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Nice truck history, and well as the current one. Welcome!

I do see the time of "buy low, sell high" for cars coming to end. Just not all at once. I know I certainly did plenty of that (not intentionally). Inventory is slowly stabilizing for some brands. So we'll see. In either case, welcome to the forum, and post some pics!

Welcome to the forum! Post some pics if you can.

Audio source is a good point. Compressed and relatively lower quality source like FM or SiriusXM aren't going to sound great regardless of the stereo. In fact, they tend to sound worse on higher end systems. You might have one that gets a bit more base with some basic EQ adjustment and be perfectly happy with it. Even though it may or may not be the "lesser" system. I stream with Google Play Music at the highest quality setting. Although whenever I do get a vehicle with a good stereo, I'll usually jump over to Tidal or something similar. If you can't tell the difference, the stereo is either not good enough, you just don't have an ear for it.

I've had many GMPP, Borla and Corsa exhausts and they'll all sound great on the GM V8 engines. GMPP/Borla touring has a nice almost factory growl and tone. Reminds me of my 09 before GM killed their factory exhaust sound, but a little louder. No drone. The louder Borla systems sound good, but they get raspy the more aggressive you go (S Type, Atak). Never been a fan of those. Corsa touring isn't available on the newer 6.2, but the Sport sounds great. Corsa has the best drone elimination at the cost of some lower frequencies, so it has more of a "race car" sound to it. If you like reving under bridges and tunnels, this is the one to get. Hah. Not to say GMPP/Borla drones, but some folks may interpret the lower exhaust note as drone, such as during low speed slower acceleration. It's not actually drone as I would define it. Just exhaust, but you can hear it. That's what you want, afterall. Actual drone is far more pronounced and annoying. Either way, you won't hear much cruising on the highway. And the GMPP is basically a Borla Touring system, I could never really hear a difference in sound, if there was one. As usual, they all sound great, and comes down to personal preference. Do you want something louder than stock but won't break local sound ordinances, no drone, go GMPP or Borla touring. Want a more aggressive sound, yet reasonable volumes, and still no drone, Corsa Sport (or touring if you have the option, it's a bit quieter, and less aggressive). And no video will do then justice.

23 Silverado HC bose stereo was one of the least impressive systems I've ever heard... from any vehicle. It was somehow even worse than the 2020 Sierra Denali. Just very flat, under powered, no base, etc. Now the upgraded Bose in the Denali Ultimate is on a whole different level. Much fuller sound, nice sound stage, and actually has descent base and treble. Although at this price point, it's basically mandatory. Then again, the Denali and HC aren't exactly cheap trucks either. They deserve better.

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate 6.2 You know, walking back to the truck, and you have to pause to snap a random picture. Yep. The sunlight shows some of that metallic. Even though it's just another grayish-black truck, I really do like this color. And the interior... love it.

The main infotainment screen can definitely be a bit sluggish, mostly with the built-in google maps animation. Although I was playing around with XM Radio and browsing various settings the other day and it wasn't as bad as when I first used it. I suspect it was downloading some updates, or off-line maps, as it does somewhat often. In either case, I use Android Auto most of the time, so it hasn't been an issue for me. Which has actually been quite reliable. Unless you're using voice, then the delay is a bit annoying. EDIT: I will add that over the past year I've used the latest infotainment systems from many different manufactures. Overall, I have to give the edge to GM for general usability and stability, especially with AA. Audi is a close second (stable, but not intuitive). I haven't had any random disconnects like with RAM Uconnect. Or Bluetooth phone calls dropping like Toyota did. Or just complete infotainment system crashing as Ford Sync likes to do.

I like it, bit different. But to most folks, it's just going to look like any other dark gray truck. I've seen quite a few around though. Try to find one in person and see how it looks.

I recently just bought a 2023 1500 HC 3.0 that was built in Silao. As I'm rather particular about noises and quality issues, I test drove several other trucks on the lot. I was also trying to decide between the 6.2 and 3.0. One thing I noticed is that each truck was very distinct in terms noises and there was indeed some correlation between where they were built. These were all brand new vehicles, some 2022, but most were 2023. The two 3.0 high country trucks were noticeably the quietest of the bunch, both built in Mexico. My truck in particular is pretty solid with the only issue being some minor sort of paint oxidation that the dealer was able to resolve. As the others were rather dirty, I didn't get a chance to closely inspect the paint for the rest. The three with the 6.2 were built in the US, two being HC, and the 3rd being a ZR2. All 5 noted the engine/trans were build in the US. While I absolutely do love that 6.2 motor, those interiors were all considerably nosier. Lots of creaks from the dash, doors, and center console. Plus rattles from the back seat area. You could just press on the interior trim pieces and hear a lot more creaking. Which is actually a very common issues with many manufactures. Not to say mine is 100% quiet when pushing on them - it is still plastic - but it's way better. And that all translates to a quieter and nicer vehicle to live with. Whether it's material quality, assembly, or a combination of both, the difference is hard to ignore, as well as where it was built. Understand this is still a relatively small subset of vehicles, but a notable data point regardless. On the topic of noises, unfortunately they all have much more wind noise than I'd like from such an expensive vehicle, but that was another reason I like to test drive multiple vehicles. Especially now that inventories are getting back to normal. At least I know what is "normal" for the vehicle and what is not.

Yeah, I found both the front and rear wheel-well snow build-up to become rather problematic during the TX snow storm this past week. The snow/ice would then make contact with the tires even after a relatively short drive. Keeping in mind these aren't plowed roads or anything. I had to keep removing excess snow build-up to prevent it from icing up and then being even more stubborn to remove.

I couldn't wait to burn through the 87 octane the dealer put in my 6.2l when I bought it. It sounds and feels very noticeably better when running a top-tier 93 octane fuel. But back to the OP... I knew I had a need for V8 sound and power, so the 6.2l was effectively locked in before I hit the dealer lot. But I did drive the 3.0l and have to say I was more impressed than expected. For a daily driver that low-end torque, combined with fuel economy, is hard to beat. And if you aren't planning on putting on an aftermarket exhaust, the V8 sound is super muffled on these newer trucks. Nothing like my 2009 I used to have, which sounded great from the factory. I had the dealer install the Borla Touring exhaust before I even took delivery. As usual, it's all about what you want and need. Take multiple long test drives. Long enough so that you can see fuel economy and performance during what is a "normal drive" for you. Good luck!

Sounds like the same thing SiruisXM have done for years. Hah. Usually for them it was the 3rd push-back before they finally got to their ~$5/mo offer. Eventually I stopped even accepting that as with music royalty fee and taxes, it wasn't worth it. Especially now that we've got Android Auto and Carplay. I'm still not really driving all that much to justify paying for the Onstar services. I'll probably just add them "as needed," such as taking a long road trip. Then just pay for a month of the top package, add in hotspot, etc.

Yeah, I saw that extra few months offer, which I didn't bother with. Although I'm curious just how little they'd accept for an extended contract. I was wondering if they'd even proactively offer something more reasonable after I let it expire.

2020 GMC Sierra Denali 4WD 6.2, Ultimate package. MSRP: ~69k - Rebates, Dealer Discount, Costco, no dealer adds Paid: ~59k + TTL in late Oct. Important to note location, as trucks are in high demand and limited supply in central TX. Most dealers aren't discounting much. At least not without dealer adds. They also went ~$4k over allowance on trade, which did require some tough negotiating. So with equity and tax savings, OTD price ended up being a solid deal.