Go-Bucky Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Had the pleasure of being rear ended by a nice girl without a license the other day. $22,000 in damage so far, including the frame, and they’re gonna fix it! It’ll never be my truck again, so it’ll be immediately traded. If y’all had to replace yours... what would you do differently from your current baby? (I’m thinking ‘16-‘17... maybe Denali) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
15 Z71 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 If I had to i would get an slt. I like my sle but for a few bucks more I get the slt. Plus I really like the snow flake wheels on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSam Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Surprised they are not totaling it. I think they probably would in TX. I had a 2014 Silverado LTZ Z71 2WD 5.3 that was totaled after it rolled. I now drive a 2017 Sierra SLT Z71 4WD 6.2 witht the Denali cluster installed. Only thing I am missing from the Denali now is the badges, LED lights and Magnetic shocks. (wish I had the lights as I like the full LED turn signals) For me it was the 6.2 engine and 4WD. The 6.2 was my must have option. I lost the lane departure/vibrating seats option from my 2017 (it was a 2LZ?) I give enormous credit to the 2014 for protecting my life and my sons. We both walked away from a substantial accident. (photo attached) It was a great truck. HTH, -S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O_J_Simpson Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 That vehicle would have been instantly totaled in Texas. Texas is very anti-frame replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2017SierraSLT Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I love my 2017 SLT. Only things I would change is the addition of a 6.2, and the T4L Full LED headlamps, which I am adding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krusty Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Go-Bucky said: Had the pleasure of being rear ended by a nice girl without a license the other day. $22,000 in damage so far, including the frame, and they’re gonna fix it! It’ll never be my truck again, so it’ll be immediately traded. If y’all had to replace yours... what would you do differently from your current baby? (I’m thinking ‘16-‘17... maybe Denali) Might leave off the crash avoidance package - kinda annoying - but love the Intellibeam headlamps that come with it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucky Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 51 minutes ago, SSam said: Surprised they are not totaling it. I think they probably would in TX. I had a 2014 Silverado LTZ Z71 2WD 5.3 that was totaled after it rolled. I now drive a 2017 Sierra SLT Z71 4WD 6.2 witht the Denali cluster installed. Only thing I am missing from the Denali now is the badges, LED lights and Magnetic shocks. (wish I had the lights as I like the full LED turn signals) For me it was the 6.2 engine and 4WD. The 6.2 was my must have option. I lost the lane departure/vibrating seats option from my 2017 (it was a 2LZ?) I give enormous credit to the 2014 for protecting my life and my sons. We both walked away from a substantial accident. (photo attached) It was a great truck. HTH, -S In Wisconsin, they’ll fix up to 70% of the value of the truck... so we’re close. I’m hoping for more hiccups when they disassemble it, so that they’ll total it. Forgive me... but what is the Denali cluster? The grill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikemobile Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 6.2 and sunroof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2017SierraSLT Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 9 minutes ago, Go-Bucky said: In Wisconsin, they’ll fix up to 70% of the value of the truck... so we’re close. I’m hoping for more hiccups when they disassemble it, so that they’ll total it. Forgive me... but what is the Denali cluster? The grill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucky Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 minute ago, 2017SierraSLT said: Ahhhh, yes... that looks worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMGZ400 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Would definitely get a 6.2, that is a must in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin VII Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 If I could start over again I'd go for a 2500 diesel, should have in the first place but it was just so damn expensive and I got a great deal on my 1500. That said, for 1500 I'd do the following: SLT (lots of extra little features standard) Heated/cooled seats (I didn't want leather but those cooled seats are awesome) 6.2L (never enough power) Heated steering wheel Center console (have the bench now, it's fine but that extra storage is nice) Outside of the stock truck I'd prob go with a 4" lift over the 6". 2 inches isn't a ton and the wheels would fill the frame better I think. Went with 6" so I could stuff 37s under there but no way on earth I'm doing that while shes my daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintor Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Demand the truck be totaled....new replacement. How much money you will lose trying to sell it due to depreciation with a CARFAX crash record? I have a buddy who demanded a new replacement when his old beater Toyota pickup with 180,000 miles was totaled by someone.....he got a new truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Largely Unknown Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I think you're on the right track. Get as many options as you can, so you won't regret later that you didn't get something you need/want. That's how I ended up with the SLT Premium Plus. FYI: The 6.2 requires premium fuel ($). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattooo Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Denali or an AT premium package all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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