RE: Which full size truck to buy?
Ford is the best selling pick-up truck for the past 20+ years. Does that mean they are the best, no they just sell more than any other company.
I have a ' 98 Dodge Ram 1500 Extra Cab and love it. It has the 360 in it and is a gas hog. Would I buy it again, yes it was the best deal at the time and I love it. Would I buy a new Dodge, no I do not like the slanting windshield line. I am 6' 6" tall and need the head space with a more profound line like the older Dodges.
If I were buying a new truck I would look at the (in no particular order) Chevy Silverado and the new Ford F-150. I really like the looks of the new Ford and it is suppossed to be one of the quietest running trucks out there. But, you just can' t go wrong with a Chevy either.
I would never buy a Toyota or Nissan when looking at a full size truck. Too much money and they have not been out long enough to be considered reliable.
Good luck!
Matt