Chevrolet Silverado For Sale
Excellent value - a real truck with some pleasant surprises. I purchased this to replace my large Toyota truck as I needed more space for a growing family. I tested and evaluated Ford, Dodge, Toyota and Nissan. Chevy offered the best value to meet my requirements. The V8 engine achieved the best MPG of the bunch. As my first Chevy product after being satisied with my Toyota trucks, I was unsure of what to expect--turns out that I am pleased. The V8 engine is excellent, and in some ways more advanced than Toyota's engine--and provides better fuel economy.
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The pushrod V8 is proven & refined with less moving parts than others which is probably why it gets better gas mileage. It also has a chain instead of a timing belt--no big future bill for replacement. The automatic transmission is superb, in fact MUCH better than the transmission in my '02 Honda. It always does the right thing, shifts smoothly, and conserves fuel when I don't push it. If I need more power, I can tap the "tow button" or push on the gas--it shifts smoothly and responsively: seems to know what I want it to do. The truck is very quiet, smooth, and comfortable. No rattles or squeaks--all controls work as expected. The chassis is massive and strong.
Unlike some of the Toyotas I've owned, the tailgate and bed are VERY strong. While the interior is relatively spartan (this is a truck, afterall) the interior lags the competition in some aspects. This may or may not be an issue to you. The seat upholstery, fabric, headliner, carpeting are good; I'd opt for a nicer dash with less hard plastic and nicer door panels and hardware. Instrumentation and control layout are very good. Many nice "electronic" features are included. While the ride is generally smooth, the suspension could be improved for better control on rougher roads. Possibly a good set of gas shocks would do the trick. Handling, with little roll, is better than I expected for a large truck, but I'd still opt for quicker, more nimble & responsive steering.
One big plus is the availability of accessories for this popular truck--and most are priced much lower than what I found for my Toyotas. A look under the hood reveals a clean layout that should promote easy maintenance. Brakes work well but I think I'd like (may not really need) larger front rotors. I really like the big, strong chrome bumpers instead of plastic panels now on some trucks. Generally, a lot of truck for the money.
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