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2007 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra - First Impressions

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Re: GM's going to flop - Go with the TITAN [clarencehollow] by ocmike3
Nov 02, 2005 (9:09 pm)
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Replying to: clarencehollow (Oct 27, 2005 2:50 pm)

Have you actually driven a Titan? I suggest you do and also drive a few of the others. I used an associate's Titan over a weekend and was I very unimpressed by all the Nissan Hype. The kind of bang I remember out of the Titan is so so ride and handling worse than the Dodge. My wallet was real empty after refilling his tank. Mixed driving split close to 50/50 got 14 mpg. It seemed a lot louder than my 99 Sierra or 2001 Denali ever were and even my neighbors Ford 250.
 
I'm looking forward to the 2007's especially the DOD engines. I've got the new 5.3L DOD V8 in my 2005GXP and I love it. Smooth, powerful and very good mileage when you are cruising.
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chevyboy1 by chevyboy1
Nov 03, 2005 (9:56 pm)
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I have been disapointed with chevys styling for sometime. I have been loyal to the bowtie for many years. I have an 86 1ton daully. I have yet to ask too much of it. I have had more weight in the bed of that truck than it weighs. I have pulled trees out of the ground with it. I out ran a mercedes towing a 72 chevelle. Fact is that is one heel of a truck but I have two kids now and I need more seating. I will wait for the 2007 but if they screw this up I will be pissed. BUY AMERICAN this country needs all the help it can get!!!!!!!!!
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Re: My First American Vehicle... [gmctruck] by kgrant1965
Nov 11, 2005 (12:14 pm)
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Replying to: gmctruck (Sep 29, 2005 6:33 pm)

I hate to burst your bubble but I have owned 2 ford supercrews a dodge ram with a hemi (piece of crap went out at 3000 miles and stayed in the shop for a month! and now own a 2005 chevy crew cab and it is the best vehicle I have ever owned it averages 18 mpg 300 horsepower pulls my 5000 lb travel trailor with ease nad has not had 1 problem in 25000 miles. I bought my wife a nissanm armada and it averaged 13 miles per gallon before I traded it for another suburban that averages 16 miles per gallon.I think chevy is doing a good job with their trucks and the new ones will be even better,best gas milaege good price,whats not to like?
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GM is getting the message by woof
Nov 20, 2005 (6:56 pm)
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This board is about new GMC/Chevy models...
Yes, I did look at the Titan. Nice truck, poor gas mileage; neither me, my son, or wife liked the styling--and it was actually TOO big. OK, back to Chevy. So far, my '05 Silverado is working great--no problems, never back to the dealer, comfortable and good MPG. (I'll be doing a comparison with my new Tacoma soon.) GM's new truck platform should be a winner with many improvements. GM knows that they can't turn out junk with all the great new trucks on the market.
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I have a good feeling about this truck! by callmedrfill
Nov 20, 2005 (7:37 pm)
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I just hope there are no major recalls in the first year to curb our appetite!
 
   Looks like the powertrain will be there, with up to 400HP, and MILD hybrids are destined to be in the mix. The interior seems to be light years better.
 
   If the exterior is milquetoast like the Tahoe, that could be the opening Toyota needs, as they seem to be rather interested in making their trucks more aggressive.
 
   I don't think Toyota will match the 6.2, at least not at first.
 
   Ford best have a nice array of upgraded engines for 2008!
 
   DrFill
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2005 Silverado by iqbaldhillon2
Dec 16, 2005 (7:39 pm)
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My Silverado is a great truck. It will get about 300- 309 horsepower. I love it. Ive had for about 5 months now so far so good. ( I hope they dont screw up the 2007 model)">
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05 Silverado by chorvath
Dec 17, 2005 (10:16 am)
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I bought my 05 work truck in April. It has exceeded anything I would want for a base truck. I got it for 13,500 with all rebates, discounts, and incentives. With 4.8 V-8, it has way more power than my 5.2 Ram did. Great truck, no problems 11,000 miles. Plus it will smoke almost anything I pull up next to, except a 5.3 Chevy.
Plus I get 19 mpg city and have gotten 24 mpg at steady 73 mph on turnpike.
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Re: GM's going to flop - Go with the TITAN [kirstie_h] by blkbltjkm
Dec 17, 2005 (6:47 pm)
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Replying to: kirstie_h (Oct 28, 2005 2:55 am)

Everyone who talks about the GM going under needs to think. I currently own an 05 GMC Sierra 3500 and you cannot buy a 1 ton truck from Nissan, Toyota, or Honda! Unless those companies soon make those trucks they will never dominate the truck market completely. I have actually driven a Titan, and didn't like it very much, besides the design looks horrible.
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Re: GM's going to flop - Go with the TITAN [blkbltjkm] by thereisnospoon
Dec 26, 2005 (8:02 pm)
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Replying to: blkbltjkm (Dec 17, 2005 6:47 pm)

Why in the world are you promoting the Titan? It has to be one of the biggest pieces of junk out there. Oil filter isn't even 6 inches long, the thing handles POORLY in side to side tests, has a bad crash test rating, and the frame bends like nothing when the rear suspension is being tested at 30mph. Of course, the Silverado does the same thing so I guess comparing the Titan to the Silverado is a good match. At least the Titan's engine cab is at least partially guarded unlike the good ol recall machine (aka Chevy Silverado). Piston slap, oil pressure problems, recalls like crazy - yeah, I'd say Silverado is a GREAT truck. Bowtie boosters, get your head out. F150 is the best truck out there - hands down. Go to http://www.truthabouttrucks.com and you'll see just how your "rugged" Silverado matches up to the rest of the competition. At least it wasn't QUITE as bad as the Titan and Tundra.
 
and, sorry but if you think that THIS truck looks good:
http://motortrend.com/future/spied/112_0509_spy_silverado_ps.jpg
that's the future of your beloved Silverado. even worse than the 06 (both under and over the hood). The technology of this 07 will MAYBE be equal to my 02 F150.
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Re: 05 Silverado [chorvath] by thereisnospoon
Dec 27, 2005 (9:00 pm)
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Replying to: chorvath (Dec 17, 2005 10:16 am)

Yeah right....
 
You getting 24mpg in a V8 with as crappy a design as ANY of the current Chevy engines is just like me saying that I just filled up my diesel F350 Heavy Duty for 98 cents/gallon.
 
I really hope you have no problems at 11,000 miles. Just wait - your problems are yet to come. I doubt your truck will be problematic after 50,000 miles. My brother-in-law's 2004 Silverado blew a motor and tranny at 45,000 miles. He's since bought an F150 (which he should have done in the first place) and remarks how it's "so weird" that his wheel doesn't shake when he goes over bumps and holes in his ranch, he can pull more with less effort, and he has a much better ride....hmm?? Wonder why? Could that be because the F150 is 10 years ahead of the current Silverado?????

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