Almost new owner

[New Silverado man]

Hello all members

I just joined so I will be 1 up when I get my new Silverado or GMC. Still looking for a used 1500. I currently own a 1993 Ford F250 diesel. I still love the old girl but although she still runs super, the "bells and whistles" are becoming a problem. I don't pull 5th wheel hardly any more so I certainly don't need a diesel anymore.

I love the looks of the Chevy. My problem is I am getting so much input, I am getting confused.

I'm told to stick with 07-13 which I presume is the Vortec. I DO want a Z-71, 4WD and trailer package and I'm looking at everything from 2012 to 2018.

If anyone has any comments, bring em on. It will probably confuse me more

At this point I have researched and decided V-8 5.3  with a 3.42 axle for pretty good pulling power and pretty decent mileage.

Looking forward to hearing from you. I enjoyed membership of many years to Ford Truck Forum. I look forward to this membership.

Tom