I haven't driven a ChryCo product in years (well, the wife's 1995 YJ but that's probably not a fair comparison....)
Though I think it's true that it's tough to buy a "bad" vehicle these days.
WRT half tons I'm on the fence between F-150 and Ram 1500. I actually like the looks of the Ram better but the Ford offers some nice features including a 36 gallon fuel tank, which appeals to me greatly.
You'd think I'd be a Chevy guy since I drive one now but the new Chevy trucks are a big "meh" to me and from what I've seen they sell for near-Toyota prices. If I thought they were any better than the competition I might be tempted but I have no reason to believe they are.