new truck info needed

fng · Oct 24, 2014

well, time to get a new truck! i'm looking to get some feedback from owners willing to give it on the new Sierra, Silverado and Ram as these are my top choices. Im looking for fuel economy info as well as any "bugs" or issues common to these trucks. I'm looking to go 1500 series with the 5.3 on the GM size or the Hemi on the Ram side. Would also like to know what the msrp vs out the door pricing was on your trucks for those who dont mind sharing. Thanks

kpm · Oct 24, 2014

I hated active fuel management engines. Mine was also an oil burner... Google silverado oil consumption.

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some_goat · Oct 24, 2014

if you are looking at MPG a lot, look into the Ecodiesel. My company got a new fleet of 2014 1500 ram hemi's this year. The motor is strong, gas barely hits over twenty avg round 18. And for some odd reason problems with everyother truck has random electrical issues. Weather it is the electrical outlets, gauge cluster instrumentation ect, just weird issues. We found out with the gas V6 don't overload the truck bed. Blew the tranny with barely 17k on the clock. And it was barely over max.

RedStickChick · Oct 24, 2014

My dad just got a 2014 Silverado. I don't know the exact model but I love driving it. Super smooth and great on the interstate. I want to say he gets around 18mpg, but don't quote me on that. I think other than his Lariat, this truck is one of his faves. We haul a 22' Pathfinder on it amongst other things.

RedNeckRuger · Oct 24, 2014

Supercharged Toyota Tundra pushing around 500 hp and getting around 20 mpg on the hwy.

Crimson · Oct 24, 2014

F150 with the 5.0 but don't expect good gas mileage.... Lots of room in the cab and plenty of power though

RovingDisco · Oct 24, 2014

Tundra...

LACamper · Oct 24, 2014

While I haven't even searched it I've heard from a few people that there's a real vibration problem with a percentage of the chev/GM new pickups. Check before buying and do some extensive test drives.

2011Corvette · Oct 25, 2014

I have the new Silverado. It is amazing how smooth and quiet it is. Never had a truck that drove this good. Mine is a Z71 and gets great gas mileage, 24+ highway and 18+ in town all depending how you drive it.
Chevrolet is probably not the least expensive truck on the market but they hold their value and will pay you back when you trade it in or sell it.
I like dealing with Gerry Lane Chevrolet. They have always treated me fair.

CHW2021 · Oct 25, 2014

I have an 02 Avalanche (5.3) that has +- 180,000 miles and has had no major repairs, it will get me 18-20 mpg on the highway so I am not unhappy.
My friend has had issues with Dodge and his new one has been in the shop 8+ times and he is about to invoke the lemon law.
I would look at Chevy-Toyota and Ford in that order. Ford seems to be making a good product.

sandman7925 · Oct 25, 2014

If I was in the market for a new truck I would be giving the 2015 Ford F1 50 a very hard look. I personally love the fact that they're going with an all aluminum body. That shaves a lot of weight in itself improving handeling and other things.

LS1RX7 · Oct 25, 2014

kpm said:
I hated active fuel management engines. Mine was also an oil burner... Google silverado oil consumption.

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Very easily disabled with a programmer. And you can adjust other parameters and use a fuel mileage tune to easily get better than stock fuel mileage. My truck stopped using oil between oil changes with the AFM turned off. Best 250 bucks ever spent on the truck.

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