[THEFERMANATOR]

DODGE's low resale is a reflection of how poorly there interiors tend to hold up long term. They are known for squeeks and rattles in the 01+ full size trucks. The 4.7L is a good engine and so is the HEMI, and they are both backed up by the 545RFE in those years which is MUCH better than the old 4 speeds they used to have. FORD does have a decent truck as well, and with the 5.4L they are a stout tow vehicle. FORD also has a very high quality interior in them that seems to stand the test of time. One other thing though is the FORD will be the heaviest out of the big 3, and gas milage seems to reflect it from what I hear. I may be biast here, but I saved GM for last as I feel they are the best for an all around truck. There interiors are not as heavy as FORDS, but they are pretty well built and much better than DODGE's interior. There new LS series engines are stout performers and get good milage, as well as having proven themselves to stay in it for the long run. They are still using the same time tested and proven 4 speed auto behind all of them that has been refined to be pretty good for reliability.

The biggest thing is to pick the one you are most comfortable with and fits your needs. All 3 of them are pretty good trucks and will fit the bill. And as you see I didn't emntion the imports, one is I'm trying to help out the US's economy, and two I feel the first 3 letters of TOYota spells out the other reason.