Test drove one today
07-19-2013, 11:46 AM
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I've sat in a couple at the local dealership and I love the interior on them.
My only complaint about the GMCs (that I've seen) is they all have those mini textured fender flares on them... I've yet to see one w/o them?
The 5.3 4x4 crews are pretty damn quick from my test drive... I can't wait to see what a rcsb 5.3 2wd will do
My only complaint about the GMCs (that I've seen) is they all have those mini textured fender flares on them... I've yet to see one w/o them?
The 5.3 4x4 crews are pretty damn quick from my test drive... I can't wait to see what a rcsb 5.3 2wd will do
07-19-2013, 12:35 PM
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Who else really wants to see another SSS.
Power levels are high enough we could be talking about a truck that runs a 14 flat off the showroom floor... I mean its up 80 HP and ft-lb of torque over the last ones plus it has the added benefit of a 6 speed. The new 5.3 crew cabs damn near keep pace with the last SSS, I'd imagine an extended cab would without a doubt.
Power levels are high enough we could be talking about a truck that runs a 14 flat off the showroom floor... I mean its up 80 HP and ft-lb of torque over the last ones plus it has the added benefit of a 6 speed. The new 5.3 crew cabs damn near keep pace with the last SSS, I'd imagine an extended cab would without a doubt.
07-20-2013, 11:36 AM
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I test drove a couple crew cabs the other day and ended up special ordering a RCSB 4x4 5.3L. The trucks really need a tune right off the lot. The A/C kicks out way too easy, and some of the shift points leave the truck hanging for a second before grabbing the next gear. But I have to say they were the most peppy 5.3L trucks I've ever driven in stock form. One had 3.42 gears and one was a Z71 with 3.73. Both were peppy but the 3.73's are of course nicer on a not heavily modified engine.
I was really disappointed in the options available, not many of them seemed worth the price. The Z71 was a loaded up LTZ model, and while they have projector headlights, they are not HID's. The stereos suck, even with the Bose option. Can't even remember all the stuff now but I left there thinking they were high with a window sticker of $46k and 'we can only do $2k off these 2014's cause there's no rebates on them'. Sorry, the market will not bear that for a half ton gas truck. You can get a loaded 3/4ton with diesel upgrade for that.
I was really disappointed in the options available, not many of them seemed worth the price. The Z71 was a loaded up LTZ model, and while they have projector headlights, they are not HID's. The stereos suck, even with the Bose option. Can't even remember all the stuff now but I left there thinking they were high with a window sticker of $46k and 'we can only do $2k off these 2014's cause there's no rebates on them'. Sorry, the market will not bear that for a half ton gas truck. You can get a loaded 3/4ton with diesel upgrade for that.
07-20-2013, 02:21 PM
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I test drove a couple crew cabs the other day and ended up special ordering a RCSB 4x4 5.3L. The trucks really need a tune right off the lot. The A/C kicks out way too easy, and some of the shift points leave the truck hanging for a second before grabbing the next gear. But I have to say they were the most peppy 5.3L trucks I've ever driven in stock form. One had 3.42 gears and one was a Z71 with 3.73. Both were peppy but the 3.73's are of course nicer on a not heavily modified engine.
I was really disappointed in the options available, not many of them seemed worth the price. The Z71 was a loaded up LTZ model, and while they have projector headlights, they are not HID's. The stereos suck, even with the Bose option. Can't even remember all the stuff now but I left there thinking they were high with a window sticker of $46k and 'we can only do $2k off these 2014's cause there's no rebates on them'. Sorry, the market will not bear that for a half ton gas truck. You can get a loaded 3/4ton with diesel upgrade for that.
I was really disappointed in the options available, not many of them seemed worth the price. The Z71 was a loaded up LTZ model, and while they have projector headlights, they are not HID's. The stereos suck, even with the Bose option. Can't even remember all the stuff now but I left there thinking they were high with a window sticker of $46k and 'we can only do $2k off these 2014's cause there's no rebates on them'. Sorry, the market will not bear that for a half ton gas truck. You can get a loaded 3/4ton with diesel upgrade for that.
How much did that set you back and when's the ETA?
07-20-2013, 08:23 PM
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They don't have all the pricing for the reg cabs so we just ordered it zero down and no obligation. He said we'll fig pricing when it comes in. I expect to pay like $25k. ETA should be like 6wks.
07-29-2013, 06:57 PM
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With the price of these new trucks I don't think I'll ever buy a new truck. Prices are getting ridiculous. Sticker price for a loaded out half ton thats well over 50k is ridiculous. **** em, they can keep it. Good thing is at that price the resale value has to be **** so those of you who want one ought to be able save a good chunk by picking up a year or two old one. Im interested to see what the HDs look like.
07-29-2013, 07:41 PM
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With the price of these new trucks I don't think I'll ever buy a new truck. Prices are getting ridiculous. Sticker price for a loaded out half ton thats well over 50k is ridiculous. **** em, they can keep it. Good thing is at that price the resale value has to be **** so those of you who want one ought to be able save a good chunk by picking up a year or two old one. Im interested to see what the HDs look like.