I sat in a GMC Sierra 2500 SLE Ex. Cab short bed 6.0 liter, 4x4. This guy who owns a local hardware shop just bought one. Its got this thing where you press a button and it turns the overdrive off but they call it a TOWING PROGRAM or something. and Wow, what a nice interior. The instrument panel looks pretty "C5 Hightech". Its got a message center too. Pretty neat and the leather seats look comfy.
I think its too high tech and like my Ford interior better.

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Fast46Triton


1999 Ford F150 XLT Supercab, Shortbed, 4x2, 4 wheel disc brakes/4 wheel Anti-Lock Brakes, Cloth Seats, Amazon green, 16" All season tires, Soft Tonneau Cover, CD Player, 4.6 liter Triton V8, 3:55 ls, towing package, 4 speed auto, K&N Airfilter
Future Mods:
1)Superchip
2)Airbox Mod
3)Gibson Exhaust

Speed kills. Drive a Silverado or Ram and live forever!

 

This "Tow/Haul" mode is NOT an overdrive on/off switch. Activating it tells the computer to quicken/firm up the shifts and prolong upshifts until a higher rpm....sorta like an electronic shift kit that can be turned on and off.

Oh yeah....reading your post again....you say you sat in it..but also say the seats "look" comfy. Couldn't you positively confirm if they were when you sat in it?

Take it easy,
Mark

[This message has been edited by GMC305 (edited 08-14-1999).]

 

I actually like the Chevy/GMC interiors, some things are better like the message center and the transmission switch that changes the shift program but the thing I like the most is how the cneter console goes all the way to the front of the hump in the bucket seat models. I would kill for an Expedition floor console in my truck. The new GM truck interiors are kind of like a modern version of the seventies trucks, which is kind of cool too. However, as usual the materials are cheap and there are tons of rattly parts. I could never put up with that.

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'99 XLT S/C 4.6 Auto 3.55 LS Oxford White,Orlando appearance package, trailer tow package, keyless entry, A.R.E. Hard tonneau, ventvisors and bug guard all painted to match, limo tint, 5 spoke aluminum wheels, Kenwood 6 Disc, black Back Country nerfs, Buccaneers front license plate! I Luv it!

 

What I meant to say is that when you look at the seats, you know it means business. I knew they were going to be comfortable, then I sat in them which confirmed that!
That Tow/Haul mode sounds pretty cool also.

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Fast46Triton


1999 Ford F150 XLT Supercab, Shortbed, 4x2, 4 wheel disc brakes/4 wheel Anti-Lock Brakes, Cloth Seats, Amazon green, 16" All season tires, Soft Tonneau Cover, CD Player, 4.6 liter Triton V8, 3:55 ls, towing package, 4 speed auto, K&N Airfilter
Future Mods:
1)Superchip
2)Airbox Mod
3)Gibson Exhaust

Speed kills. Drive a Silverado or Ram and live forever!

 

I agree the new GM interiors look good, they did a nice job. One thing I particularly liked was the trans temp guage (if it is truly a guage, not a glorified idiot light). Too bad GM couldn't make the body look as good.
Jeff

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1999 F150 Lariat
Reg cab Short box Styleside
5.4L 3.55ls
Deep Wedgwood Blue/Silver
Lund Interceptor hood shield, VentVisors, Class III hitch, Ford molded mud guards, soft tonneau, factory CD with changer (thanks Dusty), tinted windows

 

When I was truck shopping, I was on the fence.
Chevy does indead have a very sweet interior.
Ford has more truck for the buck.
No chevy 5.3regcab on dealers lots around here.
Very glad I bought Ford



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99 XLT 5.4l reg cab
5 star larait style wheels
Toreador red 2tone
3.55 gears
255/70/16 OWL
Delta toolbox
Eclipse 5340 cd player
Memphis ARCS50 component speakers (excellent sound)
Sherwood amp
subwoofer coming soon
More mods as funds become avalible.

 

How about the ergonomics of the interior? I like the F-150's interior. The only thing I have to stretch for are the rear view mirror and the the map lights (really awkward for me to reach). Otherwise, everything else is in easy reach on the Ford.

 

I think the ford trucks are still rated the best for ergonomics. The dash layout is very slimplified and with all the curves, its alot more appealing than the other two competitors. The new chevy's sure have alot of specialty features, but they need the edge to boost sales, still trying to pass ford.

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'98 F-150 XLT Reg. Cab Flareside 4x4, Black, 5.4l, 3.55LS, tow package, K&N, GTS headlight covers, Alpine changer w/FM mod, Clifford alarm system w/keyless entry & starter disable // Future considerations: 285/75/r16 Mud Terrain BFG's, bed mat, tonneau cover, suspension lift.

 

If they want to pass Ford they should lower the price instead of charging an average $2000.00 more than Ford.

 

I agree. But the seats in GM's look plush!

 

I think chevy and GMC both suck!!