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Solid deals right now on 6.2 8 speeds. I love my avy, but I can cash in and get a new truck with the big boy motor. They have the 3.23 gears. Only issue is the premium gas, so 6.2 owners is it worth it? Im actually driving a chevy v6 lt cc 4x4 loaner (getting my autoride fixed at dealership), and I got to say the v6 is not near as bad as I thought it would be. I love all the storage and phone integration. Were due for a gas spike, so should I wait for the 2021? Weight loss will make a big difference, but will they still have 6.2? Im seeing around 40k for 6.2 cc 4wd slt. Almost too good to pass up...what would you 6.2 owners do?

 

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Get it. I have no regrets the gas difference between the 5.3 and 6.2 isn't as bad as I thought it would be....and the difference between premium and 87 gas is 5 bucks per fill up so you get a powerful motor for not really much more cost of driving

 

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MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

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Get it! Don't let the need for premium gas hold you back, you won't be disappointed.

Silverado Steve Senior Enthusiast

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There's a few questions going on with the OP. First if your concern is a gas spike in the near future, do you think gas wont be higher in 2021? Second, if the price difference in Premium concerns you and you like the power of the 4.3 loaner you have, why not comprimise and get the 5.3? Some people will tell you the difference is $5 per fillup, where i'm at Premium is 70 cents more than regular so that is more like <$14 a fill up and again if you are worried about gas shooting up, it will only get worse. The good thing is if you can tolerate the price difference a gallon between grades of fuel....do it, the mpg hit isn' t that bad seeing how big of a bump you get in HP and TQ. Some with the 6.2 are getting close if not equal mpgs as the 5.3.

Dnt Senior Enthusiast

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If would get a 8.2 if I could hahahahaha

The 6.2 8 spd 3.23 gets excellent mpg for a 6000 lb brick shaped machine.

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truckguy82 Senior Enthusiast

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Solid deals right now on 6.2 8 speeds. I love my avy, but I can cash in and get a new truck with the big boy motor. They have the 3.23 gears. Only issue is the premium gas, so 6.2 owners is it worth it? Im actually driving a chevy v6 lt cc 4x4 loaner (getting my autoride fixed at dealership), and I got to say the v6 is not near as bad as I thought it would be. I love all the storage and phone integration. Were due for a gas spike, so should I wait for the 2021? Weight loss will make a big difference, but will they still have 6.2? Im seeing around 40k for 6.2 cc 4wd slt. Almost too good to pass up...what would you 6.2 owners do?

 

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2021? I think it's 2019

 

Me personally I'd wait for next redesign, which is like to be around this time next year.

 

But as for the motor choice, 6.2 is indeed awesome. If it was sold on amazon, it would be a full 5 stars with 1000's of reviews.

michigan2500hd Senior Enthusiast

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I'm on my second one and I love it. If you like power and acceleration then it's the engine to have. If your the kind who pinches pennies and searches for the aboslute cheapest gas etc. then maybe it's not for you. I'm constantly surprised by this engine with it's power. I towed through the mountains and it not only did it tow well it would accelerate up the hills like they were flat. I had a 2011 6.2 and now my '15. The '15 is hands down a beast. My cousin has a egoturd Ford and it's no comparison.

With a tune it's close to the same stock 0-60 time as my 1998 z28 Camaro.

 

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truckguy82 Senior Enthusiast

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I seriously feel bad for people that have 5.3's on the forums. There are millions of people around the world that look at a '14+ 5.3 and dream of having it. It is indeed a powerful, long lasting, fuel efficient engine anybody in the general public would love to own.

 

On the forums it's a second rate slow poke lol.

seamus2154 Enthusiast

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I had a 14 and a 15 both with the 5.3 and 3.42's. Not a big fan of them. Always downshifting to be at the speed I wanted, was very annoying, especially towing. Now in a '15- 6.2 /8 speed/3.23 and I can tell you it is a night and day difference. Towing is a dream and a big difference. The downshift for picking up a little speed or passing is from 8-7 or 7-6 which is not a big rpm downshift it is smooth and easy on the motor. But to my surprise I get better gas mileage easily. It is easily 2-3 mpg better and I dont have to try like I did with the 5.3. I would never go back. The better fuel mileage pays for the premium in my eyes. The power if your stomping on it is a hot rod. It is fast as hell. Over 6000 lbs and is a rocket ship. I drive a Zo6 and I feel this is a very fast truck. But it drinks fuel if your flooring it. But I just got home from mostly highway driving at over 80 mph and I'm at 19.1 mpg. Crazy for a 6000 lb truck.

T1Kaiju Enthusiast

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Thanks for the input guys. Reason I said 2021 is I never buy 1st year (or second). Im not really to worried about mpg as even the 6.2 does better than my gen IV 5.3. I really do like the space and visibility, but after going out to dinner with the family tonight, I missed my old truck. A lot is the ride but also the turning radius. Gonna throw the dice and see how the next gen comes or maybe just get a SC...

 

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