I have a F-350 CREW Lariat 4x4 with the Scorpion 6.7L diesel engine. To be honest, I like the engine and it's towing capability, but everything else Ford put into this truck seems sub-par quality. Cheap feeling/looking plastic adorn my 2013 truck that was $60k new. It has been into the shop for lots of weird poor quality issues - squealing front end, rear diff bearings, front wheel bearings and seals, death-wobble at 30MPH exactly that the dealership can't replicate (or won't), and that frucking MyTouch (or as my wife calls it - DON'TOUCH) which has more glitches than Windows ME. To date, I've had it in 17 times for issues. 17 TIMES!
My friend has a 2014 RAM Diesel 4x4 3500 Laraine (basically the exact competition model from Dodge against the Ford Lariat) and his truck seems like a completely different quality of vehicle. The interior trim feels very rich, quality stereo components, a touch screen menu system that works, and the truck actually feels more solid than my F-350. It was exactly the same price too. It also has a tonne more features - like heated steering wheel, auto 4x4, and the interior quality is 5X what my Ford has.
I haven't driven the GMC/Chev equivalent, but when I was buying my Ford, rear leg room was non existent for adults, and the rear seats were only half height. I'm not sure of the current models, but I've heard it's improved. I did think the Chev had the best ride of the three as before my Ford I had a GMC Sierra which I loved the ride.
This spring, I plan to dump my Ford and get something less problematic. But what do I replace it with?
Anyone here own a newer GMC 4x4 2500/3500 diesel truck? Opinions?