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Originally Posted by camcojb
The Cummins is a great engine no doubt. But there's no way I'd live with that racket they make, along with the weird 6 cylinder sound. The Dodge trucks are definitely a step or two below the GM's in quality and comfort (and I've owned several of them).
When I said better it meant better in my opinion as far as noise (there's almost none on the new trucks), and overall fit, finish, and comfort of the two trucks.
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Noise? Really? To be very honest, I find the Fords to be the noisiest by FAR. I find no real difference in the noise from a Dmax and a Cummins. Don't know what trucks you're listening to. I've got one buddy with an '09 Dmax and another with an '11. You "might" be able to determine which is louder of our 3 with some sort of decibel measuring device electronically, but not with your naked ear.
For comfort, I'll agree - the Dodge rides far harsher and the front end is more problematic - however I'll also say it's stronger. The solid front axle is simply stronger in terms of brute strength, but you sacrifice some comfort and handling - no doubt.
For quality, I have to say I've been a long time GM guy, but have been singularly unimpressed with GM quality. The reason I'm driving a Dodge truck is because my Chevy was so poor quality to be very blunt. But that's a personal thing, and I do agree that the Dodge "feels" like a "cheaper" interior.
I've got just shy of 240k miles on my '04 Cummins - bought it used. I expect to put another 200k on it at least. You won't see many Dmax owners saying that. It all depends on what you're looking for. They all have their advantages, and "better" is a very subjective description.