A major benefit of buying an older used Chevy or keeping a new(er) one for the long term is the availability of parts via salvage yards and the immense amount of aftermarket parts.
Generally, Chevy stuff is cheaper then Ford and usually much cheaper than Mopar.
That was the compelling reason I bout the 2004 Silverado new with the intent of keeping it for MANY years.
Another handy aspect is if you live in an area that has not been inundated with Toyotas, Nissans, etc. buying those makes can be problematic regarding finding competent mechanics, specialized tools and parts.
If in rural Dakotas or other midwestern states you can get a Chevy or Ford fixed and parts found nearby pert-near anywhere.
Drive Toyota van out thataway and a part may be a few days away in a warehouse and the nearest Toyota dealer that KNOWS the product may be a few hundred miles away.
The same principle has applied to "hopping up" street rods or whatever.... Chevy has always been the least expensive way to add horsepower to your engine.
Good luck with the truck.