I bought my first truck in 2000, it was a black Chevy. I have had this same truck since then. Sure it needs a tune up every now and then but let me tell you, this truck has giving everything it has each time I start it! The pros to owning this truck are endless, if you take care of it, it will keep going and going. It drives great even with a load, it has enough room for six people. It got me through two of the worst snow storms in this area! In 2012 I was moving in winter, across the mountains at night in a snowstorm, I had my two year old son with me. The truck drove amazing! I felt safe the whole drive. The cons are truly few. The first being that tires are spendy. The second would be the horrible gas mileage. Other than that this is a gear truck that you will enjoy owning and driving. You will feel safe knowing that the people you love are being driven in a well built rig. I should also mention that the back bench holds three carseats side by side quite comfortably! I really cant say enough about this truck! Its the best truck I have owned, I bought a newer model truck ( not Chevy ) that truck was nothing but headaches! Afterfour years the newer truck was sold. The money went into tuneups fir my Chevy. At almost 22 years old it proves that its a great truck every day.