Full Size Truck Comparison Thread - Help me choose

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

I used to have a 2012 Silverado CCSB with the 6.2 and max trailering package. It was tuned and fucking ripped for what it was. I towed sleds through blizzards with no issues ever.

I want the power as I have an addiction, contemplating a supercharger as well.

I drive 8 miles one way to work, so mileage is not a concern. I will likely level out the truck with 33s.

a newer version of your old truck sounds like it would be right up your alley

 

[CMNTMXR57]

GM.

 

[EmersonHart13]

Oh god, don't buy a Nissan, not even in the same range as the others on that list.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I thought I was the only one who took their truck on AT tires to the drag strip ?

That being said, 2019 6.2 + 10 speed is where its at if you want speed.

After all, this is a truck........

Didn't Chester copper nuts only get like 12mpgs in his 2500 ?

I mean, it’s a way to measure speed. that’s a big difference in acceleration and speed.

Also car and driver tested them both not some clown on the internet.

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

Here are my thoughts on trucks:


F150 (which I own)
- Better engine options than GM or Ferd IMO, WAY more interior space (seriously, a sierra denali feels cramped compared to a CC f150). And I personally like the appearance more. Drive a 3.5 ecoboost then drive a similarly priced 5.3 GM, and you'll understand.

GMC (because chevy trucks are universally ugly IMO)
- The 5.3 is honestly just too weak for what these trucks cost. I'd consider buying a denali when they're selling for $20% or more off, but that's the only way i'd consider it. As stated above, the interior doesn't offer the space of an f150. BUT...higher trim GMC trucks do look good and have decent quality interiors

Ram
- I always loved Ram trucks, but I kind of feel about the new ones the same way I feel about the 5.3 GM. The engine has remained largely unchanged for over a decade...so why are these things $55k+ MSRP.

Toyota Tundra
- Neglected, ugly, shit MPG, lots of $$. They haven't really changed anything on this truck since 2007, except for a halfass redesign in '14.

Annnnnd nissan sucks, just as a general comment. The cummins titan was a flop, the only thing they've ever done right is the GTR

 

[Knowklew]

Also why I specified the 6.2 if going thr GM route

 

[CMNTMXR57]

Right, who buys a 5.3.

 

[1quick]

feel free to skip around this is a pretty long video but 5.0 vs 5.3 with the same mods

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl3sBCtWjbs

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Cliffs?

 

[1quick]

New 5.3’s are turds compared to the 5.0’s, f150 went 13.8, 1500 went 15.5

 

[Knowklew]

Again I dont care about the 5.3. If I buy a GM it will be a 6.2

 

[1quick]

From a quick search and this may not be current spec just what I found 6.2 420hp 460tq 5.0 395 hp 470tq the only big difference is the 6.2’s are only available in top trim trucks from what I recall but I could be wrong there, you can get that 5.0 in a base f150, I guess it depends on if your buying brand new or used and what the budget is

 

[1quick]

I’d rather have a new loaded out denali 6.2 truck over my f150 but I’ve become all about bang for the buck lately and I don’t care about having loaded out cars anymore, so the massive price difference wasn’t worth it

 

[CMNTMXR57]

The flip side of that is that when I buy a truck, I usually tend to keep it for quite some time (well past warranty and pay-off anyway), as such, I want something I "WANT" and will be happy to own for that long, which means, I generally want a top trim package, with the big motor, and other options checked off, etc... So even if it's at the top of my budget or maybe a little exceeding, I'm gonna pay up front to get what I want.

 

[Knowklew]

From a quick search and this may not be current spec just what I found 6.2 420hp 460tq 5.0 395 hp 470tq the only big difference is the 6.2’s are only available in top trim trucks from what I recall but I could be wrong there, you can get that 5.0 in a base f150, I guess it depends on if your buying brand new or used and what the budget is

Used and budget is listed as 40ish

 

[cdh027]

Just get the 6.2 GMC Fred, you know that's what you want anyway.

 

[cdh027]

And whatever you do, DO NOT buy a diesel.

 

[cdh027]

Maybe we could do a group buy on a couple 2.9 Whipples?????????

 

[Knowklew]

No diesel for this guy. I need to drive a ford.

 

[Knowklew]

Maybe we could do a group buy on a couple 2.9 Whipples?????????

Whipple 6.2.......

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

I drove a new Ecoboost in 2016. Didn't care for it.
I did not like the small screen and the half center console.
That truck stickered for over 50k at the time.

No thanks

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I drove a new Ecoboost in 2016. Didn't care for it.
I did not like the small screen and the half center console.
That truck stickered for over 50k at the time.

No thanks

2017 brought some changes. Engine got more hp and supposedly more reliability. Don’t think the interior changed much though. Still a Ford though

 

[Knowklew]

Sooooo.....

Silverado 6.2, 8 speed with a whipple

Ford F150 5.0, 10 speed with a whipple

 

[Blood on Blood]

Reliability, my money is on the Tundra

Tundra TRD Pro is a Hell if a truck

Here are my thoughts on trucks:


F150 (which I own)
- Better engine options than GM or Ferd IMO, WAY more interior space (seriously, a sierra denali feels cramped compared to a CC f150). And I personally like the appearance more. Drive a 3.5 ecoboost then drive a similarly priced 5.3 GM, and you'll understand.

GMC (because chevy trucks are universally ugly IMO)
- The 5.3 is honestly just too weak for what these trucks cost. I'd consider buying a denali when they're selling for $20% or more off, but that's the only way i'd consider it. As stated above, the interior doesn't offer the space of an f150. BUT...higher trim GMC trucks do look good and have decent quality interiors

Ram
- I always loved Ram trucks, but I kind of feel about the new ones the same way I feel about the 5.3 GM. The engine has remained largely unchanged for over a decade...so why are these things $55k+ MSRP.

Toyota Tundra
- Neglected, ugly, shit MPG, lots of $$. They haven't really changed anything on this truck since 2007, except for a halfass redesign in '14.

Annnnnd nissan sucks, just as a general comment. The cummins titan was a flop, the only thing they've ever done right is the GTR

 

[Knowklew]

My truck will likely end up leveled only. Likely using a drop shackle in the back as opposed to a spring spacer on the front.