Pulled the trigger

2017gmcsierraslt · March 5, 2017

Hey All,

After lurking around here for a month or so and reading post, I decided to order a new 2017 DC 4x4, 6.2 liter, with the max tow package, slt premium and preferred package in a stone blue metallic paint. I had the dealer include the 4.5 inch zone lift and some 33x12 tires to go on the stock 20" rims.

My last 2 trucks I got I kinda settled and got them even tho they didnt have the things I didnt or did want because they were in inventory and I didnt have to order. I drove each one for 10yrs or so then sold and got a new one.

Super stoked and looking forward to the new rig!!

michigan2500hd · March 5, 2017

That's a awesome combo! Can't figure out why GM doesn't market and manufacture more with the 6.2. Best engine I've driven in a truck. Had about 108,000 miles on mine and for the most part trouble free. Gas has cost me as much as the truck though lol. Looking for a lightly used set up like you just bought. Congrats on the new ride.

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diyer2 · March 5, 2017

From a ricer to a 6.2.

Krusty · March 5, 2017

Congrats. I would say you should have it in 2 months time. I ordered 1/24 and it is supposed to be here 3/10. Although my CCSB 6.2L max tow is coming from sunny Mexico. Yours will be coming from Indiana.........

O_J_Simpson · March 5, 2017

That's a awesome combo! Can't figure out why GM doesn't market and manufacture more with the 6.2. Best engine I've driven in a truck. Had about 108,000 miles on mine and for the most part trouble free. Gas has cost me as much as the truck though lol. Looking for a lightly used set up like you just bought. Congrats on the new ride.

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Ever heard of CAFE?

michigan2500hd · March 5, 2017

Ever heard of CAFE?

Yes.. Let the pencil neck yuppies who work behind a desk drive the econo boxes to make up for us driving our trucks!

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Logroller · March 5, 2017

Hey All,

After lurking around here for a month or so and reading post, I decided to order a new 2017 DC 4x4, 6.2 liter, with the max tow package, slt premium and preferred package in a stone blue metallic paint. I had the dealer include the 4.5 inch zone lift and some 33x12 tires to go on the stock 20" rims.

My last 2 trucks I got I kinda settled and got them even tho they didnt have the things I didnt or did want because they were in inventory and I didnt have to order. I drove each one for 10yrs or so then sold and got a new one.

Super stoked and looking forward to the new rig!!

Which dealer and what's the price at order time?

That's a awesome combo! Can't figure out why GM doesn't market and manufacture more with the 6.2. Best engine I've driven in a truck. Had about 108,000 miles on mine and for the most part trouble free. Gas has cost me as much as the truck though lol. Looking for a lightly used set up like you just bought. Congrats on the new ride.

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What are you getting for mpg?

2017gmcsierraslt · March 5, 2017

Hey All,

After lurking around here for a month or so and reading post, I decided to order a new 2017 DC 4x4, 6.2 liter, with the max tow package, slt premium and preferred package in a stone blue metallic paint. I had the dealer include the 4.5 inch zone lift and some 33x12 tires to go on the stock 20" rims.

My last 2 trucks I got I kinda settled and got them even tho they didnt have the things I didnt or did want because they were in inventory and I didnt have to order. I drove each one for 10yrs or so then sold and got a new one.

Super stoked and looking forward to the new rig!!

Thanks a bunch, what kind of mileage were you getting?

2017gmcsierraslt · March 5, 2017

Which dealer and what's the price at order time?

What are you getting for mpg?

I ordered it locally from a dealer here on the coast, in Oregon. The cost is 54k and that includes the lift.

2017gmcsierraslt · March 29, 2017

Just heard the word that my rig is code 4200 and shipped on the 3/27 they also said it is on a rail car from Indiana heading to Portland Oregon. I got the last 8 of my VIN.

Super excited.

I know when I purchased my 1997 dodge it came with rail car dust (very fine metal shavings all over the truck, dealer washed it and made a bunch of swirl marks, I had to clay bar the whole rig to get the "rail dust off". I wasn't so lucky getting the swirl marks out. Was thinking of asking the dealer to not wash it so I can handle it myself.

Anyone else experienced this?

Thanks

Krusty · March 29, 2017

Just heard the word that my rig is code 4200 and shipped on the 3/27 they also said it is on a rail car from Indiana heading to Portland Oregon. I got the last 8 of my VIN.

Super excited.

I know when I purchased my 1997 dodge it came with rail car dust (very fine metal shavings all over the truck, dealer washed it and made a bunch of swirl marks, I had to clay bar the whole rig to get the "rail dust off". I wasn't so lucky getting the swirl marks out. Was thinking of asking the dealer to not wash it so I can handle it myself.

Anyone else experienced this?

Thanks

Congrats - That's some good time - mine was right at 7 weeks, 2 days from order to delivery.

Yea I stopped my dealer's prep guy at delivery from going after a slight smudge with a power buffer! Just hit the smudge with Meguiars cleaner wax by hand a couple days later.

Mine fresh off the boat 2 weeks ago......... and today......... 400 some miles on her so far - haven't washed it yet in the Seattle area rain......

2017gmcsierraslt · March 29, 2017

Congrats - That's some good time - mine was right at 7 weeks from order to delivery.

Yea I stopped my dealer's prep guy at delivery from going after a slight smudge with a power buffer! Just hit the smudge with Meguiars cleaner wax by hand a couple days later.

Mine fresh off the boat 2 weeks ago......... and today......... 400 some miles on her so far - haven't washed it yet in the Seattle area rain......

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Dang, that is indeed a sweet looking ride, it was a hard choice deciding between the chevy or gmc figure a guy couldn't go wrong either way. Been raining here on the Oregon Coast a bunch as well and I don't bother washing unless I know we have a little sun in the forecast, but then it usually rains anyway. ha

Lgetz · March 29, 2017

2017 let your sales guy know that you do not want them to PDI before delivery. Had them do this with my 15 and it had 0 swirl marks when I received it. Shoot I even told them not to take plastics off the seats and carpet. Once I had it home over Memorial Day weekend washed and waxed it. With your Stone Blue paint it is even more important to use proper washing and drying techniques. I hand wash my truck and won't consider letting someone else do it. Invest in 2 wash buckets, grit guards, high quality wash mitts, waffle weave dry towels, microfiber towels, and good sealer or wax. Usually takes a couple hours for a comprehensive wash in early Saturday morning or a late evening. My truck is nearly 2 years old and I have 3 swirl marks on it. Its a pain but I get satisfaction from doing myself.

jagabom (Esquire) · March 29, 2017

Just heard the word that my rig is code 4200 and shipped on the 3/27 they also said it is on a rail car from Indiana heading to Portland Oregon. I got the last 8 of my VIN.

Super excited.

I know when I purchased my 1997 dodge it came with rail car dust (very fine metal shavings all over the truck, dealer washed it and made a bunch of swirl marks, I had to clay bar the whole rig to get the "rail dust off". I wasn't so lucky getting the swirl marks out. Was thinking of asking the dealer to not wash it so I can handle it myself.

Anyone else experienced this?

Thanks

I would wash it myself also.

Jim

Krusty · March 29, 2017

Dang, that is indeed a sweet looking ride, it was a hard choice deciding between the chevy or gmc figure a guy couldn't go wrong either way. Been raining here on the Oregon Coast a bunch as well and I don't bother washing unless I know we have a little sun in the forecast, but then it usually rains anyway. ha

So you went GMC - the wife likes the Jimmy's looks a bit better. Just came from the local Fred Meyers and low and behold in the parking lot the blue doppelganger to my rig - CCSB Max Tow LTZ from the same dealer with temp plates yet.......... Wonder if it was 6.2L ....