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So I was going to follow up and post this is in the General Thoughts on 2014 vs. 2015's thread but its been locked... I thank everyone for helping in that thread. I got a chance to compare both the 2014 to the 2015 and the 5.3 to the 6.2 and both of which to my EXT at a local dealer.

 

Test drove a 2015 Denali 6.2L Iridium/Black and a 2014 Denali 5.3L Black/Black with about 25k on the odometer.

 

In comparison to my current truck, I noticed a bigger drop off in the ride quality of the 2014 than the power of the 5.3. In other words the 5.3's power was more impressive than what I anticipated but I think I'll be solely looking at 2015's going forward because of the magnetic ride. One thing that I did notice on the 6.2L is that 8 speed seems like is shifting constantly and they are pretty noticeable shifts (in comparison to some other cars where you don't feel it at all). Is this something that you 6.2 guys got used to pretty quick?

 

I now there are some updates out there but haven't down a whole lot of research on all the 8 speed problems. I did ask the younger sales guy if people were liking the 8 speeds or if they had heard of problems and he didn't think there were any problems but that could be a lack of knowledge or just not selling a whole lot of 6.2's.

 

I'm still keeping my eyes out there for deals with the thinking I might buy something late this summer/early fall.

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In regards to your 6.2 8spd comment, yes, it took me a little bit of getting used to as far as more shifts. I now have 400 miles on my truck and I'm completely used to the trans and love every minute of it.

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I Think if i drove a Magnetic ride truck, I would have to buy it. I have only heard great stuff about it.

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I don't notice the shifting but the 6.2 really needs to be moving to stretch it's legs, in town there's not a huge difference. But merge on the highway with the 6.2 then do the same with the 5.3 and you'll wonder where the power went. Not that the 5.3 feels slow by any means (at least with the 3.42)

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