Caranddriver.com: 2008 5Best Trucks

GMusa · 03-05-2008, 05:49 PM

Full Review at Link: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...s_5best_trucks

2008 5Best Trucks - 5Best Trucks

Baby how you've Grown.

Improving on the Pilot Program.

It's a Family Affair.

Fundamentally Superior.

Practically Fun.

LAChevy24 · 03-05-2008, 05:55 PM

Fundamentally Superior. that is just downright awesome

BryceStrong · 03-05-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Car and Driver

So what gives the Silverado its edge? In a word, structure. The GMT900 truck platform, shared with the General’s full-size SUVs, set a new standard—make that the standard—for chassis rigidity, the essential starting point for ride, handling, big payloads, and hefty towing capabilities. And don’t forget durability.

That's it. I don't think that I've read another article written by someone who knows anything about the frame.

CobaltSScrazy · 03-05-2008, 06:06 PM

Rav4...midsize/compact crossover---> Not a truck.
CX-9...midsize/large crossover------> Not a truck.
GL Class: unibody crossover--------->Not a truck.
Silverado: FINALLY A TRUCK!
Odessey: a minivan based on a car platform>Not a truck.

CobaltSS

PS:should have been

08 Silverado
08 Sierra
08 F
08 Ram
08 Tundra

Period.
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E. Haskell · 03-05-2008, 06:07 PM

I see some CUVs a minivan and 1 truck.

GMusa · 03-05-2008, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E. Haskell

I see some CUVs a minivan and 1 truck.

I was thinkin the same thing...

BrickTamland · 03-05-2008, 07:23 PM

I don't think we need to be so literal and narrow with the word "truck."

Having "5 Best Trucks" as a title makes sense. Saying "Best Van, Pickup, and 3 SUVs" would make a person a moron.

GMusa · 03-05-2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrickTamland

I don't think we need to be so literal and narrow with the word "truck."

Having "5 Best Trucks" as a title makes sense. Saying "Best Van, Pickup, and 3 SUVs" would make a person a moron.

Those arnt SUV's.. they are CUV's & a Van.

When i think truck i think body on frame.. Such as Explorer, Trailblazer, Tahoe, Silverado, F-150 and so on...

FenwickHockey65 · 03-05-2008, 07:51 PM

5 Best trucks? What trucks? I see a Silverado, that's it. Those other things aren't trucks at all.

NoNameDenton · 03-05-2008, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BryceStrong

That's it. I don't think that I've read another article written by someone who knows anything about the frame.

Also the fact that the Silverado has the 5.3 liter, with is the most versatile and fuel efficient V8 in its class

gregorypeter · 03-05-2008, 07:54 PM

They would have been better off calling it the five best utility vehicles.

Koasterking · 03-05-2008, 08:02 PM

I say that's a good list.

4wdaaron · 03-05-2008, 09:31 PM

considering 4 of the 5 aren't trucks the Silverado would be the obvious winner

SAngelo · 03-05-2008, 10:05 PM

What a joke, I bet the 2008 Vue drives better and is more comfortable then that ugly look Rav 4. Plus the interior and exterior is much nicer !!!!! Also, I would take the Acadia or Enclave over the Mazda.

F14CRAZY · 03-05-2008, 10:06 PM

Aside from the Silverado, none of those vehicles are trucks in any sense

03-05-2008, 05:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
GMusa 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.S.A!!! Drives: 08' Lancer Evo MR Posts: 1,540	Caranddriver.com: 2008 5Best Trucks Full Review at Link: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...s_5best_trucks 2008 5Best Trucks - 5Best Trucks Introduction 2008 Toyota RAV4 2008 Mazda CX-9 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-class 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2008 Honda Odyssey Baby how you've Grown. Improving on the Pilot Program. It's a Family Affair. Fundamentally Superior. Practically Fun.

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CobaltSScrazy 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Drives: 2005 Cobalt SS Posts: 5,917	Re: Caranddriver.com: 2008 5Best Trucks Rav4...midsize/compact crossover---> Not a truck. CX-9...midsize/large crossover------> Not a truck. GL Class: unibody crossover--------->Not a truck. Silverado: FINALLY A TRUCK! Odessey: a minivan based on a car platform>Not a truck. CobaltSS PS:should have been 08 Silverado 08 Sierra 08 F 08 Ram 08 Tundra Period. . __________________ 2005 Cobalt SS I'm done with GMI, some posters type inexcusable and unacceptable replys that are not moderated with enough intensity.

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gregorypeter 2.2 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 80	Re: Caranddriver.com: 2008 5Best Trucks They would have been better off calling it the five best utility vehicles.

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SAngelo 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 195	Re: Caranddriver.com: 2008 5Best Trucks What a joke, I bet the 2008 Vue drives better and is more comfortable then that ugly look Rav 4. Plus the interior and exterior is much nicer !!!!! Also, I would take the Acadia or Enclave over the Mazda.

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F14CRAZY 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dimondale, MI Drives: '89 Buick Reatta Posts: 3,948	Re: Caranddriver.com: 2008 5Best Trucks Aside from the Silverado, none of those vehicles are trucks in any sense __________________ '07 Subaru Forester: my do-everything everyday driver and first new vehicle. Manual trans. 23k miles as of 3/19/08, 24,2xxk miles as of 3/30/08 '89 Buick Reatta: "Project GS"...3800 SII S/C, 6 speed manual '94 Buick Century wagon: 3100 V6, business vehicle Past: '92 and '93 Ford Explorers, '03 Mercury Mountaineer

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