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Originally Posted by pylon
When it comes to trucks, buy domestic, and 2-3 years old.
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I'm all over used vehicles (especially bikes/sport/luxury). Trucks are one of the few exceptions. When I was shopping for mine, I looked at the domestic 2-3 y.o. range. Guys wanted 30-35 for a 3 y.o. with 60-70 kms on them. Used trucks in Calgary seem to sell (or are listed at) what's left owing on the truck, not anywhere close to what IMO they're actually worth. I paid marginally more for mine than a used model. (However I'll preface that with the fact that if I buy new it's at the model year end clearance - and because of that I got my truck I got 0% *with* all the cash rebates).
(haven't read through the thread - sorry if this info isn't pertinant - this is also similar to what I posted in the other truck thread) Personally, I love the GMs. I'm also really biased. My dad/grandad were GM truck guys so that's what I gravitated towards. I like the styling, and enjoyed the ride. The new Dodges IMO look awesome, ride nice, but are the worst in the fuel economy category, and had way too large a blind spot for my liking when I test drove it.
The Fords are decent (my buddy has an eco-boost and loves it). I'm not huge on the Ford styling personally.
Real world numbers I'm getting 13-14 L/100kms over the course of 30,000kms. Probably 70/30 hwy city. Maybe 60/40. The one huge drawback for the GMs is the walnut sized gas tank compared to the Fords.
Honestly today I think it comes down to personal preference (in domestics at least). Talking to Dodge/Ford/GM owners they all like their respective vehicles. I don't think you'd go wrong with any of them so go out and do some test-driving.