OT: 2015 F-150 vs. 2015 Sierra

[SyonaraStanz]

I saw in a another thread Uncle Ruckus mention getting a King Ranch after year-end. I've also been looking at getting a new truck (leaving a Tahoe). I'm curious on what you guys think betweeen a Sierra and an F-150. I like both trucks a lot and can't seem to favor one too much over the other.

Just curious what others think.

 

[jdbulldog]

I saw in a another thread Uncle Ruckus mention getting a King Ranch after year-end. I've also been looking at getting a new truck (leaving a Tahoe). I'm curious on what you guys think betweeen a Sierra and an F-150. I like both trucks a lot and can't seem to favor one too much over the other.

Just curious what others think.

Ford, hands down....much more room.

 

[Hanmudog]

I have owned both over the last 5 years and the Ford was superior in every way. Not sure about the latest models though.

 

[J-Dawg]

I drive a '14 Silverado. Same model as the '15s. It's been a solid truck with surprisingly decent gas mileage.

I've always driven GM's, but I won't lie, the F150s trim levels are much nicer and they are great looking trucks. More interior room as well. I'd love to drive one if I could.

 

[biguglyjoe]

The shop rate on repairing the aluminum body on the new F150 is $125/hr at some shops. I'm sure that will be reflected in insurance rates. I would give the aluminum body a few years before I purchased one. Just my opinion.

 

[WrapItDog]

I'm a F150 guy but I would wait on the 16. Reading the F150 forums there seems to be a lot of little issues with the 15 since it's a totally new build. Some I have seen complaints about. Cooling seat issues, leaking sunroofs, warped dash pads from sun, door/body panel alignment issues, etc. Granted Ford sales a ton of F150s and people without problems aren't posting much on the forums. Some of what I read were that for a 50K truck build quality needs to be better. I am a firm believer in not buying the first production year of a new truck/auto.

There aren't many fans of the auto start/stop feature w the 2.7 engine. Engine shuts off at red lights/stops to save fuel although this could be real gas saver depending upon what lot you park in on game day.

 

[aTotal360]

Rumor is that Chevy is going to eat crow and go to aluminum as well. And that pretty awesome considering their latest ad campaign.

 

[Dirk Digler.sixpack]

How many problems have you had out of that Tahoe? I know 3 people with 15 patinums- 2 with 5.0 and one with ecoboost- and they've all had some kind of electrical problem. I've never had any issues with Chevy/GMC. I do like the ford interior though and that ecoboost will bust a Chevy 5.3's ***.

 

[Dawgbyte]

I was always a Chevy guy. Drove a 2002 Silverado for 11 years with no problems. Bought a 2013 Silverado. Could not get used to the 6 speed automatic at all. No power. Traded on a 2013 f150 fx4. Love it. Way more room and interior is much nicer. Ford puts more thought into their interior design. I will be hard pressed to go back to a Chevy. Never thought I'd feel that way either.

 

[411dawg]

I have been buying a new super crew Lariat F150 every 2-3 years and have loved them. Like someone else said the interior features are much better than the GM models. My buddy sold his King Ranch and I went to Texas with him to pick up another KR, but he found a Texas edition chevy that he had to get. That was 6 months ago and he is beyond ready to sell it and get another Ford.

I am debating now on getting a 15 or waiting on the 16s to come out. The kicker to me now is the sticker shock of what it costs to get one loaded out now.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

I currently have a fx4 and a z71 before that. I'm now a ford guy for sure. I'd really like a raptor but I can't get a discount on those like I can fx4's, kr's, etc

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

If you're just using it as a highway truck - F-150

if you're using it for harder work - Chevy

We have had both on the farm and it's not even close. Chevrolet/Gmc all the way.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

Mines an in-between. I use it on my land and hunting property. I tow a boat with it and am hauling something with my trailer every month or so. Definitely not a hard working truck but I need it to be a damn touch truck. My fx4 I have now does great for what I need. I may go with the 250 on my next truck in preparation for buying a 30'+ boat. If I find a CJ7 like I'm looking for though my boat will be delayed and I'll be sticking with the 150.

 

[MaroonNation]

Year and mileage of Tahoe?????? Also, any YETI stickers?

 

[maroonmadman]

Wait until the end of the year and the new redesigned Nissan Titan will be rolling off the assembly line in Canton. It's bad *** looking.

 

[Optimus Prime 4]

Traded my F-150 FX4 for a new GMC Canyon, and I love it. Probably too small for your needs but for me it's perfect. So easy to park, still has four doors but only a five foot bed. They added some cool stuff like I can check the weather radar on the dash, and their smart entertainment system seems to work better than Ford's did. As far as the Ford vs. GM battle, I have noticed too much difference. An ever had an issue with either. The F150 did have about a hundred square feet of space when you flip up the second row of seats which is nice. The Canyon can tow 7k lbs, so it's enough for me. I got the all terrain (z-71) package and like it.

 

[Palmettodog]

I have the same issue with the 6 speed. I've got a 2013 Silverado and I hate the way it shifts and the power sucks.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

They did a really great job with the Colorado/Canyon redesign. So much more room than the previous ones and it sits up a lot higher.

 

[Optimus Prime 4]

Apparently it's the size of a mid-90s Z-71 extended can, trucks have gotten

A lot bigger since then. I simply didn't need the space in the 150. The Canyon parks like a car, which I love. I loved my ford, but going into the city was a pain, plus my gas mileage is almost 50% better now. I believe it's a foot narrower and 15" shorter than the Ford. Still big enough for my needs.

 

[HD6]

King Ranch or GTFO. Although they evidently have some issues with the speakers.

 

[Digging dog]

I'll compare my Tacoma to any 5+ year old Canyon / Colorado.
Gmc product should have gone through alternator, starter and possibly a transmision by then.

 

[Optimus Prime 4]

What does the King Ranch have that say an FX4 with Luxury package doesn't?

Is it the nicer stitching in the leather, etc? I never figured that out. It costs more, so it has to have some additions. Those are extremely popular here.

 

[aTotal360]

"Better" leather and custom logos. Did you know Platinums cost more than KR? I didn't. I hate the tailgate and rims, but the interior is really slick.

 

[horshack.sixpack]

I'll compare my Tacoma to any 5+ year old Canyon / Colorado.
Gmc product should have gone through alternator, starter and possibly a transmision by then.

+1 there are entire makes that wouldn't exist if people made rational purchasing decisions based on reliability criteria and historical data. I guess that's what makes the world go around, but I am amazed every time a friend tells me they are thinking about buying some unreliable piece of crap and wants my opinion...

 

[HD6]

I'm just trying to make a joke here.

 

[aTotal360]

Everyone sounds like Fran Drescher in a KR.

 

[SheltonChoked]

One thing the king ranch version does is hold its value like crazy. I had a kr expedition, drove 80k miles over 4 years and sold it for only 10k less than I paid for it.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

Heated seats, heated wheel, upgraded leather. I'm able to get Ford's for dealer cost and the difference between the KR and FX4 Lariat price is negligible for me so why not get the KR. If I was buying from from a different dealer then I'd get the FX4 Lariat due to cost. And like someone said, the KR holds value very well.

 

[Optimus Prime 4]

My FX4 had all that, and air conditioned seats, etc. However I got it used, the original owner must have gotten every available option. I really liked it, but for me the Canyon is a better truck for my needs. I think most would be happy with a Chevy or a Ford, they both make solid trucks that last a long time. And both have had screw ups, for every person who hates Ford we can find as many who hate GM. Personally, autos aren't sports teams so I don't have to be a fan of just one.

 

[SyonaraStanz]

'08 and 200K. So many Yeti stickers, I can't see out of the windshield to drive.**

 

[SyonaraStanz]

I test drove a '15 Platinum F-150, and it had 360 degree camera view and massaging driver and passenger seats, so there's that...

 

[MaroonNation]

Sounds like my kind of whip.

 

[Dental Dawg]

Just switched from F150 King Ranch to a loaded GMC Sierra HD 2500 Z71. I like the GMC better. Only complaints is my truck is a beast and difficult to park. Also ride a little stiff with Z71 package and leveling kit. Would I go back to Ford? Not a chance.

 

[lowbird]

Tundra it is then.

 

[Optimus Prime 4]

I don't like the tailgate on the platinum, but magic fingers....

 

[drt7891]

Those old Tacomas are the best trucks on the road. And I'm an F-150 guy.

 

[RivaDawg]

I have a 2013 F-150, the greatest feature is the keypad entry. The worst is the A/C