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jwalcher Enthusiast

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I took a test drive in a 2008 Sierra All Terrain Crew with 5.3 yesterday. It was my first drive in a NBS and I walked away very, very impressed.

 

I currently own a 2000 Silverado Z71 Ext Cab Sportside bed and am looking at purchasing a 2009 for the 6.2 and 6 spd. I was so enthused after driving this new truck, I went home and immediately started studying the 09 order guide on-line.

 

I was initially disappointed however, when I read that the 6.2, 6 spd combo will only be available with the SLT and Leather. I really wanted SLE and cloth. I could get the 6.0, 6 spd combo with cloth which brings me to ask...anyone have driving impressions or thoughts on the 6.2, 6 spd vs. the 6.0?

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I took a test drive in a 2008 Sierra All Terrain Crew with 5.3 yesterday. It was my first drive in a NBS and I walked away very, very impressed.

 

I currently own a 2000 Silverado Z71 Ext Cab Sportside bed and am looking at purchasing a 2009 for the 6.2 and 6 spd. I was so enthused after driving this new truck, I went home and immediately started studying the 09 order guide on-line.

 

I was initially disappointed however, when I read that the 6.2, 6 spd combo will only be available with the SLT and Leather. I really wanted SLE and cloth. I could get the 6.0, 6 spd combo with cloth which brings me to ask...anyone have driving impressions or thoughts on the 6.2, 6 spd vs. the 6.0?

 

Correct me if im wrong but it seems like the 6.2 is geared more towards perfomance (sport truck) and the 6.0 more towards towing. At least this was my experience.

Ranger Senior Enthusiast

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It's just that the vehicles that the 6.2 has been assigned to are more sporty than the now 6.0s. I bet it could be a real torque monster if adjusted for use in regular light trucks.

 

I test drove a few 6.0s but my impression was that torque management was really restrictive, I kept feeling the gaps in power on mild to heavy acceleration. My 5.3 was a LOT smoother feeling. Nothing compares to the LMM Duramax though, I took one out for a ride and I felt like I could pull the whole town behind me haha

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The 6.2 6-speed in the SD is generations ahead of my older 6L 4-speed in the 2004 SSS. The new gearbox still has a mind of its own sometimes but towing on hills is a smoother operation than the kick in the pants when the 4-speed dropped down a gear.

 

Programming the gearbox will get better I'm sure and better when your new truck is made!

 

Still very pleased with my purchase six months and 13,000 km onwards, especially in the handling and braking department.

 

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jwalcher Enthusiast

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welcome to the boards! them gmt-900s drive smooth don't they :chevy:

 

 

Thanks for the welcome! Yes, fantastic test drive with a much bigger feel than my 2000. The dealer I went to had nothing larger than 5.3 on the lot so I couldn't even get a baseline for a 6.0 with a 4 spd. I agree with Ranger, the 5.3 was very smooth and felt strong in the package I drove.

 

I don't do a lot of towing at this point in my life other than the possibility of future toys, jetski trailer, tent trailer, project car, etc. At this point, the new truck will be a weekend driver and ski trip truck to the mountains and towing is not the main factor. So it sounds like the sport truck type applications of the 6.2 would be more appropriate. I just want the power with good driveability...

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I know how you feel !! I was all ready to order my 2009 ext cab LTZ with the 6.2L and find that they will only offer it w/ the crew cab !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

For now, I'll just have to enjoy the 6.2L in my "other" car :chevy:

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