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Full-size pickup sales - F-150 best selling truck, but for how much longer??

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#11 of 550 Frame Facts by mschmal Dec 26, 2006 (8:33 am)
So you are are saying that Chevy does not use a C channel frame? and that Ford does not use Hydroformed Fully Boxed Frame?   The Tundra is an unproven commodity. Max production for Toyota is about 250k to 300k per year. I don't think Toyota will be able to steal to many customers with that kind of capacity. In the end, if the Toyota is better, it won't be enough better to justify paying the premium that the Toyota dealers will likely demand.   Mark.   Watch the Silver Creek road test video.   Mark.
#12 of 550 Spec's for Fullsize Pickups 2007 by iqbaldhillon2 Dec 26, 2006 (7:29 pm)
Here are some spec's for the Fullsize truck class for 2007.    Ford F150 300hp/365 lbft tor. 9500 lb towing capacity  Chevy Silverado 315hp/ 338 lbft tor. 10,500 lb towing capacity  Dodge Ram 345hp/375 lbft tor. 9000 lb towing capacity  Toyota Tundra 381hp/405 lbft tor. 10,800 lb towing capacity  Nissan Titan 317hp/ 385 lbft tor. 9500 lb towing capacity    Payload capacities  Ford F150(4x2) 2090 lbs  Chevy Silverado (4x2) 2150 lbs  Dodge Ram (4x2) 2200 lbs  Toyota Tundra (4x2) TBA  Nissan Titan (4x2) 1890 lbs    As you can see Chevy and Toyota have the two best towing trucks, while the Dodge Ram has the least along with the Ford F150 and the Nissan Titan.For payload capacities the Dodge Ram has the best. While the Nissan Titan somehow struggles to carry large loads. Also Chevy seems to produce the least amount of torque. NOTE: For Toyota Tundra the horsepower and torque numbers are rumors. If you would like to see for yourself go to wikipedia.com and search for the Toyota Tundra, then scroll down to second generation and it will have the numbers for only the 5.7 Liter.    To what I can see in 2007 the Toyota Tundra, Chevy Silverado, and Dodge Ram will sell well. The others will struggle a bit. Replies to this message: kgford (Apr 07, 2007 4:13 pm) markan (Apr 08, 2007 7:57 am) rsholland (Apr 15, 2007 6:40 am) 93gmcdrivermn (Apr 23, 2007 11:58 pm)
#13 of 550 bunch of crap by cambamrjm Jan 07, 2007 (9:53 pm)
I test drove a ford and after the test drive my back was stiff. The seats are horrible and don't even get me started about the slow tell me when you get to 60 engine. Payload means nothing if it can't continue to take the beating and a 1/2 ton ford will always crumble. Now take a f-250 or 350 and they are some serious work trucks, I know from experience on the ranch.
#14 of 550 best selling? by oldharry Feb 23, 2007 (7:56 pm)
F series has been best selling for 20 + years, but when the new Super Duty trucks came out in '99, there were a couple years the F250/F350's combined sold more than F150.   The SD looked so much better than the F150, that a lot of Ford fans moved up a class from what they needed. Was a good deal for Ford too, SD had more profit, and was/is a good truck. The bigger brakes, tires, etc. lasted longer in service rated for a 1/2 ton so maintenace was less for the owner too.   Harry
#15 of 550 F-150 is done unless........ by rockylee Feb 24, 2007 (12:41 am)
Ford, can match GM and Toyota in powertrain and fit and finish. They better get those "Hurricane" engines out ASAP along with interior material technology. I'm praying for them almost as much as I do for GM. The Big 2 might be all that's left for me to cheer for with Chrysler going in the toilet.   Rocky
#16 of 550 Just a Matter of Time! by jhaggerty Feb 25, 2007 (8:55 am)
Like we say on the farm, "brand loyalty is good, but sometimes people are just stupid"!   Based on what I currently see, I suspect Toyota will dominate in the near future. They have the best handle on manufacturing and quality. And they sell with the highest profit margin (which strengthens the health of the company).   I've always had Ford pick-ups on the farm and they have served me well. However the 6.0 diesel is a disaster with no replacement.   As far as weights go, who cares. Load'em up until the bumper drags then shovel a scoop of manure out and go!
#17 of 550 How much longer? by joel0622 Feb 28, 2007 (11:17 am)
Till they quit producing them Replies to this message: wpalkowski (Mar 01, 2007 5:04 am)
#18 of 550 Re: How much longer? [joel0622] by wpalkowski Mar 01, 2007 (5:04 am)
Replying to: joel0622 (Feb 28, 2007 11:17 am) The F-150 SuperCrew came in 5th out of 5 in this months' Car & Driver half-ton pickup comparison. Chevy came in first and beat out both Titan (2nd) and the new Tundra (3rd).
#19 of 550 Re: Yeah right... [andrew9] by jwoody Apr 03, 2007 (6:51 pm)
Replying to: andrew9 (Dec 17, 2006 8:05 pm) Proof is in the pudding. I have a 2004 F150 4x4 with 127,000 miles. Great ride, interior is perfect and no problems. That doesn't include tires, brakes. Try one you'll like it.
#20 of 550 Save $4K by chrmdome Apr 03, 2007 (7:47 pm)
Greetings:   April 07' Motor Trend: Toyota Tundra vs Silverado, result: Silverado 1st Place , $4K less expensive and you don't get that but ugly Ford/Tundra front end treatment.....   Enjoy those Silveradoswith the full box frames!!   Chromedome Replies to this message: tonyviper09 (Nov 15, 2009 3:17 pm)

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