"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Thu, 2 Aug 2007 20:33:44 -0400, "JimH" ask wrote:
Perhaps this thread can result in some unbiased reviews based on
experiences
with the Ford F-150, Chevy Silveraldo and Toyota Tundra.
Let's put it this way, if you want my Tundra you will have to pry it
out of my cold dead hands.
It's a great truck - rides well, quiet, nicely finished, reliable,
half-way decent fuel economy (for a V8 gas truck).
I just read the Sept. '07 Consumers Reports and they did a review on pickup
trucks.
Their comments:
Toyota Tundra
Highs - Powertrain, telescoping steering wheel, standard ESC, towing,
tailgate
Lows - Ride, visibility, braking, long reach to some contros, ESC disengaing
in 4WD.
Black marks - Emergency handling, braking
Base price $31,160
As tested $34,738 w/ SR5 trim line, 5.7 liter V-8, 6 speed automatic 4WD
Chevy Silverado 1500
Highs - Ride, access, ESC, selectable full-time 4WD, powertrain,
payload/towing capability
Lows - Braking, turning circle, ride
Black marks - Emergency handling, braking
Base price $34,940
As tested $37,235 w/LT trim line, 5.3 liter vV-8, 4 speed automatic, 4WD
Ford F-150
Highs - Cargo space, payload/towing capability, rear seat space
Lows - Braking, ride, front-seat comfort, handling, acceleration, turning
circle, engine noise, no full-time 4WD or ESC, reliability
Black marks - Emergency handling, braking, ride, rear crash test
Base price $32,565
As tested $36,705 w/XLT trim line, 5.4 liter V-8, 4 speed automatic , 4WD
Dodge Ram 1500
Highs - Acceleration, full-time 4WD, available ESC, towing capability, rear
seat space
Lows - Braking, ride, seat comfort, fit and finish, handling, acceleration,
turning circle
Black marks - Emergency handling, braking, ride, rear seat comfort, access,
rear crash test
Base price $31,220
As tested $38,370 w/SLT trim line, 5.7 liter V-8, 5 speed automatic, 4WD.
Their pick - Toyota Tundra
I have to admit that Consumer Reports has a thing for Toyotas as they are
always recommended by them.