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batman53201 Enthusiast

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Also guys, I do know the guy that had it. He traded it in and got a brand new 2017 GMC Denali 6.2L CC also. He owns a body shop. So, I know it's been taken care of. They're asking $34 for it

 

 

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too bad you didn't buy it from your friend, im sure it would of saved you some cash.

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AGARubberDuck Enthusiast

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One other aspect that hasn't been mentioned.. comparing 5.3 with the 8 speed and the 6.2.. the 5.3 is downright annoying how it is constantly hunting for the right gear. 6.2 can handle quite a bit more variation in grade, moderate acceleration and bucking wind without jumping up and down in the gears.

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I went with the 5.3/8 speed in my 2017 Sierra crew cab, I had a 2015 SS sedan with a 6.2l before that. The 5.3 has more than enough power for a truck, and I haven't notice mines hunting for gears at all. The 6.2 will cost you more in fuel as it requires premium fuel, even though it probally gets similar mpg as the 5.3.

SilveradoSaver Senior Enthusiast

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If you can't afford what you really want, I'd suggest holding off and maybe saving up a bit more or keep looking for the right deal. Too many times I have settled for a vehicle, only to regret it didn't have this or that. Sure, some items I added after the fact but probably costed me way more than if I got it up front. And some things you can't add on after (not without spending a fortune) and you regret not having it.

 

I don't think you need a 6.2 for your application, but I have a 5.3 and love it. Again, if you really want it, I wouldn't settle for your second choice. You'll regret it.

Sierra706 Senior Enthusiast

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Both actually. But probably the features tbh

 

 

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The features you notice every single day and the lack of something will drive you mad. The difference in power will annoy you once every few weeks in some sort of passing maneuver or stoplight race. But who cares your in a truck not a sports car.

 

Coming from someone who has a 5.3 I love it. Do I wish sometimes I had a 6.2? Of course I'd love one. But I got a great deal on my 5.3, it's fully loaded and every day I drive it I'm comfortable. My hands are toasty on the heated steering wheel, my ass is surrounded by lovely GM plastic leather, my headlights are brilliant bright LEDs and my warranty will outlast my payments.

 

 

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STINSAN3 Senior Enthusiast

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Well, I went to two different GM dealers a Chevy/Cadillac dealer and a GMC dealer. They both had 6.2Ls on the lot, also told me the deal I'm getting is pretty good.

 

The Chevy dealer said, so your truck is an 08 and your getting one that's a 14 model. That's 6 years newer, has everything you want in it, besides the sunroof, just Bc of my gf. (She loves my Tundra that has a sunroof & the rest window that rows all the way down). & your only paying couple dollars more on your payment? He told me that I should jump on it.

 

They had one exactly the same model there but it was a 2015 and it just had the 5.3, had around 36k miles and they was wanting more for it.

 

So, I don't think it's too bad of a deal. Yeah, I could wait and stuff. But from what I've seen and stuff. I'm making a good decision, imo.

 

 

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I had a 2015 5.3 and now have a 2016 6.2 and will never go back, fuel milage is the same if not better and the power is night and day different, but I pull a trailer. The price of fuel is very little differance and if you want you can run mid grade, they just recomend premium.

NWI Denali Enthusiast

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Do not be a payment shopper. That is a dealership's wet dream. Negotiate the sale price of the truck and then the trade in price of your truck. Don't even tell them you have a trade in until after you negotiate the price of the truck you wish to buy.

L86 All Terrain Senior Enthusiast

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If your paying the same price for a brand new 5.3 vs. a 2014 6.2 the benefits arent worth it. They are if you are paying only 2 grand for the upgrade. By doing it this way you're paying up to 10 grand for the upgrade factoring in depreciation. Mind you you will arguably have a more comfortable interior. I have a 6.2, i bought it because i was in the market for a new SLT, so the 65hp jump was justifiable for 2k, after all they talked me out of a 6.2 in 2010. I wont go back to a 5.3, but the new generation are worlds snappier than 2010. If you dont need the power per say, i would go with the new truck.

STINSAN3 Senior Enthusiast

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I was on my way to go out to eat last night & this Jeep was right beside me in the right lane & several cars behind him. So, I just hit the gas to the floor and this thing slingshot right passed them. Put a big smile on my face! Lol

 

 

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I was on my way to go out to eat last night & this Jeep was right beside me in the right lane & several cars behind him. So, I just hit the gas to the floor and this thing slingshot right passed them. Put a big smile on my face! Lol

 

 

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Jeep Wrangler? No offense but that's like taking candy from a baby. A Prius could beat a wrangler.

 

 

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Jeep Wrangler? No offense but that's like taking candy from a baby. A Prius could beat a wrangler.

 

 

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I had to get off at an exit, that's what I'm talking about. I'm not use to a vehicle like this, now my G8 GT I use to have was like this. Lol

 

 

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The average person is going to be happy with the 5.3. I had the 5.3 in a 04 Z71 and it was ok,,,,,just ok. When towing anything, it was NOT ok. The 5.3 never gave me a problem, but it just did not have the power to tow without a struggle. I am talking light towing, as in a car trailer towing situations. Granted the newer 5.3's have more HP than mine did. But, headers, programmer,and cold air still just wasnt enough that it was not struggling while towing a car. I do have to say, I am old school big block from waaaay back. The 6.2 is nght and day comparison to the 5.3. I love mine, and have not one regret about getting the 6.2. If you like to peal down and get up and go.....6.2!! Now with all that said, if you don't plan on ever towing except maybe the little utility trailer to go get mulch at your local lawn and garden store...aka, lowes or home depot, then the 5.3 will be fine and you will be totally happy with the power of the 5.3.

STINSAN3 Senior Enthusiast

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The average person is going to be happy with the 5.3. I had the 5.3 in a 04 Z71 and it was ok,,,,,just ok. When towing anything, it was NOT ok. The 5.3 never gave me a problem, but it just did not have the power to tow without a struggle. I am talking light towing, as in a car trailer towing situations. Granted the newer 5.3's have more HP than mine did. But, headers, programmer,and cold air still just wasnt enough that it was not struggling while towing a car. I do have to say, I am old school big block from waaaay back. The 6.2 is nght and day comparison to the 5.3. I love mine, and have not one regret about getting the 6.2. If you like to peal down and get up and go.....6.2!! Now with all that said, if you don't plan on ever towing except maybe the little utility trailer to go get mulch at your local lawn and garden store...aka, lowes or home depot, then the 5.3 will be fine and you will be totally happy with the power of the 5.3.

Now I did have the 5.3L in my old truck, '07 GMT-900 that is. It was okay, my current truck an 08 Tundra CM 5.7L only gets about 275-310 on a full tank of gas. So far I've drove over 320 miles on this truck & I still have a quarter tank of gas yet. Pretty impressive with this 6.2

 

 

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