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jagabom (Esquire) Enthusiast

jagabom (Esquire)

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9 hours ago, Nasty said:

I have 2 2016s and i would never look back

 

Wife wanted a 2019. i told her they look like crap. She went and ordered one anyway.  We went to pick it up and see it in person last week.  She said no thanks and i just smiled and said told you so and we left

I didn't know you could order one and then walk away.  Neat.

Jim

17 Silverado and 2011 GMC

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Nasty Senior Enthusiast

Nasty

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14 minutes ago, jagabom said:

I didn't know you could order one and then walk away.  Neat.

Jim

17 Silverado and 2011 GMC

You dont have to buy it. What do you think dealerships do when they want a special built vehicle. They designs it wait the few months and it comes in.  All you do is tell the dealership what youre looking for and theyll get one. 

duquephart Enthusiast

duquephart

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5 hours ago, jagabom said:

I didn't know you could order one and then walk away.  Neat.

Jim

17 Silverado and 2011 GMC

 

Lose deposit?

Nasty Senior Enthusiast

Nasty

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6 hours ago, duquephart said:

 

Lose deposit?

No deposit.  I guess it helps weve bought 8 vehicles from them in the past few years 

captainzombie Enthusiast

captainzombie

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Nope. Enjoying my 18.
If I do buy next gen it will be during mid cycle or end of cycle. Aka the 2016+ trucks of this K2xx  generation that had a few more features and some of the bugs worked out (headlights). 
 
And the power numbers are the same for 2019+. Interested in the 3.0 inline duramax power numbers but unless mpg is 28+ Would prob buy another 6.2 since it pulls down good highway mpgs for a truck. 


I feel the same way. I bought an 18 about 3 months ago and I’ll wait till end of cycle of the T1 gen to see if its time to trade this in depending on what kind of mid cycle refresh they get. I do like some of the new features of the T1 gen that we should of had with the K2.
2018GMC Senior Enthusiast

2018GMC

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Just now, captainzombie said:

 


I feel the same way. I bought an 18 about 3 months ago and I’ll wait till end of cycle of the T1 gen to see if its time to trade this in depending on what kind of mid cycle refresh they get. I do like some of the new features of the T1 gen that we should of had with the K2.

 

 

I would like:

 

adaptive cruise (still not avail on T1xx).

 

Blind spot monitor system, the 2009+ GMT900 SUVS had this. 

 

Push button start

 

HUD

 

rear cup holders on back of center console. 

 

Entire rear window rolls down like tundra. 

 

E-coated painted frame. Midsized Colorado and canyon have this. Why not full-size?

whaler Enthusiast

whaler

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I had a look at the 19 Denali. Not impressed at all. I will wait a few years for sure.
Never buy on the first year of release. My 16 works great


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duquephart Enthusiast

duquephart

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33 minutes ago, whaler said:

I had a look at the 19 Denali. Not impressed at all. I will wait a few years for sure.
Never buy on the first year of release. My 16 works great


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Never did understand first year of release buyers. Just looking for trouble. Of course, if no one bought them GM wouldn't know what to fix.

15 Z71 Senior Enthusiast

15 Z71

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I will see hear soon. My friend is ordering a 2019 loaded AT4. We car pool for work so he drives a week and then I do. I will be interested to see how it is compared to my 15. One good thing I can ride in it every other week and don't have to pay for it..LOL.

DCC_318 Enthusiast

DCC_318

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I've had my 2018 for 4 months.  No regrets at all.  This is my first pickup and it's one that I had my eye on for a while.

 

The dealership hadn't received any of the 2019's when I took delivery of mine and even if they had, it wouldn't have made a difference.  Just not a fan of the look of the T1's.

Crazypontiac03 Enthusiast

Crazypontiac03

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Purchased a used LT2 CC 2017 a few month ago. Once I saw the 2019’s in person that sealed the deal. No fan of the new body style. Love my 17’!

 

Biggest regret was buying the 16’ Colorado I traded in. 

Capt Bob Enthusiast

Capt Bob

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Picked up a 2018 a month ago and just joined. Coming off 15 years in a 2500HD Duramax. We had the "hop" in those trucks when unloaded and it rode like a genuine truck. That stated, I like the way my 18 rides and the "quietness" is welcomed. I'm not a huge fan on today's looks (still like my 03). Only have 1500 miles on the clock but no regrets yet. Time will time.

hammong Enthusiast

hammong

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Have had my '18 LTZ crew cab for about two months now, almost 5K miles on it already.    No quality issues, no transmission issues, no funny noises, no shimmy, no shakes, and no rattles.    So far, it appears to be a high quality machine, and I have no regrets.   

 

Sticker on mine was $48,800 and I got 16% off MSRP.    I got 40K for my 2014 Corvette trade, so there was almost no tax on the deal. 

 

There are some fabulous deals out there on leftover 2018 trucks IF you can find the one you want.   I got exactly what I wanted 2 months ago, white, crew cab, 5.3L, 6 speed auto, 4x4, no Z71 package, bed liner,  highway tires, and dealer threw in GM side steps + installation.   Even then - the pickings around here were getting slim,  and I live in a  truck-heavy agricultural area.   I say, if you see a 2018 that matches your wish list - get it NOW. 

 

The 2019's are nice, but the deals on them are NOT. 

 

 

contenderv07 Enthusiast

contenderv07

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I just bought a 2018 All terrain and I'm pretty much regretting it. Couple of things would go in to me trading it... The trans might be the worst that I've ever been in (and I've had 2 dmax's with built trans that shifted hard). I've had it to the dealer 3 times for it and the said "its all within spec," then I had some driveline vibration (dealer couldn't feel it), and my steering wheel is off center (this pisses me off the most). Also a crackling noise (not loud) coming from the driver window at 50-55 mph. To add to the mix, I just got a job where I have to drive about 35 minutes one way. What I was wanting to do was get a vw passat (or something along those lines) and either an older cummins or a high mileage truck to keep parked. I just hate that I spent all of this money and will either lose my ass on a trade in, or have to spend over 1000 getting things fixed (tuning of TCM and ECM).  If this were a used truck, I probably wouldn't think twice, but new... I don't know

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