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Well my local dealer doesn't have a 6.2 in stock to try so I might have to go out of town to try one. I understand the torque management will be on both to help save fuel but I want some bottom end power.

 

Btw, the truck I test drove had the 3.42 axle ratio

TxTruckMan Senior Enthusiast

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The only changes confirmed for 2015 are upgraded My Link with AT&T 4G connectivity. Not worth the wait in my opinion. Everything else is speculation. 8 speed for 2015 would be a great reason to buy a 2014, but there's been no word from GM. Even if it was available, it would go to Escalade and Denalis first and be an option on other trims. Additionally, GM has announced that they've partnered with Ford on a new 10 speed for the trucks due out in 2016/17, so I don't see why they'd go to the expense of offering an 8 speed for 1 or 2 years. All the other problems are mostly worked out by now. GM has been pumping out >60k of these trucks a month. Very few have problems. And FYI, won is full of crap. Ignore everything he says. He just likes to bash the new trucks and GM.

Ventilator Senior Enthusiast

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Wait for 2015. Big changes are coming but it might not happen right out of the gate. The 5.3L felt slow because it is. Get a 6.2L & don't look back, unless you want to see 5.3L powered trucks in the RVM.

 

Still talking out your arse, I see!

The only changes confirmed for 2015 are upgraded My Link with AT&T 4G connectivity. Not worth the wait in my opinion. Everything else is speculation. 8 speed for 2015 would be a great reason to buy a 2014, but there's been no word from GM. Even if it was available, it would go to Escalade and Denalis first and be an option on other trims. Additionally, GM has announced that they've partnered with Ford on a new 10 speed for the trucks due out in 2016/17, so I don't see why they'd go to the expense of offering an 8 speed for 1 or 2 years. All the other problems are mostly worked out by now. GM has been pumping out >60k of these trucks a month. Very few have problems. And FYI, won is full of crap. Ignore everything he says. He just likes to bash the new trucks and GM.

 

Exactly!

scott19677 Senior Enthusiast

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My advise is walk your salesman to death. Drive as many as you feel you need to to find the perfect truck. Don't overlook the little things, like tire p.s.i. Mine was over 40 p.s.i. when I checked it the next day. Makes a big difference on how these trucks drive. You can check it via the controls on the steering wheel. If you choose the 5.3, go with at least 3.42 gears. Just don't assume that every truck is the same . Some tick like time bombs,some do not.It is only the direct injection.But it can drive you nuts while sitting at the drive thru window. Some are very noticeable when switching from V8 to V4, again some are not. Happy shopping and good luck. Post pics when you buy.

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If I can find the exact truck I want in a 2014, I'm sure ill buy it, other than that I might wait and just order a 2015 even though it wouldn't be as cheap

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