Best Pickup Truck

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I have also owned trucks from each of the Big 3 although most were GMC.  None gave me many problems, except for a new 1989 Chevrolet that quickly succumbed to the road salt in NW Indiana.

What surprises me so far in your responses is that many of the "US" trucks actually come from Mexico.  Having come from an area full of assembly plants, I assumed they all came from the states. 

Automobile-wise, many of our domestic cars are filled with foreign components, including the drive train.  I had a Dodge D-50 pickup that was really a Mitsubishi with the Dodge badge slapped onto it.  At 104K, the engine gave out and I ordered a used Jasper engine, and what I received had Mitsubishi all over it. 

People frown upon cars like Hyundai.  I own 2, the upscale Azera Limited and my Santa Fe that has every option available.  What most people don't realize is although these are Korean vehicles in name, they are assembled in America by Americans.  My last 2 Hondas came from Marysville, OH, not Japan.  You just can't tell a vehicle's country of origin just because of its name.

I personally would not hesitate to purchase any of the 5 brands mentioned in the report. My wife, however, wants a Chevrolet Avalance (no longer produced) but only because of its unique versatile design.  That is the only pickup she will consider,  based only on the Avalance features.  I think most of us are influenced in our truck choice in similar fashion, be it because of horsepower, CR reports, price or a myriad of other reasons.  I am interested in performance, but price and gas mileage are more important factors when I read reviews of pickups.  Then there is my neighbor who will only buy the Escalade or Lincoln pickup because of their perceived status symbol.  As a few of you have said, buy what you want, if you can afford it.

Sorry for the long post, but like most people I am very opinionated.  I have several other thoughts on this subject, but I have added enough fuel to an already controversial subject.  I do enjoy reading the diversified responses.

Bob

Originally posted by David and Danette Originally posted by Craneman Originally posted by David and Danette  All three Chevy, Ram and Ford are well built trucks I chose our Ram because it was the least expensive. If money was not a option I am not sure which one I would chose. It is good to know USA built trucks are the top three.  David    My 2006 silverado was built in Mexico by GM De Mexico. the dealer wouldn`t take it back.                                                       moe Our Ram is built in Mexico too, I should have said a American company that makes more since. So far very happy with our Ram it does a good job of towing the R-pod that is the main reason we bought it. David

Originally posted by Craneman Originally posted by David and Danette Originally posted by Craneman Originally posted by David and Danette  All three Chevy, Ram and Ford are well built trucks I chose our Ram because it was the least expensive. If money was not a option I am not sure which one I would chose. It is good to know USA built trucks are the top three.  David    My 2006 silverado was built in Mexico by GM De Mexico. the dealer wouldn`t take it back.                                                       moe Our Ram is built in Mexico too, I should have said a American company that makes more since. So far very happy with our Ram it does a good job of towing the R-pod that is the main reason we bought it. David My comment about country of origin,didn't reflect the quality, it has been a good truck. I was born and raised near Pontiac Michigan and a lot of family and friends worked in the auto industry. Hated to see the out sourced jobs. Unfortunately look at Detroit and Pontiac mich now. I do like my Chevy                    Moe

Moe, I lived in Pontiac MI in the early 60's until I was transferred back to the Chicago area.  I, too, had many friends that worked in the auto industry in Michigan, so I know what you mean.  In Illinois we live at the foot of Lake Michigan, about 10 miles from the huge Ford assembly plant in Hegewisch, IL.  We lived in that area for 27 years and saw several of our friends laid off permanently as that giant facility began to shrink. 

If I had a Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Toyota or Nissan pickup, I would like it regardless of where it was made.  Almost every American label product I buy anymore seems to be made and/or assembled outside the states. 

Not sure what the debate is here............FORD rocks!!!!!!!!!!!  Honestly, there all good and agree it's just preference.  I do think however that pick-ups make good tow vehicles and are very versatile when camping.