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AgDoctor Senior Enthusiast

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I have to admit, I have been giving the new GMs something of a hard time. I knew I would end up buying one but thought I would be settling for a few things I would find irritating. Probably still will but.

 

I saw a White diamond crew std bed Z71 that was loaded. Over 50 K. But NICE! I will order one when the 6.2 is available.

 

I saw a couple that had the sport pkg, which paints the trim body color. I love this idea but can't get on the Z71 which is a problem for me since I like the Z71 pkg.

 

The new 20s which I thought sucked, actually are really nice. They are not chrome clad crap like on the 900s. Solid alloy.

 

Can't say enough about it. No pics sorry but it was nice. I want one and will order when possible. I want to level, then add some BFGs, and put in a set of Amp steps, also tint windows and black crossbox toolbox. Perfect.

 

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BringTheRain403 Senior Enthusiast

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Sounds lie a nice truck!

 

I just ordered mine last weekend. No 6.2 for me. I'm getting rid of my Trailblazer SS with a 6.0 cause it was a gas hog...

 

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tanked_darren Senior Enthusiast

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I looked at some 2014 but left as soon as I found out they don't have any 6.2's plus all the 5.3 they have got 3.08, the stupid salesman kept trying to pawn off 2014 hds even though I kept saying I want to look at new style trucks. Did test drive and eco boost platinum though. Nice truck.

 

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The All Terrain can't get the cooled seats. Something I would like. All these had the 3.42 with the 5.3 but if I were going to get a 5.3 it would have the 3.73 in it. I'm not sure I like the chrome window trim on the GMC

 

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cobrajet84 Senior Enthusiast

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The All Terrain can't get the cooled seats. Something I would like. All these had the 3.42 with the 5.3 but if I were going to get a 5.3 it would have the 3.73 in it. I'm not sure I like the chrome window trim on the GMC Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

At this point I don't think the 3.73 is available on the 5.3, at least not on the chevy website anyway. Are the gonna offer it as an option on the 5.3?

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At this point I don't think the 3.73 is available on the 5.3, at least not on the chevy website anyway. Are the gonna offer it as an option on the 5.3?

Later on with the max trailering package. But I don't know if you will be able to get it with the Z71 package.

cobrajet84 Senior Enthusiast

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Later on with the max trailering package. But I don't know if you will be able to get it with the Z71 package.

That's always the rub, they don't think you can tow and go off road, lol.

BringTheRain403 Senior Enthusiast

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My guess is that you'll be able to get it. The Z-71 package isn't much anymore. All you get with it is hill decent, Rancho shocks, and skid plates. In my opinion the only thing with while there is hill decent...

 

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