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John H.

On Fri, 3 Aug 2007 17:30:10 -0400, "JimH" ask wrote:

"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.

But in the crew cab size, the Chevy Avalanche wins first place, with the
Tundra second. Doesn't sound like Toyota 'always' wins.
--
John H