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Poll
Question:
Option 1: Built Ford Tough votes: 13
Option 2: Like a Rock votes: 6
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: SaltyDog on October 09, 2005, 02:09:32 PM
This is an argument that's argued all the time.  Share you opinion on the better truck.  The definition of "better" is up to you.
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: Raghavan on October 09, 2005, 02:11:23 PM
The Ford. I like its styling and interior better.
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: TBR on October 09, 2005, 02:12:09 PM
Definitely the Ford, it does everything better than the current Silverado imho. The only advantage the Chevy has is its regular depth bed, what was Ford thinking?
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: Raghavan on October 09, 2005, 02:12:32 PM
When's the new Silverado coming out?
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: TBR on October 09, 2005, 02:14:23 PM
Fall 2006 IIRC.
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: Raghavan on October 09, 2005, 02:18:52 PM
QuoteFall 2006 IIRC.
Hmm... ARe there any spy piucs?
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: TBR on October 09, 2005, 02:19:46 PM
I am sure there are some out, but I don't know where they are. The front will probably look like the Tahoe's and all truck beds pretty much look the same.  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: Raghavan on October 09, 2005, 02:24:39 PM
QuoteI am sure there are some out, but I don't know where they are. The front will probably look like the Tahoe's and all truck beds pretty much look the same.
Hmm... Maybe my opinion will change once that is out...
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: TBR on October 09, 2005, 02:25:59 PM
Mine almost certainly will, but what will be out in the future is irrelevant.  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: giant_mtb on October 09, 2005, 02:35:13 PM
100% for the Ford as of right now.  :praise:  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: ifcar on October 09, 2005, 03:00:29 PM
I didn't think the Silverado was coming until MY 08, but the GMT900 SUVs arrive next year.

F-150 easily for me, BTW. The Silverado has more advantages than some are willing to admit, and certainly isn't a bad vehicle, but the F-150 is a far superior all-arounder.
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: SaltyDog on October 09, 2005, 04:38:55 PM
The only thing with the new Ford is that I have seen some bad reliability marks, which they have done great in previously.
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: footoflead on October 09, 2005, 05:00:11 PM
Well honestly,

The ford might be a slightly better all around truck...but i cant stand the looks of the f-150... the bed comes up to my shoulder...what the hell was ford thinking...thats my big issue with the ford...the chevys looks and interior are more than good enough for what my family uses...My only complaint is the edge of the hood meets the side of the fender and leaves a wierd line on the side...but i've gotten used to it so its no biggy...my other complaint is the shocks are a little bouncy over speed bumps...nothing a shock swap cant fix ;)  :)

We have over 1,500 miles on our '05 silverado and I couldnt be happier with it...it has been awesome... B) ...

Our '97 silverado was Amazing...the only major problem we had was a faulty altenator several years ago, and that was an easy fix...and then after that we NEVER had a problem with that truck...until i ran it into a tree(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a255/footoflead/Smilies/15.gif)...

[prepares to get flamed]
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: Run Away on October 09, 2005, 05:12:35 PM
The Ford is a better truck (it's newer) at almost everything, but if I had the choice I'd still buy a Chevy. It still does the job just fine, and I'm just biased towards them.
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: footoflead on October 09, 2005, 05:54:17 PM
QuoteThe Ford is a better truck (it's newer) at almost everything, but if I had the choice I'd still buy a Chevy. It still does the job just fine, and I'm just biased towards them.
:praise:  B)  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: thewizard16 on October 09, 2005, 06:23:28 PM
The Ford, hands down. I've used a rather nice new F-150 4 door, and though I think the styling is too boxy, it's a capable truck with a nice interior. The Silverado is just capable.
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: footoflead on October 09, 2005, 06:29:46 PM
QuoteThe Ford, hands down. I've used a rather nice new F-150 4 door, and though I think the styling is too boxy, it's a capable truck with a nice interior. The Silverado is just capable.
Silverado is a 4 door incase you didnt know...the interior isnt TOO bad...i admit it definitly isnt the best..but it serves its purpose flawlessly
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: thewizard16 on October 09, 2005, 06:33:04 PM
Quote
QuoteThe Ford, hands down. I've used a rather nice new F-150 4 door, and though I think the styling is too boxy, it's a capable truck with a nice interior. The Silverado is just capable.
Silverado is a 4 door incase you didnt know...the interior isnt TOO bad...i admit it definitly isnt the best..but it serves its purpose flawlessly
I'm fully aware of the door availibility on a Silverado.  ;)  At any rate, I hate the interior. It's functional, but it's very cheap. Much like the last F150.  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: footoflead on October 09, 2005, 06:34:28 PM
Quote
Quote
QuoteThe Ford, hands down. I've used a rather nice new F-150 4 door, and though I think the styling is too boxy, it's a capable truck with a nice interior. The Silverado is just capable.
Silverado is a 4 door incase you didnt know...the interior isnt TOO bad...i admit it definitly isnt the best..but it serves its purpose flawlessly
I'm fully aware of the door availibility on a Silverado.  ;)  At any rate, I hate the interior. It's functional, but it's very cheap. Much like the last F150.
Yeah...there's no argument there, but i think yall are being to critical of the silverado
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: giant_mtb on October 09, 2005, 06:37:07 PM
Ford.
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: giant_mtb on October 09, 2005, 06:39:13 PM
(http://www.truckworld.com/Truck-Tests/04-4way/Chevy-Silverado-Interior-pa.jpg)

(http://www.belanger.com/trucks/F-150/05-interior.jpg)


:lol:  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: footoflead on October 09, 2005, 06:51:01 PM
Quote(http://www.truckworld.com/Truck-Tests/04-4way/Chevy-Silverado-Interior-pa.jpg)

(http://www.belanger.com/trucks/F-150/05-interior.jpg)


:lol:
Thats a damn good pic of the chevys interior :praise:  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: footoflead on October 09, 2005, 06:51:26 PM
QuoteFord.
You disappoint me  :angry:  ;)  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: footoflead on October 09, 2005, 06:51:58 PM
looks like i'm the only chevy guy that voted :(

Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: giant_mtb on October 09, 2005, 06:54:39 PM
Quote
Quote(http://www.truckworld.com/Truck-Tests/04-4way/Chevy-Silverado-Interior-pa.jpg)

(http://www.belanger.com/trucks/F-150/05-interior.jpg)


:lol:
Thats a damn good pic of the chevys interior :praise:
It is, actually, but I still like the Ford's.  It's more updated and modern.
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: footoflead on October 09, 2005, 06:57:44 PM
Quote
Quote
Quote(http://www.truckworld.com/Truck-Tests/04-4way/Chevy-Silverado-Interior-pa.jpg)

(http://www.belanger.com/trucks/F-150/05-interior.jpg)


:lol:
Thats a damn good pic of the chevys interior :praise:
It is, actually, but I still like the Ford's.  It's more updated and modern.
Well, to each his own...
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: giant_mtb on October 09, 2005, 06:59:51 PM
Quote
Quote
Quote
Quote(http://www.truckworld.com/Truck-Tests/04-4way/Chevy-Silverado-Interior-pa.jpg)

(http://www.belanger.com/trucks/F-150/05-interior.jpg)


:lol:
Thats a damn good pic of the chevys interior :praise:
It is, actually, but I still like the Ford's.  It's more updated and modern.
Well, to each his own...
That pic of the Chevy's doesn't stress how ugly and outdated the dash/center console is...  :P  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: footoflead on October 09, 2005, 07:09:22 PM
Quote
Quote
Quote
Quote
Quote(http://www.truckworld.com/Truck-Tests/04-4way/Chevy-Silverado-Interior-pa.jpg)

(http://www.belanger.com/trucks/F-150/05-interior.jpg)


:lol:
Thats a damn good pic of the chevys interior :praise:
It is, actually, but I still like the Ford's.  It's more updated and modern.
Well, to each his own...
That pic of the Chevy's doesn't stress how ugly and outdated the dash/center console is...  :P
I've seen it up close and personal..its not outdated...the 97 version was...and so was the 96 i believe (think that was the year the changed it)...

its got a alot of cool little things most vehicals havent in the past...

I'm a chevy guy stuck in a sea of ford guys...this depresses me :(  :D  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: SaltyDog on October 09, 2005, 07:11:38 PM
In your defense, Silverados have really comfy seats.  But I haven't sat in any new F-150 seats...
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: footoflead on October 09, 2005, 07:18:35 PM
QuoteIn your defense, Silverados have really comfy seats.  But I haven't sat in any new F-150 seats...
Thanks Tom  :praise: I agree on the seats BTW
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: MX793 on October 09, 2005, 07:21:46 PM
Besides the interior being nicer, the current F-150 is hands down the nicest riding truck I have ever been in.  It doesn't clomp over bumps and the cabin is really quiet for a truck (quieter than some cars I've been in).  And yet the ride isn't really soft either.  I like the styling, though it is kind of slab sided with the high-sided box.  Personally, I don't care much for the looks of the current Chevy.  I thought it looked nicer a couple of years ago before they facelifted the front end.  The interior is nowhere near the same level as the F150 (though if you're just buying it for work duties, that's a non issue).  If I were to buy a truck today, I'd get a new F150 with the 5.4L Triton.
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: footoflead on October 09, 2005, 07:23:29 PM
QuoteBesides the interior being nicer, the current F-150 is hands down the nicest riding truck I have ever been in.  It doesn't clomp over bumps and the cabin is really quiet for a truck (quieter than some cars I've been in).  And yet the ride isn't really soft either.  I like the styling, though it is kind of slab sided with the high-sided box.  Personally, I don't care much for the looks of the current Chevy.  I thought it looked nicer a couple of years ago before they facelifted the front end.  The interior is nowhere near the same level as the F150 (though if you're just buying it for work duties, that's a non issue).  If I were to buy a truck today, I'd get a new F150 with the 5.4L Triton.
:sigh:...
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: TBR on October 09, 2005, 07:32:30 PM
FOL:
1988-1995:
(http://images.autotrader.com/images/2005/10/1/190/161/1839031032.190161300.IM1.05.240x180_A.240x180.jpg)
1995-1996:
(http://images.autotrader.com/images/2005/9/15/189/265/1795392610.189265256.IM1.05.240x180_A.240x180.jpg)
1997-1998:
(http://images.autotrader.com/images/2005/9/23/189/620/1815501583.189620047.IM1.03.240x180_A.240x180.jpg)

Also, I am sorry but the current Silverado's interior has looked outdated since day one. But, I do sort of like the design for some reason.
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: footoflead on October 09, 2005, 07:34:25 PM
QuoteFOL:
1988-1995:
(http://images.autotrader.com/images/2005/10/1/190/161/1839031032.190161300.IM1.05.240x180_A.240x180.jpg)
1995-1996:
(http://images.autotrader.com/images/2005/9/15/189/265/1795392610.189265256.IM1.05.240x180_A.240x180.jpg)
1997-1998:
(http://images.autotrader.com/images/2005/9/23/189/620/1815501583.189620047.IM1.03.240x180_A.240x180.jpg)

Also, I am sorry but the current Silverado's interior has looked outdated since day one. But, I do sort of like the design for some reason.
Thanks i wasnt quiet sure on my dates there..


I see that i am fighting a losing battle and will not make anymore comments
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: Raza on October 09, 2005, 08:09:44 PM
I'd never drive either, but I'll take the one everyone else wants.  Herd mentality.
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: footoflead on October 09, 2005, 08:16:51 PM
QuoteI'd never drive either, but I'll take the one everyone else wants.  Herd mentality.
:angry:  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: JYODER240 on October 09, 2005, 09:24:13 PM
IMO Chevy makes a better "work" truck, it seems like you cant break them. But the Ford better meets the needs of most truck buyers.
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: footoflead on October 09, 2005, 09:27:48 PM
QuoteIMO Chevy makes a better "work" truck, it seems like you cant break them. But the Ford better meets the needs of most truck buyers.
You can break 'em but if you treat 'em good they will last you forever..

YEAH...somebody else voted chevy :rockon:  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: thewizard16 on October 09, 2005, 10:32:41 PM
The Ford's ride is rather good. The seats are somewhat firm, but not to the point of being hard. I find them very comfortable. I'm also a little more pleased with the Ford interior because the one I drive (on occasion) is a SuperCrew 4x4 Lariat, with all availible options excluding satellite radio. It's an expensive truck for an F-150.
Interior looks exactly like this.
(http://us.autos1.yimg.com/img.autos.yahoo.com/ag/fordtruck_f150supercrew4x4_139inwblariatstyleside_2006_interior_19_346x270.jpg) I think it's much more appealing than even a loaded Silverado interior. They don't change the sea of black hard plastic dash, no matter how much the truck costs.
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: JYODER240 on October 10, 2005, 11:31:58 AM
Quote
QuoteIMO Chevy makes a better "work" truck, it seems like you cant break them. But the Ford better meets the needs of most truck buyers.
You can break 'em but if you treat 'em good they will last you forever..

YEAH...somebody else voted chevy :rockon:
I don't plan buying a truck unless its just for work, so a nice interior and comfy ride aren't as important to me.
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: footoflead on October 10, 2005, 11:38:48 AM
Quote
Quote
QuoteIMO Chevy makes a better "work" truck, it seems like you cant break them. But the Ford better meets the needs of most truck buyers.
You can break 'em but if you treat 'em good they will last you forever..

YEAH...somebody else voted chevy :rockon:
I don't plan buying a truck unless its just for work, so a nice interior and comfy ride aren't as important to me.
Trucks werent designed to cushion the avg. wimps ass all day...they were meant to work dammit :angry:

Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: SaltyDog on October 10, 2005, 12:55:55 PM
Both Chevy and Ford have "work truck" versions with crappy bench seats and crappy interiors.  What you're seeing in those pics is not representative of most examples.
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: mazda6er on October 10, 2005, 01:17:51 PM
Ford baby, Ford. :rockon:
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: so cal cookie on October 10, 2005, 05:34:58 PM
Chevy all the way.  

The Ford is nice, but my dad's Silverado is running strong at 99,000 trouble free miles.  No sqeaks, rattles, anything.  Truly like a rock.  This is after he rolled at 38,000 miles too.

I pledge allegience to the bowtie.  :praise: :lol:  :praise:  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: Raghavan on October 10, 2005, 05:36:42 PM
QuoteChevy all the way.  

The Ford is nice, but my dad's Silverado is running strong at 99,000 trouble free miles.  No sqeaks, rattles, anything.  Truly like a rock.  This is after he rolled at 38,000 miles too.

I pledge allegience to the bowtie.  :praise: :lol:  :praise:
Your dad rolled over his truck??? :o  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: so cal cookie on October 10, 2005, 05:41:24 PM
Quote
QuoteChevy all the way. 

The Ford is nice, but my dad's Silverado is running strong at 99,000 trouble free miles.  No sqeaks, rattles, anything.  Truly like a rock.  This is after he rolled at 38,000 miles too.

I pledge allegience to the bowtie.  :praise: :lol:  :praise:
Your dad rolled over his truck??? :o
Three years ago.  Flipped it up onto the side on a damp road.
It really should have been totaled out because of all the internal damage to steering, radiator mounts, etc that they didn't see initially.
Two months in the shop.

But it's still rolling along flawlessly today. :praise:  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: Raghavan on October 10, 2005, 05:44:17 PM
Quote
Quote
QuoteChevy all the way.?

The Ford is nice, but my dad's Silverado is running strong at 99,000 trouble free miles.? No sqeaks, rattles, anything.? Truly like a rock.? This is after he rolled at 38,000 miles too.

I pledge allegience to the bowtie.? :praise: :lol:? :praise:
Your dad rolled over his truck??? :o
Three years ago.  Flipped it up onto the side on a damp road.
It really should have been totaled out because of all the internal damage to steering, radiator mounts, etc that they didn't see initially.
Two months in the shop.

But it's still rolling along flawlessly today. :praise:
LOL. Like a Rock it is. :praise:  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: giant_mtb on October 10, 2005, 06:14:10 PM
My friend's dad rolled their 1991 4Runner and it runs fine...it's not that hard to do body work.
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: Raghavan on October 10, 2005, 06:36:05 PM
QuoteMy friend's dad rolled their 1991 4Runner and it runs fine...it's not that hard to do body work.
Usually if you roll a car, the roof gets squished.
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: thewizard16 on October 10, 2005, 10:12:49 PM
Quote
QuoteMy friend's dad rolled their 1991 4Runner and it runs fine...it's not that hard to do body work.
Usually if you roll a car, the roof gets squished.
I'm having a hard time not making a sarcastic remark.  :D  ;)  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: Raghavan on October 10, 2005, 11:03:24 PM
Quote
Quote
QuoteMy friend's dad rolled their 1991 4Runner and it runs fine...it's not that hard to do body work.
Usually if you roll a car, the roof gets squished.
I'm having a hard time not making a sarcastic remark.  :D  ;)
Why? AM i wrong? :blink:  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: TBR on October 11, 2005, 11:53:33 AM
No, but you did state the obvious..
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: SaltyDog on October 11, 2005, 12:14:14 PM
Uhh, no.  It won't necessarily squish the roof.  Usually you can roll it back over unharmed.  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: MaxPower on October 20, 2005, 04:47:55 PM
Quote... the bed comes up to my shoulder...what the hell was ford thinking...thats my big issue with the ford...
amen to that  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: Raghavan on October 24, 2005, 05:48:22 PM
QuoteNo, but you did state the obvious..
I was just contradicting what mtb said. <_<  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: footoflead on October 24, 2005, 05:49:56 PM
Quote
Quote... the bed comes up to my shoulder...what the hell was ford thinking...thats my big issue with the ford...
amen to that
:praise: Glad i'm not alone on this opinion :D  B)  :rockon:  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: SaltyDog on October 24, 2005, 06:13:44 PM
Quote
Quote
Quote... the bed comes up to my shoulder...what the hell was ford thinking...thats my big issue with the ford...
amen to that
:praise: Glad i'm not alone on this opinion :D  B)  :rockon:
Let's bring back the stepside, baby.

(http://www.cars-on-line.com/16300/77chev16344-A.jpg)

That's something sweet right there.
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: footoflead on October 24, 2005, 06:18:57 PM
Quote
Quote
Quote
Quote... the bed comes up to my shoulder...what the hell was ford thinking...thats my big issue with the ford...
amen to that
:praise: Glad i'm not alone on this opinion :D  B)  :rockon:
Let's bring back the stepside, baby.

(http://www.cars-on-line.com/16300/77chev16344-A.jpg)

That's something sweet right there.
:rockon:  B) ...I'd rather have a reg bed since i can fit more crap in there such as Haybales..etc. ...but for daily drive...a step side aint to bad B)  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: JWC on October 24, 2005, 06:54:34 PM
Quote
Quote... the bed comes up to my shoulder...what the hell was ford thinking...thats my big issue with the ford...
amen to that
I think you're supposed to be wearing cowboy boots with two inch heels.  :o  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: Raghavan on October 24, 2005, 06:55:47 PM
Quote
Quote
Quote... the bed comes up to my shoulder...what the hell was ford thinking...thats my big issue with the ford...
amen to that
I think you're supposed to be wearing cowboy boots with two inch heels.  :o
:lol:  
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: SaltyDog on October 24, 2005, 06:59:01 PM
Paul Bunyan drives Fords.
Title: F-150 or Silverado
Post by: footoflead on October 24, 2005, 07:01:12 PM
Quote
Quote
Quote... the bed comes up to my shoulder...what the hell was ford thinking...thats my big issue with the ford...
amen to that
I think you're supposed to be wearing cowboy boots with two inch heels.  :o
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a255/footoflead/Smilies/rofl.gif)