FourWheeler Pickup Truck of the YEAR

TxDoc · November 24, 2002

Pickup Truck of the Year: Dodge Ram, Ford Ranger, Ford Super Duty, GMC Sierra with Quadrasteer.

Guess the winner?....................

Thanks to Hoot for the heads up!

Zane · November 24, 2002

well, hmm..

Truck with Quadrasteer? Its the only one with industry shattering innovation.

I've driven one (obviously), and loved it.

TxDoc · January 9, 2003

btt for those who did not like Motor Trend's result.

I don't put a lot of stock into what any mag states as "the best" of anything. I also don't read what critics say about a book or movie and follow their likes/dislikes.

I would be interested to see what the writers of the "best" articles drive and own, what they receive from the winners, and how much in advertising dollars are spent before the winning article--during the issue of the win--and after the win by the winning vehicle's manufacturer. ;)

HillHound · January 9, 2003

I haven't seen the issue but probably the new Ram. All the car experts who test trucks seem to be all glossy-eyed over the newer Rams for some reason. Personally there's not one appealing factor on or in the new Rams that get my attention.

I know the Feb issue of Peterson's offroad magazine has high praise for the Quadrasteer Silverado 1500 5.3L even though they didn't pick it for 4x4 of the year.

k1500chevy97 · January 9, 2003

Probally going to be (unfortunetly) the new ram

I would give my vote the the f*rd super duty . I have driven some and they have a good ride and great acceleration also sort of comfortable

TxDoc · January 9, 2003

It was the

GMC with QUADRASTEER!!!!!

CMNTMXR81 · January 9, 2003

It'll be the Ram HD's simply cause they're new from the ground up. Compared to a GM with a nifty steering mechanism and ford with an new engine and trans lineup. The most improved of the three is clearly the Ram HD's.

Larry · January 9, 2003

Well, I have to give it to TxDoc, the Quadrasteer trucks are pretty cool although I wouldn’t point one towards any road that isn’t paved. They do make for a nice all weather intown truck though.