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pacodiablo Senior Enthusiast

pacodiablo

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i really hope my truck lasts for a long time, cuz some of the new stuff coming out of car companies is ugly.

 

last year if i were to buy a GM, it would definately be a sierra...but im not so sure about that anymore, the 03 style keeps getting uglier everytime i look at it.  the new silverados are OK, but i would not buy one..especially since they cost more than f-150s, plus they are a bit on the ugly side.

 

im really hoping that the 03 f-150 will look like the 03 expedition, IMO the new expedition looks good, and the next gen 5.4 sounds like it will be one helluva motor.  but there is always the chance that ford will build an ugly truck and i will be in trouble.

 

i might consider the ram if the f-150 was ugly, but their engines could be better and that new grille is not very pretty, plus there are a few other things with the ram, like the dash, that i don't really like.

 

the tundra is out of the question, i just don't feel right in them and they are not very good looking.  they do have a pretty smooth engine tho.

 

if all the full-sizes became ugly, i could downgrade.  i could get a dakota ( a very good truck IMO ), but if dodge follows tradition with the next dakota and gives it as big ass grille i could be in trouble there too.  im hoping that the colorado will look good, cuz it sounds like it will have a good powertrain and i think it needs a good body to match.  maybe ford will do a good job with the rangers the next time around..i am not very impressed with the current ranger.

 

there are always SUVs, but many of them cost way too much.  i could get a trailblazer or durango, but i like trucks much more.

 

my f-150 better last a loong time cuz my automotive future isn't very clear.

Jpshostr Senior Enthusiast

Jpshostr

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Paco, the way things are looking I may be in the same boat as you.  The new 2003 GMs and Dodges are ugly as sin, I can't stand the current half ton Fords.  My only saving grace will be what Ford Super Dutys turn into in a few years.  Guess I'll be sticking with the 94-2002 Dodges or 1988-2000 C/Ks and the current HDs.

carguru Senior Enthusiast

carguru

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I am so glad I got the 2002 Chevy.  I guess I will keep it for a while.  Hopefully GM will have a redesign that will fix the fugliness. ;)

CMNTMXR81 Senior Enthusiast

CMNTMXR81

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Why are you guys so concerned with what they look like on the outside.  Keep in mind, after a little while, they'll warm up to you and you won't mind them soo much.  People just don't like change.

 

Me, I buy them for the underpinnings which I find to be more important.

bassdog Enthusiast

bassdog

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I have it easy, I can't afford anything newer than 5-7 years old  :thumbs:

The prices of trucks in MA are absolutely out of whack. If I didn't need a truck for towing I'd proably be driving a 98-00 Camaro or Mustang GT....

carguru Senior Enthusiast

carguru

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Keep in mind, after a little while, they'll warm up to you and you won't mind them soo much.  People just don't like change.

Yeah, sort of like everyone warmed up to the Taurus.  Everyone else just started to create uglier vehicles that the Taurus didn't look so bad......  History repeats itself again?  :thumbs:

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