Ford vs. Chevy

browning204 · December 26, 2008, 10:07:10 PM

We always have E-caller wars so lets change it up.

I might be in the market for a new pick-up seeing how the car makers are blowing out their products.

It is a toss up between Ford F-150 or Chevy Silverado.

Assuming both trucks are close in price, what would you say is the better truck for normal people use.
I want the 4 full doors and 4-wheel drive.

I would use it as a daily driver, firewood gettin, dump runs, hunting and stuff.
What do you drive and what are your likes/dislikes with your rig?

Thanks

KySongDog · December 26, 2008, 10:15:08 PM

Figure On Repairs Daily

Dan Carey · December 26, 2008, 10:28:54 PM

I have a Chevy diesel and I really like it. My WT likes it too.

browning204 · December 26, 2008, 10:32:45 PM

Ya I would love diesel but the fuel is way to expensive. The gas milage doesn't make up for the fuel cost. If it did I would rock a diesel in a minute.

CCP · December 26, 2008, 10:50:25 PM

QuoteI have a Chevy diesel and I really like it. My WT likes it too.

I almost fell out my chair :roflmao: :roflmao:

LORDDAL · December 26, 2008, 10:51:44 PM

Ok I was going to say something but since I cant keep it civil and would have to use foreign words I had better stay out of this one :roflmao: :roflmao:

*Cough*toyota* gasp hack cough* dodge ----- d that one whew

FinsnFur · December 26, 2008, 11:24:59 PM

Ford forgot more about building trucks then Chevy will ever know.

FORD TOUGH

northern coyote · December 26, 2008, 11:32:24 PM

Cheap Hardly Efficient Virtually Runs On Luck Every Time

I'm a Ford kinda guy: F-150 step-side "chick magnet" as they say

Bills Custom Calls · December 27, 2008, 04:52:21 AM

We have had both in the shop,and both are a bitch to work on,both have the same things go wrong.

Front wheel bearings,lockouts,and lets not forget the muffler bearing.
The newest Chevy I owned was an 1997 didn,t like it much,Ford a 93 still driving that,Dodge 2000 still got it

We get fewer Chrysler Products in the shop then any other make.My daughter has an 04 and loves it.
It has been a pretty good ride for her

Just my thoughts

KySongDog · December 27, 2008, 05:03:49 AM

Yeah, BUT how far will your REMOTE work from your truck?? MY truck's remote will unlock doors, roll down winders, start moters, turn on airconditioners, play the radio, and adjust the seat from 400 yards out and behind a hill.

AND its MP3 compatible to boot.

:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

alscalls · December 27, 2008, 12:52:27 PM

My DODGE gets me home every time even when I am asleep.......
I have pulled a lot of chevy trucks otua ditches both with my Chevy and with my DODGE......Never seen a ford that stuck.

Nor has anyone had to pull my DODGE SO RAM IT......

FinsnFur · December 27, 2008, 02:52:29 PM

Quote from: alscalls on December 27, 2008, 12:52:27 PM
DODGE SO RAM IT......

:roflmao:

weedwalker · December 27, 2008, 03:19:59 PM

My brothers Chevy came with tow hooks on the front. I guess the engineers saw a flaw in their design and tried to patch it.
My Ford dosen't have any hooks under the front. But I can pull my brother out with my hitch on the back.

Rich · December 27, 2008, 03:27:30 PM

A little gas and a little oil--
A piece of wire they call a coil--
A piece of tin and a ten foot board--
nail it together and ya got a Ford. BUY A DODGE

pitw · December 27, 2008, 04:01:47 PM

In '93 I won a 3/4 ton 4x4 extended cab all the bell's and whistle's Chev. picked it up at the dealers and while driving to my father's wnet over a train track, damb thing just about threw me in the back seat so I drove over to the auto trader and they took a pic to put in their publication. Sold it on the first call and bought an 85 ford f150 4x4 that I still drive today. So I can say I sold a new chev to drive and old ford and have never been sorry.

HaMeR · December 27, 2008, 06:12:31 PM

My Sliverado

has only needed routine maintenance. I don't get into places where I'm gonna get stuck either. Farmers don't care for their fields torn up. I bought mine because the cab package was unbeatable by Ford & Dodge in all the trucks I test drove. Dodge gets 12mpg if you're luckt on a 4 wheel drive. My Chebby gets 18 & 21 on the highway. I had 1 Ford & it was a good one. Dad won't run anything but Fords & has always had good luck with them.

BTW-- The remote on my Chebby will bring my truck to me from 700yds too!!

Frogman · December 27, 2008, 06:19:50 PM

I saw an add on TV today about these guys that all had these old chevy trucks. One was volunteer fireman that parked his truck too close to a fire. The truck suffered considerable fire damage including some melted plastic. But you know what, when that guy put his key in the ignition it started right up. So that proves that chevy trucks are really durable!!! Obviously chevy is the best!!

Jim

vvarmitr · December 28, 2008, 09:50:08 AM

Boy Browning204, you sure know how to stir a turd!

I guess Fords don't come w/ tow hooks because if they ran long enought to get stuck why waste the time pulling 'em out?

If I was to buy a truck I would develop a cough like Lordal.

I am of the notion that it takes people of certian metobolisms to drive the various brands. I know guys that have driven Fords till the road fell out from under 'em. Me, I've worn out more shoe leather when I owned one.

weedwalker · December 28, 2008, 11:09:01 AM

My 02 Ford F-150 has taken a blast from a 50 cal muzzle loader with a 240 gr HP sabot right thru the dash and it didn't even flinch. That shot would have dropped a Chevy in it's tracks.

cathryn · December 28, 2008, 11:24:04 AM

any of you got 300,000 miles on your ford or chevys?

i know where there are 2 Nissans running strong . with over 700,00 mils combined on their motors.