Chevy going down the tubes?

Kevin Hod · 11-24-2005, 05:35 PM

Has anyone else noticed that Chevy trucks seem to be getting cheeper and cheeper? I have purchased 4 new trucks in my life and the quallity just keeps getting worse. I have been thinking about switching brands, any comments about FORD?

DodgeChick · 11-24-2005, 10:46 PM

A ford over a chevy?? Not in my book... but hey to each his own

You wanna change gears without downgrading (haha

)... go Dodge

mrjohnwayne · 11-25-2005, 12:49 PM

Without downgrading go Dodge?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? DC I don't know what you have been smoking but I sure would like some HAHAHAHAH

Just kidding, They all seem to be about the same quality nowadays anyway

chevyguy · 11-25-2005, 08:40 PM

The all found the wonderfully cheap world of plastic at the same time. I love G.m. products, but I know what you are talking about, they are all built cheaper with a larger price tag.

Kevin Hod · 11-26-2005, 05:58 AM

Well, I have owned two Dodge products in my life. 69 Coranet R/T 440 mag
detroit locker, dam lightning on wheels that one was, 72 Challenger, good dependable car. But I hear so many horrer stories about Dodge now. Frames cracking, wheels falling off, motors burning up, I am just hesitant about spending 25K on one, you know?

Ford just recalled 4million vehicles because of fire problems, I dont know about Ford either.

I am 6'4" 250 lbs, too dam big for a Toyota

What is a man to do?

Truck_Man · 11-26-2005, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Hod

Well, I have owned two Dodge products in my life. 69 Coranet R/T 440 mag
detroit locker, dam lightning on wheels that one was, 72 Challenger, good dependable car. But I hear so many horrer stories about Dodge now. Frames cracking, wheels falling off, motors burning up, I am just hesitant about spending 25K on one, you know?

Ford just recalled 4million vehicles because of fire problems, I dont know about Ford either.

I am 6'4" 250 lbs, too dam big for a Toyota

What is a man to do?

My friend bought a new dodge truck a few years back, dont even talk to him about the problems he's had with the rearend, gears going bad left and right, also bad problems with his engine pinging really bad and low power had it in and out of the dealer several times over that. They had a hard time making it right. All I know about the engine is it's a magnum v-8. I dont think he's had too many problems with it since he put in a high performance computer chip and exhaust. I rode to the store with his wife to get some bricks and it ran fine when i was in it.

DodgeChick · 11-28-2005, 02:50 PM

Dunno what to tell ya... never had a peep out of mine.. 3 years and almost 80k. Only thing Ive done is breaks at 60k and oil changes.
Stick more with your experience and less with what you hear I always say....

chevyguy · 11-28-2005, 09:47 PM

Learn from everyone elses mistakes , thats what i say

DodgeChick · 11-29-2005, 08:30 PM

lol that too

Ford4x4Chik27 · 11-30-2005, 12:45 AM

To be honest if you're not looking for a work horse, go with a Toyota. I'm a Ford girl as you can tell, but if you want something that's economical but still a truck, I'd totally back Toyota up. As for a work horse, my '70 is still goin strong, tows anything and plows through anything

Of course I'mma recommend you get a Ford.. but make sure it's a Powerstroke

they last longer

11-24-2005, 05:35 PM	#1
Kevin Hod Full Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South-Central Posts: 24	Chevy going down the tubes? Has anyone else noticed that Chevy trucks seem to be getting cheeper and cheeper? I have purchased 4 new trucks in my life and the quallity just keeps getting worse. I have been thinking about switching brands, any comments about FORD?

11-24-2005, 10:46 PM	#2
DodgeChick Senior Member++ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 850	A ford over a chevy?? Not in my book... but hey to each his own You wanna change gears without downgrading (haha )... go Dodge __________________ 2002 Patriot Blue Ram 1500 4x4 in the process of some mods ***Voted Best Truck on HGS*** Silly boys!! Trucks are for girls!!! "Grab Life By The Horns"

11-25-2005, 12:49 PM	#3
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,792	Without downgrading go Dodge?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? DC I don't know what you have been smoking but I sure would like some HAHAHAHAH Just kidding, They all seem to be about the same quality nowadays anyway __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

11-25-2005, 08:40 PM	#4
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,555	The all found the wonderfully cheap world of plastic at the same time. I love G.m. products, but I know what you are talking about, they are all built cheaper with a larger price tag. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, Basically useless, But fun to watch when you push them down the stairs.

11-28-2005, 02:50 PM	#7
DodgeChick Senior Member++ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 850	Dunno what to tell ya... never had a peep out of mine.. 3 years and almost 80k. Only thing Ive done is breaks at 60k and oil changes. Stick more with your experience and less with what you hear I always say.... __________________ 2002 Patriot Blue Ram 1500 4x4 in the process of some mods ***Voted Best Truck on HGS*** Silly boys!! Trucks are for girls!!! "Grab Life By The Horns" Last edited by DodgeChick; 11-29-2005 at 08:30 PM.

11-26-2005, 05:58 AM	#5
Kevin Hod Full Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South-Central Posts: 24	Well, I have owned two Dodge products in my life. 69 Coranet R/T 440 mag detroit locker, dam lightning on wheels that one was, 72 Challenger, good dependable car. But I hear so many horrer stories about Dodge now. Frames cracking, wheels falling off, motors burning up, I am just hesitant about spending 25K on one, you know? Ford just recalled 4million vehicles because of fire problems, I dont know about Ford either. I am 6'4" 250 lbs, too dam big for a Toyota What is a man to do?

11-28-2005, 09:47 PM	#8
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,555	Learn from everyone elses mistakes , thats what i say __________________ Some people are like slinkies, Basically useless, But fun to watch when you push them down the stairs.

11-29-2005, 08:30 PM	#9
DodgeChick Senior Member++ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 850	lol that too __________________ 2002 Patriot Blue Ram 1500 4x4 in the process of some mods ***Voted Best Truck on HGS*** Silly boys!! Trucks are for girls!!! "Grab Life By The Horns"

11-30-2005, 12:45 AM	#10
Ford4x4Chik27 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sac-Town, Cali Posts: 1,711	To be honest if you're not looking for a work horse, go with a Toyota. I'm a Ford girl as you can tell, but if you want something that's economical but still a truck, I'd totally back Toyota up. As for a work horse, my '70 is still goin strong, tows anything and plows through anything Of course I'mma recommend you get a Ford.. but make sure it's a Powerstroke they last longer __________________ '93 Isuzu Amigo, Toyota Axles/Tcase/Drivelines, 35" MTR's. '01 Pathy, DD. ************************************ A fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says W T F.....**

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