‘I’m looking for a full-size truck, and I’m confused with the variety of choices’
The Car Doc weighs in.
Boston.com Cars is your go-to resource for coverage of local car news, events, and reviews. In the market for a car or truck? Check out our new car specials and used car specials curated by our local dealer network.Q. I’m looking for a full-size truck, and I was always a Chevy gal. Now, the more I look, the more I get confused with the variety of choices from Ford, Chevy, Ram, Toyota, and Nissan. I don’t need a heavy duty truck but I do tow a trailer for my small landscape business. Generally, the trailer does not have to carry a very heavy load but it does occasionally when I carry shrubs and small trees. What do you recommend? A.
At one time I would rank Chevrolet/GMC trucks as number one followed by Ford, Ram, Toyota, and Nissan. They are all excellent trucks and any one of them would be a good choice. For the type of use you have, however, the Ford may be the winner. The EcoBoost V-6 turbocharged engines provide decent mileage when empty as well as plenty of power when you need it. The newest Ford has a first-in-class 10-speed transmission that is promising even better fuel economy and power. The Chevrolet, in my opinion, has had a slight edge in ride and handling. The Ram with the Eco-Diesel is quite nice and certainly worth a look. As good as Toyota and Nissan trucks are, Ford, Chevrolet, and Ram may be better choices.
John Paul, AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor, answers questions from drivers every week. He has 40+ years of experience in the automotive business and is an ASE certified master technician.
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