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Subject: 3990
Posted: 21 Sep 2013 at 9:53am

I have seldom been without a pickup truck my whole driving career. Living the rural life they are handy to have, and here in the frozen north a 4X4 is also handy. I like my Smart Car, but I wouldn't be without my F150.]]> Sat, 21 Sep 2013 09:53:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38436#38436 Best Pickup Truck : Not sure what the debate is here............FORD... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38435#38435 Author: hogone
Subject: 3990
Posted: 21 Sep 2013 at 8:14am

Not sure what the debate is here............FORD rocks!!!!!!!!!!!Big smile  Honestly, there all good and agree it's just preference.  I do think however that pick-ups make good tow vehicles and are very versatile when camping.
]]> Sat, 21 Sep 2013 08:14:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38435#38435 Best Pickup Truck : I wanted to mention Ram has the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38403#38403 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 3990
Posted: 19 Sep 2013 at 8:51pm

  I wanted to mention Ram has the optional Ram Boxes  for the sides of the truck bed. That was one of the things that got my attention when I was shopping and ended up with the Ram that has that option. They can be very useful for storage when camping. We use ours a lot even as a cooler for groceries on a long trip.Thought that might interest someone if they were shopping for a truck.    David]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2013 20:51:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38403#38403 Best Pickup Truck : Originally posted by Craneman Originally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38393#38393 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 3990
Posted: 19 Sep 2013 at 1:22pm

Originally posted by Craneman

Originally posted by David and Danette

Originally posted by Craneman

Originally posted by David and Danette

 All three Chevy, Ram and Ford are well built trucks I chose our Ram because it was the least expensive. If money was not a option I am not sure which one I would chose. It is good to know USA built trucks are the top three.  David
 
 My 2006 silverado was built in Mexico by GM De Mexico. the dealer wouldn`t take it back.
                                                      moe
Our Ram is built in Mexico too, I should have said a American company that makes more since. So far very happy with our Ram it does a good job of towing the R-pod that is the main reason we bought it. David

My comment about country of origin,didn't reflect the quality, it has been a good truck. I was born and raised near Pontiac Michigan and a lot of family and friends worked in the auto industry. Hated to see the out sourced jobs. Unfortunately look at Detroit and Pontiac mich now. I do like my Chevy 
                  Moe


Moe, I lived in Pontiac MI in the early 60's until I was transferred back to the Chicago area.  I, too, had many friends that worked in the auto industry in Michigan, so I know what you mean.  In Illinois we live at the foot of Lake Michigan, about 10 miles from the huge Ford assembly plant in Hegewisch, IL.  We lived in that area for 27 years and saw several of our friends laid off permanently as that giant facility began to shrink. 

If I had a Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Toyota or Nissan pickup, I would like it regardless of where it was made.  Almost every American label product I buy anymore seems to be made and/or assembled outside the states. 
]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:22:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38393#38393 Best Pickup Truck : Being realistic, we are in a global... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38390#38390 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 3990
Posted: 19 Sep 2013 at 11:49am

Being realistic, we are in a global economy. While I prefer to buy items substantially made by North American labor reality is that we all rely on items made abroad. We have a car made in Mexico by an American company, a truck made in America substantially of American parts and a car made in France by a German company with a Japanese driveline. I always used to buy exclusively American clothing, but no longer can find much. And it goes on.]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:49:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38390#38390 Best Pickup Truck : Originally posted by David... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38389#38389 Author: Craneman
Subject: 3990
Posted: 19 Sep 2013 at 11:36am

Originally posted by David and Danette

Originally posted by Craneman

Originally posted by David and Danette

 All three Chevy, Ram and Ford are well built trucks I chose our Ram because it was the least expensive. If money was not a option I am not sure which one I would chose. It is good to know USA built trucks are the top three.  David
 
 My 2006 silverado was built in Mexico by GM De Mexico. the dealer wouldn`t take it back.
                                                      moe
Our Ram is built in Mexico too, I should have said a American company that makes more since. So far very happy with our Ram it does a good job of towing the R-pod that is the main reason we bought it. David

My comment about country of origin,didn't reflect the quality, it has been a good truck. I was born and raised near Pontiac Michigan and a lot of family and friends worked in the auto industry. Hated to see the out sourced jobs. Unfortunately look at Detroit and Pontiac mich now. I do like my Chevy 
                  Moe
]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:36:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38389#38389 Best Pickup Truck : Originally posted by wallawallaronWe... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38387#38387 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 3990
Posted: 19 Sep 2013 at 9:02am

Originally posted by wallawallaron

We had a '73 Vega wagon back in our day.
With that said...ask me about my 72 Vega GT (back in the day)! Cry LOL
Or, better yet, DON'T ask me.
 
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I feel the same way about the used Yugo I bought for my youngest daughter when she was in college.  It did get fantastic gas mileage though.  

Bob
]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:02:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38387#38387 Best Pickup Truck : I have also owned trucks from... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38386#38386 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 3990
Posted: 19 Sep 2013 at 8:59am

I have also owned trucks from each of the Big 3 although most were GMC.  None gave me many problems, except for a new 1989 Chevrolet that quickly succumbed to the road salt in NW Indiana.

What surprises me so far in your responses is that many of the "US" trucks actually come from Mexico.  Having come from an area full of assembly plants, I assumed they all came from the states. 

Automobile-wise, many of our domestic cars are filled with foreign components, including the drive train.  I had a Dodge D-50 pickup that was really a Mitsubishi with the Dodge badge slapped onto it.  At 104K, the engine gave out and I ordered a used Jasper engine, and what I received had Mitsubishi all over it. 

People frown upon cars like Hyundai.  I own 2, the upscale Azera Limited and my Santa Fe that has every option available.  What most people don't realize is although these are Korean vehicles in name, they are assembled in America by Americans.  My last 2 Hondas came from Marysville, OH, not Japan.  You just can't tell a vehicle's country of origin just because of its name.

I personally would not hesitate to purchase any of the 5 brands mentioned in the report. My wife, however, wants a Chevrolet Avalance (no longer produced) but only because of its unique versatile design.  That is the only pickup she will consider,  based only on the Avalance features.  I think most of us are influenced in our truck choice in similar fashion, be it because of horsepower, CR reports, price or a myriad of other reasons.  I am interested in performance, but price and gas mileage are more important factors when I read reviews of pickups.  Then there is my neighbor who will only buy the Escalade or Lincoln pickup because of their perceived status symbol.  As a few of you have said, buy what you want, if you can afford it.

Sorry for the long post, but like most people I am very opinionated.  I have several other thoughts on this subject, but I have added enough fuel to an already controversial subject.  I do enjoy reading the diversified responses.

Bob
]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2013 08:59:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38386#38386 Best Pickup Truck : We had a '73 Vega wagon back... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38385#38385 Author: wallawallaron
Subject: 3990
Posted: 19 Sep 2013 at 8:41am

We had a '73 Vega wagon back in our day.
With that said...ask me about my 72 Vega GT (back in the day)! Cry LOL
Or, better yet, DON'T ask me.
 
[/QUOTE]]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2013 08:41:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38385#38385 Best Pickup Truck : Go Ravens! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38384#38384 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3990
Posted: 19 Sep 2013 at 8:17am

Go Ravens!
 
Confused
 
 
]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2013 08:17:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38384#38384 Best Pickup Truck : Mine was proudly assembled in... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38383#38383 Author: Guests
Subject: 3990
Posted: 19 Sep 2013 at 6:42am

Mine was proudly assembled in Ft. Wayne, IN by Hoosiers.
 
I view the matter of TVs as I do campers....buy what you want.  You are the one paying for it and will have to live with it.  I've owned something from each of the Big 3.  They all were good and served their purpose.  Coming from a GM family, I am predisposed to GM.
 
With that said...ask me about my 72 Vega GT (back in the day)! Cry LOL
Or, better yet, DON'T ask me.
 
]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2013 06:42:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38383#38383 Best Pickup Truck : Originally posted by Craneman Originally... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38381#38381 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 3990
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 10:00pm

Originally posted by Craneman

Originally posted by David and Danette

 All three Chevy, Ram and Ford are well built trucks I chose our Ram because it was the least expensive. If money was not a option I am not sure which one I would chose. It is good to know USA built trucks are the top three.  David
 
 My 2006 silverado was built in Mexico by GM De Mexico. the dealer wouldn`t take it back.
                                                      moe
Our Ram is built in Mexico too, I should have said a American company that makes more since. So far very happy with our Ram it does a good job of towing the R-pod that is the main reason we bought it. David]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 22:00:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38381#38381 Best Pickup Truck : The Devil made me start this thread!... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38373#38373 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 3990
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 9:06pm

Evil SmileEvil SmileEvil SmileThe Devil made me start this thread!  Evil SmileEvil SmileEvil Smile

Bob
]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 21:06:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38373#38373 Best Pickup Truck : Recommendingthe best Pickup truck... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38372#38372 Author: Kickstart
Subject: 3990
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 8:46pm

Recommending the best Pickup truck is worse than recommending the best mattress--you are not going to get ANY agreement. For me, my first car was a Chevy, my first truck was a Chevy, my first new car was a Chevy, my first new truck was a Chevy. Never again! I've owned a Dodge P/U--Meh! I've owned several Ford P/U's and Meh again. So far, so good with Toyotas. Good point K-N-D, To each his/her own. My princess may be your wicked witch.
 
Vehicle popularity is like the old commercial--"They're so good. That's why I buy so many." Think about it!Ying Yang
]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 20:46:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38372#38372 Best Pickup Truck : Keith, note that this extract... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38365#38365 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 3990
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 7:33pm

Keith, note that this extract from the report recognizes the Ford F150 is the most popular pickup sold.  What it doesn't mention is that the Ford F150 gained much of that popularity because of its price.  I share your philosophy of buying what you like.

Bob
]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:33:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38365#38365 Best Pickup Truck : No winning in the Ford/Dodge/Chevy... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38362#38362 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 3990
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 7:04pm

No winning in the Ford/Dodge/Chevy debate. I also lost a lot of faith in Consumer Reports a few wears ago when they killed a product we made over problems we could never duplicate (and they wouldn't tell us the conditions that caused them. All I can say is when I went to buy my truck I saved a bunch of money with the F150 over similarly equipped Chevys. Dodge was closer in price, but I liked the Ford better.

To each their own. Buy what you like.]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:04:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38362#38362 Best Pickup Truck : Originally posted by David... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38360#38360 Author: Craneman
Subject: 3990
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 6:08pm

Originally posted by David and Danette

 All three Chevy, Ram and Ford are well built trucks I chose our Ram because it was the least expensive. If money was not a option I am not sure which one I would chose. It is good to know USA built trucks are the top three.  David
 
 My 2006 silverado was built in Mexico by GM De Mexico. the dealer wouldn`t take it back.
                                                      moe
]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 18:08:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38360#38360 Best Pickup Truck : All three Chevy, Ram and Ford... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38359#38359 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 3990
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 5:22pm

 All three Chevy, Ram and Ford are well built trucks I chose our Ram because it was the least expensive. If money was not a option I am not sure which one I would chose. It is good to know USA built trucks are the top three.  David]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:22:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38359#38359 Best Pickup Truck : We bought our brand new (to us)... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38350#38350 Author: coopercdrkey
Subject: 3990
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 2:05pm

We bought our brand new (to us) 2012 Silverado LT / Z71 with under 8000 miles on it, so virtually
a new truck that someone was kind enough to cover the off-the-lot depreciation for us!

We love it, and it doesn't even know when there's a 'Pod clamped to its tail!
]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 14:05:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38350#38350 Best Pickup Truck : I couldn't agree more! (Though... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38349#38349 Author: Guests
Subject: 3990
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 1:53pm

I couldn't agree more! LOL (Though mine is a 2013)
 
Interesting note:  Prior to this, I had a 2009 Silverado which was identical in every way (mechanical) except it had a 4 speed transmission - rated at 6700lbs towing.  The 2013 has a 6 speed transmission and is rated at 9000+lbs towing.  I've had it about 3 months now and had the opportunity to tow under varying conditions.
 
I liked the 4 speed better.....it got about 1 1/2 - 2 mpg better (towing and not towing) and the transmission did not seem to hunt as much.  Tow/haul mode was good in the 4 speed but, not so good with the 6 speed - I tow without using it.
 
 
 
]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:53:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38349#38349 Best Pickup Truck : USA Today just printed an article... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3990&PID=38344#38344 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 3990
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 1:17pm

USA Today just printed an article that appeared in Consumers Report.  It confirmed my feelings after reading numerous articles and reviews about the Big 3, but may surprise some of you.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/09/17/consumer-reports-pickup-truck-silverado/2824121/

Bob
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