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'99 Silverado/Sierra vs. F-150
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I definitely didn't have enough time to scroll thru all the postings here to figure out if it's worth it to buy the Major Guard for my still-in-order 99 Sierra. I'm sure exactly what it will cover, and not sure if the package is needed. So far, it seems people highly think about GM trucks.
This year the Sierra was changed for the better, but who knows there might be some "bugs" introduced with this new release.
Please give me your advices (or direct me to a posting related to this) because this is my first time to own a truck and also first time to own American vehicle.
Thanks.
Davydd
Those are the exact reasons why I chose those same options. I also like the arm rests that come with the buckets. I'm still unsure of where the CD is going to be placed. I think it is going to
go in the front console. As you can see I still haven't received my truck yet. I've got a long wait, I just ordered it.
Gregg
Haven't been here in awhile...what's the deal with the puny, unreadable script in the body of these posts...??? not all of us have 19 or 21 in monitors to read these comments with... not to mention that us guys over 45 can't read at this level any more... GO BACK TO WHAT IT WAS...
Unfortunately, the dealers say that this arrangement is not available on the 2wd models.
Bummer.
As for my preference, as if it really matters, serve mine up with pushrods, four wheel discs and a healthy portion of structural integrity. For dessert, I'll choose some conservative styling.
You describe the bucket seats that are in my Silverado 4x4. I have the in-dash cd player, but not the cassette, so the tunnel in the center stays open as you say. Still, the cup-holders protrude out there a little bit. I wonder why they didn't just leave them off, and leave on that fold-out cup-holder under the dash, which was removed, and replaced with a non-opening panel?
cdean,
Go home and tell mommy that dog bit you! Argh, Argh!
I guess that two-three inch height difference for eyelevel really makes little difference other than the macho knowing feel.
Best of luck
Huntman
I purchased a Ford because I liked the way it was laid out (int). I drove all three brands multiple times (Ford, Chevy, Dodge) before I selected the Ford.
{ex 94 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner)
I drove the new Chevy, Dodge, Toyota Tundra, and picked the Ford for ride and build quality. I wanted the 4.6L engine but all the Lariats had the 5.4L, so I went with that.
Even with the problems I had with the old Chevy, I would have given the new one a harder look if I could get the fourth door.
Dont you have a 98 model F150? Thats pretty much
the same technology as the 97 model isnt it? They didnt change much if any of the driveability parts in 98 over 97. Was it a bad decision to buy a basically first year model after a major change???? Bugs. Bugs. Bugs. Ford has plenty of them, but no repellant and definately no bug killer.
Chevy updated the computer with revised codes.
I now have a Z71 with 5.3l Auto, 3:73 gear. It too has had a few "bugs" such as engine ping on pump gas which is discussed in another topic here.
HOWEVER, GM has been very helpful and those problems have been rectified. The 5.3l has great "overall" power. The Ford may have a little more in the low end, but unless you are going to be continually towing "heavy" equipment, you won't see any of that benefit anyway. The way I see it, if your need is that extreme, you shouldn't be buying a 1/2 ton truck to begin with. The 5.3l has way more highway pulling power, smoother engine, more refined and sophisticated engine and interior equipment, larger inteior room BY A LARGE MARGIN. In addition, it just plain looks more like a truck than the swoopy swopy sissified Ford.
My only complaint on this GM truck now is the no fourth door, which is not that important considering the GM outclasses the competition in just about every other catagory.
I would recommend the 5.3l over the 4.8l GM. There is not mucy difference in price and I think you will be much happier if you bare the expense up front and get the bigger engine.
Good luck.
PS. I have owned brand new trucks since 1985, Ford, Chevy, Dodge, and even one Toyota Tacoma.
The Tacoma beat all of them in reliability and quality of construction/customer service.
The Chevy is a close second in the quality and reliability, but greatly exceeds the others in overall power and sophistication of the design.
I have had good Ford and Dodge trucks, but both of them have just been ok. I have never owned a Ford or a Dodge that has had such a good design and given me the proud ownership that this new Chevy has. Honest survey from someone who has owned them all. Take it for what its worth.
A friend showed up at the softball diamond with a new F150 super cab last night, leather seats. Really a nice truck. I own the Chevy, and think it is the technical equal to the Ford, but have to admit the F150 is a dream too. She got hers with the 5.4L Triton. Right now, I think Ford has the initial quality control issues under control a bit better than GM, which has been working some kinks out. Ford is also the sales leader, and you can't discount that.
Thanks for all the other info!!
The last thing: Those of you who don't prefer the Ford styling ABSOLUTELY NEED to see this truck with aftermarket wheels on her. The factory rims from ford are just pathetic. I cannot stress this enough. I no less than pulled into the dealers lot and saw this truck and reached for my checkbook. It really makes that much of a difference.
The new Gm rims are no better but the GM trucks don't seem to benefit as much from the aftermarket wheels as the Ford does.
I know this is just asthetic, but for Thirty grand she better look awfully good too.
The Tundra is probably a good truck, but those steep prices can get you into a 3/4 ton, istead of a Dakota-sized "full size"
The Tundra is cheaper in purchase price, but you get less truck. The Chevy is bigger, more powerful, better gas mileaage, more room by far, more comfortable, but the Chevy doesn't come cheap either and you have to take more of a gamble with its reliability/breakdown quality than with the Toyota. I know this first hand. Toyota's customer service is far superior also.
I am proud to drive my new Silverado, but credit must be given where due.
If we could change the customer quality issues with the big three, Toyota would be out of business. The lack of customer concern from the big three are what keep Toyota in business at all.
Complete piece of junk and that is being nicer than what I think of Ford's customer service and "lack thereof".
But, someone has to be fooled, they stay in business.
Tucky, my seat belts are very sensitive. I sit far away from the wheel, seat way back. It's just preference. But if I'm on the brakes or going down a slight hill, they latch, making it hard to reach the radio dial or climate controls.