Autoblog'd Deep Dive Into The New Standard Of Hd Trucks

[P71_CrownVic]

Technical Deep Dive

 

Some snippits to chew on:

 

The other big difference we noticed with the Ford...which is clearly inferior to the Sierrado twins.

-Hmmm...what about the Ford was inferior...

 

the new 6.7-liter Scorpion diesel is simply not as...

-Don't leave me hanging...

 

...the confidence it inspires while driving with either a payload or a trailer.

-What could inspire so much confidence?

 

In short, it was brilliant.

-What was brilliant?

 

the Scorpion doesn't feel as...

-WHAT?!?!?!!?

 

Find the answers to these teasers here:

First Drive

[C. Charles Hahn]

GM TechLink also has some interesting information about the new Duramax:

 

http://www.sandyblogs.com/techlink/index.html

[KMGZ400]

haha that was a great read..

[hockeypro1411]

"Contrary to what logic might presume, GMC and Chevrolet truck buyers aren't really one and the same. GMC buyers are generally younger, better educated and more affluent. Perhaps best of all, those opting for Sierras are more likely to pick higher trim levels, crew cabs, diesels and add accessories – all of which do wonderful things for profit margins."

 

Did they just call Silverado owners generally dumb rednecks?

[C. Charles Hahn]

"Contrary to what logic might presume, GMC and Chevrolet truck buyers aren't really one and the same. GMC buyers are generally younger, better educated and more affluent. Perhaps best of all, those opting for Sierras are more likely to pick higher trim levels, crew cabs, diesels and add accessories – all of which do wonderful things for profit margins."

 

Did they just call Silverado owners generally dumb rednecks?

 

If the shoe fits

 

 

 

[jro909]

"Contrary to what logic might presume, GMC and Chevrolet truck buyers aren't really one and the same. GMC buyers are generally younger, better educated and more affluent. Perhaps best of all, those opting for Sierras are more likely to pick higher trim levels, crew cabs, diesels and add accessories – all of which do wonderful things for profit margins."

 

Did they just call Silverado owners generally dumb rednecks?

 

 

dumb rednecks drive fords and challenge you to hook chains at every stoplight, GMC/Chevy owners are very humble it seems, i've noticed a trend that alot of dodge owners are incredibly wimpy(thus buying the big horn edition to try to make up for somethen) and so on with power strokes...

[chakis24]

that smart brake seems like a nice feature.

[P71_CrownVic]

"Contrary to what logic might presume, GMC and Chevrolet truck buyers aren't really one and the same. GMC buyers are generally younger, better educated and more affluent. Perhaps best of all, those opting for Sierras are more likely to pick higher trim levels, crew cabs, diesels and add accessories – all of which do wonderful things for profit margins."

 

Did they just call Silverado owners generally dumb rednecks?

 

No...just down to Earth and not arrogant...

 

I am surprised that they are younger...you would think a younger person would go towards the Chevy <-- yes, I said it...) as they are generally cheaper.

[Daryl LBZ]

I love to have the Silverado 2500 with a 6.0

[ColoradoSkiCountry]

Chevy still has the "Cheap/Un-Reliable/breaks down often" image they have to clean themselves of first just like Ford. Dodge is so far gone, it's not funny.

[hockeypro1411]

"Contrary to what logic might presume, GMC and Chevrolet truck buyers aren't really one and the same. GMC buyers are generally younger, better educated and more affluent. Perhaps best of all, those opting for Sierras are more likely to pick higher trim levels, crew cabs, diesels and add accessories – all of which do wonderful things for profit margins."

 

Did they just call Silverado owners generally dumb rednecks?

 

If the shoe fits

 

 

 

 

 

I wear boots. ...And they fit nicely. I recommend everyone get a pair of Wolverine Tremors.

 

I am surprised that they are younger...you would think a younger person would go towards the Chevy <-- yes, I said it...) as they are generally cheaper.

 

But mommy and daddy can afford the GMC, so why not?

[DTyrrell]

"Contrary to what logic might presume, GMC and Chevrolet truck buyers aren't really one and the same. GMC buyers are generally younger, better educated and more affluent. Perhaps best of all, those opting for Sierras are more likely to pick higher trim levels, crew cabs, diesels and add accessories – all of which do wonderful things for profit margins."

 

Did they just call Silverado owners generally dumb rednecks?

It's funny they said this. My dad bought a 2009 Silverado.

 

I was looking at buying a new truck, and immediately went for a Sierra, and got a bunch more options than my dad did, and a higher trim level

 

Maybe there is some truth to it.

[C. Charles Hahn]

"Contrary to what logic might presume, GMC and Chevrolet truck buyers aren't really one and the same. GMC buyers are generally younger, better educated and more affluent. Perhaps best of all, those opting for Sierras are more likely to pick higher trim levels, crew cabs, diesels and add accessories – all of which do wonderful things for profit margins."

 

Did they just call Silverado owners generally dumb rednecks?

It's funny they said this. My dad bought a 2009 Silverado.

 

I was looking at buying a new truck, and immediately went for a Sierra, and got a bunch more options than my dad did, and a higher trim level

 

Maybe there is some truth to it.

 

 

"Kids these days and all their fancy new-fangled gadgets," right?

[truckofwinandawesome]

well, it seems Autoblog is getting Nicer when it comes to reviewing stuff from the Big 3, because they wrote a NICE review of the New 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee! to me, it looks like the Foreign humping Press has FINALLY Come to their senses!

[ColoradoSkiCountry]

No, it's just that we finally have some people in leadership positions for Ford, GM, and Chrysler who actually give a damn. I think a big reason the magazines gave so much praise to the imports is because they had a "Let's do a good job" attitude, while the Big 3 had a "yeah.. whatever." type attitude when it came to products and reliability.