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98 Z71 SLT Senior Enthusiast

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I don't know what's really going on, but to tell the truth, I am NOT enjoying a truck that I just bought on February 9th. Yes, I've only owned this '08 for only 18 days...but I just seem really disgusted with myself on this move I made. And, I've been thinking about an upgrade since last August...

 

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I traded in a 2006 Sierra Z-71 Extended Cab SLE2 truck, every option except leather, with only 6700 miles on the clock.

 

I bought a 2008 Sierra 4x4, Extended Cab SLE2 truck.

 

The 2008 truck only has 589 miles on it...and I'm already planning on getting rid of it. That's the sad part.

 

I just seemed to really enjoy my 06 alot better...

 

Just a few minutes ago...I was on AutoTrader...looking at '01 to '05 Sierras.....................

 

The OBS has certain qualities that come to mind...no AFM, better, sturdier and stronger body, better gas mileage...the list goes on and on...

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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any reason???

I really liked my GMT800 trucks, but my new one is even nicer. Not sure 600 miles is enought seat time to get used to a totally different truck... You've barely even gotten to know where the gas goes.

98 Z71 SLT Senior Enthusiast

98 Z71 SLT

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Man...I don't know. The OBS trucks just had more of a "TRUCK" feel to them.

 

I pulled in a 2001 Sierra at work today...and all the memories came back. I stepped out of the truck...and actually smiled to myself...

Live2FlyLow Enthusiast

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Ha.... I still find myself missing a 1992 Toyota XtraCab 4X4 I purchased new when I was 18 years old. I drove the thing 13 years, 200,000 miles and loved it. After blowing the motor up in LA (lower Alabama) during racing season (thus being unable to have it repaired quickly) I had to sell it. I'd still be driving it if I could.......

jrrod2004 Senior Enthusiast

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if that is the case, perhaps I will lease a new truck versus buying it....hope you keep the new one as you will more than likely be in the hole a couple of thousand

d3athsong Enthusiast

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I traded in a 2006 Sierra Z-71 Extended Cab SLE2 truck, every option except leather, with only 6700 miles on the clock.

 

 

Maybe this is a dumb question, but why did you trade in a truck with 6700 miles on it?

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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I traded in a 2006 Sierra Z-71 Extended Cab SLE2 truck, every option except leather, with only 6700 miles on the clock.

 

 

Maybe this is a dumb question, but why did you trade in a truck with 6700 miles on it?

 

Not dumb at all... I was wondering the same thing. I also wonder how you have an 06 model truck with only 6700 miles.

 

Maybe he meant 67000?

ws6_guy Senior Enthusiast

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yeah 6700 is very low!

 

Give it till atleast 2,000 miles, when every part of the truck will be broken in & you'll get the feel if it much better. The NBS should be getting much better gas mileage than the OBS, but, the OBS do have a much better body to them.

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

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Heres the funny thing about this...You say the OBS trucks had more of a "TRUCK" feel to them (meaning the '99-'07 "Classic's")

I remember when I first bought my '99 OBS truck (GMT800) I thought to myself...."Man this truck ain't half the truck my '97 was" meaning the '97 OOBS truck (GMT400) that I had traded in for the '99.

So I was in the same boat then your in now!!

I still kinda' think the '88-'01 GMT400 trucks were built a little stronger and better than the GMT800 trucks were.

But I ended up keeping my '99 for over 5 years and almost 90,000 miles,which was the longest I'd ever kept a truck (I usually trade every 2-3 years) and it was one of the best trucks I ever owned,I loved it!

Now I've only had my '07 NBS GMT900 truck for a year,and only have 9,000 miles on it,but so far its also one of the best trucks I've owned!!

And I wouldn't trade it back in on a OBS GMT800 truck at all. (Although I wouldn't mind having my '97 back!! :tear::lol:

d3athsong Enthusiast

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What type of gas mileage do u expect to get with a fullsize truck with a 5.3 v8... I mean seriously gas should not be a concern when u buy a truck

Why not? One of the big selling points on these trucks is better gas mileage then the competition. If someone needs a truck, and wants to save a few dollars here and there on fuel, is that such a big problem?

98 Z71 SLT Senior Enthusiast

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Yes guys...my 06 Sierra only had 6,700 miles on it. I bought it new with 13 miles on it. I always own 2 vehicles at a time; I switch what I drive every couple days. In fact, right now I own my '08 Sierra and a '99 Grand Prix GT.

 

As far as gas mileage...this '08 literally DRINKS fuel. My city driving is getting 13-14 mpg...and I don't even trust this truck to take it on the highway (do a search on my previous posts-you'll understand my reasoning)

 

My '06 consistently did 16-17mpg city, and ALWAYS 21-22mpg highway.

jrrod2004 Senior Enthusiast

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uh yeah because the engine has not even broken in, takes at minimum 2,000 miles for it to set in and start becoming more efficient....I would give it at least to 6,700 miles before passing judgement on it

Rado10VicRed Enthusiast

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Heres the funny thing about this...You say the OBS trucks had more of a "TRUCK" feel to them (meaning the '99-'07 "Classic's")

I remember when I first bought my '99 OBS truck (GMT800) I thought to myself...."Man this truck ain't half the truck my '97 was" meaning the '97 OOBS truck (GMT400) that I had traded in for the '99.

So I was in the same boat then your in now!!

I still kinda' think the '88-'01 GMT400 trucks were built a little stronger and better than the GMT800 trucks were.

But I ended up keeping my '99 for over 5 years and almost 90,000 miles,which was the longest I'd ever kept a truck (I usually trade every 2-3 years) and it was one of the best trucks I ever owned,I loved it!

Now I've only had my '07 NBS GMT900 truck for a year,and only have 9,000 miles on it,but so far its also one of the best trucks I've owned!!

And I wouldn't trade it back in on a OBS GMT800 truck at all. (Although I wouldn't mind having my '97 back!! :tear::lol:

 

 

i totally agree! i would probably still have my 94 if it didn't get stolen, i loved that thing!

 

and my 07 NBS gets 10 times better gas mileage then my GMT400, i dont understand that part....

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