cab setup has discrete doors for the rear seats, and the rear seats are far more comfortable, too.
Am I a Ram 'fan'? Nope, I just liked what they offered more than the other brands. Brand loyalty is a losing game, buy what fits your need.
In the two years and 25k miles I've used my truck, I have had zero issues with it.