General => Lounge => Topic started by: 50tbrd88 on February 23, 2010, 06:43:10 PM
Title: jumped ship
Post by: 50tbrd88 on February 23, 2010, 06:43:10 PM
Well I just did something that I hope I don't regret. My '99 F-150 has been on the downward slide the last year. It has several issues that would be a couple of grand to fix. Therefore I have been truck shopping. I drove some of the newer F-150's and just plain didn't like them. Plus my last two 1/2 ton trucks have been F-150's and I'm just ready for something different.
So I bought a Chevy z71 tonight. Yeah, let the :flame: begin!!
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Post by: 88FoxBird on February 23, 2010, 06:58:37 PM
What year z71?
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Post by: 86XR7project on February 23, 2010, 07:16:29 PM
As a guy who gets to drive pretty much all the newer trucks I can't say as I am too impressed with GM trucks at all. The newest Fords are nice and the newest Dodge is nice except for the stupid rear coil spring suspension.
I am, however, glad you are happy with your purchase! Enjoy! I actually sold my dad a 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 before I got out of auto sales and he likes his.
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Post by: jandmmustangs on February 23, 2010, 07:27:32 PM
:flame:
How embarassing...
Really though as long as you like the truck thats all that matters.
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Post by: Chooglin on February 23, 2010, 08:05:22 PM
I am just glad you chose an American manufaturer :D
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Post by: jandmmustangs on February 23, 2010, 08:43:06 PM
He's got it right. If its a new truck your basically bought a truck from all Americans. After all, its our tax dollars that gave GM the bailout.
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Post by: Beau on February 24, 2010, 02:28:18 AM
Yup....Brand X is better than Brand Y, which is better than Brand Z. :punchballs:
I've had 'em all, Ford, Dodge, GM... Sooner or later, they will all leave ya on the side of a road.
I will say this, I absolutely do NOT have ANY love for GM's transmissions, from the TH400 in my old Jeep pickup, to the electronic 700R4-something in the Caprice. They all suck balls.
Otherwise, I'm not to picky about GM. I'd rather walk than own a Dodge...maybe that is because when I owned Dodges, I walked more than I drove...hell.
And the comment about buying American, tax dollars, and all.... If we didn't have to be so coddled and f*ck-all...GM might be in better shape...trickle effect..unions, healthcare, etc. brought GM down. The shiznitty economy didn't help, but didn't cause it. Anyway, it's about a man's truck, not what we think is better..
What year, what engine, and what (if any) mods are planned? :D
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Post by: 50tbrd88 on February 24, 2010, 08:21:15 AM
Well I didn't really expect to start a political tirade...I was just excited about getting a new truck. :hick:The reason I looked at the GM was plain and simple. I hate Dodges, will NOT buy anything foreign, and just do not like the new Ford 1/2 tons.
Plus when I drove the Chevy, it seemed more like a truck. The Fords are almost getting too nice on the interior. Also, the 5.3 will just flat run circles around Ford's 5.4 (trust me I've been on the losing end of that for awhile now with my '99 and the '01 I used to own).
Don't worry guys I'm still a Ford man to the bone. The T-bird is not going anywhere. And if it makes you feel better I plan on starting the restoration of my '78 F-250 in a few years.
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Post by: Cougar8775 on February 24, 2010, 11:13:01 AM
we almost had to take you out back and beat the chebby outta ya! LOL JK i really like the new fords though. there really nice trucks. My bro has a 05 and i got to drive that thing and its got alot of power and handles really nice. and there not that hard to put a sterio system into them.
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Post by: Beau on February 24, 2010, 11:17:16 AM
Quote from: Cougar8775;311333
got alot of power and handles really nice. and there not that hard to put a sterio system into them.
You apparently haven't driven an '05 Chevy, even with the smaller engine, as the O.P. mentioned, will embarrass the Ford. ;)
My preference is still Ford, but it's pointless to me, I neither want nor can afford a new truck. :rollin:
I guess the ease of aftermarket stereo installation is probably a major selling point for Ford these days...?:flip::rollin:
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Post by: 50tbrd88 on February 24, 2010, 11:21:57 AM
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You apparently haven't driven an '05 Chevy, even with the smaller engine, as the O.P. mentioned, will embarrass the Ford. ;)
My preference is still Ford, but it's pointless to me, I neither want nor can afford a new truck. :rollin:
I guess the ease of aftermarket stereo installation is probably a major selling point for Ford these days...?:flip::rollin:
I originally had my heart set on buying one with the 6.2 (like 403 hp), but after talking with the salesman I changed my mind. He said they get really bad mileage (obviously) and that they didn't hold their value near as well. I just need a truck...I already have the T-bird for my hotrod fix. Those 6.2's are pretty impressive motors...but the 5.3 is no slouch.
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Post by: Chuck W on February 24, 2010, 12:05:21 PM
Stay where you are.
The mob with the pickforks and torches will be there shortly.
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Post by: Cougar8775 on February 24, 2010, 12:48:28 PM
it was easy when you get all the correct parts to install it. But ive been doing it for a while now so it was easy to me.
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Post by: thunderjet302 on February 24, 2010, 02:15:38 PM
I used to own a Buick Century in college and a Plymouth Voyager in high school so I have had non Ford vehicles. It happens;)
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Post by: oldraven on February 24, 2010, 02:41:52 PM
You made the right decision. :hick:
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Post by: Tbird232ci on February 24, 2010, 03:17:53 PM
Being in the truck industry, I would have done the exact same thing. I like Dodges appearance, I like a few aspects of Ford, but really, GM trucks seem to just have a better feel. Better quality, better handling, better running, more power. They just feel like a better truck.
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Post by: 50tbrd88 on February 24, 2010, 04:34:40 PM
Thanks for all the replies guys, its always funny to post something non-ford on a Ford based website. Some people's reactions are hilarious. I posted my status on facebook as "i am buying a GM truck", and I've never had that many responses to any other status I've ever put up!
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Being in the truck industry, I would have done the exact same thing. I like Dodges appearance, I like a few aspects of Ford, but really, GM trucks seem to just have a better feel. Better quality, better handling, better running, more power. They just feel like a better truck.
I agree...as long as you are talking 1/2 tons. I don't think anyone makes a truck that can match the Superduty.
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Post by: hypostang on February 24, 2010, 05:07:14 PM
Congrats on your purchase I say "whatever mows your lawn " :D
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Post by: TBone on February 24, 2010, 05:15:17 PM
Quote from: FordTruckFreeek;311311
Yup....Brand X is better than Brand Y, which is better than Brand Z. :punchballs:
I've had 'em all, Ford, Dodge, GM... Sooner or later, they will all leave ya on the side of a road.
I will say this, I absolutely do NOT have ANY love for GM's transmissions, from the TH400 in my old Jeep pickup, to the electronic 700R4-something in the Caprice. They all suck balls.
Otherwise, I'm not to picky about GM. I'd rather walk than own a Dodge...maybe that is because when I owned Dodges, I walked more than I drove...hell.
And the comment about buying American, tax dollars, and all.... If we didn't have to be so coddled and f*ck-all...GM might be in better shape...trickle effect..unions, healthcare, etc. brought GM down. The shiznitty economy didn't help, but didn't cause it. Anyway, it's about a man's truck, not what we think is better..
What year, what engine, and what (if any) mods are planned? :D
TH400s are the best 3 speed trannys, and if you don't believe me go ask all those drag racers stuffing them behind their Fords.
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Post by: Beau on February 25, 2010, 01:42:31 AM
Well, I wasn't stuffing one behind a Ford, and I wasn't drag racing it either. Yeah, I know they're pretty tough when built for drag racing, none of which mine were.
The 25 or so I had behind an AMC 360 left a pretty sour taste in my mouth. Some made it a few miles, some made it a couple hundred. The one that got me 300 miles from home before deciding to shiznit the bed on me was the last straw. Oh yeah, wasn't a matter of the pump not being engaged, the tranny rebuilder even put 4 or 5 of em in for me, and those failed too. Dunno wtf the cause was for sure, but I eventually took one from a Wagoneer, and it lasted the rest of the time I drove the truck. Maybe that old 360 I rebuilt in high school made too much power for that wimpy little GM auto :rollin:
Anyway, I'm biased to manual transmissions, I've always had to shift for myself, and I just prefer it that way. Yeah, auto's are faster in the 1/4....doesn't mean shiznit to me, more to life than mashing the gas and steering straight for 1,320 feet ;)