F150 or Silverado

[jayjohnson600]

2001 Silverado 5.3L RCSB with 335,000 miles and counting.

1 tranmission rebuild(cracked sun shell)
1 pair of front hubs replaced(hit a curb and the hub eventually wore out)
1 starter replaced
1 alternator replaced
2 fuel pumps replaced(ebay replacements are hit or miss, but cheap)

[kirbster]

I think both are good trucks. But I'd go with the F150.

[Trip McNeely]

I've put 85K on my '11 Silverado in 2 years and haven't had one issue with it, and being that its a work truck i beat the shit out of it. It also goes on lease roads/offroad a lot. That 5.3 flexfuel motor is awesome too, i get almost 600 miles out of a tank since it has the cylinder deactivation. Yeah the interior isn't as nice, but I don't really care since its a work truck. If I get to purchase my own truck someday it will be a Chevy, but a diesel and a 3/4 ton instead.

[LANTIRN]

Man this is all just random stuff thats happened to your friends and family. I cant say any of those are known problems. Id rather own a dodge gas truck over a ford. Ford gas trucks are a piece of shit til the latest body style. I dont know much about the new gas stuff, but I hear its nice.

Do a search about the hubs and steering column on the 03-05. This is a very common problem with that body style. The OP asked for opinions and I gave him my experience with certain year models. If you think newer chevys are awesome then good for you. Personnally I will not buy another new vehicle again, and am hesitant to buy a used one for more than $15k.

Bottom line is the OP asked for opinions and will then make his own decision. He can buy a truck that is made in China and pay $100k for it if he wants for all I care.

[Mike69]

I found a 2013 F150 with 5K miles at a local dealer here where I live in South Texas. It's white in color, regular cab, short bed, pretty clean & has the 5.0 engine. It's a STX model but there asking $22,900.

[BlackGT]

$22,900... Ouch

With all the incentives and rebates, I got my 2013 FX2 extended cab with 5.0 for $26K...

[BlackGT]

$22,900... Ouch

With all the incentives and rebates, I got my 2013 FX2 extended cab with 5.0 for $26K...

[momo]

a coworker got a new f150 quad cab last year. the interior space is ridiculous.
another coworker had a quad cab dodge from the year before. it was frankly pathetic compared to the f150. he traded it in and got an f150 too.

havent sat in a new silverado/gmc so i wouldnt know.

[Mike69]

I really like all the space that the F150 has considering it's a regular cab. I'm 6'4" & was still comfortable when I sat inside it. But... I like the looks of a Silverado.

[BttleFedC10]

$22,900... Ouch

With all the incentives and rebates, I got my 2013 FX2 extended cab with 5.0 for $26K...

Ecoboost arent that cheap. Wish they were. Lol

[SSMAN]

I am a chevy guy and with that said, I would buy the Ford. You will be paying the same price for outdated technology (engine wise) and lower hp ratings with the Chevy. Might as well upgrade for the same price. Plus ford has the win on interiors

[Quadforce]

If I had extra money I would roll the shit out of this truck I found

[Mike69]

$22,900... Ouch

With all the incentives and rebates, I got my 2013 FX2 extended cab with 5.0 for $26K...

What would be a reasonable price to offer for the 2013 F150 RCSB if the asking price is $22,900? The sales guy said that right now trucks are not selling due to gas prices & for me to make a offer.

[BlackGT]

My local dealer, who I buy all my cars/trucks from, has like 20 new 2013 RCSB STX's decently equipped with sync and such, all stickered at $29,710. There are like $6k-$8k in rebates/incentives right now so you could get a new one for $21,710-$23,710.

I wouldn't offer/pay more than $18-$19k for a used one when I can get a brand new one for a few $K more, and typically get a better rate on new vs used...

[KCHAR]

I really like the 2014s

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