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I like that graphic. What website is that on?

Not so much for the boat launch but some of the deer camp’s roads have parts that can get real sloppy or washout with a little rain, I’m better off having them than not.

I appreciate y’all’s responses. Looks like I still need to do some research. (Kind of surprised not as many people mentioned the 3.0 considering I’ve read a lot about it in other threads) I have driven the AT4 (about 95% sure that’s the trim I’ll be going with) that had the 6.2 in it and to say it was fun to drive would be an understatement. I’m just not sure how practical it is for me at this point though.

First post here and I’m looking for some advice….. I’ll be upgrading at the end of the year from a 2011 Sierra 1500 with the 5.3L to a 2021/2022 Sierra 1500. However, I’m needing some advice as I’ve been going back and forth between the 3.0L diesel and 6.2L gasser. I’ve already ruled out the 5.3L in the new one as my current truck’s fuel economy went in the tank after adding 33in MT tires. This new truck will be used as a daily driver just like my current one. 1. My Monday-Friday work week consists of me driving approximately 190 miles (very few highway miles) 2. From November-January during duck season, I trailer my 18ft surface drive almost every weekend to the launch (46 miles round trip) 3. I also will pull a side by side on a small trailer to the deer lease at the beginning of the season and then it home at the end of the season. I’ll make 2-3 trips total during the season (1200 miles total with 400 towing-mainly interstate driving). I initially thought that with the towing I’ll do and eventually adding heavier tires, I’d be better off with the 6.2. However, with the daily driving I do and fuel costs increasing (especially 93 octane), I’ve been somewhat put off the 6.2. On the other hand, with diesel being slightly cheaper and the 3.0L getting better fuel economy, it seems that the need for more maintenance that comes with a diesel could make the fuel savings a wash. Adding the heavier tires that I need for being off-road also concerns me for fuel economy. I apologize for the wall of text, but I’d greatly appreciate any advice y’all could give me to steer me in the right direction as to what would suit me best.