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I test drove a '15 Silverado Z71 today, I really like the way the truck looks on the exterior. It had a decent ride, what I would expect from a truck and it was fairly quite on the hwy. The one thing that bothered me is that the steering wheel felt like it was a bit of a reach. Anyone else notice this? I'm thinking of going back and playing with the seat adjustment to see if I can get comfortable, during the test drive I tried moving the seat forward but then felt too close to the pedals. I don't think I have disproportionately short arms or anything... The wheel didn't seem like it had a telescopic adjustment.

 

Ride was firm but tolerable, I'm coming from a 4wd '11 Toyota 4Runner so not too much of a change there. Sales guy said he can't tell the difference between the Z71 and standard suspension truck. This true? I'm not interested in the Z71 so I'd like to know what you guys think.

 

I like the truck overall, just not quite sure I want to pull the trigger and switch from an SUV to a truck again. They're offering 11k off of MSRP which makes it really tempting though. On the exterior I'm 100% . Fit and finish bugs me a little compared to the Toyota but I think I can get over it, but I need to be comfortable in it...

 

I'm 5'-10", 185 lbs so I'm right in the middle, it should fit... maybe I just need to get used to it.

SurFire Enthusiast

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I know exactly what you mean. It felt the same way for me but I did finally find the right position and/or got used to it. Either way, I am very happy with the truck.

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I test drove a '15 Silverado Z71 today, I really like the way the truck looks on the exterior. It had a decent ride, what I would expect from a truck and it was fairly quite on the hwy. The one thing that bothered me is that the steering wheel felt like it was a bit of a reach. Anyone else notice this? I'm thinking of going back and playing with the seat adjustment to see if I can get comfortable, during the test drive I tried moving the seat forward but then felt too close to the pedals. I don't think I have disproportionately short arms or anything... The wheel didn't seem like it had a telescopic adjustment.

 

Ride was firm but tolerable, I'm coming from a 4wd '11 Toyota 4Runner so not too much of a change there. Sales guy said he can't tell the difference between the Z71 and standard suspension truck. This true? I'm not interested in the Z71 so I'd like to know what you guys think.

 

I like the truck overall, just not quite sure I want to pull the trigger and switch from an SUV to a truck again. They're offering 11k off of MSRP which makes it really tempting though. On the exterior I'm 100% . Fit and finish bugs me a little compared to the Toyota but I think I can get over it, but I need to be comfortable in it...

 

I'm 5'-10", 185 lbs so I'm right in the middle, it should fit... maybe I just need to get used to it.

 

There should be a lever separate from the tilt wheel lever that allows the wheel to telescope. Have the dealer show you. Hopefully that will make things a little more comfortable. Good luck.

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Does the truck have adjustable peddles? If so, adjust them down (closer to floorboard) and then test drive the truck again.

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I always thought adjustable pedals were stupid. But after having them (and test driving trucks without them), they make all the difference in the world for driver comfort!!! So I found that with the right seat adjustment and pedal movement, I don't need to move the wheel.

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Wow, I thought for sure I was going to be the odd man out on this one and catch some major flack.

 

I'm gong to stop by today and check out the seat adjustment and see if it does have another lever. I'm looking at the LT models, I don't think it had adjustable pedals can't hurt to ask though.

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Yea, it should have a lever for the telescoping. I believe it is the longer lever closest to you.

Tek74 Enthusiast

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Took me 5-10 min to get the driver seat to the perfect position. No memory on my seats, so nobody is ever allowed to drive my truck. :driving:

Gabe63 Enthusiast

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I do not know what models have the telescoping steering wheel but I was happy to find mine did after I bought it. This is the first of my 8 new vehicles to have it, great option for a 6'1" guy. Being comfortable driving is important. My Toyota dealer was so incompetent that they told me the 179whatever did not have AC seats, so I wrote it off. I would have at least considered the Yota. My drop dead go-no-go option was AC seats. Now I found out they have them, no regrets just WTF dumb dealers?

'01LS1 Senior Enthusiast

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Wow, I thought for sure I was going to be the odd man out on this one and catch some major flack.

 

I'm gong to stop by today and check out the seat adjustment and see if it does have another lever. I'm looking at the LT models, I don't think it had adjustable pedals can't hurt to ask though.

 

Only flack given if you do not buy one. :cool:

Were you able to find out any more info today?

beetle Enthusiast

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If you have any doubts, spend the extra money and get the model with the adjustable pedals and telescoping s/w...you won't be sorry.

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