I'm looking at pickup trucks; comparing the Ford F150 with the Chevy Silverado 1500. Which one is the more reliable, longest lasting, and most trouble free truck? Right now, I have a 1992 F150, long past it's expiration date. The paint is peeling, it has some rust, the transmission is acting up, but it keeps on chugging along. The easy choice would be Ford, but I still need to consider the other options. Maybe even Toyota, or Nissan.
Not looking for a daily driver, maybe 5k miles per year. I occasionally haul stuff, tow stuff, and at some point I may want to tow about 7000 lbs. 4wd is a must. I'm interested in the bare bones models. Needs to be offered in blue or grey. I've been looking at used, but it looks like used pick ups go pretty high. My guess is that any of them would be fine, but does anyone have any LEGITIMATE negatives on these trucks? Otherwise, unless a good used deal pops up, I'm just likely to buy the cheapest.
Thanks!