If it’s got cruise, a/c and electric windows it’ll be fine by me. Not to mention I think cloth seats are more comfortable. How often do you adjust your mirrors or seating position unless it’s a company car used by multiple people. Imagine how many years of trouble free driving someone going to have in that truck while all those high end models are parked up because all there overly complicated options have broken. Cheers Pat🇦🇺
I can live without options but I need electric mirror adjustment not folding crap and defrost for them. I had a renault company car without it and winters its horrible to scrape them and readjust
@@FastSS02When the warranty expires and those electronics start failing, you will understand when getting a repair estimate why some wish for the old school mechanical systems.
this is a crew cab truck, I wouldnt want to unlock and lock both back doors manually each time i forgot a tool. I wish truck engines didn't have VVT or cylinder deactivation, but those days have passed. Now if a manual windows stripper trim was available for $25k in 2wd that would change the equation, but basic power options don't really add much to the price.
@@un1xb0x I actually just sold a Ram 1500 eco diesel today. I absolutely love them and the Chevy equivalent. The Chevy seems to have a much more potent low end while the Ram seems to have it beat in the top end. But I’d like to see JR’s opinion on it.
@@prodigalpilotI agree, very unfortunate how unaffordable everything is getting. But, if you track inflation from 2014 to now, it probably checks out relatively close to the same amount of value of what you’re getting today.
Buddy of mine had this truck with the same engine, it blew in only 3500-6000ish miles only hauling a bass boat or side by side once in a while. He immediately traded back up for the 5.3
All the trucks that I have owned where always the base workman trucks, the two things that I requested was ac and cruise, to me all the electricity and electronics are just made to break and the repairs will cost you way more than $500.00, never had a problem using keys, window cranks and manual side mirrors and the best they never broke or did not function properly
Same here. Auto, cruise and A/C are the only options I require. Although I have gotten spoiled by power windows and keyless entry, so I wouldn't mind those either. Couldn't care less about luxury garbage like leather seats and giant touchscreens in a work truck.
Not even... I hate how everything nowadays has junk unreliable crap 4cl turbos that last about 50k miles before needing repair. Just like the Big Auto Makers like it needs repair and 80% of revenue on cars/ trucks is repairs... Everything is engineered to break more and self repairs are harder and harder to do since everything is over-engineered proprietary crap! Still running My 1997 Ford F-250 with 170k miles on it bought it when gas prices were crazy Back in 2008 Paid $1,000 for it... just looking cuz its old and prices today are INSANE!!!! Taking care of My oldie changing the fluids and whatnot... But I remember looking at Chevy Colorados in 2017 and thinking $20k for a smaller truck was about the only thing I could afford... and I almost pulled the trigger... Glad I didn't but Geez Mavericks going for almost $40k there is no "affordable truck" or a "cheap truck" today. Ill happily Guzzle Gas at 9miles per gallon to avoid the High cost of a new Truck and drive my F-250 8cl Gas Guzzler to the ground!
Nothing wrong with the engines. Everything to do with the bulkshit "tech" they throw into it. Autostart/stop, Chevy AFM, all the elctronics with sensors that go bad easy. @jimman-beard2167
One more thing to note on Silverado, the WT gets the pre-face lift dash board. Totally different on the higher trims, not just screen size, the entire dash is different.
@@BoopSnoot I honestly wouldn't say way cheaper ... most I seen around the tristate area dealers here are in the $30k + range and this fit and finish, to me at least, feels better. Plus the cabin / bed is bigger ... guess boils down to what ya need the vehicle for ...
This video sold me a work truck is now a family vehicle. Honestly I have a wife and two kids that could be our daily vehicle and nice at that thank you JR go love your videos.😊
I like vinyl seats and rubber floors mat instead of rugs. It's a lot easier to clean when your muddy from doing landscape work. That new truck still has more option than I would like. I wish you could go into a dealership and put a truck together like I use to do. I use to be able to tell them what I wanted and get it now it's just settling for their packages.
yea rubber floors are a lot better. Quadrasteer was one of the best thing GM came up with but it was only available in weird trim packages and the dealerships talked customers out of ordering it. This last time around I couldn't even find a 2wd truck for pressure washing because thats not what people drive around here.
@@QuickSaveF5 I don't have to have a v8 but. I found a 2012 F150 a few months ago at a decent price and only 76k miles on it. Yeah, it's got a Coyote 5L. It'll scream, I love it.
@@brianandrews6552 no but there seems to be a lot of drivers sleeping anymore, they let any joker drive. Here it’s an automatic anybody can drive it, 70’ long grossing 80k 🙄
I love how we actually stepped BACKWARD in headlight technology from the weird “bean counters were asleep” generation of GM full size trucks that *ALL* had factory standard xenon headlamps from 2016-2018, yes even the W/Ts (though in the HDs strangely none of the 2500 Chevys got them regardless of trim while all the 2500 GMCs did).
We need to take a step back. Modern headlights are far to bright and expensive. Taillights that have LEDs and the glowing strips are over $1000 if you have to replace them.
I agree. No LEDs is a selling point as they are too bright. I went past a car wreck the other day and all the police cars were throwing up a light show that was absolutely blinding.@@Dave-in-MD
@@marknelson8724 This is a myth and dangerously and almost ignorantly wrong for several reasons… First of all, high intensity lighting be it Xenon or LED when installed PROPERLY in a factory system throws off light that is more natural and closer in hue to natural daylight. Assuming you aren’t talking about a lifted to the sky pickup truck or an aftermarket retrofit rammed inside a halogen housing, the oncoming light from a so equipped vehicle should actually be *less* dazzling than a halogen car throwing its widely scattered light all over the place. And I’ve been damn near blinded by misadjusted halogens or halogens on lifted trucks every bit the same or worse than I have on LED or xenon equipped vehicles. Second, everyone having access to advanced lighting makes the road as a whole safer for all of us because you know, being able to see 5 feet in front of you is kind of important especially at night. Advanced lighting systems deposit a more focused and narrowly directed beam of light out ahead of the driver in such a fashion that you can not easily “out drive” the lights as is the case in many terrible halogen systems. When it’s working properly, you get a nice flat and even pool of light out ahead of you without the hotspots associated with halogen. This is such an important factor that beginning in 2021 NHTSA began docking safety points to vehicles that still insisted on using halogen lights when in reality LEDs are probably cheaper to implement by now anyway and most manufacturers who offer both types in one model are really just adding to their assembly line costs strictly to “shame” the buyers of the lower tech solution into upgrading to costlier packages, options or entire models. And lastly, because halogens are typically so horribly implemented (sure you don’t get blinded by many of them… why? Because the person driving can’t see sh*t either!), I see SO many halogen equipped car drivers on dark roads using their high beams which is not an appropriate solution as it’s worse than anything discussed here. But sure, let’s continue with the “get off my lawn” boomer approach because “oLd sTuFf is gOODeR”. Bottom line , other than less maintainability in the field and higher replacement costs which are offset mostly by the fact that these lighting systems fail at a fraction of the rate of typical incandescent and halogen versions, advanced lighting is good for ALL of the driving public.
The best visibility i've ever had in a car, and i've driven every setup available, was an Explorer with fog lights that only could be used only with low beams. Crazy what a difference it made when on. A 2005 and a 2018. The SRX was decent too. Wish they were available on all cars.
You people are ridiculous. A full sized truck at $35k is a great deal. Extremely reasonable price. This isn't 2005 anymore... just based off of inflation, a $25k truck from the mid-2000s should cost $42k in 2024. I'm now convinced that all you people complaining about new car prices in the comments section for trucks saying "I'd buy it for 25k, but not no 65k" would NOT even buy said vehicles if they were at their ridiculous price points. STOP LYING AND COMPLAINING IN THE COMMENTS.
Disregard the comments that say a 40k base price is a good deal. These cimjehrsare obviously posted by a car dealer or salesman. The next think they will be talking you is that a 20k markup during covid was justified.
Tbh I kinda love the base models of cars. I'm all in for steelies, black bumpers/mirros, cloth seats and the comfort essentials (AC, an infotainment with bluetooth and power windows/mirrors).
Same here. I have an Express 2500 4.8 with power windows/locks/cruise/tilt, I added factory navigation radio and backup camera, it's perfect. It doesn't need anything else.
On white work trucks and probably many other colors, window tints + black everything but wheels looks better than chrome because chrome looks ugly next to light colors. On dark colored CCLB trucks it is good to have chrome grill and bumpers so people can see where the end of the truck is when it sticks out of a parking space at night.
I have a 2003 Frontier just like yours, and love it. 160 K on it and it looks like new, and runs like a top. Paid 11K with 10,000 miles on it. It was showroom condition and l haven't had a payment for 15 years. Never had to repair an electric window ! 😂
It's wild to me that even a "work truck" spec truck comes with infotainment now, lol. I'm "only" 40, and I can still remember when that kind of spec didn't even get you a/c, or power ANYTHING, lol.
I'm 37 and I remember that too. My dad still has a 97 f250HD. It's straight up work truck, the only comfort feature it has is A/C. No power seats, windows, locks, cruise or even carpet. It's as simple as they get. It has NEVER broke down.
My neighbor had a 1995 F150 long bed, 2wd regular cab. It had no options on it, manual trans 300/6. I guess it had power steering, am/fm radio and cloth seat. 🤣 They advertised trucks like that CHEAP back then. Like under $10k.
It's because the government MANDATES a backup camera in EVERY vehicle sold since 2012-ish. It's easier just to put the same small screen in everything vs the display rearview mirrors they initially used.
I never thought I would be satisfied with a base truck until I saw this video. It has everything you need. Although for my current needs the 06 would be better because I just need something to occasionally hall off branches. I'm not looking for a daily driver, but if I was looking for a new truck I would by that one.
I think this is actually pretty nice! I still always wish it was cheaper. My father bought back in the day a base model Dodge pickup. Had roll up windows, manual everything, no cruise control and the worst was no tilt steering wheel. He loved it tho! There is a market!
Where were people like you a decade ago??? The big 3 automakers deleted these options from the order form because nobody wanted them. They couldn't sell a truck 10 years ago with a stick shift and hand crank windows. I love how the price skyrocketed so people are now willing to buy a Chevy Cheyenne base model. The Denali sells for a reason
@@gregorylyon1004Over the years I had owned a 1992 GMC, 2001 Ford, & a 2006 Ram 1/2 ton pickups. All had V6 engines, manual transmissions, and crank windows. They all sold quickly & for good money, especially for the Ram I let go in 2021. I would argue there is definitely a market for stripper manual trucks. The manufacturers though simplify production and make much more profits by making former options now standard equipment so all buyers are hit with a heftier MSRP.
That is clearly wrong. For example, useful features (instead of the silly things like tailgate fluff) like auto dimming mirrors, are pretty much essential today due to all the arsehats on the road with ridiculously blinding headlights. 20 years ago, any mid-level trim truck or SUV had them.
I'm impressed that the bottom-optioned truck is so good. I'm not impressed with the price. For that amount of money I'd rather have a nicer truck with a few miles on it. Thanks for the review!
I recall back in the day my father ordered a pretty well options Chevy truck in 1995. It is ridiculous how much better, more comfortable, more capable, and better equipped this one is.
@@bikeman1x11 in some ways, except that the old truck was not available in a crew cab and half ton. So the cabs are actually much better on a modern midsize.
@@BubbaStylefly the title of this video is literally "This Is The CHEAPEST Brand New Truck You Can Buy Today ". The only thing that looked annoying is the soft suspension but i live in a state with well paved roads.
For less than $500 a month you could buy two older trucks, Insure them both, and have one rebuilt over time as you use it as a backup for the other. I've tried to upgrade out of my 2003 S10 every year for the last 4 years and then find out that it would be cheaper to completely rebuild it than to buy anything more reliable than it already is. I guess I'll be driving it forever at this rate.
You’re not alone. I have an ‘08 F150 I bought new with 75 miles on it. Has nearly 300k now & it works just fine. Haven’t had a truck payment in 14 years, so that’s at least $84,000 I haven’t spent. I’ve had to replace or repair a few things along the way, but all those repairs combined cost maybe $6,000. I’d rather keep driving an older truck & take care of it, and put the money I save in the bank.
I couldn’t agree more! I’ll keep my 98 Silverado extended cab with a 350. It’s still cheaper to repair than replace.I only had one major problem that my awesome mechanic was able to diagnose and fix last year. Dad always said if you can repair it for less than half it would cost to replace, then keep it. With the price of trucks nowadays it looks like I’ll be driving it until it quits or I do 😉. I’m planning on getting a new paint job within the year.
I have to say I was impressed though I have never bought a new truck myself.I remember going with my mother in 1973 and buying a new Cherorlet 1/2 ton for $2995 3 speed on the colum no power steering or power brakes and a 307ci, now $35,000 WOW! Then you got basically nothing now you get those extras and four doors.
FYI I drive a 2020 1 wheel drive Silverado 2.7L 4 cylinder turbo daily as a company provided vehicle. It replaced a GMC 1 wheel drive 4.3L NA 6 cylinder. The 4 turbo gets identical mpg as the 6 but feels like a V-8. So far I am impressed but it only has around 45,000 miles on it. Let's see how it does with 125,000 miles? PS It has a check engine light on, already. Something to do with a gas evap fan for emissions. Just typical GM quality. My personal vehicle is a 2018 Toyota Tundra SR5 4x4. Of course it has never had a single issue or engine light come on.
2012 w/t hand crank windows , cruise AC and 4wd single cab. 5.3 I am a Toyota dude but got a smoking deal. All the electric stuff that breaks on a Chevy, not there. I love this truck. It changed my mind on Chevy
I got a 23 custom about 7 months ago for $38,000. Its got alot of decent options. Sterling grey, black 20" rims, all the emblems are blacked out. Sharp looking truck. The 4cyl turbo is surprisingly powerful and fun to drive.
@@bjakub1975 i'd agree with ya but that stuff they done to it might make it go the distance. looked at it hard before buying a canyon. i think it'll do decent. has a lot going for it. time will tell.
I haven't shopped for a car since my 2012 sierra. If you showed me this truck I'd say it's "loaded". I can't think of anything it's missing that I need.
I have been very curious about the turbo-4 Silverado. I really do think for the use I would need for a pickup, it'd be fine for me. I was happy to hear that it was pretty peppy. I figured it would be. Thank you very much for reviewing this, JR!
@bikeman1x11 Funny story. The 2.7T is the ONLY GM gas Full-size truck engine to survive the GM constant run / load testing, without catastrophic failure. Aside from the 8100 Vortec. The 2.7T makes the same model 5.3 truck seem whimpy. With almost 50lb ft more of torque.
It's always funny to me that the people you see complaining the most about the lack of stripper truck/station wagon/manual/brown/small diesel options are also usually the same people who never buy brand new to begin with. These car companies aren't building cars for the second owner folks.
That 2.7L is a fun truck. I got one as a rental once when mine was in for repair. It is a hotrod. I used it to tow a boat and a trailer and it did great. It lacks torque from the V8 off the line but if you just stab it with a load on the back, that little turbo comes out screaming and will get the truck off the line in a hurry in tow mode. I just kept turning on as I called it "haul ass mode" which was the tow button. It made that truck way more fun to drive lol.
@@ews360 You can have all the torque in the world but if the OEM decides you get like 5ft/lbs of torque off the line then that is what you get lol. They limit the power with the traction control. The stock tires are terrible, and it broke loose too easy. The nanny mode seemed to be much less when it was in tow mode. I know all about the power robbing traction control. The truck that was in the shop was a duramax it pissed me off in more than one occassion by deactivating the gas pedal because the truck turned TC back on, which then turned off my pedal even though I held TC button until it was full off. You need to actually go and pull the stupid fuse and then your truck is all pissed about service this and that. I was just trying to drive through a kind of muddy field that cars were making it through but my awesome new diesel truck is stuck in ankle deep mud because it keeps turning off my pedal. I had to get towed by a tractor... I have a 2003 5.3 Tahoe LS 2wd and doesn't have any nanny systems on it. That thing is the most damn fun you can have in a stock truck hooning around. My badass truck won't let me. Who pays the bills? It got sold.
Forget the chrome bumpers and alloy wheels. Give me remote start, Krown rustproofing, and a quality spray-in bedliner. You'll be set for keeping it looking good.
Truck seems nice!! All War Department has is old '15 Ram Quad Cab bought her for $23,000 in '15 from Enterprise w/11, 000 miles on it. Just 3.6L V-6 & 8 spd, but still goes like rapid ape! I splurged for BFG real aggressive tires, so she gets great traction & mileage, & w/51,000 mi on 'em still mint! When got truck, put window visors, runnin' boards, tall bug shield, & trailer wiring on it so she moved household from Mich to FLA. Unloaded haulin' trailer, she averaged about 34 MPG, but fully overloaded she only got 24 MPG so told me I'd effed up, as it cost money for her to move!! (Ya think). She was right ya know, as hadn't put her old red container STP Oil Treatment in as didn't have many left. Gave in, & she got 36 & 27 respectively, so we was good. I guess she's been usin' it some as rig has 62 ,000 miles on it now. No bangs, dents, scrapes or other BS on it. She's still using new set of tires I got her in '15, and same brakes, shocks, plugs, wires, motor, drivetrain, but the good people at The Ram Dealer sent her notice her truck gettin' old, & not had repairs it obvious needs by now, so will give her a break & allow her $10, 000 for her piece of junk against a new Ram Quad Cab for $52.000, so she suggested I should go out & get a job again, so she can do exactly that! I had to think fast if possible, so promised to detail her piece of junk out, shine 'em back up to New+, and take her & her piece of junk to Dealership. They weren't too pretty interested in having to deal with a woman, a thought I'd also had a few times lately, but basically told us to look at all four rows of brand new Rams, come back and tell what she thought of 'em. Well, being frickin' broke, I tried that ole cycle-loadgy deal on her, & suggested we make a list of purdiest trucks, so spent couple hours lookin', came back with list, but there was crowd around her truck, with 4 Salesmen just high-steppin' out to us. I started ole Bo (you know: RAM-BO) for get-a-way, Mgr grabbed Bo's windowsill, glanced over sayin', "Are we runnin"? We was thinkin' of runnin', but he was surprised couldn't hear motor, nor feel it runnin' either. I had to splain parallelism to 'em with growing Gallery, so said, "High voltage wires runnin' along each other can fire both cylinders, thus she runs rough., but Bo is a guy & he don't run rough!! Everyone there except Mgr realized I'd poked 'em, so had to lift hood, & there set Bo's motor just a purrin', so I told crowd, "These Rams nowadays manufactured so perfect, if ya buy the right oil treatment, don't pound the truck, & become right footed driver timing the lights, etc, you'll get a lot of years, & a lot of miles out of these babies!! With Mgr's Salesmen now doing their thing, I backed out, but Mgr back, shoved something in Wife's hand, then asked how I knew bout autos, so told him, "Family Tradition, Gramps of same name, Henry Ford's 1st Apprentice in '01". He did a little calculatin', and said, "That would mean Gramps worked for them in 2001?" I responded, "No Sir, Gramps worked for Henry in 1901 when it was just the two of them!". That blew the ole Boy's mind, so slowly made our escape & asked Wife which Ram she had found most beautiful? She answered, "Why Bo of course, if decided to go back to work at 82, it most likely would kill ya, & I'd miss you, although don't know why!! I asked Little Miss Perfect what was her wish for lunch, and she said didn't know, but as Mrg had slipped $500 in her hand, "How's about The Golden Corral"? Done & Done!!
And even if you don't intend it to use as a fleet, farm or work vehicle, a truck like this with few aftermarket cosmetics and convenient upgrades can guarantee a nice new truck ride quality, wich is way better than an used old truck (even if is fully loaded), without having to spend over 55K on a mid spec new 1/2 ton truck from the mainstream manufacturers.
As a owner of a 2019 gmc sierra base model the previous owner change the weeks for a 20” Denali wheels and mud terrain tires and level the front to the back of the trucks, I got compliments everywhere they believe I paid at least $50k for that truck and it’s a base model
I recently bought a loaded Midsize 4x4 (Top Off-Road factory lifted package as well) for almost $50K I was actually coming from a fairly well optioned GMT800 4x4 (well optioned for 1999 anyway) and my neighbor and a few friends that haven’t priced trucks lately were scoffing at what I paid vs what I got but If I did a similar option full-size I easily would have been spending 10-20K more and possibly gotten less than I did so yeah it’s great they still offer trucks like this and more than likely if I wanted back into a full-size truck again I’d be starting with a 4WD version of this thing but I’m likely ending up near that $50K again and it’ll still be a 4Cyl Turbo just a lot less agile and slower than what I’ve got now
Own a 2.7 turbo since 2019. 81k miles. Not a single engine issue, and it’s a warrior. I tow, I haul (cut wood and deliver it during winters). I plow with it. Truly amazing engine, and I got it in a GMC SLE for $32k. Thank you GM
Idk.. from some of these comments the engine blowing up @ 3500 to 6000ish miles😅. Who knows. But a little concerning considering u can't find a bad review or comment on my little 3.3 NA v6. At least i haven't been able to and I've researched it a lot. Supposively a bullet proof little engine - this coming from a certified Ford Mechanic on internet 🤷♂️. Hopefully he's right
I have a regular cab 6 cylinder 2015 Silverado WT since new. I wish they still offered that 6 cylinder in the base truck . You taught me something on that tailgate assist device . I need to look into that . Good job on the video
I went from a High Country to a Custom trim 2500HD. I absolutely love it. A little above a WT, but still pretty basic. I honestly don't miss any of the creature comforts of the High Country. Best value in the truck market.
I bought a Maverick Lariat Hybrid a year ago for my wives Optima Hybrid replacement. 40 mpg hwy with 4 adults. Up to 60 mpg around town. Out the door 31k.
@@bikeman1x11 I have a Maverick. Not a hybrid though. I ordered one and then Ford never built it! I took a gas powered FX4 that was available. Cost a little more, but an excellent daily driver that can do occasional old man truck duties. If I didn't have my Maverick, I'd consider one of these Chevys.
I drive an '08 2500 for work. Cloth seats and crank windows, but you cant beat the value. Bought it for 2k with 180k miles, now its at 300k with maybe 4k total into it. I've hauled back hoes, bobcats, units of 2x4s in the bed, etc and she just rolls with the punches.
Just bought a 2024 Silverado 1500 W/T with a regular cab particularly to drag a 5000 lb travel trailer around. The 2.7 liter Turbomax 4 cyl engine is rated 310 bhp and 430 ft-pounds which is impressive. This truck is taking over the trailering from a BMW SUV diesel, 3.0 liter 6 rated 265 bhp and 425 ft-pounds. The Chevy engineers managed to make the Turbomax have a very diesel-like torque curve by making that turbocharger really work hard at low rpm, no doubt why you hear the turbo so much. I would have liked to get the Duramax 3 liter 6 engine but those are very hard to find and impossible under 60 grand. This Turbomax was my second choice, but very capable.
I would pay extra for a reliable known engine the turbo 4 isn't old enough for me otherwise perfect truck., I still find it insane these (with a V8) used to be around 20 grand not that long ago. Great video
@@bigjohnson7415 roughly 2000-2005 I would say get a WT for about 25 grand and now their 40 grand+ it's just interesting to see such an increase in price.
@@LeatherandLuxuryCarsd So, 18-23 years timeframe. So using that logic, go back another 18-23 years from 2000-2005. So a truck in 1977-1982, what do you think the cost would have been? Around $10k for a new one back then? I just point this out as people complain about "Inflation" mostly just as a political cudgel. When in reality, at least in my lifetime, there's never really been a time without inflation. I grew up in the mid-late 70's. Now THAT was inflation!
4 banger with a turbo in a truck 😳. It’s nice now being new but wait until it has 50,000 miles on it. Awesome review. You should definitely do more of these. 👍🏻
I would still opt for the 5.3 in this truck, only for a sound preference. That turbo whistle would get annoying on my 7 hour drives from south to west Texas.
I have a 2023 Ram Classic and this is better in almost every way. BUT I do love the 5.7 hemi in the Dodge. For instance, the power steering failed on me at 145 miles...the entire steering rack had to be replaced because it's electronic. The infotainment center in the Chevy is impressive for this model.
Bought a new (40 miles) '23 Silverado Custom ($50,500 sticker - Paid $36,800 after incentives, before tax). Traded '16 Silverado 5.3 before it crapped out a lifter. Increased torque from 383 ft lbs to 430. 9,000 lb towing capacity. A few mpg better than 5.3 V8. 5 yr, 60k mile drivetrain warranty. The 2.7 turbo is the exclusive engine for Colorado, Canyon, & optional in Cadillac CT4. I'm betting more lifter failures on 5.3 V8, than engine failures of 2.7.
Glad my 2005 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 with Trailer Towing Package has the 5.3 v8 and has low mileage. It's also white LS package low frills third row seat rear ac rear heat Bose Sound System gray cloth seats.
1983, I was just a young, financially challenged man. I purchased a brand new 2wd Toyota Hylux pickup, aka SR5. $4995. It was well optioned, with bias ply tires, 5sp trans, no air, and vinyl everywhere, but it was my first new vehicle.
Love the WT review. I essentially ordered one, an F150 with three options: 5.0 engine. hitch and spray in bed liner for 37K out the door after incentives in 2022. And the 5.0 surprisingly gets the same mpg numbers as the Colorado! Crank windows, manual seats and a KEY to open the doors, no fob! I purchased a set of original Ford alloys on ebay for 400 bucks and put on a set of dedicated snows for winter on the steelys.
Would still take a 5.3 any day of the week - it's ridiculous how much more people are paying for pickups these days only to get over-complicated and undersized engines to get around EPA regulations and get a few more miles per gallon. You're not 'saving money' paying $60k for a pickup that gets 20mpg VS a $30k truck that gets 15mpg and actually has a motor that will last you 20yrs and won't require a 2nd Mortgage to repair when a turbo goes out or the diesel emmisions control system needs to be replaced.
I have a 1995 Chevy 1500 w/t that was purchased 20 years ago by my great uncle from a closing/dying industrial plant in my city it sat for a while and I recently acquired it from my cousins cause it needed the fuel ssystem cleaned and flushed and the basic tires and tune up , ac compressor was shot paint was chipping and flaking as a lot of that year had bad paint jobs but that being said I have a truck that is mint inside with 11,000 original miles 😂 runs like a champ
Great video. Bought ‘25 sierra pro regular cab after watching, mostly for the safety of full ladder frame chassis. Own 3 turbo cars (had all the v8s) and nothing is more fun to drive. Super impressed with all aspects of this vehicle. Installed tie downs in bed ($10 Amazon not $30 GMC), spray on bed liner, Michelins and tonneau cover. May swap out steelies to reduce unsprung weight for better ride. Keep up the great videos.
The Ram 1500 Classic starts at $32,345 for a standard cab long bed V6 2WD pickup. It's a little odd as the 2023 is the current model year, the 2024 Ram 1500 Classic will come out with the 2025 Ram 1500. The classic is a model year behind but still current.
Had two 5.3s and in my lifetime, it was the best most reliable engine I ever owned in a truck. Easy ti work on and in stock form it was powerful enough with "decent" fuel economy. We still talking econo trucks right? Maybe a 4.8 v8? A pickup is synonimous with V8 in my view. @@045spdgt
I owned a 1993 Chevy Cheyenne W/T for over 13 years. Paid $2000 for it in 2007 and loved it because it did what I needed, truck things. 🚚 when I looked for a newer vehicle I wanted 4 things... AC, cruise control, radio, and power windows. Seems most every vehicle has that now. I've since gotten quite used to my 2020 F150 Lariat and the heated/cooled seats, heated steering, giant moon roof, and amazing comfort. I paid $41k for it, but I was building new WTs on all the manufacturers websites. Sadly nobody had them on the lot for the msrp. Happy with the one I found and it had everything I wanted.
I know this is a few months old now but it's amazing how well equipped basic trucks are now. I got my 2017 F150 STX new with a 2.7L ecoboost, and it was so nice compared to the 2000 F150 5.4L XLT I was driving beforehand. I miss the prices though, I drove that off the lot for $30k out the door(the 2000 I drove off the exact same lot for $26k 17 years earlier), and sticker was $33k. The only thing mine is missing that I would like(and could add for $300 and an hour of my time) is a backup camera). I tow constantly with a small 5'x10' cargo trailer that usually weights 1500-3000lbs and it handles it well.
Getting new vehicles stripped-down with no power options is more than a bargain. How many repair videos does JR have showing him fixing broken power windows as opposed to manual crank windows? Those power options break way more often. And how many cars have reliable bulletproof manual transmissions where their automatic transmissions are problematic disasters?
Yeah,@@duncanarends604, I bought a new 1999 Saturn SL1 in the most base model; no A/C, manual transmission, and manual doors, windows & mirrors. Had that basic commuter car for 17 years and traded it in before it reached 200,000 miles with no problems (just regular oil changes and standard maintenance). Best reliable car I ever had. Found out that those Saturns had problems with the automatic transmissions, but my manual transmission was very reliable.
I wonder if the WTs have a different set of speakers than the LTs. When I first got our LT I thought that the sound quality was horrible (total talk radio quality), but when I went into the audio settings and maxed the treble and 90 percent of the bass I was pleasantly surprised with how well the sound in my LT really is.
I doubt it. The Bose is an option on the LT's. Tweaking the treble and bass does help sound quality, but it's still not great. I replaced my door speakers with MB Quarts and put Pioneer speakers in the dash as they were the only true 2 way speakers I could find made for the dash since they are an odd 2.75 size.
I really like it. When my old forester blows up (if it ever does), this is really all I want. Heat, a/c, cruise control, android auto, manual mirror, etc. I'm just short lol so I'd look into my options for steps
Right up to the point he intemroduced the Turbo 4 cylinder I was giving it a chance. 4 cylinders don't belong in a full size truck. I'll stic with my 5.3 V-8.
@firstlast--- that may be so, but my engine is naturally aspirated and doesn't have to run in boost constantly to make the same power. I see that turbo 4 cylinder burning out way before my 5.3 litre ever slows down.
Just looked at sticker of my 2016 (so, 8 yrs ago), Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT double cab Z71 5.3 was $44,685. (Paid $30,000, 7 yrs later received $25,000 trade in). My new 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom crew cab 4x4 was $50,565. (Paid $36,800). Both trucks are equipped w/ very similar options: power windows, locks, mirrors, rear window defrost, posi, 3.42 gear, trailering pkg, remote start, power seat. Pro - torque increased from 383 to 430 ft pounds. Con - horsepower decreased from 355 to 310. Went from 6 speed to 8 speed trans. Went from 2 speed transfer case to single speed (rarely used low lock anyways). Went from double cab to crew cab. More safety stuff, similar payload & towing, better mpg, 18" to 20" wheels.
I think a work truck or van should be like $16,000- The next time your grandma complains that the oven repair guy charges $200 and hour you’ll know why. Being a tradesman is so ridiculously expensive these days.
the whole "Being a tradesman is so ridiculously expensive these days." shtick would be a lot easier for the general public to stomach if they were driving base model work trucks. But most of them are driving higher trim diesels, even if they don't tow...
@@timr86868 A lot of them are buying these high end trucks used that are retired from heavy duty trips to the mall and costco by white collar high income families (before you flame me I am a white collar business owner, in the tech space, and even I find it difficult to equip employees with a proper fleet because of the expense of modern vehicles)
@@timr86868 the way capital purchases were fully deductible business expense a couple of years ago made these large purchases seem reasonable I imagine.
Hell yeah, this truck is awesome, plain and simple, good for a daily driver. The only thing i would add to this truck is an aftermarket sound system and a dark window tint👌
Back when I was a teenager in the 80s this work truck would have been more like a midgrade optioned truck. They sold trucks then with no radios even, in addition to no power windows, no power locks, no tilt wheel, no power mirror adjustment, heck no right side mirror at all! I know - we had one like that, 85 half ton stripper with zero options! No AC either! 4 speed manal with granny gear, 4.3 V6 with carb and 110 HP! IIRC, it cost less than $10K. My mom took it down to the local car stereo shop and got an Alpine put in with some 6.5 door speakers because it was her daily driver. I watched them saw the holes in the dash and doors for the speakers. It was fantastic after that stereo installation. Mom was big into 60s rock and so was I. Learned to drive stick on that thing when I turned 16. Great truck. Slow wasn't quite an adequate description, but hey it got you from point A to point B reliably and had a rockin stereo for all those 80s tunes. Unfortunately we sold it in 88 because my dad got a job in Houston and my parents immediately went out and got cars with AC before we moved. Lol.
I have a 97 Chevy W/T, white, V6, short bed single cab with 180K on it. Runs like a top, has a radio and A/C, nothing more. The other nice thing is mine sits at a height where I don’t need a step in the bumper, much easier to load.
In 2019 the MSRP on a brand new Silverado Z71 4x4 with a 5.3 was $46k. With dealer incentives and cash back it wasn't uncommon to find deals on that truck for $42k - $43k out the door. Todays prices are simply outrageous.
My dad bought his GMC 3500 crew cab new back in '87, my dad passed away and I got it, now my nephew will inherit it from me when he turns 21 in 5 years. Truck still looks damn good with near 600k miles and just over 160k on the rebuild of the original engine when the rings and guides were crapping the bed. The only thing power on that truck is the brakes, lol. AND I still get offers of 10-15k from people wanting to buy it. It was just over 17k when we bought it as a leftover from the dealer. Talk about value!! No way in hell I'd buy a new truck these days, they're crap for the money.
Three years ago, I bought a 2000 1500 Silverado. It had one DEEP scratch on the (regular) cab and one light scratch on the (long) bed. It also had a legitimate 36K miles. I paid a total of $10,000 for it, which I thought was way too much at the time. This was purchased just before the 2020 Covid used-vehicle-skyrocketing-values started. Turns out, it was a genuine bargain for what is nearly a new truck. One of my better deals.
22yrs ago I ordered my Reg Cab/Short Bed Silverado with 3.73 gears, cruise, and the 5.3 - work truck trim level. $21,000, $500/mo payment for 3yrs with 0% Financing for a kid just out of High School going into trade school. Still going strong - I quickly added a custom sound system, some OEM Silverado SS wheels, a Duramax hood, and roll pan. It's sad that you can't order a 'basic' truck with a V8 anymore. Pickups were meant to have vinyl floors interiors that could take a little wear and tear and dirt and dust - not luxo-trucks.
If it’s got cruise, a/c and electric windows it’ll be fine by me.
Not to mention I think cloth seats are more comfortable.
How often do you adjust your mirrors or seating position unless it’s a company car used by multiple people.
Imagine how many years of trouble free driving someone going to have in that truck while all those high end models are parked up because all there overly complicated options have broken.
Cheers Pat🇦🇺
You and me both!
I'd go for a single cab version if they do ADM sales,it would be cool to see how they'd compare to the RAM utes,but a manual version maybe
@@shannonschneider8413 👍👍👍
I can live without options but I need electric mirror adjustment not folding crap and defrost for them. I had a renault company car without it and winters its horrible to scrape them and readjust
A power drivers side mirror can be used to make tailgating you very uncomfortable.
I'd love a truck like that with manual and analog EVERYTHING.
Electronics are cheaper and easier to design. That's why you don't even see manual windows anymore.
@@FastSS02When the warranty expires and those electronics start failing, you will understand when getting a repair estimate why some wish for the old school mechanical systems.
this is a crew cab truck, I wouldnt want to unlock and lock both back doors manually each time i forgot a tool. I wish truck engines didn't have VVT or cylinder deactivation, but those days have passed. Now if a manual windows stripper trim was available for $25k in 2wd that would change the equation, but basic power options don't really add much to the price.
Manual transmission doesn't sell in volume. That's why it's no longer an option
Vehicle's running down the line with the same options are cheaper to make..... buying is about story.
I’m a Ram salesman, I’d love to see you do a review of the Ford and Ram equivalent to this truck. I’m impressed at the Chevy’s price for what you get.
I too would be interested in knowing the difference between Ram vs ... would really like to comparison on the diesel line instead of gas
Sad thing is back in 2014, this was a $20-22k truck. I purchased a new 1500 LT 4x4 in 2014 for $26k. Times have changed.
I thought Dodge had the cheapest 4x4 now ?
@@un1xb0x I actually just sold a Ram 1500 eco diesel today. I absolutely love them and the Chevy equivalent. The Chevy seems to have a much more potent low end while the Ram seems to have it beat in the top end. But I’d like to see JR’s opinion on it.
@@prodigalpilotI agree, very unfortunate how unaffordable everything is getting. But, if you track inflation from 2014 to now, it probably checks out relatively close to the same amount of value of what you’re getting today.
Buddy of mine had this truck with the same engine, it blew in only 3500-6000ish miles only hauling a bass boat or side by side once in a while. He immediately traded back up for the 5.3
Same here. He had to lemon law it.
Smart😊
Damn...
Hauling during the break-in period?
Yah, I would not buy a 4 cyl turbo in a heavy vehicle.
All the trucks that I have owned where always the base workman trucks, the two things that I requested was ac and cruise, to me all the electricity and electronics are just made to break and the repairs will cost you way more than $500.00, never had a problem using keys, window cranks and manual side mirrors and the best they never broke or did not function properly
I agree! Talked to supposed truck expert and he said your/my truck would not sell as today's young buyers want the "stuff."
many of us feel this way.
I would by one if they priced it right. 50,000++++ is unacceptable for these trucks.
Same here. Auto, cruise and A/C are the only options I require. Although I have gotten spoiled by power windows and keyless entry, so I wouldn't mind those either. Couldn't care less about luxury garbage like leather seats and giant touchscreens in a work truck.
A $40K truck worth every bit of $24K!
Not even... I hate how everything nowadays has junk unreliable crap 4cl turbos that last about 50k miles before needing repair. Just like the Big Auto Makers like it needs repair and 80% of revenue on cars/ trucks is repairs... Everything is engineered to break more and self repairs are harder and harder to do since everything is over-engineered proprietary crap! Still running My 1997 Ford F-250 with 170k miles on it bought it when gas prices were crazy Back in 2008 Paid $1,000 for it... just looking cuz its old and prices today are INSANE!!!! Taking care of My oldie changing the fluids and whatnot... But I remember looking at Chevy Colorados in 2017 and thinking $20k for a smaller truck was about the only thing I could afford... and I almost pulled the trigger... Glad I didn't but Geez Mavericks going for almost $40k there is no "affordable truck" or a "cheap truck" today. Ill happily Guzzle Gas at 9miles per gallon to avoid the High cost of a new Truck and drive my F-250 8cl Gas Guzzler to the ground!
Nothing wrong with the engines. Everything to do with the bulkshit "tech" they throw into it. Autostart/stop, Chevy AFM, all the elctronics with sensors that go bad easy. @jimman-beard2167
@@jimman-beard2167 my 4cl turbo has 120k miles on it no problems...
You couldn't pay me to drive one. Turbocharged hunk of waiting to cost you a fortune in repairs.
@@kevinincarolina6057 mine has 200k miles only thing replaced is the tires maybe drive one before you start talking shit.
One more thing to note on Silverado, the WT gets the pre-face lift dash board. Totally different on the higher trims, not just screen size, the entire dash is different.
Ford Maverick is way cheaper. It has a hitch, it has a bed, its a truck.
@@BoopSnootyea if your a homosexual
@@BoopSnoot I honestly wouldn't say way cheaper ... most I seen around the tristate area dealers here are in the $30k + range and this fit and finish, to me at least, feels better.
Plus the cabin / bed is bigger ...
guess boils down to what ya need the vehicle for ...
@@BoopSnootits an el Camino not a truck
This video sold me a work truck is now a family vehicle. Honestly I have a wife and two kids that could be our daily vehicle and nice at that thank you JR go love your videos.😊
I like vinyl seats and rubber floors mat instead of rugs. It's a lot easier to clean when your muddy from doing landscape work.
That new truck still has more option than I would like. I wish you could go into a dealership and put a truck together like I use to do. I use to be able to tell them what I wanted and get it now it's just settling for their packages.
yea rubber floors are a lot better. Quadrasteer was one of the best thing GM came up with but it was only available in weird trim packages and the dealerships talked customers out of ordering it. This last time around I couldn't even find a 2wd truck for pressure washing because thats not what people drive around here.
The dealership makes money off the added options.
Ford dealers add numerous options on XL trucks and charge 65k to 70k.
I can do without a lot of options, but I WANT that V8!! I also see they still have the old 2019 interior.
WT and custom has old interior
I agree. I need that V8 in my truck.
@@QuickSaveF5 I don't have to have a v8 but. I found a 2012 F150 a few months ago at a decent price and only 76k miles on it. Yeah, it's got a Coyote 5L. It'll scream, I love it.
V8 in a half ton is nearly extinct today and will fully gone in all trucks
@@trebors386 What are you talking about? GM offers the 5.3 and 6.2 in the 1/2 ton. Ram has the 5.7 and Ford has the 5.0 V8 as options.
I LOVE the sound of old diesels.. I can sleep so peacefully listening to those things. It's like Rain on a Tin Roof.. Slumber Time !!
A 400 big cam Cummins will whistle you right to sleep then, that Holeset turbo really sings.
You probably shouldn’t be driving a diesel then, wouldn’t want u falling asleep cruising down the highway 😂
@@brianandrews6552 no but there seems to be a lot of drivers sleeping anymore, they let any joker drive. Here it’s an automatic anybody can drive it, 70’ long grossing 80k 🙄
Bruh most be half death I love diesels but I ain’t faking asleep in one
I bought a 06 suburban 5.3 for 3k in 2018.
Best vehicle ever😊
I love how we actually stepped BACKWARD in headlight technology from the weird “bean counters were asleep” generation of GM full size trucks that *ALL* had factory standard xenon headlamps from 2016-2018, yes even the W/Ts (though in the HDs strangely none of the 2500 Chevys got them regardless of trim while all the 2500 GMCs did).
We need to take a step back. Modern headlights are far to bright and expensive. Taillights that have LEDs and the glowing strips are over $1000 if you have to replace them.
My $67k 2024 Silverado 3500 has halogen lights because the package that adds LED was unavailable and going to an LTZ was like $6k. Crazy
I agree. No LEDs is a selling point as they are too bright. I went past a car wreck the other day and all the police cars were throwing up a light show that was absolutely blinding.@@Dave-in-MD
@@marknelson8724 This is a myth and dangerously and almost ignorantly wrong for several reasons… First of all, high intensity lighting be it Xenon or LED when installed PROPERLY in a factory system throws off light that is more natural and closer in hue to natural daylight. Assuming you aren’t talking about a lifted to the sky pickup truck or an aftermarket retrofit rammed inside a halogen housing, the oncoming light from a so equipped vehicle should actually be *less* dazzling than a halogen car throwing its widely scattered light all over the place. And I’ve been damn near blinded by misadjusted halogens or halogens on lifted trucks every bit the same or worse than I have on LED or xenon equipped vehicles. Second, everyone having access to advanced lighting makes the road as a whole safer for all of us because you know, being able to see 5 feet in front of you is kind of important especially at night. Advanced lighting systems deposit a more focused and narrowly directed beam of light out ahead of the driver in such a fashion that you can not easily “out drive” the lights as is the case in many terrible halogen systems. When it’s working properly, you get a nice flat and even pool of light out ahead of you without the hotspots associated with halogen.
This is such an important factor that beginning in 2021 NHTSA began docking safety points to vehicles that still insisted on using halogen lights when in reality LEDs are probably cheaper to implement by now anyway and most manufacturers who offer both types in one model are really just adding to their assembly line costs strictly to “shame” the buyers of the lower tech solution into upgrading to costlier packages, options or entire models.
And lastly, because halogens are typically so horribly implemented (sure you don’t get blinded by many of them… why? Because the person driving can’t see sh*t either!), I see SO many halogen equipped car drivers on dark roads using their high beams which is not an appropriate solution as it’s worse than anything discussed here.
But sure, let’s continue with the “get off my lawn” boomer approach because “oLd sTuFf is gOODeR”. Bottom line , other than less maintainability in the field and higher replacement costs which are offset mostly by the fact that these lighting systems fail at a fraction of the rate of typical incandescent and halogen versions, advanced lighting is good for ALL of the driving public.
The best visibility i've ever had in a car, and i've driven every setup available, was an Explorer with fog lights that only could be used only with low beams. Crazy what a difference it made when on. A 2005 and a 2018. The SRX was decent too. Wish they were available on all cars.
All these trucks should start at $23,000-$25,000. At $35,000. it's ridiculous.
That range is what I paid for my 2016 Colorado WT. I don't think that's realistic for a Silverado with an automatic eight years later.
Based on what?
You people are ridiculous. A full sized truck at $35k is a great deal. Extremely reasonable price. This isn't 2005 anymore... just based off of inflation, a $25k truck from the mid-2000s should cost $42k in 2024. I'm now convinced that all you people complaining about new car prices in the comments section for trucks saying "I'd buy it for 25k, but not no 65k" would NOT even buy said vehicles if they were at their ridiculous price points. STOP LYING AND COMPLAINING IN THE COMMENTS.
A 40k base price is ridiculous for a basic work truck.
Disregard the comments that say a 40k base price is a good deal. These cimjehrsare obviously posted by a car dealer or salesman. The next think they will be talking you is that a 20k markup during covid was justified.
Tbh I kinda love the base models of cars. I'm all in for steelies, black bumpers/mirros, cloth seats and the comfort essentials (AC, an infotainment with bluetooth and power windows/mirrors).
Same here. I have an Express 2500 4.8 with power windows/locks/cruise/tilt, I added factory navigation radio and backup camera, it's perfect. It doesn't need anything else.
My 1993 Chevy Cheyenne was just like that. But had no ac. Had that truck for over 13 years.
On white work trucks and probably many other colors, window tints + black everything but wheels looks better than chrome because chrome looks ugly next to light colors. On dark colored CCLB trucks it is good to have chrome grill and bumpers so people can see where the end of the truck is when it sticks out of a parking space at night.
Basically police spec vehicles
Nah I'll get my own options
got a frontier with manual door locks and window cranks. Freakn love that truck. When stuff breaks down its the easiest repair in your life lol
I have a 2003 Frontier just like yours, and love it. 160 K on it and it looks like new, and runs like a top. Paid 11K with 10,000 miles on it. It was showroom condition and l haven't had a payment for 15 years. Never had to repair an electric window ! 😂
@@raymondsiewert2720I miss these trucks. A new work truck should be in the teens.
It's wild to me that even a "work truck" spec truck comes with infotainment now, lol. I'm "only" 40, and I can still remember when that kind of spec didn't even get you a/c, or power ANYTHING, lol.
I'm 37 and I remember that too. My dad still has a 97 f250HD. It's straight up work truck, the only comfort feature it has is A/C. No power seats, windows, locks, cruise or even carpet. It's as simple as they get. It has NEVER broke down.
My neighbor had a 1995 F150 long bed, 2wd regular cab. It had no options on it, manual trans 300/6. I guess it had power steering, am/fm radio and cloth seat. 🤣 They advertised trucks like that CHEAP back then. Like under $10k.
It's because the government MANDATES a backup camera in EVERY vehicle sold since 2012-ish. It's easier just to put the same small screen in everything vs the display rearview mirrors they initially used.
Adjusted for inflation this cost LESS than the base 2004 chevy silverado but you get way more for todays time
You lost me at 4 cylinder turbo.
Still better than the crappy pushrod V8s
@@user-tb7rn1il3qI'm guessing you're not a mechanic.
I don't do any heavy hauling, or pulling any trailers, so it would do me just fine..
@@user-tb7rn1il3qman they have been putting Chevy pushrod v8s in fords for racing since 1955.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q dude I have a 91 GMC 1500 5.7 v8 same engine still in truck 249 k on it ,
I never thought I would be satisfied with a base truck until I saw this video. It has everything you need. Although for my current needs the 06 would be better because I just need something to occasionally hall off branches. I'm not looking for a daily driver, but if I was looking for a new truck I would by that one.
He lied. That truck right there is not a base model. Look at the aluminum wheels and big rear doors. Not a base
@@gregorylyon1004yeah like to see fleet or cab and chassis spec truck like for power companies
Is the Base that one person can buy the more basic ones i think you need to buy in fleet
I think this is actually pretty nice! I still always wish it was cheaper. My father bought back in the day a base model Dodge pickup. Had roll up windows, manual everything, no cruise control and the worst was no tilt steering wheel. He loved it tho! There is a market!
Yup I’ll take the fewer options any day
I still want crank windows and a manual transmission. Even the base work trucks have more tech then we did 20 years ago on the highest trims did.
My daily driver from 1997 to 2003 was a 1997 Chevy W/T, short bed, short cab, 2wd, V6, 5-speed manual. This 2024 W/T is a limo by comparison.
I believe the only "truck" that you can get that way is a Jeep Gladiator. For me, anything made by Stellantis is off my buying list.
Where were people like you a decade ago??? The big 3 automakers deleted these options from the order form because nobody wanted them. They couldn't sell a truck 10 years ago with a stick shift and hand crank windows. I love how the price skyrocketed so people are now willing to buy a Chevy Cheyenne base model. The Denali sells for a reason
@@gregorylyon1004Over the years I had owned a 1992 GMC, 2001 Ford, & a 2006 Ram 1/2 ton pickups. All had V6 engines, manual transmissions, and crank windows. They all sold quickly & for good money, especially for the Ram I let go in 2021. I would argue there is definitely a market for stripper manual trucks. The manufacturers though simplify production and make much more profits by making former options now standard equipment so all buyers are hit with a heftier MSRP.
That is clearly wrong. For example, useful features (instead of the silly things like tailgate fluff) like auto dimming mirrors, are pretty much essential today due to all the arsehats on the road with ridiculously blinding headlights. 20 years ago, any mid-level trim truck or SUV had them.
I'm impressed that the bottom-optioned truck is so good. I'm not impressed with the price. For that amount of money I'd rather have a nicer truck with a few miles on it. Thanks for the review!
I recall back in the day my father ordered a pretty well options Chevy truck in 1995. It is ridiculous how much better, more comfortable, more capable, and better equipped this one is.
the 95 truck was the size of todays midsize
@@bikeman1x11 in some ways, except that the old truck was not available in a crew cab and half ton. So the cabs are actually much better on a modern midsize.
This thing is a POS
@@BubbaStylefly the title of this video is literally "This Is The CHEAPEST Brand New Truck You Can Buy Today ". The only thing that looked annoying is the soft suspension but i live in a state with well paved roads.
My 93 silverado had very comfy seats but no back doors on the extended cab. This crew cab is infinitely more usable.
My 02 GMC Sierra runs fine. AC is cold, and it has a 5spd. Been paid for since 05.
That truck doesn’t owe you anything… good for you.
For less than $500 a month you could buy two older trucks, Insure them both, and have one rebuilt over time as you use it as a backup for the other. I've tried to upgrade out of my 2003 S10 every year for the last 4 years and then find out that it would be cheaper to completely rebuild it than to buy anything more reliable than it already is. I guess I'll be driving it forever at this rate.
I run a 2008 Tundra and it costs more than $500 a month in repairs so I don't know if I buy what you are saying
You’re not alone. I have an ‘08 F150 I bought new with 75 miles on it. Has nearly 300k now & it works just fine. Haven’t had a truck payment in 14 years, so that’s at least $84,000 I haven’t spent. I’ve had to replace or repair a few things along the way, but all those repairs combined cost maybe $6,000. I’d rather keep driving an older truck & take care of it, and put the money I save in the bank.
I couldn’t agree more! I’ll keep my 98 Silverado extended cab with a 350. It’s still cheaper to repair than replace.I only had one major problem that my awesome mechanic was able to diagnose and fix last year. Dad always said if you can repair it for less than half it would cost to replace, then keep it. With the price of trucks nowadays it looks like I’ll be driving it until it quits or I do 😉. I’m planning on getting a new paint job within the year.
If Cubans can drive 70 year old cars, we can drive 20 year old vehicles!
@@greggalexander5913 it’s being made a necessity here for the same reasons.
I have to say I was impressed though I have never bought a new truck myself.I remember going with my mother in 1973 and buying a new Cherorlet 1/2 ton for $2995 3 speed on the colum no power steering or power brakes and a 307ci, now $35,000 WOW! Then you got basically nothing now you get those extras and four doors.
FYI I drive a 2020 1 wheel drive Silverado 2.7L 4 cylinder turbo daily as a company provided vehicle. It replaced a GMC 1 wheel drive 4.3L NA 6 cylinder. The 4 turbo gets identical mpg as the 6 but feels like a V-8. So far I am impressed but it only has around 45,000 miles on it. Let's see how it does with 125,000 miles? PS It has a check engine light on, already. Something to do with a gas evap fan for emissions. Just typical GM quality.
My personal vehicle is a 2018 Toyota Tundra SR5 4x4. Of course it has never had a single issue or engine light come on.
I didn't realize the 4 cyl makes more torque than the V8 until this video... We live in a wild time 😳
@@WatchJRGobecause 4 cyl has more power potential.
2012 w/t hand crank windows , cruise AC and 4wd single cab. 5.3 I am a Toyota dude but got a smoking deal. All the electric stuff that breaks on a Chevy, not there. I love this truck. It changed my mind on Chevy
I switched from F350 diesel to the 6.6 gas Chevy HD. A great option and pulls a trailer pretty well.
I got a 23 custom about 7 months ago for $38,000. Its got alot of decent options. Sterling grey, black 20" rims, all the emblems are blacked out. Sharp looking truck. The 4cyl turbo is surprisingly powerful and fun to drive.
mine old v8 6.0l s got now 393ths miles, daily driven, can u come back at me when u reach that mileage how's yours 4cyl doin????? :)
@@bjakub1975 i'd agree with ya but that stuff they done to it might make it go the distance. looked at it hard before buying a canyon. i think it'll do decent. has a lot going for it. time will tell.
What is the City M.P.G.? Thanks in advance.
@@mrnobody5989 Probably 17-18 mpg. I average 21 mpg with probably 70% highway.
I haven't shopped for a car since my 2012 sierra. If you showed me this truck I'd say it's "loaded". I can't think of anything it's missing that I need.
I have been very curious about the turbo-4 Silverado. I really do think for the use I would need for a pickup, it'd be fine for me. I was happy to hear that it was pretty peppy. I figured it would be. Thank you very much for reviewing this, JR!
Time will tell. They definitely made the 2.4L for a truck with such a long stroke, perfect base engine these days.
I timed that 0-60 from the video it was 7.x seconds 😳
@@WatchJRGo Wow, 7 seconds to 60 is not bad at all considering what it is. Thanks for sharing.
undersized turbo engines generally dont have the longevity of a 6 or cyclinder--- a full sue truck needs at least a 6 cylinder
@bikeman1x11 Funny story. The 2.7T is the ONLY GM gas Full-size truck engine to survive the GM constant run / load testing, without catastrophic failure. Aside from the 8100 Vortec. The 2.7T makes the same model 5.3 truck seem whimpy. With almost 50lb ft more of torque.
I bought one in 2021 for 32K replaced the front shocks and springs for 1k right away stopped bottoming on big bumps! Love it now.
I did the same but i threw in an eibach pro truck stage 2R shock package its a beast now 👌
It's always funny to me that the people you see complaining the most about the lack of stripper truck/station wagon/manual/brown/small diesel options are also usually the same people who never buy brand new to begin with.
These car companies aren't building cars for the second owner folks.
That 2.7L is a fun truck. I got one as a rental once when mine was in for repair. It is a hotrod. I used it to tow a boat and a trailer and it did great. It lacks torque from the V8 off the line but if you just stab it with a load on the back, that little turbo comes out screaming and will get the truck off the line in a hurry in tow mode. I just kept turning on as I called it "haul ass mode" which was the tow button. It made that truck way more fun to drive lol.
5.3 383 ft lbs torque @4,100 rpm. 2.7 430 ft lbs torque @3,000 rpm.
@@ews360 You can have all the torque in the world but if the OEM decides you get like 5ft/lbs of torque off the line then that is what you get lol. They limit the power with the traction control. The stock tires are terrible, and it broke loose too easy. The nanny mode seemed to be much less when it was in tow mode. I know all about the power robbing traction control. The truck that was in the shop was a duramax it pissed me off in more than one occassion by deactivating the gas pedal because the truck turned TC back on, which then turned off my pedal even though I held TC button until it was full off. You need to actually go and pull the stupid fuse and then your truck is all pissed about service this and that. I was just trying to drive through a kind of muddy field that cars were making it through but my awesome new diesel truck is stuck in ankle deep mud because it keeps turning off my pedal. I had to get towed by a tractor... I have a 2003 5.3 Tahoe LS 2wd and doesn't have any nanny systems on it. That thing is the most damn fun you can have in a stock truck hooning around. My badass truck won't let me. Who pays the bills? It got sold.
Forget the chrome bumpers and alloy wheels. Give me remote start, Krown rustproofing, and a quality spray-in bedliner. You'll be set for keeping it looking good.
Truck seems nice!! All War Department has is old '15 Ram Quad Cab bought her for $23,000 in '15 from Enterprise w/11, 000 miles on it. Just 3.6L V-6 & 8 spd, but still goes like rapid ape! I splurged for BFG real aggressive tires, so she gets great traction & mileage, & w/51,000 mi on 'em still mint! When got truck, put window visors, runnin' boards, tall bug shield, & trailer wiring on it so she moved household from Mich to FLA. Unloaded haulin' trailer, she averaged about 34 MPG, but fully overloaded she only got 24 MPG so told me I'd effed up, as it cost money for her to move!! (Ya think). She was right ya know, as hadn't put her old red container STP Oil Treatment in as didn't have many left. Gave in, & she got 36 & 27 respectively, so we was good. I guess she's been usin' it some as rig has 62 ,000 miles on it now. No bangs, dents, scrapes or other BS on it. She's still using new set of tires I got her in '15, and same brakes, shocks, plugs, wires, motor, drivetrain, but the good people at The Ram Dealer sent her notice her truck gettin' old, & not had repairs it obvious needs by now, so will give her a break & allow her $10, 000 for her piece of junk against a new Ram Quad Cab for $52.000, so she suggested I should go out & get a job again, so she can do exactly that! I had to think fast if possible, so promised to detail her piece of junk out, shine 'em back up to New+, and take her & her piece of junk to Dealership. They weren't too pretty interested in having to deal with a woman, a thought I'd also had a few times lately, but basically told us to look at all four rows of brand new Rams, come back and tell what she thought of 'em. Well, being frickin' broke, I tried that ole cycle-loadgy deal on her, & suggested we make a list of purdiest trucks, so spent couple hours lookin', came back with list, but there was crowd around her truck, with 4 Salesmen just high-steppin' out to us. I started ole Bo (you know: RAM-BO) for get-a-way, Mgr grabbed Bo's windowsill, glanced over sayin', "Are we runnin"? We was thinkin' of runnin', but he was surprised couldn't hear motor, nor feel it runnin' either. I had to splain parallelism to 'em with growing Gallery, so said, "High voltage wires runnin' along each other can fire both cylinders, thus she runs rough., but Bo is a guy & he don't run rough!! Everyone there except Mgr realized I'd poked 'em, so had to lift hood, & there set Bo's motor just a purrin', so I told crowd, "These Rams nowadays manufactured so perfect, if ya buy the right oil treatment, don't pound the truck, & become right footed driver timing the lights, etc, you'll get a lot of years, & a lot of miles out of these babies!! With Mgr's Salesmen now doing their thing, I backed out, but Mgr back, shoved something in Wife's hand, then asked how I knew bout autos, so told him, "Family Tradition, Gramps of same name, Henry Ford's 1st Apprentice in '01". He did a little calculatin', and said, "That would mean Gramps worked for them in 2001?" I responded, "No Sir, Gramps worked for Henry in 1901 when it was just the two of them!". That blew the ole Boy's mind, so slowly made our escape & asked Wife which Ram she had found most beautiful? She answered, "Why Bo of course, if decided to go back to work at 82, it most likely would kill ya, & I'd miss you, although don't know why!! I asked Little Miss Perfect what was her wish for lunch, and she said didn't know, but as Mrg had slipped $500 in her hand, "How's about The Golden Corral"? Done & Done!!
And even if you don't intend it to use as a fleet, farm or work vehicle, a truck like this with few aftermarket cosmetics and convenient upgrades can guarantee a nice new truck ride quality, wich is way better than an used old truck (even if is fully loaded), without having to spend over 55K on a mid spec new 1/2 ton truck from the mainstream manufacturers.
As a owner of a 2019 gmc sierra base model the previous owner change the weeks for a 20” Denali wheels and mud terrain tires and level the front to the back of the trucks, I got compliments everywhere they believe I paid at least $50k for that truck and it’s a base model
I recently bought a loaded Midsize 4x4 (Top Off-Road factory lifted package as well) for almost $50K I was actually coming from a fairly well optioned GMT800 4x4 (well optioned for 1999 anyway) and my neighbor and a few friends that haven’t priced trucks lately were scoffing at what I paid vs what I got but If I did a similar option full-size I easily would have been spending 10-20K more and possibly gotten less than I did so yeah it’s great they still offer trucks like this and more than likely if I wanted back into a full-size truck again I’d be starting with a 4WD version of this thing but I’m likely ending up near that $50K again and it’ll still be a 4Cyl Turbo just a lot less agile and slower than what I’ve got now
Own a 2.7 turbo since 2019. 81k miles. Not a single engine issue, and it’s a warrior. I tow, I haul (cut wood and deliver it during winters). I plow with it.
Truly amazing engine, and I got it in a GMC SLE for $32k. Thank you GM
I almost dropped my coffee when reading the trim level and price tag lol ... o man the good ole days
@@PKDesigns201132 grand is good ol days? That’s a LOT for a basic work duty truck.
You're definitely making the Ford dealer sweat aren't you.
i doubt they even know who he is. its the ford dealer not o reillys auto parts.
Idk.. from some of these comments the engine blowing up @ 3500 to 6000ish miles😅. Who knows. But a little concerning considering u can't find a bad review or comment on my little 3.3 NA v6. At least i haven't been able to and I've researched it a lot. Supposively a bullet proof little engine - this coming from a certified Ford Mechanic on internet 🤷♂️. Hopefully he's right
Just FYI - this is the base model work truck of the Ford
And they should be sweating
I have a regular cab 6 cylinder 2015 Silverado WT since new. I wish they still offered that 6 cylinder in the base truck . You taught me something on that tailgate assist device . I need to look into that . Good job on the video
Why did the battery light keep flashing. Not a bad truck, only options I’d go for would be a 5.3 and 4wd
Bingo PAL 💯🤙🏻😎
I went from a High Country to a Custom trim 2500HD. I absolutely love it. A little above a WT, but still pretty basic. I honestly don't miss any of the creature comforts of the High Country. Best value in the truck market.
Dude its gonna blow up😆🤣
perfect timing just got my del taco and now i got something to watch
I appreciate you explaining the New 2024 Chevy Silverado at the cheapest price and I think that navigation screen is perfect
I bought a Maverick Lariat Hybrid a year ago for my wives Optima Hybrid replacement. 40 mpg hwy with 4 adults. Up to 60 mpg around town. Out the door 31k.
Exactly dude is doing his home work
no one has mavericks and dont want a goofy hybrid need 4wd -
@@bikeman1x11 I have a Maverick. Not a hybrid though. I ordered one and then Ford never built it! I took a gas powered FX4 that was available. Cost a little more, but an excellent daily driver that can do occasional old man truck duties. If I didn't have my Maverick, I'd consider one of these Chevys.
I was gonna get something like that but I opted for 2015 f150 xlt for 27k had like 45k miles.
Had a GMC with the 5.7 V8 regular cab 8 ft. bed. Now that was a REAL work truck.
I agree. It doesn't need to be 4WD, but it needs to have an 8 ft. box and a V8.
I drive an '08 2500 for work. Cloth seats and crank windows, but you cant beat the value. Bought it for 2k with 180k miles, now its at 300k with maybe 4k total into it. I've hauled back hoes, bobcats, units of 2x4s in the bed, etc and she just rolls with the punches.
Imagine a Chevy Cruz with this engine? It would be insane haha XD
Just bought a 2024 Silverado 1500 W/T with a regular cab particularly to drag a 5000 lb travel trailer around. The 2.7 liter Turbomax 4 cyl engine is rated 310 bhp and 430 ft-pounds which is impressive. This truck is taking over the trailering from a BMW SUV diesel, 3.0 liter 6 rated 265 bhp and 425 ft-pounds. The Chevy engineers managed to make the Turbomax have a very diesel-like torque curve by making that turbocharger really work hard at low rpm, no doubt why you hear the turbo so much. I would have liked to get the Duramax 3 liter 6 engine but those are very hard to find and impossible under 60 grand. This Turbomax was my second choice, but very capable.
I would pay extra for a reliable known engine the turbo 4 isn't old enough for me otherwise perfect truck., I still find it insane these (with a V8) used to be around 20 grand not that long ago. Great video
Really? When? 25 years ago? At least here in Texas.
@@bigjohnson7415feels like yesterday
can get the niisan frontier 6 cyl for under 30k with same equipment - that cycl wont last 5 years in a work truck
@@bigjohnson7415 roughly 2000-2005 I would say get a WT for about 25 grand and now their 40 grand+ it's just interesting to see such an increase in price.
@@LeatherandLuxuryCarsd So, 18-23 years timeframe. So using that logic, go back another 18-23 years from 2000-2005. So a truck in 1977-1982, what do you think the cost would have been? Around $10k for a new one back then? I just point this out as people complain about "Inflation" mostly just as a political cudgel. When in reality, at least in my lifetime, there's never really been a time without inflation. I grew up in the mid-late 70's. Now THAT was inflation!
4 banger with a turbo in a truck 😳. It’s nice now being new but wait until it has 50,000 miles on it. Awesome review. You should definitely do more of these. 👍🏻
I would still opt for the 5.3 in this truck, only for a sound preference. That turbo whistle would get annoying on my 7 hour drives from south to west Texas.
This is what I buy and what I own. The fewer electronic options, the better. They do come a few. Love the full instrument cluster. It's all I want.
That’s all I need in a truck and I would like manual four-wheel-drive also as well
I've got a 2020 4.3 liter not one problem 15000 miles. On it drives like a Cadillac super quiet. Completely satisfied.
I have a 2023 Ram Classic and this is better in almost every way. BUT I do love the 5.7 hemi in the Dodge. For instance, the power steering failed on me at 145 miles...the entire steering rack had to be replaced because it's electronic. The infotainment center in the Chevy is impressive for this model.
Shame you can’t get a 5.7 anymore
@@trebors386 agreed! I have a 2018 Ram with the 5.7 that has 131k on it and it runs spectacular.
Bought a new (40 miles) '23 Silverado Custom ($50,500 sticker - Paid $36,800 after incentives, before tax). Traded '16 Silverado 5.3 before it crapped out a lifter. Increased torque from 383 ft lbs to 430. 9,000 lb towing capacity. A few mpg better than 5.3 V8. 5 yr, 60k mile drivetrain warranty. The 2.7 turbo is the exclusive engine for Colorado, Canyon, & optional in Cadillac CT4. I'm betting more lifter failures on 5.3 V8, than engine failures of 2.7.
Glad my 2005 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 with Trailer Towing Package has the 5.3 v8 and has low mileage. It's also white LS package low frills third row seat rear ac rear heat Bose Sound System gray cloth seats.
Hang on to that.....that was before GM RUINED THE 5.3 6. 0 with SUBPAR AFM LIFTERS in 2007. You have the bulletproof version !
1983, I was just a young, financially challenged man. I purchased a brand new 2wd Toyota Hylux pickup, aka SR5. $4995. It was well optioned, with bias ply tires, 5sp trans, no air, and vinyl everywhere, but it was my first new vehicle.
The funnel is probably for adding fuel additives or fuel from a gas can to the capless filler.
Love the WT review. I essentially ordered one, an F150 with three options: 5.0 engine. hitch and spray in bed liner for 37K out the door after incentives in 2022. And the 5.0 surprisingly gets the same mpg numbers as the Colorado! Crank windows, manual seats and a KEY to open the doors, no fob! I purchased a set of original Ford alloys on ebay for 400 bucks and put on a set of dedicated snows for winter on the steelys.
This truck has more options than the loaded midsize truck I bought in 2000.
I just bought a 2024 one of these in single cab and i love it. 4x4 standard bed and its just what i needed.
Super nice WT! The motor is a 2.7 which is large for a 4 cylinder. Maybe the largest 4 cylinder manufactured today???
Would still take a 5.3 any day of the week - it's ridiculous how much more people are paying for pickups these days only to get over-complicated and undersized engines to get around EPA regulations and get a few more miles per gallon.
You're not 'saving money' paying $60k for a pickup that gets 20mpg VS a $30k truck that gets 15mpg and actually has a motor that will last you 20yrs and won't require a 2nd Mortgage to repair when a turbo goes out or the diesel emmisions control system needs to be replaced.
I own a 5.3. Personally not interested in turbos for daily drivers. But it is a big 4 banger!@@scrambler350
I have a 1995 Chevy 1500 w/t that was purchased 20 years ago by my great uncle from a closing/dying industrial plant in my city it sat for a while and I recently acquired it from my cousins cause it needed the fuel ssystem cleaned and flushed and the basic tires and tune up , ac compressor was shot paint was chipping and flaking as a lot of that year had bad paint jobs but that being said I have a truck that is mint inside with 11,000 original miles 😂 runs like a champ
I'd like to slap that drivetrain into an early 2000s S-10
I literally wished I could do the same for my 01 Blazer.
Great video. Bought ‘25 sierra pro regular cab after watching, mostly for the safety of full ladder frame chassis. Own 3 turbo cars (had all the v8s) and nothing is more fun to drive. Super impressed with all aspects of this vehicle. Installed tie downs in bed ($10 Amazon not $30 GMC), spray on bed liner, Michelins and tonneau cover. May swap out steelies to reduce unsprung weight for better ride. Keep up the great videos.
The Ram 1500 Classic starts at $32,345 for a standard cab long bed V6 2WD pickup.
It's a little odd as the 2023 is the current model year, the 2024 Ram 1500 Classic will come out with the 2025 Ram 1500. The classic is a model year behind but still current.
Yeah, but it's a Chrysler product!🤣😜🤣
and you have the choice of white or red for that price.
That has more than what I need.
Need a 5.3, a manual shift transfer case and remota start = perfect!
6.2 ;)
Definitely a 6.2! 5.3 is too unreliable unfortunately.
Had two 5.3s and in my lifetime, it was the best most reliable engine I ever owned in a truck. Easy ti work on and in stock form it was powerful enough with "decent" fuel economy. We still talking econo trucks right? Maybe a 4.8 v8? A pickup is synonimous with V8 in my view.
@@045spdgt
lol yeah but the price goes up much more for that 6.2 (best in class v8 but we talkin econo trucks here)@@random13627
It's crazy though that this 4cyl has more torque than the 5.3
I owned a 1993 Chevy Cheyenne W/T for over 13 years. Paid $2000 for it in 2007 and loved it because it did what I needed, truck things. 🚚 when I looked for a newer vehicle I wanted 4 things... AC, cruise control, radio, and power windows. Seems most every vehicle has that now. I've since gotten quite used to my 2020 F150 Lariat and the heated/cooled seats, heated steering, giant moon roof, and amazing comfort. I paid $41k for it, but I was building new WTs on all the manufacturers websites. Sadly nobody had them on the lot for the msrp. Happy with the one I found and it had everything I wanted.
they need to bring back their 4.3 with manual transmission and regular cab of that era.
Is that the battery light flashing while running and driving?
I know this is a few months old now but it's amazing how well equipped basic trucks are now. I got my 2017 F150 STX new with a 2.7L ecoboost, and it was so nice compared to the 2000 F150 5.4L XLT I was driving beforehand. I miss the prices though, I drove that off the lot for $30k out the door(the 2000 I drove off the exact same lot for $26k 17 years earlier), and sticker was $33k. The only thing mine is missing that I would like(and could add for $300 and an hour of my time) is a backup camera). I tow constantly with a small 5'x10' cargo trailer that usually weights 1500-3000lbs and it handles it well.
Getting new vehicles stripped-down with no power options is more than a bargain. How many repair videos does JR have showing him fixing broken power windows as opposed to manual crank windows? Those power options break way more often. And how many cars have reliable bulletproof manual transmissions where their automatic transmissions are problematic disasters?
How many people are interested in driving a manual transmission?
Perhaps if you intend to drive it into the ground but for the first 10 years you should be good.
Yeah,@@duncanarends604, I bought a new 1999 Saturn SL1 in the most base model; no A/C, manual transmission, and manual doors, windows & mirrors. Had that basic commuter car for 17 years and traded it in before it reached 200,000 miles with no problems (just regular oil changes and standard maintenance). Best reliable car I ever had. Found out that those Saturns had problems with the automatic transmissions, but my manual transmission was very reliable.
I paid $29000 for a 2021 V6 Silverado brand new and love it rubber floor and steel wheels,black bumpers
I wonder if the WTs have a different set of speakers than the LTs. When I first got our LT I thought that the sound quality was horrible (total talk radio quality), but when I went into the audio settings and maxed the treble and 90 percent of the bass I was pleasantly surprised with how well the sound in my LT really is.
I doubt it. The Bose is an option on the LT's. Tweaking the treble and bass does help sound quality, but it's still not great. I replaced my door speakers with MB Quarts and put Pioneer speakers in the dash as they were the only true 2 way speakers I could find made for the dash since they are an odd 2.75 size.
I really like it. When my old forester blows up (if it ever does), this is really all I want. Heat, a/c, cruise control, android auto, manual mirror, etc. I'm just short lol so I'd look into my options for steps
Seeing as I paid 40K for my 1st house, 35K for a vehicle seems a little extreme.
Thanks for the tour! I like this a lot more than I thought I would! Especially the way it is packaged under the hood.
Right up to the point he intemroduced the Turbo 4 cylinder I was giving it a chance. 4 cylinders don't belong in a full size truck. I'll stic with my 5.3 V-8.
The 4 cylinder has more torque than your engine 😂
@firstlast--- that may be so, but my engine is naturally aspirated and doesn't have to run in boost constantly to make the same power. I see that turbo 4 cylinder burning out way before my 5.3 litre ever slows down.
Turbo Max 4 Banger?
Good He Said It's, "Easy To Work On,"
Because
Scotty Kilmer Says It's Going To Need Work 🔜 Soon.
Is that blinking red light on the cluster the battery/alt light?
Just looked at sticker of my 2016 (so, 8 yrs ago), Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT double cab Z71 5.3 was $44,685. (Paid $30,000, 7 yrs later received $25,000 trade in). My new 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom crew cab 4x4 was $50,565. (Paid $36,800). Both trucks are equipped w/ very similar options: power windows, locks, mirrors, rear window defrost, posi, 3.42 gear, trailering pkg, remote start, power seat. Pro - torque increased from 383 to 430 ft pounds. Con - horsepower decreased from 355 to 310. Went from 6 speed to 8 speed trans. Went from 2 speed transfer case to single speed (rarely used low lock anyways). Went from double cab to crew cab. More safety stuff, similar payload & towing, better mpg, 18" to 20" wheels.
I think a work truck or van should be like $16,000- The next time your grandma complains that the oven repair guy charges $200 and hour you’ll know why. Being a tradesman is so ridiculously expensive these days.
the whole "Being a tradesman is so ridiculously expensive these days." shtick would be a lot easier for the general public to stomach if they were driving base model work trucks. But most of them are driving higher trim diesels, even if they don't tow...
@@timr86868 A lot of them are buying these high end trucks used that are retired from heavy duty trips to the mall and costco by white collar high income families (before you flame me I am a white collar business owner, in the tech space, and even I find it difficult to equip employees with a proper fleet because of the expense of modern vehicles)
@@timr86868 the way capital purchases were fully deductible business expense a couple of years ago made these large purchases seem reasonable I imagine.
@@timr86868it’s also a write-off. Why not get the high trim version?
@@pmscalisi if you can afford to buy a $100k truck to write off you shouldn’t be whining about how “ridiculously expensive” things are.
Trucks are ridiculously overpriced now. 5 years ago, you could buy a brand new Colorado for like $20k.
This is a brand new full size truck, if you calculate inflation over the past 5 years 35k isnt bad compared to 20k for a mid size truck
Thank the EPA for killing the small truck market.
Yup, here in NY, 5 years ago, you could get a Colorado 2wd, no back seat, and a manual transmission for roughly 20k.
Actually the build cost between a midsize and a full sized truck is not very much.
Hell yeah, this truck is awesome, plain and simple, good for a daily driver. The only thing i would add to this truck is an aftermarket sound system and a dark window tint👌
* Cheapest New Full-Sized Truck You Can Buy Today.
I really do think that these are the best deal when it comes to pickup trucks to buy.
Back when I was a teenager in the 80s this work truck would have been more like a midgrade optioned truck. They sold trucks then with no radios even, in addition to no power windows, no power locks, no tilt wheel, no power mirror adjustment, heck no right side mirror at all! I know - we had one like that, 85 half ton stripper with zero options! No AC either! 4 speed manal with granny gear, 4.3 V6 with carb and 110 HP! IIRC, it cost less than $10K.
My mom took it down to the local car stereo shop and got an Alpine put in with some 6.5 door speakers because it was her daily driver. I watched them saw the holes in the dash and doors for the speakers. It was fantastic after that stereo installation. Mom was big into 60s rock and so was I.
Learned to drive stick on that thing when I turned 16. Great truck. Slow wasn't quite an adequate description, but hey it got you from point A to point B reliably and had a rockin stereo for all those 80s tunes.
Unfortunately we sold it in 88 because my dad got a job in Houston and my parents immediately went out and got cars with AC before we moved. Lol.
If you are too whimpy to touch a tailgate, you have n9o business driving a truck.
Chevy did a Great Job on that truck it's perfect it has exactly what you need in a Truck not over done
I have a 97 Chevy W/T, white, V6, short bed single cab with 180K on it. Runs like a top, has a radio and A/C, nothing more. The other nice thing is mine sits at a height where I don’t need a step in the bumper, much easier to load.
In 2019 the MSRP on a brand new Silverado Z71 4x4 with a 5.3 was $46k. With dealer incentives and cash back it wasn't uncommon to find deals on that truck for $42k - $43k out the door. Todays prices are simply outrageous.
My dad bought his GMC 3500 crew cab new back in '87, my dad passed away and I got it, now my nephew will inherit it from me when he turns 21 in 5 years. Truck still looks damn good with near 600k miles and just over 160k on the rebuild of the original engine when the rings and guides were crapping the bed. The only thing power on that truck is the brakes, lol. AND I still get offers of 10-15k from people wanting to buy it. It was just over 17k when we bought it as a leftover from the dealer. Talk about value!! No way in hell I'd buy a new truck these days, they're crap for the money.
Absolutely perfect, just need it in the 2500 with the 6.6 gasser.
Three years ago, I bought a 2000 1500 Silverado. It had one DEEP scratch on the (regular) cab and one light scratch on the (long) bed. It also had a legitimate 36K miles. I paid a total of $10,000 for it, which I thought was way too much at the time. This was purchased just before the 2020 Covid used-vehicle-skyrocketing-values started. Turns out, it was a genuine bargain for what is nearly a new truck. One of my better deals.
The funnel is for adding gas by can needed to push the flap down for the cap less.
I ordered a regular cab GMC HD 2500 4x4 in 2022, with a few options it was $45,300. Excellent Value. This looks like a great choice as well.
22yrs ago I ordered my Reg Cab/Short Bed Silverado with 3.73 gears, cruise, and the 5.3 - work truck trim level.
$21,000, $500/mo payment for 3yrs with 0% Financing for a kid just out of High School going into trade school.
Still going strong - I quickly added a custom sound system, some OEM Silverado SS wheels, a Duramax hood, and roll pan.
It's sad that you can't order a 'basic' truck with a V8 anymore.
Pickups were meant to have vinyl floors interiors that could take a little wear and tear and dirt and dust - not luxo-trucks.
I bought a 2018 Chevy rally edition in December of that year. It sticker 39750.00 I paid 28995 and still have it.