Should I buy a 2006 or F-150 or a 2009 Chevy Silverado?

[michael]

I have the option to buy a 2006 Ford F-150 that has 38,000 miles on it for $24,000 or a 2009 Chevy Silverado for $36,600. After factoring in interest, I will pay $31,000 for the Ford or $38,000 for the Chevy. So the total price difference is only $7000. I am torn between which truck to choose from. Would it be better to buy new or save 7000 over 5 years on the used truck?
As requested. Both are 4x4's. The 2006 is a King Ranch loaded with leather and with the 5.4L engine. The 2009 Silverado is an LT, but it is loaded with leather and the 5.3L engine.

 

[carrollr49]

if you are just going to drive it get a chevy. the ride is so much better

if you are going to use it for hauling or towing get a ford the ride sucks but it will handle the load better

basically if you can function with a car drive a chevy truck

if you need a truck get a ford

 

[Laura B]

go with the chevy. ford sucks. you will probably save money in the long run by not having to do repairs to the POS ford.

 

[Jarrett D]

both trucks are good vehicles. at least your not considering a dodge lol. if the seven thousand dollars isnt going to hurt you too bad and you can afford it i would go with the chevy. the new ones come with a 100,000 mile warranty. when you buy used you never know what kind troubles you may run into. there could be a bad reason someone traded it in you never know. but if your looking to save the seven grand then you cant go wrong with the ford either. i would just check to see if the dealer offers an extended warranty and deffinately consider purchasing it. if you plan on keeping the truck for a while it will probably be worth it.

 

[junkfood1]

chevy is cool

 

[Jason L]

Explain more about the options. Is either 4x4? Single, extended, or double cab? Engine size...and what not.