Archive for July, 2009

Ford vs Chevy: The Debate Goes On

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Adrian Adams asked:


We have all seen then the bumper stickers that say I would rather push a Ford than drive a Chevy. For many people, it is the truth. There is a great deal of consumer loyalty when it comes to Ford and Chevy. In fact, there is even a Playstation 2 game called Ford vs. Chevy. It may have to do with owning a particular vehicle that excelled so they stayed with that manufacturer. Maybe their family owned Ford’s or Chevy’s and they went with what was familiar.

Ford and Chevy continue to be stiff competitors out there. Ford does seem to excel though in many areas. If you want speed the Ford Mustang will out do the Chevy Corvette hands down. Chevy is in the process of making a come back with the Chevy Camaro but fans of the Camaro aren’t taking to the new design very well.

Ford Pickups are available in a variety of sizes from small trucks to large work trucks. The Ford F-150 is their basic full size truck, but they have smaller models, such as the Ranger, and larger models like the F-850 for super heavy duty hauling. Chevy has several of them as well. The safety ratings for Ford are slightly better though when several of the same style of pickups were compared to each other.

Mini vans are very popular these days as they look sporty and they offer plenty of room. The Ford Windstar and the Chevy Venture both offer plenty of room. Yet the Ford Windstar is more stylish and offers more features.

Ford also has the Ford Escape, which Chevy does not really have a good answer to. The Escape has good mpg, at about 24, but it still has the power to tow 3,500 pounds with the towing package. It’s a great vehicle for anyone who does need the extra room and towing power larger SUVs offer, because the Escape is great on gas, easy and fun to drive, and affordable.

Price is always a big concern when purchasing a new or used vehicle. The cost of used vehicles really depends on the quality of the vehicle and the amount of miles on it. New vehicles are pricey, but Ford and Chevy often compete to get business. I can almost guarantee that if you tell the Ford dealer how much Chevy quoted you for a similar vehicle of theirs, they would meet or match the price. If they won’t, you can go to another dealer, or ask for concessions to make the deal more attractive to you.

In many areas such as price, speed, and safety, Chevy appears to have some catching up to do. One problem they have is they always seem to be following in the footsteps of Ford rather than introducing something new to attract new customers. While the age old debate between Ford and Chevy owners will continue on, it is important to base that decision on some solid facts. Just because your grand-daddy said that Ford was the best doesn’t mean that they still are. And it certainly doesn’t mean that Ford is better for the particular type of vehicle you are buying.

You can find excellent information on Ford and Chevy comparisons in Consumer Reports, safety ratings, and various online resources. Make sure you look for unbiased information though or you will end up with nothing more than the opinion of the reader.

As you can well guess, most reviewers are biased in a review like this. Safety ratings, MPG ratings and other figures are good things to look at when comparing. Don’t forget though, that there can be a good deal of variation from model to model and from year to year. So it’s very important to compare apples to apples. Don’t try to compare a 2007 Ford Explorer to a 2003 Chevy Blazer.



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Chevy Tahoe Parts: the Reasons Behind the Tahoe’s Success

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Evander Klum asked:


The Chevy Tahoe has been one of the most popular SUV’s in the mid-1990’s, huge thanks to its room for up to nine passengers, V8 power and plenty of available amenities. The Chevrolet Tahoe has been known to match the wants and needs of large American families.

The Chevy Tahoe is being described as a “rugged, multipurpose family vehicle that’s at home on and off the road,” and the manufacturer has always seen to it that the vehicle is sturdy enough to live up to its projected image. Chevrolet recently performed a full redesign and improvement of the Tahoe to keep up with competitors. The truck’s interior is improved a lot in terms of quality and design.

The Chevy Tahoe is a traditional full-size SUV built on a truck platform. It was just redesigned for the 2007 model year to start its third generation. Many improvements were made over the previous generations, especially in the areas of interior design and materials, feature availability and ride quality.

There are currently three main trim levels available, namely: the LS, LT and LTZ. The LS is well equipped with today’s convenience features. The LT and the LTZ, on the other hand, fill out the standard equipment list with more luxury-oriented items. Chevrolet also offers a navigation system and a rear entertainment system on most models, and all Tahoes can be fitted with full-length side curtain airbags. In terms of powertrain, consumers can choose between two V8 engines and two- or four-wheel drive.

The Chevy Tahoe is a symbol of Chevrolet’s excellence as a car manufacturer. But behind every Chevy Tahoe are parts specially developed by Chevrolet. Chevy Tahoe parts are of the best quality to be able to deliver only the best performance. Different Chevy Tahoe parts like the radiator, alternator, AC condenser, heater core, fuel pump system, exhaust system and hundreds of other parts are made of the best materials carefully designed and engineered to meet consumers’ needs around the globe. Failure of one Chevrolet Tahoe part may affect the whole vehicle’s performance so it is a must that all parts should be properly maintained at all times.



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How to change the instrument cluster on a 2003 Chevy Venture?

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rponceamex asked:


I need to change the instrument cluster on my 2003 Chevy Venture. If you have the schematics please send them to me.

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