Finally replaced old truck

[Diamondpilot]

Try again

Chris

 

[DeereMann]

Add me to the list that doesn't understand why anyone would want a truck with a box shorter than 6' . I can understand not wanting a 8' box with a crew cab, as they can be a pain to park. Seems to me a full size SUV would like a suburban would be more versatile than a truck with a 5 1/2' box.

If one enjoys the smell of wet dogs, spilled fuel, mud, etc. that would be just great.

 

[jejeosborne]

I agree that they make different size trucks for different needs and that what works for one person may be unthinkable for another. Thats what's great about having so many choices today I remember when having an extended cab pickup was a huge upgrade in cab space!

However don't underestimate the versatility of the suburban, remember it has a roof rack for kayaks and such. :thumbsup:

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Oh yeah, I forgot about the convenient roof rack. That is so much better than driving around with a crappy 5 1/2' bed. Lol

 

[coobie]

Yeah, 19.6 is not very good for a 4x4 supercrew gas V8 truck that is 5,500lbs. The truck is supposed to get 19mpg and it did better. It was up to 19.8 but it drove it to town and pulled it down.

I would give my right nut to average 19.6 mpg,s in my 2006 f-150 super crew 4X4 with the 5.4 motor.My MPG,s are around 14-15 per gal on a good day city/highway.LOL

 

[motownbrowne]

I got 20.5 mpg once between Portland and Salt Lake City. 1990 F250 4.9l 5 speed, 2wd standard cab, long bed, tall canopy, unloaded. Wish I could do that more often.

I've got way more suspension than these new half-tons, but probably about half the HP.

 

[sld]

I would give my right nut to average 19.6 mpg,s in my 2006 f-150 super crew 4X4 with the 5.4 motor.My MPG,s are around 14-15 per gal on a good day city/highway.LOL

I am fine with my 10 mpg F250 V10...thankyou! :laughing:

 

[ruffdog]

Just read in Truck Trend that the 2015 GM 1500 trucks will most likely have 8-speed transmissions.

 

[RollingsFarms]

Just read in Truck Trend that the 2015 GM 1500 trucks will most likely have 8-speed transmissions.

They sure are waiting a looooong time to announce it. Even the released ordering guides for the 2015's don't mention any big changes.

 

[ejb69]

If one enjoys the smell of wet dogs, spilled fuel, mud, etc. that would be just great.

My dog rides up front with me. He's a house dog, a spoiled one at that. He wouldn't do well in a open truck box without heat.

 

[ejb69]

My muddy dirtbikes and wet kayaks don't seem to mind my 5 1/2' box. Don't think either would fit in a suburban. There must be a lot of people who do understand and want them too because they sure sell the heck out of them.

The kayaks wouldn't be an issue. The bikes may or not fit. I have seen an ATV in the back of a suburban I don't own a SUV, but have friends/family that do.

A lot of people drive pickups that really don't need a truck. I think that's why the short box's sell well.

I am going to buy a new truck within the next year. Our local ford dealer has to have 100 or so crew cab f150s in stock. But not one reg cab, which is what I want. I have owned reg cab 8' 4x4 trucks since I was 15. I'm now 45 and don't see any need for a crew cab , but I may get a super cab.