900 Owner on the fence

[THE SILVERADO]

I'm really up in the air about this truck. I want one but I keep going back and forth. Trolling this forum doesn't help. I have a solid 2008 that is

almost paid for. The urge is stronger than ever. For the 900 guys debating, what is holding you up?

[geektoad]

My 2014 is super nice and I love it. However, if i hadn't sold my 2008 3.5 years ago, I doubt I would have made the plunge into a 2014 now. A solid 2008 with no payment and already modded to my preferences would be way more appealing. Given that I didn't have a truck and needed one and was going to end up with a payment one way or the other, I went with the 2014 rather than a leftover 13, or even a used truck.

 

Given that you have a truck already, is the K2xx platform nicer than the 900? I think it is, but it's but it's nicer in an evolutionary way, rather than a revolutionary way. I'm not sure it would be worth it to me in your shoes.

 

that's my $.02

[swaptrex14]

Traded in my '11 for this truck, don't regret it one bit.

[thewhitestallion]

the only thing that would be stopping me if i was in your shoes would be the truck payments. i had a 12 that my dad took over the payments and i got his 06 avalon and traded that in for a 14. dont regret it one bit. favorite thing about these trucks being inside the drivers seat driving it. seriously the way all the buttons look and the screens it's like im flying a air craft. lol but seriously the inside is so much better than the gmt 900.

 

the steps in the rear bumper are the best things about these trucks lol

[diannabill]

The worst thing you could do when considering anything is to hang around these forums. They're all, ALL, going to lean toward complaints. I'm not saying some aren't justified, but I think you'll see a disproportionate number of complaints or issues.

 

There may be other reasons keeping you from pulling the trigger, and i'd pay more attention to those! Good luck

[Silverado Steve]

My buddy has a 2013 and the difference between his and mine is night and day, especially the interior. Only you can decide if the price diff is worth it. I love my new truck.

[GMC-AT]

They are rolling out over 1,000 of these new trucks each day. As said above ...complaints will always come up when you mass produce this much.

 

I have the 2014... love it. 2013 isn't even close to being in the same league.

[Dj0nes]

I agree^ these trucks are a whole new ball game. Best and quietest ride of any vehicle I've driven. Plenty of power for the normal commute with the 5.3 to while getting 19 mpg.

 

 

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[mike94silverado]

I had an 11 gmt900 extended cab... waited fr the 14's as I wanted a 5.3 and a crew cab.... found a 2010 used instead. I just liked the GMT900 better, some of my stuff carried over to the new truck and I saved 15 grand over a comparable new truck. I love the 14's but I made the smart choice for me. You'll have to do that for yourself.

[RyanbabZ71]

I'm really up in the air about this truck. I want one but I keep going back and forth. Trolling this forum doesn't help. I have a solid 2008 that is

almost paid for. The urge is stronger than ever. For the 900 guys debating, what is holding you up?

 

2 car payments is the main reason. Need to pay off the car and van then I will consider. The other thing is I would like to see in the coming years is if the 2500's will get the 6.2

 

 

Ryan

[2017SierraSLT]

I proudly own a '13 GMC, after looking at the '14's. For the $15k more, it was not worth it. The same basic chassis, 6 speed 6L80E, front suspension was utilized. The '14 interior, while better in some ways, looks too '80's S10 to me, especially the dash. I don't like the extended cab with the RAM like dinky forward opening doors. The performance difference vs. the Vortec 5.3 is not spectacular. The direct injection 5.3 is noisy. The hood is too tall, and the K2 Sierra looks bloated.

 

What I do like are the LED bed lights, upper bed tie down hooks, separate cargo lamp switch, rear discs, easy lift and lower gate, and the telescoping column.

[diannabill]

I proudly own a '13 GMC, after looking at the '14's. For the $15k more, it was not worth it. The same basic chassis, 6 speed 6L80E, front suspension was utilized. The '14 interior, while better in some ways, looks too '80's S10 to me, especially the dash. I don't like the extended cab with the RAM like dinky forward opening doors. The performance difference vs. the Vortec 5.3 is not spectacular. The direct injection 5.3 is noisy. The hood is too tall, and the K2 Sierra looks bloated.

 

What I do like are the LED bed lights, upper bed tie down hooks, separate cargo lamp switch, rear discs, easy lift and lower gate, and the telescoping column.

Yeah - I think you could probably take care of your "like" list on your '13 GMC and keep within a $15,000 budget.

[KMGZ400]

The 14' 1500's are too expensive right now.. I personally would rather pay 50k plus for a 3/4 loaded diesel then a halfton. Got one for a little more then a loaded 14' 1500

[Mikeb52r]

My 08 was paid off last Feb. Need to replace the wife's Envoy first, but that will go to the kids since they are learning to drive now. So that is a new payment for the wife's new vehicle when we find one. By the time that is paid off, I will be looking at college expenses, so I need to keep mine for a few more years. But the best part is that I love my truck!

[THE SILVERADO]

Won_Hunglo, It's just the new model bug that gets me every time.