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chakis24 Senior Enthusiast

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I wasn't complaining, just stating that that question was nearly impossible for me to answer honestly. :cheers:

 

 

well technically youd be telling the truth either wayy.....but youd also be lying....its all interpretation lol

j-ten-ner Senior Enthusiast

j-ten-ner

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As I'm looking longer at the interior I more and more like it...even if the instrument cluster looks like the one in the F350.

 

At least they stick with the gear shifter at the column and not in the console or even like Dodge as a turning knob.

 

What I was hoping to see is a handle at the driver side A-pillar. Did not happen. Can't figure why.

 

Before I even consider to buy one I will wait and watch if GM solved the oil burning problem. Since all engines are equipped with the cylinder deactivation...time will tell.

 

At the end I like what I can see in the pics.

I like the exterior of the Sierra better but it doesn't mean that the Silverado is ugly.

Nice trucks.

 

so long

j-ten-ner

David_L6 Enthusiast

David_L6

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Couldn't vote due to the last question. I won't buy either one of them due to AFM.

 

I like the looks of both of them OK.

Garrett Street Enthusiast

Garrett Street

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^^^^ The AFM is a totally different system now. AFM was an afterthought on the 5.3 and 6.2 we have today, that's why they're not very efficient and problematic. If an engine is designed to incorporate these systems it can be very reliable and efficient. Honda has been doing it for years, don't count these trucks out because of that one aspect. That would be like counting the new trucks out because you don't like GM axles whenever totally new and better ones are coming out soon.

Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

Daryl LBZ

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It may be better this time around, but I'll never buy one with AFM again. I can live without all that extra crap in my engine that isn't needed Im fine with only having VVT. I can also live with the fact that it's a truck and it will never get awesome gas mileage. That's why we have a Cruze in the driveway... :)

j-ten-ner Senior Enthusiast

j-ten-ner

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^^^^ The AFM is a totally different system now. AFM was an afterthought on the 5.3 and 6.2 we have today, that's why they're not very efficient and problematic. If an engine is designed to incorporate these systems it can be very reliable and efficient. Honda has been doing it for years, don't count these trucks out because of that one aspect. That would be like counting the new trucks out because you don't like GM axles whenever totally new and better ones are coming out soon.

 

 

When I don't like the design of a truck I don't buy it.

If I don't like the performance of a truck I don't buy it.

Those thing wouldn't cost me a dime. It's just not what I want.

 

But the excessive oil consumption cost a lot of money AND causes damage on the engine.

 

I stated already that I'm a "GM-guy".

Nothing would make me happier than a GM truck who leaves the competition far behind (of course there are other things in my life what makes me happy, I'm just talking about trucks now...lol)

 

That's why I'm really hoping that the engineers at GM have done their homework.

 

so long

j-ten-ner

wwallace75 Enthusiast

wwallace75

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Is there still going to be a Sierra Denali? I looked at GMC's website and all the have are standard, SLE, and SLT? :dunno:

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

MikeNH

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Is there still going to be a Sierra Denali? I looked at GMC's website and all the have are standard, SLE, and SLT? :dunno:

 

If not Denali some other premium trim. Ford and Ram are making boatloads of cash off their high end trucks, GM would be insane not to offer their own similar model.

BlackZ71Silverado Senior Enthusiast

BlackZ71Silverado

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Is there still going to be a Sierra Denali? I looked at GMC's website and all the have are standard, SLE, and SLT? :dunno:

 

Of course there will be a Denali. That's their top of the line model.

 

Even though the SLT and LTZ interior looks better having the brushed stainless look without the fake wood. Makes the Denali look cheap IMO.

 

 

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CARDER001 Enthusiast

CARDER001

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I just hope the Leather is better and the radio is decent. Those are the only complaints I have with my 11. I think I like the current Body Styles better on the exterior...

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