Engineer9860
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For those that used the excuse that the "cheeks" on the bumper made the truck look ugly, your request for a redesign has been addressed.
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/11/spi........chevrolet-silverado-3500-heavy-duty.html
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GBuilders
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Not much has changed IMO.
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Camp I am
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Those "cheeks" were ugly, good change. Thanks for the link.
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The Texan
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GM is loosing us as a customer, if they continue with this body style. They have not had a decent body style since 2007 and the interior is, IMHO, as draconian as they come. Our GM has 107K and will need replacing in another year or two, so I guess Ford, Dodge or Toyota will get a new customer.
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dshelley
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I remember when the GM twins were the best looking trucks. Where are those designers now?
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Capt Skup
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Is the front bumper cheeks, though downsized, still made of plastic? Why does a crew cab, dual rear wheel, 4wd pickup with a MSRP of close to $60,000 come equipped with plastic bumpers and plastic wheel covers. Has Obama appointed a chromed plastic Czar to the board of GM?
I can see that if Chrysler survives, quickly surpass GM/Chevy in the pickup truck market, especially the HD share. While I still am a big Ford turck fan, I would certainly choose a great looking 3500 Dodge over this very hodge podge, odd looking trucks.
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Bluestatueman
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Unfortunately, I agree with The The Texan and Dshelley. 2007 was the last of the attractive trucks for GM. These designers need to get with the program.
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mecreature
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You guys are crazy.. thats a good looking truck..
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Ridgerunner29
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It seems for every truck design there are those that like it and those that don't. All of the trucks I owned from 1988 to 2008 were Fords and I was always happy with my Fords. In 2008 I liked the new GM trucks so much that I traded the Ford for a 2008 Chevy. In 2009 I traded the Chevy for a GMC. I really prefer the new GM trucks to any other trucks. I think the quality and engineering are exceptional. Just one persons opinion and preference.
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tvfrfireman
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I agree with Ridgerunner. I do not have an engineering degree and am not a famous truck designer like others who have commented negativly. All I know is that these GM trucks have a civilized ride and my GM products have been reliable and trouble free. My friends with fords have spent thousands on repairs. The last thing I will do is tell my friends with other brands that they have made a wrong decision. What happened to civility on this forum?
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