The truck that has the record of the most sold each

[GOPAPA]

year is from what commercials tell us is the Ford ,,but could it be because they have the fleet business all to them selves that put them in the lead or does this have any thing to do with how many trucks are sold? This is a question I been wanting you-alls opinions on for some time ,, I see many Chevies on the streets and Dodges too so please share what you think.

[72c20customcamper]

They have lost their edge . I’m seeing more and more Dodge and Chevy fleet trucks replacing the Fords . My town just bought 18 dodge 3500 trucks for the highway dept . Mostly new Chevy trucks in DOT job sites . When I worked for the village of Scarsdale years ago they were buying new Fords cheaper than what they got at auction for 3 and 4 year old trucks . Ford made nothing and may have been losing money on them . Guessing the figured that the guys grieving them would buy fords for their personal vehicles . Ford is in a bad situation with trucks they invested so much and lost in EV trucks they need to turn a profit on the others . So now Chevy and Dodge fleet bids are competitive.

[weq92f]

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My understanding is that Ford is #1 simply because GM splits their sales between Chevy and GMC. Combine those figures and see who really was #1.

-Kevin

[57taskforce]

Originally Posted by weq92f

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My understanding is that Ford is #1 simply because GM splits their sales between Chevy and GMC. Combine those figures and see who really was #1.

-Kevin

This!

[tutone]

In 45+ years of driving, I've owned around 140 vehicles. 4 of them were fords. One had a chevy drivetrain. I don't have any major beef with them, I just never really cared much for their stylig. The 78-79 swb ford 4x4 looked good as well as the early first gen bronco. There are a lot of new F250s on the roadways around here. It is how and where we grew up and our early influences on what we buy later in life. I have had bad luck with GM products too through the years. They do a lot of bragging on being the top seller though.

[Boog]

A real big part of being the "best seller" is only due to Ford's pricing though. Normally GM trucks resale for much more than Fords, from what I have observed.

[biketopia]

I run a fleet of 500+ vehicles and equipment for the local water utility. Believe me, every single manufacturer has a fleet division. My previous supervisor did a lot to standardize our fleet, and it's helped more than most people realize. The fleet tech's productivity increases, our relationship with suppliers is great, and the number of parts we have to stock is low. The big thing currently is most places just need vehicles. Since the covid delays many places just bought what they could to keep vehicles turning over according to their TCO & lifecycle plans. Also, the pricing can vary wildly between brands. I purchase most of our vehicles through cooperative contracts that have already been competitively solicited. Look at these two offerings through the VA sheriffs association. A 2wd silverado starts at $20k & a 2wd F-150 at $37k...

https://www.myvendorlink.com/externa...s=151767&i=234
https://www.myvendorlink.com/externa...s=151767&i=200

https://vasheriff.org/procurement/ve...ement-program/

[GOPAPA]

Biketopia ,,thanks ,,this tells a lot about fleet buying and about the number 1 selling truck

[biketopia]

Sure thing, any other fleet buying trends or questions, feel free to ask!

[weq92f]

Originally Posted by biketopia

Sure thing, any other fleet buying trends or questions, feel free to ask!

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2 wheel drive Silverado starts at 20k...please...tell more. I'd like to know the details of that 20k truck. Does that come with the base 4 banger, steel wheels, no carpet, crank windows, A/C?, etc., etc?

Thanks,

-Kevin

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by weq92f

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My understanding is that Ford is #1 simply because GM splits their sales between Chevy and GMC. Combine those figures and see who really was #1.

-Kevin

I've always thought that was a huge part of it was Ford sells their trucks under one brand vs GM. That said Ford sells an absolute crapload of F150's and has for close to 25 years. Everywhere I look I see F150's outnumbering any other vehicle, cars SUVs included.

[biketopia]

Originally Posted by weq92f

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2 wheel drive Silverado starts at 20k...please...tell more. I'd like to know the details of that 20k truck. Does that come with the base 4 banger, steel wheels, no carpet, crank windows, A/C?, etc., etc?

Thanks,

-Kevin

If you click the link bellow it will take you to the award, click on build and options files to download them and view the standard build 2wd WT. The 20k is the absolute barest of bones you can get from GM. Also, that's a price offered to qualifying agencies, you won't get that price walking into your local dealer.
https://www.myvendorlink.com/externa...s=151767&i=234

[weq92f]

Originally Posted by biketopia

If you click the link bellow it will take you to the award, click on build and options files to download them and view the standard build 2wd WT. The 20k is the absolute barest of bones you can get from GM. Also, that's a price offered to qualifying agencies, you won't get that price walking into your local dealer.
https://www.myvendorlink.com/externa...s=151767&i=234

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Thanks! That satisfied my curiosity. Looks like 5.3 V8 and some scattered options which was what I expected. If GM offered similar bare bones deals to the public, they might sell pretty good. I had a colleague who purchased a fleet truck from a dealer...it was a quad cab, white work truck with A/C being one of only a few options. Riding in that thing was strange indeed with seemingly no sound insulation and metal floors and headliner.

-Kevin