I drove a new Silverado yesterday. Here is what I think.

[helmincamaro]

We've got an '09 Dodge 5500 crew cab dump truck with the 6.7 cummins turbo diesel. The interior is plain (typical dodge) but its really comfortable to drive, got a ton of power and has had no problems whatsoever. I'd like to try out one of the new Silverados and see how they are. Going from driving 5-10 year old F550's at work to that 5500 was a huge difference. It seemed like the F550's were in the shop constantly too (hey, they're ford).

[comiskeybum]

Originally Posted by helmincamaro

We've got an '09 Dodge 5500 crew cab dump truck with the 6.7 cummins turbo diesel. The interior is plain (typical dodge) but its really comfortable to drive, got a ton of power and has had no problems whatsoever. I'd like to try out one of the new Silverados and see how they are. Going from driving 5-10 year old F550's at work to that 5500 was a huge difference. It seemed like the F550's were in the shop constantly too (hey, they're ford).

actually F-150's do VERY WELL in terms of reliabilty and owner cost. ive owned a few

[helmincamaro]

we used to have a mid 90's F150 at work and it really sucked. It was a 5 speed but it seriously wanted to be a 4 speed.... you'd be going down the highway in 5th and then all the sudden it would just jump out of gear... man, I'm so glad that thing is gone. I've driven a 06 F150 and it wasn't too bad. A friend of mine has one and hasn't had trouble with it at all. My only issue is his aftermarket exhaust sounds great but has the worst drone I've ever heard going down the highway.

Originally Posted by comiskeybum

actually F-150's do VERY WELL in terms of reliabilty and owner cost. ive owned a few

[Rallysport]

I agree, the new GM trucks are sweet....like MINE...

[OuSoonersGirl]

Originally Posted by comiskeybum

actually F-150's do VERY WELL in terms of reliabilty and owner cost. ive owned a few

So has my brother in law. My hubbys Chevy's had to pull ALL his F150's (including the one he just got a year ago) on a trailer to the dealership. I am not exaggerating. I even tooks pics just to give my brother in law hell. lol

We tease each other a great deal about Ford vs Chevy. He has had more bad luck than me so I love messing with him. (now watch I will jinx myself huh)

[RedJewelrsss32]

Originally Posted by comiskeybum

ummmm are you aware that silverado offers more than 400 horsepower? id say thats plenty. and im thinking the new Rams dont beat it........maybe im wrong with the hemi? i dunno

Dont get me wrong I work for Chevy I drive Silverados every day My Hemi will out perform the Vortec MAX in more ways then just horsepower Sorry I experince this on a daily basis When I'm not driving my Camaro I drive my 09 RAM just saying I'm not a fan of Chevy's trucks. Gotta say the warranty repairs are alot lower on Chevy trucks than Dodge trucks. Love being in the car business

[future2010camaroowner]

Originally Posted by comiskeybum

see i would have to get a extended cab cuz kids cant ride in the front seats by law

You don't want the extended cab, you want the crew cab. I sat in the back of an extended cab at the auto show, it's for short rides.

[comiskeybum]

Originally Posted by future2010camaroowner

You don't want the extended cab, you want the crew cab. I sat in the back of an extended cab at the auto show, it's for short rides.

yes crew cab. the one with 4 real doors. not half doors

[2000v6]

Don't forget the love for the avalanches

[a_Username]

What model year is that Rallysport? Nice truck.

[CamaroScotty]

Like a rock. Gotta love the resale value too!

[moto-camaro]

What's that Scotty?

[2000v6]

This one's better

[OuSoonersGirl]

not just 2 but 3