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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:12:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By disembled: GMT400s were nice looking trucks. 800s were as bland as styling could be. Both had horrendously cheap design and light duty parts. I'll take an ugly truck that doesn't fall apart  Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By disembled: Originally Posted By Into_the_Void: This is peak https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/220444/1000005180_jpg-3171136.JPG GMT400s were nice looking trucks. 800s were as bland as styling could be. Both had horrendously cheap design and light duty parts. I'll take an ugly truck that doesn't fall apart GMT 800s, especially the 03-07 Chevies were the pinnacle of functionality and aesthetics of trucks. Yo dawg, check out my new square body!  Attached File |
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WY, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:17:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sledhead907: I’ve never been a Chevy fan, but those trucks were garbage. No, they weren’t |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 3:21:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 77Bronc: To me, this is peak  https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/16476/IMG_2492-3158360.jpg New 2-door Bronco is promising ..... 
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Posted: 3/29/2024 6:51:41 AM EDT
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Todays pickup are just more proof men's penises are getting smaller
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GA, USA
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Posted: 3/29/2024 7:22:17 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Into_the_Void: This is peak https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/220444/1000005180_jpg-3171136.JPG Not only did they look good, they would run forever with basic maintenance, handled better than any other pickups at the time and as they have gotten older most parts are still available and relatively cheap to keep running as can be seen by how many are still on the road. |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 7:25:31 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/29/2024 7:53:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 5-0Joe: I generally agree, but the 2024 GMC Sierra AT4 is pretty darn good looking. https://www.usnews.com/object/image/0000018c-5ef2-dc6c-aded-fffe6a630000/https-cars-dms-usnews-com-static-uploads-images-auto-custom-15266-original-2024-gmc-sierra-1500-angular-front-1.jpg?update-time=1696454506000&size=responsiveGallery It's just too bad it's Government Motors. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 3/29/2024 7:54:51 AM EDT
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MD, USA
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Posted: 3/29/2024 8:03:32 AM EDT
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Yes
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Posted: 3/29/2024 8:12:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoinDatePostCount: No, they weren’t Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoinDatePostCount: Originally Posted By sledhead907: I’ve never been a Chevy fan, but those trucks were garbage. No, they weren’t I remember sitting in one, looking around at the creaking interior materials thinking “what the hell were they thinking”. |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 8:14:22 AM EDT
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Op, you made me miss my 92 Integra gsr...
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MO, USA
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Posted: 3/29/2024 8:22:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Frank_B: Prefer late '60s/early '70s. https://cdn1.mecum.com/auctions/gn1119/gn1119-387087/images/[email protected]?1568397405000 yes |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 11:44:53 AM EDT
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Peak modern retro styling from 2014:
 
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AL, USA
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Posted: 3/29/2024 11:52:12 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Honeypot_DMZ]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By southerncross: Taste is subjective. Peak is subjective. Peak reliability and efficiency is now. With the advancements in technology that benefit both vehicles and computers things have become infinitely more reliable. |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 11:54:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Into_the_Void: Me too This is my weekend ride https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/220444/IMG_20231027_180707_jpg-3171153.JPG Damn that is a beautiful truck! |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 12:03:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NorthBridge: I think there are several modern trucks that are nice looking. But yeah, squarebodies and OBS trucks are awesome. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/337680/IMG_5092_jpeg-3171181.JPG I do like the new Rams (I have a 2003 dually). The GMC's are not bad either. Ford is ugly. |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 12:07:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/29/2024 12:08:35 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Into_the_Void: This is peak https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/220444/1000005180_jpg-3171136.JPG Hell yeah, let's bring back V8's that make 200hp and get 9mpg! The styling was nice and all but I've had 3 90's Chevy pickups and I'll keep my 2019 GMC 6.2L with ventilated seats, thanks. |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 12:09:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rixae86: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/459164/00P0P_7OBD1iydyr9_0gw0b0_600x450_jpg-3171728.JPG 
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Posted: 3/29/2024 12:12:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cypher214: Hell yeah, let's bring back V8's that make 200hp and get 9mpg! The styling was nice and all but I've had 3 90's Chevy pickups and I'll keep my 2019 GMC 6.2L with ventilated seats, thanks. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cypher214: Originally Posted By Into_the_Void: This is peak https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/220444/1000005180_jpg-3171136.JPG Hell yeah, let's bring back V8's that make 200hp and get 9mpg! The styling was nice and all but I've had 3 90's Chevy pickups and I'll keep my 2019 GMC 6.2L with ventilated seats, thanks. Ha, that's why I said styling. I'd go insane with a factory 350tbi with a shit box 700r4 behind it. |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 12:16:04 PM EDT
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Concur with In_the_Void. I like the '90s 4-Runners bettter than the new ones. Those ugly tail lights.
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Posted: 3/29/2024 12:57:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Cypher214]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Into_the_Void: Ha, that's why I said styling. I'd go insane with a factory 350tbi with a shit box 700r4 behind it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Into_the_Void: Originally Posted By Cypher214: Originally Posted By Into_the_Void: This is peak https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/220444/1000005180_jpg-3171136.JPG Hell yeah, let's bring back V8's that make 200hp and get 9mpg! The styling was nice and all but I've had 3 90's Chevy pickups and I'll keep my 2019 GMC 6.2L with ventilated seats, thanks. Ha, that's why I said styling. I'd go insane with a factory 350tbi with a shit box 700r4 behind it. There's a company that took new Ford Raptors and put 70's Ford pickup bodies on them. The interior had all the new amenities and sound deadening, the chassis, drivetrain, and suspension were all from the new truck. It took a bit of stretching and widening of the body to make it fit but it looked fantastic. I'd love a modern GM truck with mid-80's bodywork. |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 1:03:13 PM EDT
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I kinda love a lot of the modern stuff. Hell, I love it all.
 Not gonna lie, I do wish they still made sports cars that have this vibe:  |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 2:28:40 PM EDT
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While I agree with the OP on modern cars styling, he is wrong about the 90's being the best year for cars style. It was the 60's & 70's.
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Posted: 3/29/2024 2:45:56 PM EDT
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I've always thought those 1990s Chevy trucks were ugly. The 2000 is OK.
I don't mind the 1990 Ford F150 design. |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 2:49:03 PM EDT
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 Best styling was 1963-70, followed by about 1980-88. 
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Posted: 3/29/2024 2:54:40 PM EDT
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1990-2006 is peak styling and simple but effective engineering for all vehicles. Everything's gone to expensive and shit since.
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MI, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2024 6:20:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Going_Commando: GMT 800s, especially the 03-07 Chevies were the pinnacle of functionality and aesthetics of trucks. Yo dawg, check out my new square body! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/76629/1000005208_jpg-3172385.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Going_Commando: Originally Posted By disembled: Originally Posted By Into_the_Void: This is peak https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/220444/1000005180_jpg-3171136.JPG GMT400s were nice looking trucks. 800s were as bland as styling could be. Both had horrendously cheap design and light duty parts. I'll take an ugly truck that doesn't fall apart GMT 800s, especially the 03-07 Chevies were the pinnacle of functionality and aesthetics of trucks. Yo dawg, check out my new square body! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/76629/1000005208_jpg-3172385.JPG 03-07 Cat eyezzzzzzzz. First of the truck bros. 400s and 800s are trash. The trucks are lightweight. Not due to high quality materials or amazing engineering. Interior is awful, stupid layout, controls in stupid spots, small buttons, offset steering wheel, seats practically set on the floor like a sports car. |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 6:40:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Slyce: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/366980/bronco_jpg-3171758.JPG agreed or this old goat https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/366980/IMG_6213_JPG-3171759.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Slyce: Originally Posted By 77Bronc: To me, this is peak https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/366980/bronco_jpg-3171758.JPG agreed or this old goat https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/366980/IMG_6213_JPG-3171759.JPG @Slyce I would sell my 77 Bronco to buy "your old goat", one of my favorite Toyotas |
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USA
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Posted: 3/30/2024 7:15:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By disembled: 03-07 Cat eyezzzzzzzz. First of the truck bros. 400s and 800s are trash. The trucks are lightweight. Not due to high quality materials or amazing engineering. Interior is awful, stupid layout, controls in stupid spots, small buttons, offset steering wheel, seats practically set on the floor like a sports car. They were such trash I still see lots of them out there on the road still getting work done. |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 7:26:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LittlePony: We must return to right angles! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/391660/20230513_120552-2815421.jpg |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 7:38:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By disembled: 03-07 Cat eyezzzzzzzz. First of the truck bros. 400s and 800s are trash. The trucks are lightweight. Not due to high quality materials or amazing engineering. Interior is awful, stupid layout, controls in stupid spots, small buttons, offset steering wheel, seats practically set on the floor like a sports car. The 800’s are good. The 900’s are not bad either both inside and out. They are just plagued by shitty AFM engines. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2024 8:00:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Butternut: I kinda love a lot of the modern stuff. Hell, I love it all. Not gonna lie, I do wish they still made sports cars that have this vibe: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/88366/mitsubishi-starion-3172785.jpg I'd take some of that . 240z and 944 are good too . |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 8:43:06 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/30/2024 9:15:19 AM EDT
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Since trucks were the initial photos:
 This is the reason most cars look the same these days: Hydroforming panels. The push for lighter cars and better fuel economy makes using lighter ga steel mandatory, light steel needs curves to enhance rigidity. |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 9:34:46 AM EDT
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I think the 80’s and the 90’s were peak aesthetic design.
Unfortunately it was a low point for interior quality and engine design. I do like a few new cars though. The Cadillac V series has always gotten my attention year after year. The RS Audis are pretty good looking too. |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 9:44:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -OdieGreen-: I think the 80’s and the 90’s were peak aesthetic design. Unfortunately it was a low point for interior quality and engine design. I do like a few new cars though. The Cadillac V series has always gotten my attention year after year. The RS Audis are pretty good looking too. The mid to late 80s engines weren’t too bad, at least not compared to the 70s. It’s really not fair to judge the engine technology of 30 or 40 years ago by today’s standards. In the automotive world as fast as things change even 10 years prior is a long time. But on interior quality, yeah 80s and 90s definitely wasn’t the best. |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 9:52:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sirveaux: https://jeeptruck.com/mjs/sale17/adm156/index_files/vlb_images1/1968_jeep_gladiator_8.jpg Best styling was 1963-70, followed by about 1980-88. https://cdn.dealeraccelerate.com/ccl/1/3877/102720/1920x1440/1982-jeep-j10 |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2024 10:33:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RV8guy: The 800’s are good. The 900’s are not bad either both inside and out. They are just plagued by shitty AFM engines. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RV8guy: Originally Posted By disembled: 03-07 Cat eyezzzzzzzz. First of the truck bros. 400s and 800s are trash. The trucks are lightweight. Not due to high quality materials or amazing engineering. Interior is awful, stupid layout, controls in stupid spots, small buttons, offset steering wheel, seats practically set on the floor like a sports car. The 800’s are good. The 900’s are not bad either both inside and out. They are just plagued by shitty AFM engines. No man. They’re plagued with electrical issues, broken handles, tie rods, wheel hubs, transmissions, axles. Didn’t they recall or deny warranty on 20” wheels even though they could be bought from GMs parts catalog? Those trucks were guaranteed something broke every month, might as well buy something under warranty and make payments. That generation had to be a new record for the thinnest sheet metal ever on a vehicle. Always a check engine light on for something. Owned 5 GM vehicles, and they all ate transmissions, 4l60, 4l80,6l90, 4t65 and whatever manual they used in the Grand Prix gt. My wife would probably leave me if I ever brought another one home. |
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