Looking to buy GMT900

KMK94 · July 26, 2017

I know I sound like a shill here, but have you thought of an 11 avalanche LS? Cloth buckets are standard (dash is same as ltz trucks), and I know some came with adj. pedals, and they have slightly better mpg stats with the 5.3 and 6 speed than the trucks. The afm is revised, and you also get a lot of standard features for an LS that even some LT trucks wont have (its what drew me in). The ride is no contest the best of any truck. Drive one if you can find one.

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No offense, but no way in hell could I buy an Avalanche... lol

I appreciate the advice, but I definitely gotta go with a full on half-ton truck. An avalanche just isn't for me.

KMK94 · July 26, 2017

You're buying a 6k pound truck and obsessing about MPG. I don't get it?? Every day driving expect 15 mpg, no matter what you get.

You're right. Haha. But if one offers a potential 3 more mpg on the highway, I'm going to tend to want that for trips... not a deal breaker though. Mainly just need a truck with the options I want and a clean body, well taken care of, that can tow/haul some things.

KMK94 · July 26, 2017

https://m.summitracing.com/parts/ret-ra003?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-range-technology&gclid=Cj0KCQjw--DLBRCNARIsAFIwR27cnxazN6NmvB3m__Wl89UnUeAA7RmmqTi836e2002oteMAyCMXthcaAuG_EALw_wcB

Will something like this completely take out the worry of buying an AFM truck?

T1Kaiju · July 27, 2017

No offense, but no way in hell could I buy an Avalanche... lol

I appreciate the advice, but I definitely gotta go with a full on half-ton truck. An avalanche just isn't for me.

Yeah, you do sound too cool for one, I just thought since they also came with standard steps you could haul your little ass up in one easier...

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DareDog · July 27, 2017

https://m.summitracing.com/parts/ret-ra003?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-range-technology&gclid=Cj0KCQjw--DLBRCNARIsAFIwR27cnxazN6NmvB3m__Wl89UnUeAA7RmmqTi836e2002oteMAyCMXthcaAuG_EALw_wcB

Will something like this completely take out the worry of buying an AFM truck?

Yes.

KMK94 · July 27, 2017

Yeah, you do sound too cool for one, I just thought since they also came with standard steps you could haul your little ass up in one easier...

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I just don't like the styling or even the idea of one. Different strokes for different folks.

swathdiver · July 27, 2017

The Avalanche has grown on me and will be considered when I look for an open bed truck.

NEFisher11 · July 27, 2017

I would honestly not buy a gmt900 again. I have had mine sense new and they are sub par at best quality wise. There are better options out there for your dollar.

DareDog · July 27, 2017

what about leasing a new one have you thought of that?

KMK94 · July 27, 2017

Mixed reviews.... ahhh!!!!

No but honestly I appreciate everybody's response. Definitely helps hearing from those who have experience.

Always been a Ram guy, but I kinda wanted to try something new..

Not sure if I'd lease... but it is an option I suppose.

KMK94 · July 27, 2017

Are 2013's any better with AFM than 2007-2012? Or are they all about the same.... ?

intheburbs · July 28, 2017

All the same, IMHO. It's all fruit from the same poison tree.

MaverickZ71 · July 28, 2017

https://m.summitracing.com/parts/ret-ra003?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-range-technology&gclid=Cj0KCQjw--DLBRCNARIsAFIwR27cnxazN6NmvB3m__Wl89UnUeAA7RmmqTi836e2002oteMAyCMXthcaAuG_EALw_wcB

Will something like this completely take out the worry of buying an AFM truck?

NO. If you don't use a Range V8 module or modified PCM tune to turn off AFM early enough in the truck's service life, the lifters, piston rings, intake system, spark plugs, oxygen sensors, and catalytic converter may already be seriously messed up and the truck is out of warranty. I know from experience, because I am still living with the problems daily.