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2012 Chevy Silverado or Ford F150 4x4

The ecoboost is a game changer

I like the interior of the chevy better and think they are decent trucks. I have a suburban and the same engine and have had to replace the transmission with 4 total pulls in its lifetime (way below rated pull weight).

I also have a 97 ford. Engine is still running great, but I agree that the interior is not as nice as the chevy.

I think the scales tipped when Ford came out with the v6 ecoboost putting out impressive gas mileage and power numbers. Chevy can't compete with that in my opinion.

I like both trucks but have done some research and would likely buy the Ford ecoboost v6 that out performs many v8s. I am also not sure of the transmissions in the Chevys.
 
We have had real problems with the 2500 series of Chevrolet and GMC the past several years...transfer cases and transmissions can't take it like they have in the past. Finally made the move to Ford.

If you are looking for a light duty smooth riding truck the 1500 with the small V-8 will still probably be fine.

If you are going to work it, take the Ford or the Dodge before the GM.
 
I am a F-150 guy and have had a good experience. Resale value has always held up. I can't comment on the others other than I have been in them and feel like the Ford F-150 maqkes me feel like I can run over other cars easier. Not that I try it...it's just nice knowing the option is there in case I need it.
 
Owned a 2001 Chevy 1500, currently drive a 2010 F50 crew cab. When I was shopping I was interested in interior room, quality of interior and overall look of the vehicle. I don't tow anything. The Ford won hands down. I just turned 20k and love it. Most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car or truck and I have driven all manufacturers.

My family of 4 loves taking this vehicle over my wife's SUV. The other determining factor for me was that I could not support a company that took a government bailout, so I went Ford. They stood on their own when the economy went south when others could not. That meant something to me.

Don't let the sticker scare you. I got over $9k off sticker on my F150.

Good luck.
 
There is a reason Ford has been the best selling truck like FOREVER!Pick any motor you want they are all good!Motor Trends Truck of the year.
 
I have a 2011 F-150. Love it. Great ride. The biggest advantage to me vs the Chevy is the legroom in the crew cab. You would rather sit in back than shotgun. The styling is great too.
I've had a Chevy too. But this ford is the newest style. I have the 5.1 not the Eco-boost and it pulls great and I get 16.5 mpg. I wish I had the Eco boost per opinion of others but there is nothing wrong with the little V8. I get about 14 mpg on e-85 which is better than I thought it would be.
 
It's like a limousine in the backseat of a crew cab if you have a F150 2010 model or later. Unreal the amount of room back there.
 
I haven't had a truck of my own for several years now. But I do work for a company that goes through many work trucks in a year... We were strickly Chevy for the first 3 year I was there. Last year we switched to Ford. This year we switched back to
Chevy. There is a reason...

Let me say... Personally if you look at top of the line trucks. I love the way the Chevy rides more and how quite it is. The Fords do rattle a lot. Interior wise it's a toss up in my mind. And the 5.3 is a nice engine that is quicker then the Ford. At least from personal experience.

Anyway, work truck wise, our company trucks were extremely plain. No power anything and only am/fm radio. Didn't know they still made trucks like that. The
Chevy trucks we have in fleet end up with better gas mileage. They had lower repair costs overall. We got around 250,000 miles out of all our chevys and only 150,000 out of our Fords.

Hope this helps out...
 
boyd said:
There is a reason Ford has been the best selling truck like FOREVER!Pick any motor you want they are all good!Motor Trends Truck of the year.
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No they aren't. The Powerstroke now sucks.

As for half ton pick-ups, I don't think you can really mess up. I bought my 09 Chevy a little over two years ago. Had I been able to get the same options on a Dodge for even close to the same money, I would have gone with the Dodge. The problem was that it was going to cost me about 5 grand to do that. I love my pickup but today, it really doesn't matter which half ton you get. You will probably like it. Just buy the one you want. As for the back seat space, I didn't care. It's my pickup I'm never sitting in the back.
 
Tre4ISU said:
No they aren't. The Powerstroke now sucks.

As for half ton pick-ups, I don't think you can really mess up. I bought my 09 Chevy a little over two years ago. Had I been able to get the same options on a Dodge for even close to the same money, I would have gone with the Dodge. The problem was that it was going to cost me about 5 grand to do that. I love my pickup but today, it really doesn't matter which half ton you get. You will probably like it. Just buy the one you want. As for the back seat space, I didn't care. It's my pickup I'm never sitting in the back.
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The current 6.7 ltr powerstroke does not suck. You are referring to the previous 2 versions which were made by International. The new Powerstroke is now made in house by Ford and is great engine with good reliability and fuel mileage.
 
Also- maybe Chevy is this good as well- my truck was outside in a tennis ball size hailstorm last year in Omaha. Neighboring vehicles were beat to a pulp.... You could hardly notice it on my ford. I was shocked. The body panelling is incredibly tough.

When is Chevy changing their body style again? They've had that for 5 years now? Anyone know?
 
bringmagicback said:
Chevys are for city people old men.

Fords, farmers.

Dodge for white trash and horse people.

Which one are you.
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why support the government motor company and chrysler. they received stimulus money from the government . they should have gone thru bankruptcy and not have gotten any money from the government.
ford did not have to get any money from the government.they still are run by ford family heirs and know how to make money with out any government handouts. ford has been the the top truck in sales in texas for several years. i would take a ford over any government motors truck any day. nissan is doing very well with their truck sales.too.
i cast my vote for ford!!!!!!!
 
ISU_phoria said:
kingcy said:
ISU_phoria said:
There's a reason Chevy has been designated the

That's no me speaking, that's JD Power. We can all spew our biased preferences, but its hard to argue against the industry leading research & rating group.
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I am just talking about real world experences. I dont abuse pickup too bad and had transfer case and tranny issues with the 05 I had, the 06 I still have and my transfer case is going on my 08. My brother drives like an old man and has to put a new trany in his 08 at 25,000 in a pickup he doesnt pull too hard. My dad has never pulled anything but a boat with his 04 and had to put a new tranny in before 50,000. I was raised as a Chevy guy but this **** is getting old.
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My husband bought a GMC SLT in 2005. it's for sale, with 165K miles on it. LOVE that truck. In January his company switched from paying mileage to providing a company vehicle. In January his Ford Ecoboost arrived. So far, gas mileage is no better thatn the GMC. In February we took the new Ford out to Rapid City, SD. After that trip we both agreed the ride in the GMC is far better than the Ford.

We keep crazy-detailed records of every fill-up and maintenance of our vehicles. We can tell you the mpg on every tank going back to the day we bought them. The GMC has been great, no complaints.

My last observation is that when I drive the Ford I feel like I'm the captain of a barge. He's 6' and 5'2. The GMC adjusts for me, where the Ford seems to be made for Paul Bunyon. And I really miss the arm rest in the GMC that flipped down beside the consol. Sometimes it's the little things...

Oh hay, the GMC is for sale because the two of us don't need four vehicles. PM I'd anyone is interested. GREAT truck for the money, very well cared for. $12K, OBO.
 
I have spend some time driving my buddy's 2011 F150 FX4 with the Ecoboost V6. Outstanding vehicle. I'm a car guy, and that is the first truck I've ever been In that I could actually see myself owning. Size feels right, power is great, interior feels less utilitarian than most trucks tend to.

Also pulled a 25 foot trailer from Iowa to Cali and back last summer in a 2011 a Ram 2500 Laramie. A lot of similarities to the 1500. Good power, a lot of nice creature comforts. No mistaking the interior for that of a car; a truck for truck guys.

Haven't driven a Chevy newer than an 04 model, so it's probably not fair to discuss them.

Been a GM guy all my life, but Ford would get my money. Probably wouldn't even give the Chevy a courtesy drive.
 
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