im partial to chevy/gmc. ive got a 2001 sierra 4x4 with a long bed, just like the silverado your looking into, but mine has 110,000 miles. i suggest the silverado for the bigger bed area as well, that is if you use a bed like i do. i HAVE to have my long bed for the landscaping i do. will you use it for any hauling besides a deer every now and then?