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First impressions 1,000 mile update...2018 Sierra Denali Ultimate 6.2

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Hello everyone, I

I wanted to give a brief summary on my first 1,000 miles with the new truck and overall impressions.  So far extremely happy with my choice.  I really wasn’t set on getting the 6.2 motor, it just so happened that the majority of the leftover 2018 Denali’s all had this motor.  It is an absolute beast, from the moment you turn that ignition key.  Purrs like a kitten;  I could only imagine what it would sound like with a nice exhaust system but I won’t go there(wifey).   Fuel economy has been better than expected.  I’m in Canada so I’m not familiar with mpg, DIC displays litres per 100kms I believe.  I’ve seen an average of 9.6 l/100 kms on fairly level roads averaging 55 mph.or 90 km/h.

The fit and finish of the materials is wonderful and leather wrapped steering wheel feels very rich.   Seats are very comfortable, took sometime to find a position that I really liked, but perfect now.  The Bluetooth for the phone is crystal clear.  Everyone who has called me thinks I’m in an office lol.  .  I don’t know anything about the active noise cancellation, but I must say this is one of the quietest vehicles I’ve ever driven.  

The lane keep assist still freaks me out a bit when it steers you back into your lane.  The. cooled seats are a great feature as we’ve been out on a couple scorching hot days and they really came in handy.  

Magnetic ride control:  I know some of you aren’t a big fan of these shocks but I can honestly say the truck rides and handles very smoothly.  Sure the 22” wheels don’t like potholes or really bad roads but that’s  to be expected from a wheel this size.  Really love the dash layout and touch screen, it’s more than adequate for me.  I honestly don’t know why anyone would ever need that jumbo tron plasma in the new Ram(jmho).

The 8 speed transmission has been great so far and I’m happy to say I haven’t experienced any harsh downshifting or shuddering.  It really is a wonderful power train combination 6.2 & 8 speed.  Plenty of power, no disappointments here whatsoever.

I had the dealer install the Rev Industries hard tri fold tonneau cover(spitting image of Bakflip MX4) and the GMC moulded splash guards(mudflaps).    The tonneau cover really gives the truck a clean finish appearance look.  Also had the front bumper 3M Xpel wrapping done along with the 18” of hood and continued through the fenders. Tinted the two front windows as well.    It’s been a damn expensive couple weeks ☹️?.  Oh well I don’t wanna deal with stone chips on the White frost tri coat paint.  Sorry for the long post fellas, thought it was gonna be brief but I lost track....lol.

Its an awesome truck and I’m very happy with it   so far.  Thanks....

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Nice write up.

 

I am enjoying my 2018 6.2l 8 speed max tow SLT as well.

 

Excellent powertrain!

 

JimCost2014 Senior Enthusiast

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Congratulations, Great to hear you are enjoying your new truck!

 

They are a fun "toy" to have in the garage/driveway!!!

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What type of tint did you get? I also have a Denali Ultimate and was thinking of getting tints but I'm concerned if it will match the rear windows.

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Nice truck congrats dude.... Dont be shy or afraid to post up a few pics or alot lol. One thing about it every time u park it you will look back sweet ride! 

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9 hours ago, Phantom_ss13 said:

What type of tint did you get? I also have a Denali Ultimate and was thinking of getting tints but I'm concerned if it will match the rear windows.

 

9 hours ago, Phantom_ss13 said:

What type of tint did you get? I also have a Denali Ultimate and was thinking of getting tints but I'm concerned if it will match the rear windows.

I went with the Ceramic film .. I think that's what it's called ?   It blocks more of the heat coming into the cab.  I was going to match the rear windows but seemed to dark.  I do shift work so up and driving different times of the day.  Guy at tint shop said some people complain it's too dark, so I went with slightly lighter in front windows.  It actually matches quite nicely..ill post some pics when I get a chance.

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10 hours ago, Joe98 said:

 

I went with the Ceramic film .. I think that's what it's called ?   It blocks more of the heat coming into the cab.  I was going to match the rear windows but seemed to dark.  I do shift work so up and driving different times of the day.  Guy at tint shop said some people complain it's too dark, so I went with slightly lighter in front windows.  It actually matches quite nicely..ill post some pics when I get a chance.

Nice! Definitely want to see how it looks. That type of tint well definitely help out especially here in California, not to mention but my truck is black as well.

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14 hours ago, Phantom_ss13 said:

Nice! Definitely want to see how it looks. That type of tint well definitely help out especially here in California, not to mention but my truck is black as well.

Tried to snap some pics this morning.  Not the greatest quality, sorry.  You'll notice the front splash guards look some what strange.  I tried telling the service manager they are the wrong ones as they overlap the front wheel well moulding .  They should've followed the contour like the rear ones.  Made a call to another dealership this morning and found out they are the wrong ones, apparently these ones belong on a Chev Silverado 1500.  Oh well....back to the dealer again.  The 3M wrap is by Xpel, and turned out very nice.  That's something you may want to consider, again once you get that first rock stone chip on that beautiful front bumper, it's a domino effect.    If I were you I'd go with the darker tint as you are in California, and especially because your truck is black.   I probably would've gone with slightly darker tint in hindsight.   Cheers...

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Get the Borla system that GMC shows on the website as an option - Mine installed with the new truck was approx $1,500 - It sounds great, and my wife agrees.  My kids love it too.  I also like the K&N FIPK but I have been a fan of those and have always added them to my vehicles.

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Thanks very much for the recommendation ;  I know Borla makes quality stuff, and that's certainly what I'd install if I ever get an exhaust(performance)system put on.  For now I think I'm gonna just enjoy the peace and quiet the cab of this truck brings me.          Cheers ?

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