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I'm looking at a 14-15 Silverado as well as a tundra. I'm leaning towards the Silverado cause the interior as well as the mpg. I haven't considered f150 or dodge cause I hear dodge tranny sucks and ford well. I just don't think the f150s look mean. Even lifted. My main use for a truck is just going on the beach. Some trips with friends ect. And to look good and lift it. Tires/wheels. Anyways. Can anyone give me a unbiased opinion? I drove them all except the ram. Just can't get down to which one I want!'

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Unbiased is a stretch for sure but I have owned Chevy, Ford and Dodge. Toyota makes the Prius so I just can't even consider the Tundra a truck. I used to be a blue oval guy until after 2008 when the Ford's basically became Tundra's (now I think they are actually the same). I can't handle the euro style that the trucks have taken but that is just my opinion.

 

They all have their issues but I have been in for 6 recalls and 3 tries to fix my undercoating and this is still my favorite truck I have ever owned. I am running 37's on 3.42 gears and somehow this thing still gets good mileage and power with a canned tune. I am a notorious build it and sell it guy, I haven't had a vehicle for more than a year since I was 18 but this one is at a year and a half and I have no interest in letting it go.

 

This is just my opinion from somebody that has been around the truck block!

'01LS1 Senior Enthusiast

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Stop by GMC to compare prices, options etc. Not sure your location, but in IL there is a GMC dealer that is generally cheaper than Chevrolet. It is rare, but happens.

 

Someone on here also was mentioning $10-$12 grand off at Hendrick Chevrolet over in NC too.*I think* So just shop around, you'll know the right truck when you see it.

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Aside from the horsepower, options and good looks 2014/2015 GM trucks have. I take my GMC to the sand dunes in Glamis where you have to have a truck to get there. You see every truck brand out there. Nothing out performs GM Trucks. And my truck is so clean I took wifey out to a expensive restaurant in a fancy area nothing but looks as I drove up. Buy a GM.

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I have owned more then a few Fords and a few more GM products. My family members have owned more then a few Toyota's and Datsuns and Nissan's. Honestly I can't really call any of these past vehicles overwhelming better then the other. Some of my Fords trannys took a dump on me and my Pontiac Trans Am gave me nothing but trouble. My IROC Camaro was fun but I got tired of the plastic interior shaking and creaking and falling apart as time went on. But I loved and hated these cars about the same

BUT..With my 2014 CrewCab Silverado Z71. I love this girl. Stock she rode better then any of my past cars and trucks. She is the perfect vehicle for me. She looks like a beast on the outside but on the inside the interior is all soft and family like. Its like a luxury car/suv/truck wrapped all up in one vehicle. But maybe thats just me.

 

 

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