If you were to buy a NEW full sized truck today, what would you buy? - Page 4

jfkheat · 11-24-2023, 11:30 AM

Silverado Z71. I bought this one a week after I retired in June 2022 as a retirement gift for myself.

*mlee* · 11-24-2023, 12:20 PM

Rusty Shackleford · 12-07-2023, 03:00 PM

If I were to buy one, I'd first have to hit the lottery. While I can afford new truck prices, I simply refuse to.

That being said, what I bought would be a 2500 minimum. They have completely ruined the 1/2ton trucks, and that's everyone. They are either just plain junk, built to be luxury cars with beds on them, or are grossly overpriced. A few are a combination of all three. None will last 200k without a major repair, few even make it 100k miles before crapping a transmission or serious engine repairs are needed. Planned obsolescence and a perpetual car payment is the new norm.

11-24-2023, 11:30 AM	#43
jfkheat jfkheat Drives: 2023 ZL1, 2023 Challenger Hellcat Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: South Carolina Posts: 265	Silverado Z71. I bought this one a week after I retired in June 2022 as a retirement gift for myself. Attached Images

11-24-2023, 12:20 PM	#44
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,974 View My Garage	__________________

12-07-2023, 03:00 PM	#45
Rusty Shackleford Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Texas Posts: 84	If I were to buy one, I'd first have to hit the lottery. While I can afford new truck prices, I simply refuse to. That being said, what I bought would be a 2500 minimum. They have completely ruined the 1/2ton trucks, and that's everyone. They are either just plain junk, built to be luxury cars with beds on them, or are grossly overpriced. A few are a combination of all three. None will last 200k without a major repair, few even make it 100k miles before crapping a transmission or serious engine repairs are needed. Planned obsolescence and a perpetual car payment is the new norm.