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Re: Which new pickup?
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 7:49 pm
by the doctor
Al Bundy used to like a Dodge...he said and I quote " a Dodge is a damn fine car...ran over my wife in a Dodge"
I'm about to regress back to my ol 80 model Chevy pickup...recession done got me, but it still runs fine and a few more payments and she'll be mine
the doc
Re: Which new pickup?
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 8:04 pm
by Gottahunt
If you want a locally made (i.e. Canton) Titan, hurry up. I hear the 2011 models are going to be made by Chrysler in a plant in Mexico.
http://www.autoobserver.com/2008/05/nex ... -hemi.html
Re: Which new pickup?
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 8:27 pm
by farmerc83
deltadukman wrote:grnheadhuntr wrote:'09 F-150. 5.4L partnered with a 6 speed transmission. The option to get an intergrated trailer brake. 3k + payload and 11,500 lbs of towing, plus all the new gadgets (i.e. navigation, SYNC, backup camera, etc.) that you can get.
Reasons not to buy Toyota:
1. Just over 10,000 lbs of towing.
2. Flimsy frame
3. JAPANESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Get off your high horse. I have owned all toyotas and 1 Chevy Z-71. Toyota was sold with 195,000 with nothing but brakes, tires, 1 starter, and one clutch put in it(standard).
2005 Chevrolet with 102,000 on it, smokin when craking up since 60,000, left front tire sounds like its gonnna fall off from a "non-issue" steering shaft that they refuse to replace, and an ac unit that went out at 36,000....and i wasnt near as hard on it as the toyota....i'd hate to see the "rock" that Chevy's are built like....hey but lets buy American so that they can keep producing these piece of chit cars...instead of letting them know they make an inferior product.
+1 on the Tundra...back to toyota after buying my first, and last, american made car.
What you gotta say about a Ford???? I seem to remember many nights that you bragged on how well it slid that back end around. Was it 12 or 13 counts that Super Bowl night?
Re: Which new pickup?
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 8:34 pm
by Greenhead22
Re: Which new pickup?
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 8:40 pm
by watash
It's hard to find a Toyota owner that regretted their purchase (i am on my third, all high miles with no problems) but easy to find a Ford/Chevy/Chrysler owner with buyers remorse. I was once one of those, never again. The only regret I have had with buying a Toyota is that I have outgrown the truck before I reach the 10 year/175K mile point before it is worn out - nothing more than brakes, tires, batteries in all that time. I hate selling/trading vehicles like that!!
Re: Which new pickup?
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 8:45 pm
by eSJay
That was the plan BEFORE Chrysler's recent finacial woes. That plan was axed several months ago.
Re: Which new pickup?
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 8:54 pm
by eSJay
I think it has more to do with them trying to leave Nissan in Canton & go to work for Toyota in Tupelo
Seriously though, yota figured it out long before anyone else was able to. They are definately the benchmark in terms of automotive manufacturing without question. For some reason several of their top VP's have jumped ship to us. Surely they brought some of those trade secrets withe em'
Too bad those NNAC employees that bought "the other white meat" have to park away from the green zone........
Re: Which new pickup?
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 10:09 pm
by dadbennett
SJ, friends and family VPP of Nissan equates to, about $100 ( that would be a D plan ) below invoice depending on the vehicle, average is that though. There are several different Vpp plans. A plan is the best plan, for employees ONLY.Sounds like that's what you are refering to. Employees can't give out an A plan. They should really have a class on that at the Canton plant. Get a VPP D plan and I'll bet you any amount I can get a BETTER discount on a ford, chevy, toyota, or dodge truck. Vpp does give a really good discount on the % rate and the warranty when you finance it with NMAC. If you have any questions let me know and I'll get you more facts.
Re: Which new pickup?
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 10:12 pm
by turkeyman
eSJay wrote:turkeyman wrote:BMW is made around brimingham
BMW is in Spartanburg, South Carolina
your right i guess i was thinking about Mercedes Benz
Re: Which new pickup?
Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 2:43 am
by duckshooter.76
turkeyman wrote:BMW is made around brimingham
i have a chevy and have owned a few fords. i wouldnt buy a ford unless you were getting a diesel. If i were you i would do like CWINK said and buy used better deals. i got a 07 4x4 chevy i will let you have on a deal
BMW'S are not made in Alabama.We have Mercedes,Honda and Hyundai made in Tuscaloosa,Lincoln and Montgomery.
Re: Which new pickup?
Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 2:56 am
by duckshooter.76
All I have ever owned and ever will own is chevy/gmc.I've got a '99 tahoe and z-71 both w/ well over 200,000 miles and me and my dad have 2 2004 2500 hd 4x4 duramax w/ over 100,00o all w/ no major problems.I've seen chevy's i my family hit 400,000 twice w/ no problms.
Re: Which new pickup?
Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 5:12 am
by hencutter
wife and I both drive Toyota Trucks,and pull trailers with them at least a couple times a week,sometimes more. Love both of them.
Re: Which new pickup?
Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 6:37 am
by 70 sprig
Skippyj has a subaru brat that he swears by , the " born to raise hell " license plate really sets it off
Re: Which new pickup?
Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 6:56 am
by Buckwabit
Buckwabit wrote:deltadukman wrote:grnheadhuntr wrote:'09 F-150. 5.4L partnered with a 6 speed transmission. The option to get an intergrated trailer brake. 3k + payload and 11,500 lbs of towing, plus all the new gadgets (i.e. navigation, SYNC, backup camera, etc.) that you can get.
Reasons not to buy Toyota:
1. Just over 10,000 lbs of towing.
2. Flimsy frame
3. JAPANESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Get off your high horse. I have owned all toyotas and 1 Chevy Z-71. Toyota was sold with 195,000 with nothing but brakes, tires, 1 starter, and one clutch put in it(standard).
2005 Chevrolet with 102,000 on it, smokin when craking up since 60,000, left front tire sounds like its gonnna fall off from a "non-issue" steering shaft that they refuse to replace, and an ac unit that went out at 36,000....and i wasnt near as hard on it as the toyota....i'd hate to see the "rock" that Chevy's are built like....hey but lets buy American so that they can keep producing these piece of chit cars...instead of letting them know they make an inferior product.
+1 on the Tundra...back to toyota after buying my first, and last, american made car.
Communist...
The guy I fish with works at Rankin County and I'm always in Brandon so that doesn't suprise me at all
Re: Which new pickup?
Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 7:24 am
by hencutter
Toyota may be a Japanese owned company,but Tundras are made in San Antonio.