Donstar

Lowe's sells these. (Currently $4.99) It stays in place and is a great stowage for the junk that accumulates on daily drives. I regularly carry it into the house and clean it out.

Outstanding! New truck without the annoying paperwork! ? Is it "plug 'n play or is there significant support work/fabrication required?

A few decades ago service stations carried jars of oil right next to the pump. It wasn't unusual for the attendant to add a quart to your engine while he was filling your tank and cleaning your windows. It would be an extraordinary circumstance to see someone with their hood up adding oil at a gas pump in this millennium. I am confident that service advisors are taught/told a new and broader understanding of the terms "normal" and "can't replicate". I am also sure service advisors deal with customers that are less than sincere. In my situation, I was polite, persistent and kept detailed notes. At oil change time, I made sure my truck was filled to the full line, not above or below. (My dealer did the changes.) When I needed a top-up between changes, I had my local quick-lube add the oil. This way I got a dated receipt with the exact quantity added. It took time but I believe it was the service advisor that was the key in getting my truck fixed. Bringing in two or three receipts of significant amounts of oil being added between scheduled oil changes moved his perception from normal to unusual. A lengthy powertrain warranty adds comfort but don't procrastinate in your efforts to deal with such matters. Time and miles have a nasty habit of slipping by quickly!

Red, blue, black, white, green, brown and orange with a solid or two tone paint scheme have served me well! I appreciate that colour is an important consideration when selecting a vehicle but it doesn't take much for me to give up on my preferred colour choice! An individual who has lived with me for over 40 years measures the worth of a vehicle largely by colour so my justification for deviating from a preferred colour has to be razor sharp. I'm confident the absence of cup holders would easily override half of the colour wheel! ?

I had this issue with my 2009 GMC Sierra 5.3 Vortec. I did not find this level of consumption acceptable and it took me a lot of time, patience and persistence to get GM to agree. When they finally repaired the engine, it served me another 100k with no topping up between oil changes. I bought a new Sierra in '15 and no consumption issues to date. You may have a few hoops to go through and it may get worse before it gets better, but you have loads of powertrain warranty. It can be fixed!

Do you mean Ecotec?

Nice truck! The Ford behind you looks great too!

There are many aftermarket storage solutions. Wanting to punch someone over this is silly. You could have found many vehicles in your price range with cup holders in the back seat if this was such a high priority. Lowes carries a floor tray with storage and two cup holders for <$10. that I use regularly for additional convenience. I wish I had front parking sensors but if anyone deserves punching because of this oversight it is yours truly! ?

Wow... I can't believe I watched almost the whole thing! That is definitely a job I wouldn't want!

I understand they are a pita to remove. I'd be inclined to paint the exposed portion without removing them from the truck!

Welcome to the forum! Are you talking about the electronic (LDW) or the little fish-eye insert? If it's the former then "they" need to be reported and if it's the latter they may be correct!

You can keep the back seat area warm or cool even without the additional vents found in the new trucks. Keep the air moving! If you want to speed up the process, Canadian Tire or Princess Auto sell inexpensive 12V fans that you can place on the floor in the back. I was fortunate to live in northern BC and Alberta in the 70's and 80's and became very adept at keeping the children comfortable in the backseat of a SuperCab, Van and Suburban. The same logic applies to your home. If you have perimeter baseboard heating (or a wood stove) and want to eliminate cool zones, employ the help of a fan. Your cab is a small confined space that could be kept at a comfortable temperature throughout even if it only came with front vents. The additional rear vents in your truck are gravy ?

As previously mentioned, this question has come up earlier. It provides an opportunity for personal politics and prejudice to be expressed. You may even read some attempts to make up "factoids" to support such beliefs. There is no differences in build quality.

I agree that an independent fabricator copying a production line bumper would probably not result in a cost saving. The bumper that Op purchased is outstanding in looks, fit and finish. . If I used my truck in a manner that a heavy duty bumper was practical, my requirements would involve a far less intricate design. There was a time when I did benefit from aftermarket bumpers on my pickups and had them custom made. They were more basic in design but were built to fit and compliment my specific truck. They were very solid, nicely finished, looked good and were built without the benefit of a plasma cutter. ?

Wow! Sounds like some pretty solid financial planning! I wish I still had the truck I bought when I was 21! My red on red 72 F100 4spd 302 V8 reg. cab was even nicer than Grumpy Bear's! The advice diyer2 and Snowcamo have given you is the best. I'd also bank your money once the payments are finished and skip the mods you have suggested. Keeping your truck stock and well maintained will provide you the best service and value in the long term!

Your truck is outstanding! You recently purchased the top dog in the GM pickup department and may never utilize its full capabilities. Enjoy your truck!

It is funny when you reach "grand" status. Idiosyncrasies that our grandparents displayed start to make a lot more sense!

I find that it costs the same to work with the top half of the tank as the bottom half. Like many others, I live in an area that could experience a natural disaster with little warning. I sleep better knowing I have at least half a tank of gas in my vehicle.

Not arguing but picking up on this point. Double and 20 years may not be correct but pickups have come pretty close to this when comparing mpg's of trucks with equivalent horsepower.

I enjoy country music and question the sincerity of anyone who doesn't! It is quite a diverse genre and has something for everyone. Who hasn't worn a white sports coat c/w a pink carnation to the dance? Speaking of the dance, I've recorded and watched much of Garth Brooks week on A&E. He is great musician , performer and my current all time favourite!

Great point. I am sure that GM could introduce a truck with an engine and gearing that would achieve superior gas mileage but it wouldn't sell. Consumers want their trucks to be able to pass a line of traffic going up a steep hill in high gear! I think it would be a blast to have a proportionately geared and powered pickup! However, like your semi, it would require skill and patience to drive.

I doubt the "quality" is different between Silverado and Sierra knobs. If money isn't an issue then it sounds like switching to Silverado knobs solves your problem with the chrome colour. Remember to take before and after pictures for those following your thread.

I agree. I can also understand that the colour of the buttons/lights/trim on the dash of your vehicle can be less than optimal for your personal (subjective) tastes. Blaming this on the price of your vehicle is a bit of a head scratcher. I find that focusing on the big picture keeps me from fixating on the trivial stuff.

Nice truck! I understand when trees block your view of the forest. If the finish on the knobs is preventing you from enjoying your truck then pay the money to replace them. If buying the truck has left you without money then leave the truck completely original to maintain maximum saleability. This is not a criticism as most of us have been in a similar position. Personally this is the sort of change I'd negotiate when I bought my truck. If it didn't bother you at the time of purchase, then chances are you're looking for something to fuss about and it will pass in time.

No need to argue. This was a good, informative thread and Op made his choice. I would have changed the oil to protect my warranty and as a cheap way to ensure my peace of mind.