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Old 08-13-2014, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by joedotmac
Because they build a decent capable truck. There's not one right answer for a truck DNA.
This is true.
The OP has a different truck, not necessarily a better truck. But as long as he's happy with it, that's all that matters.
FWIW, I wouldn't buy a Chebby truck newer than a '72 but to each his own
Old 08-13-2014, 09:20 PM
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Nice choice. Any of the Big 3 is a good choice, all have had their ups and downs. I hope the General can fix all of its current problems and move onto a better future.
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I still miss my '01 2500HD occasionally. 6.0 w/ headers and Gibson catback. It would scare women and small children a county away pulling my 8500 lb. TT up 6% grades at 65 mph in 2nd gear at 5K+ rpm. Got rid of it when I sold that trailer since 11-12 mpg as a daily driver just wasn't very economical. Sold it for $8,500 with almost 150K on the clock and bought a new '12 Tacoma. Nice little truck, but not enough room or power for my taste. Ended up buying another TT and traded the Tacoma for the '12 Ecoboost which I traded for my '13 Ecoboost. The Eco definitely out pulls the 6.0, but it doesn't sound as good doing it.

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Old 08-13-2014, 09:47 PM
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The last General Mistake I made was a 1999 s10 extreme what a piece of crap. I'm sure they haven't improved good luck.
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To each their own. I understand brand loyalty, hence the '12 f150 and the '13 tauras. Both were new purchase after trading in a '07 f150 and an '09mustang. I looked at every brand on the street, but kept driving back to the ford dealer. Nothing else just felt right, drove right, for me. Good luck with your purchase. I have a ton of die hard Chevy friends. It keeps things interesting for all of us. Lol
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ive had more problems with this f150 than any other vehicle... however my relationship with the dealer has been over 40+ years.

i just got my f150 back after 2 weeks of them replacing the engine. the mechanic came out and the service advisor both to ask if i was happy. i handed them both gift certificates to local restaurants. they were blown away.

it all depends on your relationship with the dealer... a nice gesture that makes you a person and not a VIN number changes everything.
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ahh yes, the most recalled vehicle of 2014. Tough to hear your heart belongs to that???
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Originally Posted by RESQLAB
ive had more problems with this f150 than any other vehicle... however my relationship with the dealer has been over 40+ years.

i just got my f150 back after 2 weeks of them replacing the engine. the mechanic came out and the service advisor both to ask if i was happy. i handed them both gift certificates to local restaurants. they were blown away.

it all depends on your relationship with the dealer... a nice gesture that makes you a person and not a VIN number changes everything.
EX-ACT-LY !!! Glad someone else realizes it's always better to go catching flies with honey instead of vinegar.
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I like the looks of the 2015 GMC Canyon. It's a nice option in the smaller truck segment. Looks much nicer than the Tacoma.
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its amazing how much the GMC (chevy) trucks would look w/ NORMAL wheel well shapes ...

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