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Well the new Ranger is here. And, among the people who took delivery of their vehicle lately, we seem to have a group of satisfied short-term owners. Case in point: the TFL team and Dave from All Terrain Nation. Dave is known to us "Pickuptrucktalk deckhands" as Tim's friend, Tim the captain...

I understand where you come from. We have all grown used to our searches being followed, after which we receive suggestions on the same topic. One question about GM gathering information on their customers is: are they sharing driving habits with the insurance companies of those customers?

You are looking at top trims of various trucks. That makes it difficult to choose understandably. Your final decision will hinge on small things. Think about ergonomics, MVH, mileage (gas prices do change over the ownership time), depreciation and best deal (trade in + interest rate if you have...

What is your general impression of Hyundai as a brand?

22 RAM is a great truck, I am sure. Especially for a family. I understand your leaning toward keeping it.

Nissan could have put more effort on the trims, and their Warrior concept at the Detroit auto show around 2016 might have infused some renewed interest from the public: (photo from "autoevolution") Anecdote: when I decided to purchase a V8 truck, I first contacted a Nissan dealer here in NJ...

Hopefully you get your truck soon. Do you still drive a truck in the meantime?

Truck King & Motormouth. And I am not Canadian! Go Elmers!

When I see what is happening right now with the Colorado / Canyon stop sale and the latest issues with the Tacoma, I start finding the Nissan Frontier more and more attractive. Let's wait until this coming week to see by how much Jeep is lowering its prices. That could also put the Gladiator in...

Got it. Thanks and enjoy.

The TrailBoss might be the best executed design for the Silverado. I remember noticing it in traffic, even before I had decided to shop for a pickup truck. Question: is the Z71 package a nice addition for the TrailBoss in your experience?

I will look into this. Thank you. I want to keep an eye on the plastic components.

You are absolutely right about the weight. Surprised me too. The Gladiator Rubicon is 900 lbs heavier than the Silverado RST: 6200 vs 5300. All those off-road goodies add up quickly. The Silverado would average 19 mpg on my commute, the Gladiator averages 18 mpg.

When I pull into the driveway on hot days, I open the hood to help with cooling and I am hoping that it might relieve the plastic parts like the one you mention. One thing about the Pentastar: it cooks. I might build up the truck over time, especially if I start off-roading more and more...

Thank you for your input. I am fine with the seats, but am in no way a frame of reference. I am 5'6", and I can see how taller people might not be as comfortable.

I just had a catastrophic breakdown on the highway with my 2021 Silverado RST 6.2. After the engine swap (covered by GM), I no longer trusted the truck 100%. I was looking for 1) reliable engine 2) manual transmission. The full size are all automatic now, so I looked at midsize, and that means...

Only if offered with a manual transmission. I get bored by automatic transmission. I can only drink that much coffee while driving.

On March 4 2024, I will have owned a 2022 Gladiator Rubicon for a year. So far, I am satisfied. I particularly enjoy the manual transmission. I am also impressed by the build quality of the interior and its original and colorful design. It is on the slow side of acceleration, but it is ok. The...

I had a 2021 Silverado RST with the 6.2 (the big boy). I did a lot of research online to identify a V8 I would like. I listened to TFL reviews and podcasts and ended up with the Silverado. In addition, the 6.2 had been around for a while and a local dealer was selling at MSRP, which was rare at...