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Hey y'all, love this site.

So here's where Im at. Currently in a 15 reg cab short box that I bought new. 58k on it. Im at the keep it forever or move on now point. Always thought id keep it forever but Im kind of out growing the regular cab. Breaks my heart because I do love the truck, but thankfully I think the new GMCs are great looking. 

My priorities for the new rig are this, in no real order. Comfort. Leather. Buckets. MPG (I know I know...its a truck). I dont do a lot of off roading, absolutely need 4x4 though. I tow my boat (5k lbs with 1k lbs trailer) pretty routinely but my current rig does it just fine so I doubt I need Max tow. Also worried about ride quality suffering with that. I spend a lot of time on the highway I think the 3.23 rear end is a good option. I would LOVE the 6.2 but I can't see spending the extra money. Maybe the next one :) I think the AT4 is drop dead gorgeous but Ill never put it to its potential. Was thinking I could beef up an SLT to get a happy medium between price and an AT4?

Im thinking SLT double cab, 5.3, X31 off road pack, SLT convenience pack. White, have the grille painted to match. I have Ko2s on my 15 and love em, a nice set of those plus a level kit might give it the perfect look. Does my plan interfere with my goals to you guys?

 

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A level and those tires might interfere with your fuel economy goals a little, but otherwise sounds like a solid plan...I say go for it!

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I was nervous about the X31 giving a harsher ride, but I figure the 18s will make up for some of it. Plus it comes with dual exhaust and some trailering stuff.....mostly dual exhaust...lol

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Of course on the other side, just going from MSRP-

SLT with X31 and buckets- $50,305

AT4 which comes with all that stuff- $51,395

 

It's not exactly a major difference. I guess Ill know after I drive them both. 

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Not a huge difference in ride between base and X31/ Z71. The main argument in favor of these off road packages is that you get 4 low which is no longer standard on normal 4WD 5.3 trucks. 

 

AT4 is going to be better equipped out the gate. Discounts on the SLT will likely be better, but lightly optioned examples of it are pretty well stripped in comparison to years past. Whichever you buy, I would shell out the extra 1k for the preferred package. The non-Bose stereo is awful.

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I went with the upper trim (at4) to get the tech package, got spoiled with the 360 cam on my platinum f150, now cant live with out it (bout time GM).  GM discounts are good this month, got 15k off MSRP here in AL on a loaded at4 with the 6.2 and the tech package.  Hard to find em though unless you like black or white.  I have had 3 denalis....now you see em everywhere here, so I went with the at4 for something different.

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White is definitely my color. I don't mind ordering and waiting if it gets me the truck I really want. I think ill stop by the dealer and drive both. For the money I can't choose. the AT4 has the looks, but I think the SLT will have the comfort.  I kinda hope im wrong

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Picking up an Elevation thursday! Pumped. X31, Buckets. Ill miss the leather but it fits my budget and I love the monochromatic look. 

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I was actually going to suggest looking into the Elevation, since you wanted a DC and not a CC. 

 

I was really surprised there was NO way to get leather in the Elevation. Since it's basically GMC's version of the Chevy RST, it is strange that you cannot get leather (as you can really deck out an RST with leather, most all the convenience options, etc.)

 

You made a great choice. I think the monochromatic Elevation looks fantastic. If I were going to buy a GMC, it would probably be the AT4, but the Elevation would be a strong consideration. Killer value there. 

 

I have the Z71, which is the Chevy version of X31. You'll enjoy the ride. It's very smooth, and the truck is just incredibly quiet. Handling is fantastic. It really feels like you're driving a luxury SUV most of the time going straight down the highway. 

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Boy,

You werent kidding. What a quiet comfortable ride. Funnily enough, I wound up with a Satin Steel Metallic one instead of white. When I saw them side by side I really liked it better. Can't wait to get to know my new rig! 

Thanks for the help everyone. What a great site. 

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Look into Katskin for swapping your seats from cloth to leather. I'm not sure if they have it for the T1's yet but you can have all the seats done for around 2k I believe.

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