GorillaXI Posted February 16, 2011 Member ID: 62 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 73 Topic Count: 480 Topics Per Day: 0.09 Content Count: 4124 Content Per Day: 0.77 Reputation: 1413 Achievement Points: 27905 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 10 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 4, 2015 Birthday: 06/16/1972 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Ok, so I'm in the market for a new truck here soon. I've been doing some research and have come down to 2 models. I'm looking at the Chevy Silverado 1500 extended cab 5.3 liter V8 and the Ford F150 Super cab 5.0 V8. Both 2011 models. I know the Silverado has better gas mileage, safety ratings and price. So my question out there to the XI gear heads is what do you think? My research has left me at a dead end. I like the style and looks of the both. But the interior of the Ford has more room. To me that isn't so important seeing as I don't have a family to worry about hauling around. Also I don't do much heavy hauling or trailering, so 5.3 vs. 5.0 isn't much of a difference. It's just nice to have the extra umph on the highway to pass morons. Both are Flexfuel trucks, so that is off the table. My biggest question is reliability, seeing as I drive at least 100 miles a day to and from work. Do you think one is better then the other for maintaining and upkeep? What should the life expectancy be on either side? I know everyone has a biased opinion on Ford vs. Chevy. I don't have a brand preference to one or the other. I've had both in the past and was pleased with both of them. So any input for or against on what you think is a better value is appreciated. BTW, I'm in Texas so I will not be looking at the 4X4 option. Thanks, Gorilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SexPanther Posted February 16, 2011 Member ID: 1510 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 39 Topic Count: 43 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 613 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 774 Achievement Points: 5333 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/18/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 10, 2021 Birthday: 06/03/1987 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Both brands are hit and miss. I had a 2002 ford that started to fall apart after four and a half years and I now have a 2008 GM product now that hasn't given me any problems. I would also take in to consideration that both brands have been struggling with making a quality product over the years, and I've heard that both Ford and GM have been building a more reliable product... Soooo I'd say go with your gut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
BUDMAN Posted February 16, 2011 Member ID: 800 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 152 Topic Count: 135 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 6947 Content Per Day: 1.32 Reputation: 4493 Achievement Points: 58252 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 11/27/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Birthday: 05/29/1957 Device: Windows Share Posted February 16, 2011 I have been a Chevy tech over 25 years so you know my choice !!!! If you are going to pull/tow anything you might look at the getting the 6.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
hxtr Posted February 16, 2011 Member ID: 220 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 147 Topic Count: 595 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 16950 Content Per Day: 3.17 Reputation: 13538 Achievement Points: 129713 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 120 Joined: 09/04/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 26, 2023 Birthday: 04/05/1970 Device: Windows Share Posted February 16, 2011 My opinion is this.. do you want to buy from the government or from a free enterprise. I would get the Ford F150 Super cab 5.0 V8 as I know Ford has stepped up their game. But both are good trucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSWho Posted February 20, 2011 Member ID: 1435 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 11 Topic Count: 11 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 45 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 18 Achievement Points: 375 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/21/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 30, 2023 Birthday: 09/11/1964 Device: Windows Share Posted February 20, 2011 I own a 95 ford ranger and it has 216k miles on it. Havent had to do hardly anything to it exept for regular maint. We also have a 65 mustang that has over 400k on it. The mudstain is my wifes daily driver. cant complain but i do hate working on FORD'S! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushape Posted February 20, 2011 Member ID: 839 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 18 Topic Count: 83 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1334 Content Per Day: 0.25 Reputation: 64 Achievement Points: 7776 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/05/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 12, 2020 Birthday: 07/17/1958 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Well everybody has their stories to tell. Either brand has their problems, you can get good or bad with either brand. I have a 99 Chevy K250, 6.0 Liter engine. I also have a very large boat that I tow with it. Last year two guys were watching me pull the boat out of the water on a very steep boat ramp. One had a newer Ford and one had a newer Dodge and they both said that they wouldn't even attempt it in their trucks. I have literally pulled a dump trailer with 25,000 lbs of wet mud, up a hill. GVW was about 36,000 lbs. I used it for ten years as a construction truck. It has about 170,000 miles on it and it still rides like a car. I have test drove Fords as well as I have owned Fords but I never had one that could even come close to my truck. I know other people will tell you similar stories, but the opposite brands. It is hard to beleive that a Ford is more expensive. Ford advertises that they are number one for 30 years or whatever. But there are more Chevy's still on the road. Ford was number one because they have customarily been cheaper. GM paid back their government loan, so what if they needed help, most of us do once in awhile. I would also be cautious of buying a Ford for that same reason. They probably did like Dodge did back in the 80's, made a cheaper quality rig because they were low on money. Where as GM took the money so they didn't have to do that. It is your choice, just go with your instincts. Weed through peoples stories and decide. I am just biased, because I have had extremely good luck with GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Blackbart Posted February 20, 2011 Member ID: 51 Group: Fallen Members Followers: 51 Topic Count: 342 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 5974 Content Per Day: 1.12 Reputation: 3766 Achievement Points: 45818 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 27, 2021 Birthday: 06/26/1949 Share Posted February 20, 2011 My last five trucks have all been Chevy silverado 1500 4x4 Z71 extended or Crew Cabs...The last three have had the 5.3 liter engine...I have not had a minutes worth of trouble from any of them...I haul a 20' Bass Cat Boat and I have a 16' utility trailer that I haul with no problems...I have had fords in the past and never really had many problems with them with the exception of an 1988 Ranger 4x4 that the valves went to hell in about 30k...I should add that I trade every two to three years so I can't really speak to the long term reliability of either brand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Olive Posted February 20, 2011 Member ID: 69 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 50 Topic Count: 227 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 2660 Content Per Day: 0.50 Reputation: 4123 Achievement Points: 22968 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 19 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 13 hours ago Birthday: 05/07/1965 Device: Windows Share Posted February 20, 2011 What about a good old Citroen 2 cv ? 0.3 Liter...9 hp !!!! You will never tow or carry anything but you will never get a ticket for speeding ...that's just impossible !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
pwrcrzy52 Posted February 20, 2011 Member ID: 103 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 43 Topic Count: 698 Topics Per Day: 0.13 Content Count: 3298 Content Per Day: 0.62 Reputation: 1604 Achievement Points: 25682 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 2 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 21 Birthday: 07/10/1952 Device: Windows Share Posted February 20, 2011 I just bought the 2011 GMC 1500 4x4 extended cab , my last one was a 2000 GMC 1500 4x4 . I don't even have 3000 miles yet I think the GMC s seats are more comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
GorillaXI Posted February 20, 2011 Member ID: 62 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 73 Topic Count: 480 Topics Per Day: 0.09 Content Count: 4124 Content Per Day: 0.77 Reputation: 1413 Achievement Points: 27905 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 10 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 4, 2015 Birthday: 06/16/1972 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 LOL...Olive you Idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHITEBOY Posted February 20, 2011 Member ID: 171 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 51 Topic Count: 65 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1487 Content Per Day: 0.28 Reputation: 443 Achievement Points: 8690 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 28, 2018 Birthday: 05/05/1970 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I'm personally a Chevy guy....but at work, they got the 2010 F150 about 6-7 months ago, and I get to drive it every once in a while, and I must admit....the Frickin Ford is more comfortable, and seems to have a bit more get-up-n-go than the 2011 Chevy 1500 a friend of mine has...(granted neither are 4WD) but sittin in traffic the other day I seen a 2011 F150 4x4 with a little lift kit on it....it was a trippy off white color, with black rims and trim, and Daaammm...that truck looked nice as fuck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacherxi Posted February 20, 2011 Member ID: 716 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 6 Topic Count: 13 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 147 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 892 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/09/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 20, 2015 Birthday: 09/07/1954 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I dont like either but if push came to shove I would go to the Chevy.... personally I like dodge I have a 1500 quad cab ram 5.7 hemi v8. Had it 4 years and never missed a beat and its a good ride for long trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUDMAN Posted February 20, 2011 Member ID: 800 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 152 Topic Count: 135 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 6947 Content Per Day: 1.32 Reputation: 4493 Achievement Points: 58252 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 11/27/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Birthday: 05/29/1957 Device: Windows Share Posted February 20, 2011 Bushape Well everybody has their stories to tell. Either brand has their problems, you can get good or bad with either brand. I have a 99 Chevy K250, 6.0 Liter engine. I also have a very large boat that I tow with it. Last year two guys were watching me pull the boat out of the water on a very steep boat ramp. One had a newer Ford and one had a newer Dodge and they both said that they wouldn't even attempt it in their trucks. I have literally pulled a dump trailer with 25,000 lbs of wet mud, up a hill. GVW was about 36,000 lbs. I used it for ten years as a construction truck. It has about 170,000 miles on it and it still rides like a car. I have test drove Fords as well as I have owned Fords but I never had one that could even come close to my truck. I know other people will tell you similar stories, but the opposite brands. It is hard to beleive that a Ford is more expensive. Ford advertises that they are number one for 30 years or whatever. But there are more Chevy's still on the road. Ford was number one because they have customarily been cheaper. GM paid back their government loan, so what if they needed help, most of us do once in awhile. I would also be cautious of buying a Ford for that same reason. They probably did like Dodge did back in the 80's, made a cheaper quality rig because they were low on money. Where as GM took the money so they didn't have to do that. It is your choice, just go with your instincts. Weed through peoples stories and decide. I am just biased, because I have had extremely good luck with GM. Well said !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Masterlixx Posted February 21, 2011 Member ID: 285 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 3 Topic Count: 69 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 290 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 20 Achievement Points: 2204 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/06/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 14 Birthday: 11/04/1965 Device: Windows Share Posted February 21, 2011 Everybody has their favorites and everybody has something to say.. But you can look at true sales stats.. Ford is the top automotive company right now.. The make the best products according to ratings, and.. they didn't take a huge bail out form the government. They didnt simply walk away from $50B of debt they owed to companies all over and everyday people. That does make a differnece in my book. But the fact still remains Ford tis the top company right now with a quality product. The F150 is the longest selling vehicle of all time 34 years. The F series trucks have been around for 63 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Bushape Posted February 21, 2011 Member ID: 839 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 18 Topic Count: 83 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1334 Content Per Day: 0.25 Reputation: 64 Achievement Points: 7776 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/05/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 12, 2020 Birthday: 07/17/1958 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Thanks Budman. Just because you sell a lot of trucks doesn't mean they are better, generally people buy what is cheaper and they get what they pay for. I would think for quality that it should mean how many trucks are still on the road, not how many sold. What I hated about Ford's was their steering, I test drove a couple back in the 80's and even brand new they had 6" of play in the steering wheel. That was normal for 20 years or so. I almost wrecked a couple of times when I had to borrow one, because they couldn't steer worth shit with a load on. Why would I like that no matter what brand they are. I really can't say about the newer ones, I gave up on Ford's years ago. I would love to have the GMC Sierra with the fancy steering. That would be awesome. I think that they all are over rated, price wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Xp3rT Posted March 25, 2011 Member ID: 379 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 14 Topic Count: 58 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 346 Content Per Day: 0.06 Reputation: 187 Achievement Points: 2721 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/13/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 17, 2019 Birthday: 12/05/1990 Share Posted March 25, 2011 the new f150 in black is so nice i rented one once in florida so get that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Paperman Posted March 25, 2011 Member ID: 207 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 18 Topic Count: 36 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 790 Content Per Day: 0.15 Reputation: 263 Achievement Points: 5015 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/03/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 21, 2015 Birthday: 01/18/1966 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I got a 1996 ranger w 337 k on it when the odomiter quit! fucker keeps going. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyblade Posted March 25, 2011 Member ID: 34 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 47 Topic Count: 182 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 2097 Content Per Day: 0.39 Reputation: 1003 Achievement Points: 14880 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 12, 2018 Birthday: 04/29/1966 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Ford tough baby!!!!!! Not to mention they took no stimulus money because of sales due to brand loyalty. I have had Fords my whole life and definitelyy stand behind my brand. They also look a helluva lot nicer on the road, if thats important. Come on tsw...post up the vid of the super chief again, thats the truck you need!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Bushape Posted March 25, 2011 Member ID: 839 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 18 Topic Count: 83 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1334 Content Per Day: 0.25 Reputation: 64 Achievement Points: 7776 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/05/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 12, 2020 Birthday: 07/17/1958 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I can't beleive this post came up again. Just go with your gut. This discussion is one that nobody will win. Everybody has their favorites. But I know for a fact if I was given a brand new Ford I would sell it and buy a real truck. I would put my 3/4 ton 99 Chevy againest any other brand of 3/4 ton truck. You show me a Ford or Dodge that can do 35,000 lbs gross weight, that is the truck, trailer and the weight of the load, and I will shut up about Chevy's. It can't be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Pegleg302 Posted March 25, 2011 Member ID: 2119 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 0 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 80 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 461 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/11/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: Never Birthday: 09/11/1957 Share Posted March 25, 2011 How do the warrantees compare? The details and fine print of both should also be considered, and the reputations of the service departments in case you do have a warranty issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goinbigger Posted April 11, 2011 Member ID: 2388 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 0 Topic Count: 7 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 76 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 453 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/11/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 8, 2012 Birthday: 02/03/1981 Share Posted April 11, 2011 If you don't plan on towing anything, or really hauling anything, I would go with the chevy. For a work truck I would go with the Ford. But drive them both a few times and see which one you like more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHUCKITMAN Posted April 11, 2011 Member ID: 23 Group: ++ COD2 Admin Followers: 32 Topic Count: 192 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 1830 Content Per Day: 0.34 Reputation: 1557 Achievement Points: 16067 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 8 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 18 hours ago Birthday: 08/06/1960 Device: Windows Share Posted April 11, 2011 Hey Gorilla get a hold of me and we will talk. I have been selling trucks here in the Northwest for 15+ years and have sold all 3 trucks new over that time. I won't steer you wrong buddy but don't believe spin like ford sells more because GM makes 2 trucks that are almost the same the Chevy and the GMC combined they sell more but they don't count it like that. The bailout money is OUR FUCKING MONEY so if GM fails we fail and lose our money so thats not a smart reason to make a buying decision. You can find a truck to fit just about any budget and need like towing or people capacity or comfort. All 3 hold their value pretty well to a point however an older Chevy will always fetch more money. I will give you loads of insider info my brother with no agenda hit me up man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
BigPapaDean Posted April 11, 2011 Member ID: 1128 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 78 Topic Count: 1197 Topics Per Day: 0.23 Content Count: 6521 Content Per Day: 1.26 Reputation: 4407 Achievement Points: 63389 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 5 Joined: 02/13/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: Tuesday at 06:23 AM Birthday: 10/21/1954 Device: Windows Share Posted April 11, 2011 GORILLA THE MORAL OF THE STORY IS THIS, YOU GET NO HELP FROM ANY OF US JUST PICK A NUMBER OUT OF THE AIR! LOL!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Dark Asylumn Posted April 11, 2011 Member ID: 809 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 41 Topic Count: 251 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 2835 Content Per Day: 0.54 Reputation: 1016 Achievement Points: 20374 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/29/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Birthday: 06/25/1979 Device: Windows Share Posted April 11, 2011 well I am driving a 2010 f150 v8. the suspension doesnt seem to hold up to as much weight as the chevy but it will out pull the 350 any day of the week I hate to say this as I am a chevy man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
BUDMAN Posted April 11, 2011 Member ID: 800 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 152 Topic Count: 135 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 6947 Content Per Day: 1.32 Reputation: 4493 Achievement Points: 58252 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 11/27/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Birthday: 05/29/1957 Device: Windows Share Posted April 11, 2011 They don't make 350 's anymore...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
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