Jump to content

New To Silverado; New To Trucks

BDK1973

By BDK1973
in New Member Introductions

Recommended Posts

BDK1973 New Member

BDK1973

Posted
Posted

Hey folks.

 

I thought I would introduce myself. I just bought an 09 Silverado extended cab with the 6.5 bed, 5.3, and the interior package. So far I am thrilled with the truck.

 

This is my first truck. I've had the house for about 9 years, and actually drove a 99 Ford Escort all that time. Bought it new when I was in the condo, and it didn't take long with the house before I decided that I would get a truck when the Escort died. I just couldn't believe that took 200,000 miles. So it is quite an adjustment to go from 37mpg compact to 18mpg full size truck. But as I said, I love the truck. No more jamming 30 rolls of sod into the back seat and trunk.

 

I am a bit of a car nut, and between my wife and I we also have a 2008 Mercury Milan, a 2005 Mazdaspeed Miata, and a 1967 Olds Ninety Eight convertable. I like the philosophy of a car for every purpose.

 

So I have been trolling around the internet for the last few days looking for a good resource on the truck, any questions I have, etc. and this looks like a good site. I looked at all the full sizers, and I have to say that the Silverado was the overall best, in my opinion.

 

I am definitely interested in a Tonneau cover, and general fuel economy tips. Don't get me wrong, I did the math on my commute and bought the truck eyes wide open, but with 80 miles a day it is worth making the effort. One thing I have noticed is that it takes an extremely gentle foot to keep the truck in 4-cyl mode. The highway here is fairly flat, and I can maintain my speed in 4-cyl, which is great, but the slightest extra pressure on the pedal and I jump back into 8-cyl. I wonder if they could have calibrated that to maintain 4-cyl a little deeper into the pedal.

 

Thanks for reading, and I am looking forward to learning all that I can on the truck.

 

-Dave

MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

MS3DALE

Posted
Posted

Welcome!!! And were gonna' need some pictures.

 

Oh,And if you got any pictures of the 30 rolls of sod in the back seat and trunk of the Escort we'd like to see them too! :crazy:

amtz.zero Enthusiast

amtz.zero

Posted
Posted
Welcome!!! And were gonna' need some pictures.

 

Oh,And if you got any pictures of the 30 rolls of sod in the back seat and trunk of the Escort we'd like to see them too! :lol:

 

Ditto! We're going to need to see some pictures! Oh, and Welcome! :crazy:

BDK1973 New Member

BDK1973

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Thanks for the welcome, guys.

 

I'll get some pictures when I can. The weather here has been pretty rotten since I got the truck, so I don't know when I will get the photos.

 

As for the sod in the escort, sadly I didn't take any pictures. But the tailpipe scraped the ground at every bump. The guys at the nursery thought I was nuts, and the back seat is still full of dirt from that little excursion.

 

But you know, as much as I never really liked that car, and even though I bought it at a time when I was broke (just getting married, still paying for school loans, buying my first place), it served me incredibly well. Despite heaping the abuse on, I got 200,000 out of it with total repairs of less than $1000 (one tie rod end, one alternator, and one wheel bearing). Fiscally, the best car I have ever had.

 

I'm really looking forward to breaking that record with the Silverado. As I said, this is my first truck and I am already in love with it. Now I just need to learn how to park it.

 

-Dave

KMGZ400 Senior Enthusiast

KMGZ400

Posted
Posted
Thanks for the welcome, guys.

 

I'll get some pictures when I can. The weather here has been pretty rotten since I got the truck, so I don't know when I will get the photos.

 

As for the sod in the escort, sadly I didn't take any pictures. But the tailpipe scraped the ground at every bump. The guys at the nursery thought I was nuts, and the back seat is still full of dirt from that little excursion.

 

But you know, as much as I never really liked that car, and even though I bought it at a time when I was broke (just getting married, still paying for school loans, buying my first place), it served me incredibly well. Despite heaping the abuse on, I got 200,000 out of it with total repairs of less than $1000 (one tie rod end, one alternator, and one wheel bearing). Fiscally, the best car I have ever had.

 

I'm really looking forward to breaking that record with the Silverado. As I said, this is my first truck and I am already in love with it. Now I just need to learn how to park it.

 

-Dave

 

haha yeah you will get good at parking... i went from a 3500 longbed dually to a shortbed 1500 its way easier to park nnow

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • 2017Z
      2020 Trailboss 6.2 replacement

      By 2017Z · Posted

      Looking for advice from this group. Took my flawless 2020 6.2 TB to an unnamed shop for routine rear brakes and oil change. Tech forgot to put oil back in after the full service and needles to say, destroyed my engine.  It’s all on their shop video so they are responsible.   I had my Chevy dealer do the analysis and they confirmed its compromised and said engine replacement. The manager said they only get GM reman engines from GM with full 3 yr warranty and the one they would put in is not same as what’s they are swapping out on 21-25 for recall.    I am looking for advice why that would be a different engine because obviously I had the good 6.2 year and replacing it has my concerns with that recall for 21-15   Also what’s the pros and cons of accepting the engine swap vs telling the shop that bricked the truck to pay up so I buy a new truck. I’m concerned about stigma resale eventually if I just decide to get rid of it after the swap or other issues showing up after the swap out.  
    • GN2018
      AFM Disabler Question

      By GN2018 · Posted

      Just looked up my records.  I've never gone over 5000 miles between oil changes.  At 46K miles, I have 10 oil changes.  I hope that will help.  I also installed the disabler last year.  I've still had a few times when it didn't seem to engage (which I can tell because the start stop feature kicks in), but for the most part, I think it's working.  For some reason, GM did not include the number of cylinders running in the information screen like I had on other models.  In my Cadillac, it shows me when it's running on 4 cylinders on the fuel milage screen.  I can't find that on my '21 Denali.
    • davester
      Wiring Help, Please

      By davester · Posted

      you might read through the info on gmupfitter.com for your truck, to find a good power source.
    • Grumpy Bear
      AFM Disabler Question

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      Melling I believe is/was the OEM on the lifters who explored this problem some years ago. The white paper they generated on the topic indicated two items of note when I read it. 1.) They only fail on the switch. Prevent the switch, prevent the failure. 2.) The majority fail due to deposits messing up the timing of that switch. Anyway that's what I got from it.    Mine have always been active, 195K+ now, and my oil maintenance is surgically clean.    Of course this assumes good parts. That is no heat treat issue or machining flaws. I get comfortable that these issues are in the rearview mirror by about 30K. IMHO naturally. 
    • Chuck FB
      2 speed transfer case optional now?

      By Chuck FB · Posted

      Yes, the key seems to be with the half tons that if it has the Z71, then it definitely has the two speed. What got me was that the two speed AND the lower geared towing package option could not be chosen together the last few years unless it was mated up to the 6.2. Want the 3.0 duramax and 3.73 tow gears ... nope, can't get the two speed transfer case ( neighbor son realized that after he had bought his used 3.0 half ton .. where the frick is the low range ? ! ).    I am still unsure which truck series, the half ton or the HD truck that the original poster is referring to for sure other than yes his question is in the HD section of this forum but that doesn't guarantee the question got asked in the right section.  

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...