Dodge Ram Vs GMC Sierra
01-01-2009, 05:32 PM
#21
Had a few of both. If you are spending the exact same amount, the GMC is a nicer and better built truck. Dodge Rams are good cheap trucks though, you usually get a nicer overall truck for much less money with the Dodge. Those new body Rams look much improved inside/out vs the previous body however.
01-01-2009, 10:20 PM
#22
Didn't have time to stop by the Dodge dealer, but did test drive a Sierra and briefly drove a Silverado Z71 4x4. The Sierra was an all terrain Z71 4X4, fully decked out truck. The Silverado was more along the lines of what I wanted with the LT1 package. I don't care for leather or heated seats, but I do want power options. Far as driving impression, for never having owned a full size truck, I found the GM full size to be really easy to drive. It turned well, seemed to have good acceleration for a truck and stopped very well. The fact that the convenience package is called an LT1 on the Silverados must be a sign of some sort.
01-01-2009, 10:43 PM
#24
You were there, my sig would read
1993 Trans Am LT1
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 LT1
Maybe I could change my user title to LT1x2
Any case, I think my best bet may to be to try and find a good clean used one with sub 10K miles, those seem to be in the range I want to pay.
1993 Trans Am LT1
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 LT1
Maybe I could change my user title to LT1x2
Any case, I think my best bet may to be to try and find a good clean used one with sub 10K miles, those seem to be in the range I want to pay.
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01-02-2009, 07:49 AM
#25
GMC all the way it's a good truck built good, I have a friend that owns a bodyshop and he has worked on many trucks.He informed me that dodges are built cheap, i've heard that from alot of body guys. And they ride rough as hell so it's up to you just let us know what you get GOOD LUCK!!!!
01-02-2009, 08:49 AM
#26
Didn't have time to stop by the Dodge dealer, but did test drive a Sierra and briefly drove a Silverado Z71 4x4. The Sierra was an all terrain Z71 4X4, fully decked out truck. The Silverado was more along the lines of what I wanted with the LT1 package. I don't care for leather or heated seats, but I do want power options. Far as driving impression, for never having owned a full size truck, I found the GM full size to be really easy to drive. It turned well, seemed to have good acceleration for a truck and stopped very well. The fact that the convenience package is called an LT1 on the Silverados must be a sign of some sort.
The Rams resale value does stink, but you pay a good amount less in the beginning for the Ram, so it all levels out.
I like the Sierra too.
01-03-2009, 10:20 AM
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I am not a ford guy but F150's seem to be the best deal. You can get a nice truck like a gm but cheaper.
Have you looked at any low mileage used stuff. My roommate recently got a F150 with 6k miles on it for like 21k. (CC lariat )
Have you looked at any low mileage used stuff. My roommate recently got a F150 with 6k miles on it for like 21k. (CC lariat )
01-06-2009, 11:25 PM
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well i have both i had an 03 dodge ram 4.7 and also the 5.9 cummins i love the cummins.. not the hemi nor the 4.7 i also have a duramax which is ok... i have and 00 silverado which is awsome.. and a 05 gmc which is great too... i would got with the GMC ford sucks ***... my brother got one nothing but issues
01-07-2009, 07:10 AM
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Neilish. Test drive all of the trucks. Overall though, if I had only those two to pick from, I would pick up the GMC. Definitely would be the best overall fit for you.
01-07-2009, 09:21 AM
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I've got an 07 Sierra, new body style. I love it, best riding new truck in my opinion. Mine has the 5.3 in it and has good power.
For 09 they offer the 6.2L in all crew cab GM full size trucks, 403hp / 417tq. I wish I could have gone with that but I'm sure they'll be pricey.
I say GMC.
For 09 they offer the 6.2L in all crew cab GM full size trucks, 403hp / 417tq. I wish I could have gone with that but I'm sure they'll be pricey.
I say GMC.
