Well... I'm the proud owner of a brand new Silverado

Solitary said:
True enough.

If you want the leading edge you have to pay for it.
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I just needed the gas savings to make the vehicle make sense and to allow me to go from two to one vehicle and still have what I need to get the job done at home. I'm also getting a tonneau cover and cold-air filter installed today (along with a nerf bar and some window tinting as well as a clear bra so I don't get paint deterioration from dirt driving).
 
Get that Expedition broken in a little. You know, pop those berries!!! :cool:

When I was a kid, I fell in love with the Explorer. For some reason, I still like the older class of SUVs such as Cherokee, but the new Suburbans and Expeditions just seem too... big... I dunno if its just me, or what?
 
30K miles on it in 18 months- its broken in.

I've had about 5 or 6 Explorers- in fact still have an 04. When they went to the current IRS chassis I fell in love all over again. My first was 2WD and the best riding vehicle that I had ever owned. I had to trade it for a 4WD because of my work needs. That didn't ride as well but it is very sure-footed. I've towed a 3000# box trailer down a steep, snow covered road no problem. I gave it to my son and it will serve him well in college and beyond.

I didn't want an Expedition but my wife did. It's too big, ponderous, and barely fits in my garage. Now that I've owned it I really like it, again because of the ride- even better than the Explorer, plus the seats are incredibly comfortable and adjustable. My wife's driven it to Florida twice with her sports team- fully loaded up with 5 other people and gear, and she feels very safe and comfortable in it. Self adjusting air suspension, plus huge amounts of power and towing capabilities. Gear selection is 2WD, AWD, 4WD, and 4WD low, better than the Explorer. The traction control-ABS-anti roll system makes my winter drives white-knuckle free. I pulled huge logs around on my property like they were matchsticks.
 
I really liked my Yukon. It was a great ride (2WD), and very predictable. Also heavy enough to provide good traction in most situations.

I have pulled several good loads with the new Sierra 1500 and it has done it very well. The 4WD is solid and got me thru the muddy fields and thru the woods easily. I don't trust any pickup on ice or snow because of the light rearend. But a reel of strand in the bed and I should be good.
 
Solitary said:
I really liked my Yukon. It was a great ride (2WD), and very predictable. Also heavy enough to provide good traction in most situations.

I have pulled several good loads with the new Sierra 1500 and it has done it very well. The 4WD is solid and got me thru the muddy fields and thru the woods easily. I don't trust any pickup on ice or snow because of the light rearend. But a reel of strand in the bed and I should be good.
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They are better than you think when you are in 4WD. But weighting it down in ice conditions is always wise.
 
Weight it down the wrong way is even more unwise. Too much weight too far back and the arse end will come around on you when you attempt to stop quickly.
 
Damocles said:
A couple of sandbags at the wheel wells is the way to go.
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I've always liked having my reel of strand in the back. That way, if my inexperience at driving in snow & ice gets me in trouble, I have a very long tow strap available.

:cof1:
 
Damocles said:
A couple of sandbags at the wheel wells is the way to go.
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Probably no more than that with yours, that has a decent suspension, as long as they are tied down.

When I drove a pic-m-up tuck it was a 1969 with a crappy suspension so I needed more weight. I had a slab of granite from an old toilet stall back there. That truck actually handled quite well with that set-up. One time I passed a new Jeep SUV in light snow, sped up to about 60, and when I pulled back into my lane and coasted down my left rear axle passed me. I just kept light pressure on the brake and kept it on three wheels until I slowed down enough, gently got onto the shoulder and touched down the last 10 feet or so.
 
Solitary said:
I've always liked having my reel of strand in the back. That way, if my inexperience at driving in snow & ice gets me in trouble, I have a very long tow strap available.

:cof1:
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That sounds like a good idea, but I haven't gotten stuck. :dunno:
 
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