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Malcom

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So I’m leaning on my inner Millennial, barely making the cutoff at ‘82, in needing

someone to push me in the correct direction on which of these to purchase. 

Both have their pros and cons in my opinion but I’m hoping someone wiser, or not, can just give me some words of wisdom on which way to plunge. 

I love the fact that both can carry some beefier tires, lift kit, etc but I think I’m caught up on the “set” interior options with the AT4. 

- is it worth it to get the 6.2L or will some decent mods give me that jump I need getting to kids soccer practice. Don’t judge, you know your ass likes to kick it pulling out of the Girl Scout lot ?

 

thanks in advance gents..

semper fi   

AJMBLAZER Enthusiast

AJMBLAZER

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X31\Z71 has no lift. Same ride height as regular 4x4.

 

I'd get a regular X31 SLT optioned as I want and then get whatever lift and tires I wanted. 

econometrics Senior Enthusiast

econometrics

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Get the AT4. Better interior options, and looks MUCH better without all that ugly chrome. I’m a 1982 model, too, and chrome is for the Boomers, bro! ?

 

Also, the Ranchos on the AT4 are monotube, which are a step up from the horrid twin-tube Ranchos on the X31/Z71. I have a 2019 Z71 RST and the shocks are really poor. 

 

As for the powertrain... this is tough. Not only do you get more power with the 6.2L, but you get the 10speed, too. I have the 5.3L / 8speed. It’s a surprisingly quick and responsive powertrain. 

 

As much as have the extra power of the 6.2L would be so fun, I’m not sure I would shell out the extra $ for it, just to enjoy the time-to-time fun of mashing on the pedal. (I don’t tow much, full disclosure. So take this FWIW)

jlong1984 Enthusiast

jlong1984

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I went with the SLT X31 with Premium Plus package because the rebates were much, much better.

Mountain boy Enthusiast

Mountain boy

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I went with the AT4, I like the interior and the lack of chrome. It came with 90% of the options I wanted already on it. Instead of rebates the dealer paid me about $10,000 to much for my trade in, GMC loyalty bonus and other things.

Rsktm300xcw Enthusiast

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The AT4 already has the leveling kit installed and warranties. Rides really good. Rancho shocks are an upgrade as well. Should come with most of the options you are looking for too. I added the tech package for the cameras since I tow quite a bit. Also added the 6.2 for towing and it tows well. 10 speed only available with 6.2 and seems good so far (8000 miles). It would cost a fortune to get the 5.3 to the same power and still no 10 speed. Getting as high as 23 mph on highway 20 mph in VT mountains. All depends on what your needs are.

EinHoden Enthusiast

EinHoden

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Yes, the AT4 only has 1 interior option (Black with Kalahari accents), but the SLT only has 2, Jet Black or Dark Walnut.  So unless you really want Dark Walnut, that shouldn't be a deciding factor.  

 

As far as engine size, drive one of each and determine if you think its worth it.  I did and went with the 6.2 .

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