Observations 2013 Sierra vs 2006 Sierra SLE's

[Yotaman]

My Brother just bought a brand new 2013 SLE last week. I have a 2006 SLE with about 83,000 miles on it. While I prefer the newer truck in the looks dept from the exterior I can go either way on the inside except I do prefer his instrument cluster. Only other observation that I would like comment on is that while they both drive very good I do think that the 06 rides better, not as stiff. I am unsure if this is in my head or if it because his is newer or what ???? Anybody else have any insight ? One other thing is I prefer about mine is it is long paid for !!!! Congrats to my Brother on his new ride too.

 

 

Yotaman

[VMaxtastic]

The front suspension is different in the NBS, they went to a strut assembly. Definitely what makes the front end tighter. I loved that about moving from my 2000 to my 2007

[MB2008LTZ]

My next door neighbor has an 04 Silverado LT , I have an 08 LTZ and I think his seats are far better than the nnbs seats.

[KMGZ400]

the GMT800's are way more comfy then the 900 seat. almost everything else in the 900's is better though. Out of every vehicle I have been in, the GMT800 cloth bucket seat is the best, other then the fact that it dosent go back all the way. IMO

[KMGZ400]

The front suspension is different in the NBS, they went to a strut assembly. Definitely what makes the front end tighter. I loved that about moving from my 2000 to my 2007

 

 

agreed, the loose steering in the GMT800's drives me crazy, they all have it.

[beetle]

My '13 Sierra is generally more refined than my.'05 Silverado. One improvement in ergos is they moved the steering wheel a little closer to the driver....that was my only gripe with the Silverado.

[Yotaman]

I wonder too if the 20" wheels on his 13 contribute to a stiffer feel than my 17" wheels due to tire depth ??

 

Yotaman

[kstruckcountry]

My truck rode stiffer when it had 20's

[Chris]

I like the stiff ride with my 20's

[VMaxtastic]

I'd like 20's, but not practical for my job. I need more meat there, than rim. Sucks, because I love the look of em.

[Chris]

My work allows them. They are a XL rated tire

[RyanbabZ71]

The bigger question is your brother joining us on the site here?