Originally Posted by oilpsi2high
Here is what I am considering for my next vehicle:
2019 Silverado Custom, 5.3 without AFM, 6-speed auto, 4x4 & locking rear diff
Custom trim has minimal options, with less things to go wrong. The lack of AFM on the 5.3 means this should go 250,000 miles without a problem. The GM 6 speed is a great trans, as is their locking rear end. I am not sure about the single speed transfer case, but I imagine it is fine.
Thoughts? Any better trucks out there to consider in the 30k price range?
Sorry if I missed it, but how do you intend to use the truck?
I agree with the above. They're all good. For rust belt use, the newer aluminum bodied F150s are intriguing. It will be interesting to see how they hold up over time. I like the looks of the F150, just don't care for the seating comfort or ride, but this could be related to the trim levels I've been in. Could also be something I could easily get used to.
I went from driving 3 different Subarus to the 2017 Ram 1500 in my sig. I like the relative simplicity of my Pentastar powered Ram express, quad cab 4x4 model. I know folks who have had Ram 1500 pentastars as rentals and they assumed it had a V8 under the hood. I especially like the Buick-like ride, super comfy seats and 23mpg average tank/tank I get out of it and I'm not easy on it. I haven't had to tow a thing with it. It's mainly my commuter and kid hauler, but I've moved a lot of various cargo with it. The ~6.5' bed is awesome. I can replace the 17" tires with decent Mastercrafts, etc. for $100/ea. Nothing fancy about Express model Rams.
Here is what I am considering for my next vehicle:
2019 Silverado Custom, 5.3 without AFM, 6-speed auto, 4x4 & locking rear diff
Custom trim has minimal options, with less things to go wrong. The lack of AFM on the 5.3 means this should go 250,000 miles without a problem. The GM 6 speed is a great trans, as is their locking rear end. I am not sure about the single speed transfer case, but I imagine it is fine.
Thoughts? Any better trucks out there to consider in the 30k price range?
Sorry if I missed it, but how do you intend to use the truck?
I agree with the above. They're all good. For rust belt use, the newer aluminum bodied F150s are intriguing. It will be interesting to see how they hold up over time. I like the looks of the F150, just don't care for the seating comfort or ride, but this could be related to the trim levels I've been in. Could also be something I could easily get used to.
I went from driving 3 different Subarus to the 2017 Ram 1500 in my sig. I like the relative simplicity of my Pentastar powered Ram express, quad cab 4x4 model. I know folks who have had Ram 1500 pentastars as rentals and they assumed it had a V8 under the hood. I especially like the Buick-like ride, super comfy seats and 23mpg average tank/tank I get out of it and I'm not easy on it. I haven't had to tow a thing with it. It's mainly my commuter and kid hauler, but I've moved a lot of various cargo with it. The ~6.5' bed is awesome. I can replace the 17" tires with decent Mastercrafts, etc. for $100/ea. Nothing fancy about Express model Rams.
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