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All I can say is I looked at Fords while having company vehicles serviced. I can’t come close to affording one if I even wanted to. They are expensive compared to my 2017 2LT Z71 crew cab. They do have some features I liked though.

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Or maybe like THIS. Owner is a handy person across the street. Rolled up in this turd, soccer polo with collar turned up, high and tight haircut speaking spanlish...is it a truck or a land yacht with 40s on it?

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I didn't look at Fords, like I said, but looking at the options, they don't look super pricey options-options. Whether you think new, advanced tech is feminine or not, it's still advancements. I loved not having to get my keys out of my pocket to start my car. I am 100% happy with my decision with my truck, I just am an early adopter when it comes to technology.

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I consider myself to be somewhat objective, as I don't owe allegiance to either Ford or GM.

 

My previous new truck was a 2011 F-150 Platinum (Ecoboost), which I kept for approx. 2 years. I came across the Ford, liked it a lot, didn't have much interest in a Chevy or GMC at that time (didn't care for the exterior or interior, and never even test drove one), and simply went with the Platinum. Enjoyed the truck while I had it.

 

I decided to get a new truck in March, and just recently took delivery of my 2017 Denali. This time around, I really liked the exterior and interior styling of the GM (Silverado and Sierra) over the Ford, as well as the GMs' comfort and feel/ride (I feel like I sit "in" the Silverado and Sierra, as opposed to "on" the Ford; and the Ford's suspension seemed a bit hoppy, while the GMs feel more planted). And I really wanted a V8 this time around, and the Ford's 5.0 doesn't do it for me.

 

Yes, the Ford has many more technological gadgets than the GMs. I presume many those features will be coming in the next generation GM trucks (MY 2019??). However, after test driving the Ford and GMs several times, for me, the Ford's additional gadgets couldn't overcome what I like more about the GMs.

 

Loving the Sierra so far, and haven't regretted for a second not going with the Ford (and its gadgets). YMMV.

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I found the same thing when I was looking to purchase. So many more little things that would have been nice to have. Had all but decided on a '17 Lariat until we took it on a second test drive which as lucky would have it would be an extended distance. 14 miles into it and I still couldn't get comfortable in the seat. Came home and did some reading to find out I wasn't alone. Ford dealership spent a week trying to convince me to buy but ultimately I walked away and bought GM.

 

 

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I noticed this also when I test drove an f150. We had it overnight and couldn't wait to take it back. The seats are terrible! Had to listen to my wife complain how her back hurt the whole day we had it.

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Yeah the back seat is bigger, I will give you that. However the front seats are less roomy than the silverado. Don't know about you, but I spend most of my time in the front seat. Also say what you want about the eco boost but it's still a v-6, there's no replacement for displacement.

 

 

Switched from a 2014 Sierra SLT vibrator (buyback) to a 2016 F150 Lariat 502a, (both cost within $2k of each other) just a brief list of things the ford beats gm:

 

- first and foremost, cab size, it really can't be overstated how big the supercrew is rear seat room

- push button start/keyless entry

- LED head/tail, runnings

- twin panel moonroof

- better ride

- 3.5eco vs 5.3 sloth, no comparisson

- 360 camera's

- sync3 vs whatever bullshit that gm crap infotainment garbage is

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Or maybe like THIS. Owner is a handy person across the street. Rolled up in this turd, soccer polo with collar turned up, high and tight haircut speaking spanlish...is it a truck or a land yacht with 40s on it?

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What is a soccer polo?

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Don't know about you, but I spend most of my time in the front seat.

 

 

Anyone who says otherwise is just consumed with wishful thinking [emoji23]

 

 

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I drove a lot of rentals on vacations and work trips for the few months leading up to my purchase, and I can say I really prefer the GM entertainment/infotainment over the Sync system. I felt like I was constantly scrolling left, up/down, and then back right through the info center on the Fords, as opposed to just cycling through the screens on the GM. And maybe this has changed, but I don't remember there being a Home button on the entertainment screen, so it was a chore getting to where I wanted. Perhaps a small irritation, but something that would have bothered me every day.

 

 

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I haven't really followed the Ford, but comparing 2 year old vehicles, things do change... For example, the 16' and 17' also have LED headlights and taillights.

The bigger 3.5 eco vs the smaller 2.7 eco.... So should you compare that to the 6.2 vs 5.3 motor instead?

The 6.2 isn't a sloth... Lol

Sometimes it's hard to compare apples to apples when your throwing oranges in the mix.

 

That's what I meant though, I got all that and the upgraded ecoboost motor for only $2k more. And actually my Sierra SLT didn't have nav and moonroof at all making them virtually the same price point.

 

Also, '16 F150 had no changes from the '15 F150 and '14 Sierra had no changes to '15 so... same truck, for sale during same time period.

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Having test driven a whole lotta trucks my decision was the 2015 Silverado LTZ with the 5.3. Had that thing for less than a year and at 60mph she took one for the team. Head on. The crash rating on these trucks ain’t no joke. I walked away while she lay there bent frame twisted metal and all. After insurance paid out I decided to upgrade to a Sierra SLT with the 6.2 8 SPD and holy mother of gawd she be powerful. Pulls my trailer around these Idaho mountains with no issues, comfortable as hell, and ‘ol Chance sure is purdy! RIP Silvia.

 

To each his own but I think I’ll stick with GM for the time being.

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