Tundra, GMC 1500, or 2500HD
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techsledder
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My vote... keep the Tundra, put that $ into a turbo or a supercharger for your Nitro!
I was out car shopping to day to trade in my POS o5 z71 pile of oil burning gear shredding tyranny slipping lighting issue ball joint eating steering box clanking chevy truck with less than 85k. with gens like this pos I cant imagine why the fed gov I mean me and you had to bail them out.I was looking at f250 and Toyota.NEVER EVER a CHEV in my garage ever. not just because of the gem I was stuck with but I will not give biz to a corp who takes Gov bail out.keep the toy it will last longer
oh the best part wanna know what they offered me for my 05 POS king cab 5.4 4x4 with all the goodies heat seats ect no dents glass topper good tire well not the 25k you were offered for a quality truck no 9800.well 20k is not a bad loss in yrs 5 and 85k and that was at a chev dealer.I had to know from them because I thought that was to low at the ford dealer.but that is what it is wourth GO UAW have another bong hit on your lunch break
aesynthetics
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I have had a 2500 HD 6.6L for 6 years now, once you have one you'll never look back or have to upgrade again.
CD whats your point?
ALL the manufactures have issued recalls. That one affects 110,000 vehicles that are 7 - 10 years old.
Here's one that affected 12,000,000:
Feds warns Ford owners about recalled vehicles
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is urging owners of 5 million recalled Ford vehicles to bring them to dealerships to repair a cruise control switch system that has been tied to engine fires.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday issued a second consumer advisory to owners of certain unrepaired Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, vans and passenger cars who have not responded to previous recalls.
NHTSA said about 12 million vehicles have been part of the recall and nearly 5 million still have not been fixed. A similar warning was issued in February but officials said the rate of the vehicles being repaired has declined.
The recalls have affected Ford's popular F-Series pickup trucks and led to hundreds of complaints and dozens of lawsuits over engine fires.
Heres one that affected 200,000+ GM trucks:
Recall Date
DEC 17, 2007
Model Affected
2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
So am I to take it that you feel rust is more serious than an engine fire or wheel separation?
ALL the manufactures have issued recalls. That one affects 110,000 vehicles that are 7 - 10 years old.
Here's one that affected 12,000,000:
Feds warns Ford owners about recalled vehicles
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is urging owners of 5 million recalled Ford vehicles to bring them to dealerships to repair a cruise control switch system that has been tied to engine fires.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday issued a second consumer advisory to owners of certain unrepaired Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, vans and passenger cars who have not responded to previous recalls.
NHTSA said about 12 million vehicles have been part of the recall and nearly 5 million still have not been fixed. A similar warning was issued in February but officials said the rate of the vehicles being repaired has declined.
The recalls have affected Ford's popular F-Series pickup trucks and led to hundreds of complaints and dozens of lawsuits over engine fires.
Heres one that affected 200,000+ GM trucks:
Recall Date
DEC 17, 2007
Model Affected
2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
So am I to take it that you feel rust is more serious than an engine fire or wheel separation?
Yeah I got that one. It baffles me though. Evidently its a result of people using a sencond set of floor mats (usually all weather) and the slide up on or under the accelerator. If you use the stock mats with the retaining clip it shouldn't be a problem. The point is nothing is perfect....except for maybe your 06! ;-)
uncle_ed
Active member
By jimjones on Friday, October 23, 2009 - 11:16 am: Edit Post
mvedepo, on your profile, whats that button to your left? Wasn't sure.
I believe that is either the anti-stahl control or anti-spin control button. I know on a cesna 172 spin control is achieved by letting go of the stick and holding both door handles firmly for 15 seconds.
mvedepo, on your profile, whats that button to your left? Wasn't sure.
I believe that is either the anti-stahl control or anti-spin control button. I know on a cesna 172 spin control is achieved by letting go of the stick and holding both door handles firmly for 15 seconds.
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lenny
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this thread is more so an indication that was are men,lol,seriously. None of us are engineers or really have a sense of what makes one better than another. I have a friend who is 22 years old, he told me he was a die hard GM man and I lmao, 22 years old and still does not change his oil nor know where the air cleaner is but is a die hard. He told me his dad was so I guess that is more so the deal. Similar to sleds this is. I have owned 3 new GM trucks since 88, 3 used, 2 new Ford trucks and 2 used. From a reliability issue they were both very good and that's no BS, late 80's GM had some rear end clunks and bad trannies, fords coil packs seem to be a consistent issue. I would hesitate to buy either one. I kinda have hard feelings against ford for steeling my father-in law patent but other than minor issues I'll continue to buy either. I have had 2 used dodges and I actually liked them also. They worked great, as good as the rest
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red_dog
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Wow those new Fords are quite the bold look! Holy Headlights Batman! I can hear the ads already "The new Superduty has the biggest headlights in its class..." Can you get additional insurance for when the rocks take 'em out? Ok, back to my Turkey...
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lenny
Guest
red dog, your having turkey already? I wish I was, got any pictures of the big plate of food all loaded up with stuffing, gravey, corn, mashed patatoes, not gonna be till 3-4 till I get it
techsledder
Member
You'll like the '11.. I know I like my '09 F250!
When it comes to trucks the frame they sit on is very important. In order of Frame robustness it is Ford, GM, and the Toyota hands down. I have always been skeptical of the Toyota full size trucks with respect to lasting when they are really used for work. Part of the answer is in the latest recall. They all have issues but this is a big one. So bad they are telling them to pull the spare tires for fear they will fall out when going down the road. I have worked in the Auto business in engineering for 20 years and have learned a few things along the way.
Even after the downturn, Ford views the F-Series as their flagship vehicle. It has top priority in the company. In my opinion for GM or Toyota this is not the case. The government will not allow it with GM and Toyota has a lot to learn.
Even after the downturn, Ford views the F-Series as their flagship vehicle. It has top priority in the company. In my opinion for GM or Toyota this is not the case. The government will not allow it with GM and Toyota has a lot to learn.