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Need to brag on GM a little. I visited the dealer on Feb.17 and submitted an order for a 2010 Ext.Cab Z71 4x4 6.2 LTZ Taupe Gray. The order was probably submitted by the dealer to GM on Friday Feb. 19. Was told I could get the truck for flat invoice and whatever incentives apply upon delivery. The vehicle arrived late Monday afternoon March 22. That is about 31 days to build and deliver the vehicle depending on how you count them. Not bad. I chose the $5,000.00 rebate instead of 0% for 60 months because it lowers the cost of the vehicle therefore less tax and the payoff is less should something bad happen. Got 4.9 interest for 60 months thru GMAC. The truck is beautiful and I think it was fair deal and quick work. Thought it was worth bragging on Chevy. I do not post much here but really enjoy the sight and benefit from the good info that is posted. Just my 2 cents. See ya.

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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31 days is a long time. My Tahoe took 13 :P

 

How is the 6.2 in your ext cab?

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I chose the $5,000.00 rebate instead of 0% for 60 months because it lowers the cost of the vehicle therefore less tax and the payoff is less should something bad happen.

 

Why is our rebate only $4k here?

Doug_Scott Senior Enthusiast

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31 days is a long time. My Tahoe took 13 :P

 

How is the 6.2 in your ext cab?

 

My buddy works in the Oshawa plant, and ordered a 05 Sierra on a Saturday from the local dealer, dealer said it should take about 6 weeks. The following Wednesday (not the one right after the saturday, the one after that) the dealer called and said the truck was in. The salesman said he has never had a vehicle come in that fast.

sl3205 Enthusiast

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31 days is a long time. My Tahoe took 13 :P

 

How is the 6.2 in your ext cab?

So far its great. Only got about 80 miles on it. Will get some quality time with it Friday and thru the weekend. We have a 09 LT Ext.Cab Trailer Max in the family. Not sure why there is so much difference in the trucks but this 6.2 with the 3.42 has a much more pleasant personality than the 6.0 with the 3.73. When I get a few more miles on it, I will give you an update. I assume the dealer filled it with 87 octane,dont know. I know it needs premium to produce its full potential. I would like to try some E85 eventually to see what happens. The trailer max 09 is not a flex fuel and I have never owned a flex fuel vehicle. Got plenty of E85 here in Houston.

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I chose the $5,000.00 rebate instead of 0% for 60 months because it lowers the cost of the vehicle therefore less tax and the payoff is less should something bad happen.

 

Why is our rebate only $4k here?

 

I thought ours was 4 also. But the finance guy said we have 5 and the contract shows it. I was just happy I did not miss out the rebates. Its always a roll of the dice when you are waiting on one.
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I have been running E85 the last 4-6 wks since it is 60+ cents cheaper than premium. I am seeing about a 1.5 mpg decrease which means it is cheaper to run the E85.

 

My dealer filled mine with Premium :P The salesman knew thats what it took so he hooked me up and filled it with it.

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That thing must be quick with 6.2L and ext cab. Any future mods?

Not likely to do any mods anytime soon other than the bug guard and the tool box that just went on it.

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