I really don't have knowledge to argue about newer cars because I don't look into them. Most people don't get to get the car they want as their first car, but I did. Most of my specialization is in GM (Chevy) and Mopars like Dodge and Plymouth. The few Fords weve had have all given us trouble but I'd rather have a ford than some import or euro car.
Ford has absolutely given us nothing but problems. The only ford we have at my place is a broken down F150 that is in the front yard. We use it as a ladder to get on the roof. (it works to the point that we can at least put it infront of the trailer)
I've never worked on a Silverado, or any V8 for that matter.
Well I've never worked on anything but V8's lol