Pickup Truck advice, Dodge vs. Chevy

[drglinski]

Originally Posted by drcjv

From reading most of the previous post I would not want a Chevy or Dodge. There must be a reason why the Ford F150 has been the best selling truck for decades. My guess is that it is a well built and performing truck. Are member experiences different. Might be worth a look.

Cuz GM is dumb and has two full size trucks they sell. The combined sales of the Sierra and Silverado is more, and has been more, than the F 150.

[SS5150]

Originally Posted by drglinski

Cuz GM is dumb and has two full size trucks they sell. The combined sales of the Sierra and Silverado is more, and has been more, than the F 150.

Not to mention Ford counts their F-150 through F-276,950 sizes to get their number

I'm intrigued to see how the new aluminum bodies last.....I know Ford's AL body group had many people from Chrysler's Prowler team.

[jaynjeep]

I'm thinking we have opened a can of worms and this debate could go on forever!!

Kinda like the hytran debates!

[green 4 acres]

There was a F150 6cly on CL not long ago for $52,000 wish I had posted it

I have a 3.9 V6 97 Dakota one of the bigger mid sized trucks easy to work on pulls my alum. Boat ok

[Guitar Guy]

Thanks very much for the replies, folks. Very useful info., and lots to consider before I decide. I'm leaning toward Chevy / GMC, at this point, mainly because I've owned GM cars and trucks for most of my life. I like my little GMC Sonoma, and the interiors seem to be a little more high end.

I search far and wide to get low mileage used vehicles, and usually have pretty good luck. I take good care of my vehicles, with proper maintenance, waxing the exterior, and oiling the underside to protect from salt. I usually find garage kept & well maintained vehicles, around 10 yrs old, take good care of them while I drive them for 3 to 5 yrs, then get decent resale value. I rarely ever have a car payment, and insurance rates are kept lower.

JT

[drcjv]

No matter how cheap fords are after 40 years companies would know if they are not well built trucks and stop buying if that were the case. Seems like that has not happened.

[jaynjeep]

Originally Posted by Guitar Guy

I search far and wide to get low mileage used vehicles, and usually have pretty good luck. I take good care of my vehicles, with proper maintenance, waxing the exterior, and oiling the underside to protect from salt. I usually find garage kept & well maintained vehicles, around 10 yrs old, take good care of them while I drive them for 3 to 5 yrs, then get decent resale value. I rarely ever have a car payment, and insurance rates are kept lower.

JT

Smart way to buy vehicles... cost very little to drive that way... let somebody else take the hit on buying it new!!

I haven't had a payment in 20 years... last two I bought with minor problems , repaired and drove for 5 to 7 years each... both sold for more than I had in them.. pretty much paid me to drive them

[2wheel]

I currently own a Chevy(94 full size Blazer 213,00 miles 5.7). GMC Yukon XL (2003 224000 miles 5.3). I would recommend either. I also have a Ford 2004 f250 with the 6.0 diesel I love this truck runs flawless and was pretty inexpensive. ($6,000). It has 156,000 miles. image.jpg

[john hall]

Seems the OP is asking about older trucks. I had about a 99 or 2000 3/4 ton Chevy, 4 door, 2wd. Really nice truck except it would get stuck at nothing. The frame was too stiff and the rated tires wouldn't think about flexing unless it was loaded. LOVED gas, 14 on the interstate was its best, averaged about 11 mpg. Was very quiet inside and had enough power to pass most cars.

Replaced it with a 2007 GMC 1/2 ton 4 door 2wd. Much better on fuel, had a long learning curve adjusting to the downgrade in power. Not quite as quiet inside the cab. Ran it 100,000 miles with nothing but tires, oil, battery and wipers. Hated to let that one go.

I don't know when Chevy started making double cabs so pay attention if you are shopping for a 4 door. Double cabs are a glorified old school extended cab. There is only about 9 inches of clearance between the front seat and the rear seat. Can hardly put groceries in there, much less passengers.

[cubcadet]

I would go with the GMC/Chevy.