I have an LTZ loaded to the hilt. It was stickered at 53k. I got it for 44 out the door. That's why I recommended the 2012 as opposed to new. You can lease a new pretty cheap tho!
The 5.3 AFM engine has been around since 2007. I'm looking for a Silverado LTZ/Sierra SLT in the 2010 - 2011 year range. My budget is around $25k or there abouts.
You are selling yourself short to ignore the new Chevys. I drove German cars for 13 years before getting my Silverado. My truck is every bit as luxurious as my Audis or Mercedes....
Not true.
Clearly a man who's never bought a truck.
Not sure what year Vizike is stuck in, 1985? I can't even find a single 2010+ 4 door Tundra for under 30k, so I'm leaning towards F-150 myself. I'm going test drive a few today. I've read great things about the ecoboost motor.
That 2015 is gorgeous. Might be worth waiting a year to get a used one...Originally posted by amicusnole:
I have an 04 F150. Waiting for the 2015s to come out. But if I were to get a new truck right now, I'd probably go with GMC or Chevy.
maybe your older germans when compared to your brand new truck, but current vs. current isnt even close. I test drove the denali 1500 last weekend and the electronics alone arent in the same zip code to my wife's S6. the difference between a 2008 model audi and the current gen is eye popping IMO.
Got it now. I totally missed it because since I'm shopping now, I see how expensive some of these trucks are.
That front end is just too busy. Is that a 150 or a 250?Originally posted by EveryoneBleedsGarnet:
That 2015 is gorgeous. Might be worth waiting a year to get a used one...Originally posted by amicusnole:
I have an 04 F150. Waiting for the 2015s to come out. But if I were to get a new truck right now, I'd probably go with GMC or Chevy.
It's the new 150. I think it looks great.Originally posted by F4Gary:
That front end is just too busy. Is that a 150 or a 250?Originally posted by EveryoneBleedsGarnet:
That 2015 is gorgeous. Might be worth waiting a year to get a used one...Originally posted by amicusnole:
I have an 04 F150. Waiting for the 2015s to come out. But if I were to get a new truck right now, I'd probably go with GMC or Chevy.
doesnt refute anything i posted. comparing an '07 to a '14 is ridiculous regardless of the car makers. audi has seen drastic changes in that span (as have many car makers). The A4 in that span is barely recognizable (in terms of reliabilty, size, cabin noise, etc). i recently sat in a brand new accord and was blown away by what that vehicle offered as compared to what I had sat in several years prior. this "comparison" can be done with any number of models with the same result. drawing the conclusion that your '14 model truck is as "luxurious" as other cars based on one model that is 7 years old is disingenuous. if this were a legit methodology, i could claim that my wrangler is more "luxurious" than the silverado. this being based off my 2012 jeep vs. my 2004 chevy. if car companies arent able to meet or improve upon an older product (given that large enough of a time span), they should close up shop.
I don't think the current F150 is ugly, but damn that 2015 looks good. I think I might have to wait an extra year and catch a used one for 30k(ish)
I agree that the ages have a lot to do with it. The biggest thing that sticks out to me is how quiet the ride is in the new Chevy/GMC's. Not so much electronics, but they have done wonders with the cab and the reduction of road/wind noise. My Q7 sounded like a tractor! My neighbor has a 2012 and its load as well. And thanks for the compliment! I have loved having the truck again! With the full crew cab, my 3 kids have more room now than they did in the Audi!
Our Q7 was a 2012, and we didnt have the noise levels you seem to have out of the 2007. the limited back seat (room) was a complaint in the past with my wife's previous Q5 and to a lesser extent the Q7. it made me really appreciate the size the full crew offers. the entire cab feels expansive, maybe too big from what I am used to driving. I am sure I will get over it. the truck/ride is definitely quieter than my 2012 wrangler (obvious statement is obvious). gonna get rid of my 2004 2-door wrangler to make room for a truck. Have missed having one as much as you seem to have.
