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2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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07/31/14 03:23 PM
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dj0dbu
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I've researched both. KBB says chevrolet. Edmunds says ram. motor trend says ram. car and driver says chevrolet. At the end of the day I like them both. I'm not a chevy or ford or ram guy. I want the best truck. The reason I'm looking at these two exclusively is they both come in the crew cab with a full size (6 1/2) bed. Ford and tundra only have a short bed in the 1500. I want a crew cab 1500 4x4 standard bed. City truck meets hunting truck. Any opinions on the silverado or ram? I appreciate the feedback.
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
[Re: dj0dbu]
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07/31/14 04:00 PM
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If your just talking truck, no money issue, I would go Chevy. Better resale, tighter truck.
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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07/31/14 04:20 PM
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One thing that you haven't mentioned is the quality and availability of local dealer support. That can be a deal beaker.
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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07/31/14 04:45 PM
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I have owned chevy dodge and ford. I have driven extensively Toyotas as work vehicles.
I have never had anything bigger than an alternator go out that wasn't neglect, missuse or abuse.
Take care of whatever you buy and it will be fine.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
[Re: redchevy]
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07/31/14 05:06 PM
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I have owned chevy dodge and ford. I have driven extensively Toyotas as work vehicles.
I have never had anything bigger than an alternator go out that wasn't neglect, missuse or abuse.
Take care of whatever you buy and it will be fine. Not necessarily. They all make lemons. Some more than others.
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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07/31/14 05:25 PM
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redchevy
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Yes sneaky we already know you think yotas are the only vehicle that will run.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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07/31/14 05:44 PM
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If you are like me and keep a truck until the odometer rolls 300,000, I would get the Chevy. If you are going to drive it under warranty only, drive both and see which one you like better. Monte Coon at Moritz Chevrolet will make you a deal no one else can beat if you go that direction.
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
[Re: redchevy]
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07/31/14 06:04 PM
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Sneaky
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Yes sneaky we already know you think yotas are the only vehicle that will run. Wrong again.
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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07/31/14 07:17 PM
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I have the 2014 Silverado with the 6.5 ft bed. It's called a double cab instead of crew cab. I really like it. This is my fourth Silverado. I've bought I battery and some tires. I really like the mileage on the 2014, not so much on my 2009.
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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07/31/14 07:20 PM
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Our caterer came in a new 3/4 ton Chevy that looked like an extended cab but had four doors. I guess they have more cab options now.
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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07/31/14 07:49 PM
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Only chevy I would own is 2015 model
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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07/31/14 08:57 PM
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I'm a diehard Chevy owner (have 3 right now), but my loyalty is certainly diminishing. The 2014 Silverado being the most recalled vehicle out there right now Siverado recalls and those square wheel wells has me looking at Dodge and Toyota. Charlie
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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07/31/14 10:02 PM
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...The reason I'm looking at these two exclusively is they both come in the crew cab with a full size (6 1/2) bed. Ford and tundra only have a short bed in the 1500. I want a crew cab 1500 4x4 standard bed... Gonna throw a wrench in your plans, the F150 SuperCrew has been available with a 6.5 foot bed since, I think, 2006. I have a 2011 Silverado 2500 now, hate it. Hate. It. It's the last GM truck I'm liable to ever purchase. If I was buying a half ton right now, it'd be the F150, followed very closely by the Ram.
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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07/31/14 11:41 PM
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I heard on the radio that the 2014 GMC and Chevy half tons were the most recalled vehicles in history.
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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08/01/14 02:22 AM
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I've researched both. KBB says chevrolet. Edmunds says ram. motor trend says ram. car and driver says chevrolet. At the end of the day I like them both. I'm not a chevy or ford or ram guy. I want the best truck. The reason I'm looking at these two exclusively is they both come in the crew cab with a full size (6 1/2) bed. Ford and tundra only have a short bed in the 1500. I want a crew cab 1500 4x4 standard bed. City truck meets hunting truck. Any opinions on the silverado or ram? I appreciate the feedback. My guess is that gm pays kbb & fiat pays edmunds. Wouldn't believe either. I've owned both. Put 145k miles on the Chevy when the lifters failed ruining the camshaft - $$$$ repair. Transfer case had been acting up but still worked. Both front power window motors failed as well. It had the 5.3L engine. It would pull a trailer w/atv, but you could feel it. Now have a Ram w/5.7hemi and you can't tell when towing- the engine is much stronger. 50k+ miles, so far, so good.
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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08/01/14 01:55 PM
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I've researched both. KBB says chevrolet. Edmunds says ram. motor trend says ram. car and driver says chevrolet. At the end of the day I like them both. I'm not a chevy or ford or ram guy. I want the best truck. The reason I'm looking at these two exclusively is they both come in the crew cab with a full size (6 1/2) bed. Ford and tundra only have a short bed in the 1500. I want a crew cab 1500 4x4 standard bed. City truck meets hunting truck. Any opinions on the silverado or ram? I appreciate the feedback. Actually, Ford has the F150 with the largest crew cab with a 6 1/2 foot bed. They were the first to do it, IIRC. I was a big Chevy guy and actually bought the Ford because I could have a true crew cab (big one at that) and a 6 1/2 foot bed. Chevy didn't offer this until 2014 with their new style trucks. If I had to pick between Chevy and Ram, I'd go Chevy of course. I've never been a Dodge guy. Their new trucks are awesome but after owning a Chrysler, I don't want to mess with their service/warrenty departments ever again. My 2012 F150 with crew cab and full size 6 1/2 foot bed.
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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08/01/14 02:02 PM
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I have the 2014 Silverado with the 6.5 ft bed. It's called a double cab instead of crew cab. I really like it. This is my fourth Silverado. I've bought I battery and some tires. I really like the mileage on the 2014, not so much on my 2009. The new Chevy extended cab is now called the double cab (not more suicide doors) and comes standard with the 6 1/2 foot bed. However, Chevy now offers the 6 1/2 foot bed with their true crew cab configuration. Something brand new for the 2014 model.
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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08/01/14 08:11 PM
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dj0dbu
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...The reason I'm looking at these two exclusively is they both come in the crew cab with a full size (6 1/2) bed. Ford and tundra only have a short bed in the 1500. I want a crew cab 1500 4x4 standard bed... Gonna throw a wrench in your plans, the F150 SuperCrew has been available with a 6.5 foot bed since, I think, 2006. I have a 2011 Silverado 2500 now, hate it. Hate. It. It's the last GM truck I'm liable to ever purchase. If I was buying a half ton right now, it'd be the F150, followed very closely by the Ram. This does throw a wrench in my plans. lol. I stopped by the Ford dealership in Richardson and the guy on the lot told me they don't carry any full size cabs and beds. I made the assumption (my bad) that Ford doesn't carry them/make them. I'll have to find a different dealer and check them out. I know the new 2015 looks sweet. Maybe the 14' goes dirt cheap when the new body style hits the ground.
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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08/01/14 08:13 PM
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Thanks everyone. Now I've eliminated Dodge, and will have to rethink Ford.....................lol. I really just want to go hunt.
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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08/01/14 09:36 PM
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Get the one that will give you the best deal. They all have pluses and minuses.
Are idiots multiplying faster than normal people?
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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08/02/14 02:06 AM
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My '14 silverado is outstanding, all the recalls completed in the time of a standard oil change. Haven't seen a Ford yet with the smooth ride of the Chevy and the Ecoboost certainly doesn't get the 21 mpg like my z71. The v8 fords are held up at 16 mpg ,tops,like they have been for years. I've had both brands and these are conclusions.
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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08/02/14 02:33 AM
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This does throw a wrench in my plans. lol. I stopped by the Ford dealership in Richardson and the guy on the lot told me they don't carry any full size cabs and beds. I made the assumption (my bad) that Ford doesn't carry them/make them. I'll have to find a different dealer and check them out. I know the new 2015 looks sweet. Maybe the 14' goes dirt cheap when the new body style hits the ground. You didn't give them your telephone number, did you? Absolutely, without a doubt, the single worst dealer in the entire D/FW area about calling you over, and over, and over again. Asking if you're still looking... telling you about a sale they're having... offering $3 off an oil change... then asking a couple weeks later if you're still looking... It took a C&D letter to get them to stop calling me. I'm thinking the same thing about the leftover 14s when the 15s come out. I had good luck with a guy named "Coach" at the Ford house in McKinney, Bob Tomes. He's in fleet, no BS, invoice minus rebates on a truck he didn't even have in stock. Even better deal than the X plan pricing I walked in there to ask about. And then never called a hundred times after I decided to keep my POS. No affiliation, just figured I'd throw out a name of someone somewhat local who won't jack with your time.
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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08/02/14 11:47 AM
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Bought the wife a 2014 LTZ Z71 Chevy back in April. Have taken a few trips in the truck and the mileage is great. Highway trips are 20-21 mpg.
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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08/02/14 01:07 PM
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Been a chevy man my whole life. Drove a couple of ford trucks back in the seventies and they were dangerous when you hooked a load to the rear hitch. Then I was involved in a GM and Chrysler dealership for years with my little brother. Ford has kicked GM's butt now for the last 20 years in the truck and engine department. Course I still drive a chevy . Nearest Ram dealer now is 35 miles away so I won't touch them.
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Re: 2014 silverado vs. 2014 ram
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08/02/14 07:13 PM
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A good friend of mine just got one of those Ram 1500 diesels. It is a really nice vehicle. Wouldn't know it's a diesel by the sound. It's very quiet. 27 MPG. Too new to rate on dependability but it really drives well.
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