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This is what I chose. I've always been a GMC/Chevy guy. Just a fan of their body style more so. I chose to upgrade some features immediately, but definitely not required. I lifted/leveled the front of the truck. After market rims and wheels. A couple other minor, almost standard, upgrades such as tonneau cover etc. I looked into the Ford market but I'm not a fan of the aluminum body on their trucks. When I looked into them, I was very limited in places that would do body work IF needed and they were FAR more expensive to repair if needed. Maybe that's changed some, but it's something to look into.
Quote: @AllBS said:
This is what I chose. I've always been a GMC/Chevy guy. Just a fan of their body style more so. I chose to upgrade some features immediately, but definitely not required. I lifted/leveled the front of the truck. After market rims and wheels. A couple other minor, almost standard, upgrades such as tonneau cover etc. I looked into the Ford market but I'm not a fan of the aluminum body on their trucks. When I looked into them, I was very limited in places that would do body work IF needed and they were FAR more expensive to repair if needed. Maybe that's changed some, but it's something to look into.
the other thing on ford is that aluminum 6cyl engine, I am sorry, I know that they promote the hell out of the HP that thing produces and the efficiency of it, but for pulling heavy loads through hills and in windy conditions... I just cant get behind a small light duty engine that is tricked into playing a big boy. there is no replacement for displacement. I am waiting for the GMs with the 6.3 gas and the 8 speed tranny to come down to reality. it pisses me off that they only offer it in the "luxury packages" dumb as hell to put a work package like that in a truck that is designed like a car inside. LIke anybody wants to jump in their $70,000 High Country pick up to haul a load of cattle with shit on jeans and shoes, no reason that they couldnt offer that in a more base model. I have heard reports of 25+ MPG with that truck though so I am certainly staying tuned.
We bought a Ranger in 2011 in the last days of their production. Got a real deal on it. That said, I'd never buy new anymore. Check out TrueCar or CarGuru and see what's out there. I don't think the brand matters much anymore.
Quote: @AllBS said:
This is what I chose. I've always been a GMC/Chevy guy. Just a fan of their body style more so. I chose to upgrade some features immediately, but definitely not required. I lifted/leveled the front of the truck. After market rims and wheels. A couple other minor, almost standard, upgrades such as tonneau cover etc. I looked into the Ford market but I'm not a fan of the aluminum body on their trucks. When I looked into them, I was very limited in places that would do body work IF needed and they were FAR more expensive to repair if needed. Maybe that's changed some, but it's something to look into.
Is that the Sierra? My buddy has one and I'll admit... it's pretty sharp looking, comfortable to ride in, and does everything he needs it to do (hunt, haul a walleye boat, etc.).
Quote: @Wetlander said:
@ AllBS said:
This is what I chose. I've always been a GMC/Chevy guy. Just a fan of their body style more so. I chose to upgrade some features immediately, but definitely not required. I lifted/leveled the front of the truck. After market rims and wheels. A couple other minor, almost standard, upgrades such as tonneau cover etc. I looked into the Ford market but I'm not a fan of the aluminum body on their trucks. When I looked into them, I was very limited in places that would do body work IF needed and they were FAR more expensive to repair if needed. Maybe that's changed some, but it's something to look into.
Is that the Sierra? My buddy has one and I'll admit... it's pretty sharp looking, comfortable to ride in, and does everything he needs it to do (hunt, haul a walleye boat, etc.).
It's the Sierra All Terrain. About the only option you can't get on this truck is the cooled seats. That would have been especially nice in a black (hotter than hell in the summer) truck, but they had to draw the line on what separates this model from the Denali version. I also didn't order the sun roof or upgraded LED headlights. Too expensive for what you get out of them IMO. Highway gas mileage is about 20 at 70 mph, but can be +/- a little depending on the day and conditions. I farm, so this is both my work and play truck. I've pulled some 10,000 pound loads of seed with it and have had no a problem at all. Just make sure you're loaded properly. I ordered the bigger engine option because of these random heavy pulls. FAR more snap than the smaller option. I lifted the front for a practical reason. It gives me a bit more clearance with the ground effects when running through corn fields in the fall and gets me through a bit deeper snow before I start to push. Probably not necessary for people in a metro setting. But this truck gets off road a LOT.
Quote: @AllBS said:
@ Wetlander said:
@ AllBS said:
This is what I chose. I've always been a GMC/Chevy guy. Just a fan of their body style more so. I chose to upgrade some features immediately, but definitely not required. I lifted/leveled the front of the truck. After market rims and wheels. A couple other minor, almost standard, upgrades such as tonneau cover etc. I looked into the Ford market but I'm not a fan of the aluminum body on their trucks. When I looked into them, I was very limited in places that would do body work IF needed and they were FAR more expensive to repair if needed. Maybe that's changed some, but it's something to look into.
Is that the Sierra? My buddy has one and I'll admit... it's pretty sharp looking, comfortable to ride in, and does everything he needs it to do (hunt, haul a walleye boat, etc.).
It's the Sierra All Terrain. About the only option you can't get on this truck is the cooled seats. That would have been especially nice in a black (hotter than hell in the summer) truck, but they had to draw the line on what separates this model from the Denali version. I also didn't order the sun roof or upgraded LED headlights. Too expensive for what you get out of them IMO. Highway gas mileage is about 20 at 70 mph, but can be +/- a little depending on the day and conditions. I farm, so this is both my work and play truck. I've pulled some 10,000 pound loads of seed with it and have had no a problem at all. Just make sure you're loaded properly. I ordered the bigger engine option because of these random heavy pulls. FAR more snap than the smaller option. I lifted the front for a practical reason. It gives me a bit more clearance with the ground effects when running through corn fields in the fall and gets me through a bit deeper snow before I start to push. Probably not necessary for people in a metro setting. But this truck gets off road a LOT.
so you have the 6.3 liter? what speed tranny you get with that?
Honestly, I don't recall off the top of my head which transmission I chose.
So, I made the mistake of taking a test drive in a Ford F-150 Lariat...whoa boy...I'm thinking come the Labor day sales I'll be doing some serious shopping...it had bells and whistles like no other vehicle...the GF loved it which doesn't help matters...
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So, I made the mistake of taking a test drive in a Ford F-150 Lariat...whoa boy...I'm thinking come the Labor day sales I'll be doing some serious shopping...it had bells and whistles like no other vehicle...the GF loved it which doesn't help matters...
A good sales rep would have reeled you in right then and there...Especially with the GF present and in love with it.
He really was good...zero pressure...informative...
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