F-150 or Silverado

Started by SaltyDog, October 09, 2005, 02:09:32 PM

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MX793

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.
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footoflead

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.
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TBR

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Also, I am sorry but the current Silverado's interior has looked outdated since day one.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.

footoflead

QuoteFOL:
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1997-1998:


Also, I am sorry but the current Silverado's interior has looked outdated since day one.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
Speed is my drug, Adrenaline my addiction
Racing is an addiction...and the only cure is poverty
Sometimes you just have to floor it and hope for the best
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Raza

I'd never drive either, but I'll take the one everyone else wants.  Herd mentality.
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footoflead

QuoteI'd never drive either, but I'll take the one everyone else wants.  Herd mentality.
:angry:  
Speed is my drug, Adrenaline my addiction
Racing is an addiction...and the only cure is poverty
Sometimes you just have to floor it and hope for the best
Member of the Rag destroyed the 'CarSPIN carry the torch thread' club
Co-President of the I Fought the Tree and the Tree Won Club

m4c$'s ar3 th3 suck0rz club president!
'02 Mustang Red, Mine
'04 Mustang Silver, Dad's
'05 Silverado, Mom's

JYODER240

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.
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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:  
Speed is my drug, Adrenaline my addiction
Racing is an addiction...and the only cure is poverty
Sometimes you just have to floor it and hope for the best
Member of the Rag destroyed the 'CarSPIN carry the torch thread' club
Co-President of the I Fought the Tree and the Tree Won Club

m4c$'s ar3 th3 suck0rz club president!
'02 Mustang Red, Mine
'04 Mustang Silver, Dad's
'05 Silverado, Mom's

thewizard16

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.
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.
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Quote from: Raza  link=topic=27909.msg1787179#msg1787179 date=1349117110You're my age.  We're getting old.  Plus, now that you're married, your life expectancy has gone way down, since you're more likely to be poisoned by your wife.

JYODER240

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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.
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footoflead

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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:

Speed is my drug, Adrenaline my addiction
Racing is an addiction...and the only cure is poverty
Sometimes you just have to floor it and hope for the best
Member of the Rag destroyed the 'CarSPIN carry the torch thread' club
Co-President of the I Fought the Tree and the Tree Won Club

m4c$'s ar3 th3 suck0rz club president!
'02 Mustang Red, Mine
'04 Mustang Silver, Dad's
'05 Silverado, Mom's

SaltyDog

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.


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so cal cookie

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:  

Raghavan

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  

so cal cookie

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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:  

Raghavan

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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:  

giant_mtb

My friend's dad rolled their 1991 4Runner and it runs fine...it's not that hard to do body work.

Raghavan

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.

thewizard16

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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  ;)  
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Quote from: Raza  link=topic=27909.msg1787179#msg1787179 date=1349117110You're my age.  We're getting old.  Plus, now that you're married, your life expectancy has gone way down, since you're more likely to be poisoned by your wife.

Raghavan

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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:  

TBR

No, but you did state the obvious..

SaltyDog

Uhh, no.  It won't necessarily squish the roof.  Usually you can roll it back over unharmed.  


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MaxPower

Quote... the bed comes up to my shoulder...what the hell was ford thinking...thats my big issue with the ford...
amen to that  

Raghavan

QuoteNo, but you did state the obvious..
I was just contradicting what mtb said. <_<  

footoflead

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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:  
Speed is my drug, Adrenaline my addiction
Racing is an addiction...and the only cure is poverty
Sometimes you just have to floor it and hope for the best
Member of the Rag destroyed the 'CarSPIN carry the torch thread' club
Co-President of the I Fought the Tree and the Tree Won Club

m4c$'s ar3 th3 suck0rz club president!
'02 Mustang Red, Mine
'04 Mustang Silver, Dad's
'05 Silverado, Mom's

SaltyDog

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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.



That's something sweet right there.


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footoflead

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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.



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)  
Speed is my drug, Adrenaline my addiction
Racing is an addiction...and the only cure is poverty
Sometimes you just have to floor it and hope for the best
Member of the Rag destroyed the 'CarSPIN carry the torch thread' club
Co-President of the I Fought the Tree and the Tree Won Club

m4c$'s ar3 th3 suck0rz club president!
'02 Mustang Red, Mine
'04 Mustang Silver, Dad's
'05 Silverado, Mom's

JWC

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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  

Raghavan

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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: