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While the plastics are hard and feel cheap I must admit I love the look of the Generals interior and only hope the future full sizes brings a much more upscale look with more quality materials used.

 

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Thank you Bad bird, I love the General's full size line up especially with the LTZ, SLT trims. If you go with the Sierra really consider the SLT option. The reason I got hooked on the truck line was because I had a rental SLT for a week while my G6 was being serviced and since then it had me wanting more. You wont be disappointed. And even better in a year when you're in the market you'll certainly have the opportunity to look at the redesign and then make your choice.

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Well went to the new car show today here in Knoxville. Gm had their Test Drive experience so i signed up. Got to drive a new Sierra crew cab with the 5.3, a new Camaro SS and a Volt. Loved my 10 minutes in the Sierra and Camaro...in the market next year probably for a new truck. The Sierra was really quiet on the road and very comfortable to drive. Had good power with the 5.3... keep in mind i have been driving a 2002 F150 with a 4.6 and 152,000 miles...lol..one day i will have a new Sierra..oh yeah the Maro was a SS Transformers edition...pretty much a blast to drive

 

 

there was actually one of those on Alexander Chevy-Buick-GMC's Lot! can't understand dropping $3K on an option that is essentially Hollywood Merchandising.

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highspedvehicle, looks like you have my favorite color right now too! I had a 2000 Trans Am at one time (hence the username) and it was that ruby red/burgandy color. I never saw another one that color.. looks beautiful on the trucks as well!

 

09LowesSilverado, yeah, tell me about it! Just some stickers and a taller deck wing is all.

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