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I am in the market for a truck. Just needing opinions on what you guys think. I want to upgrade to the 6.0 or 6.2. I have located a 2007 vortecmax with 30,000 miles. I think I could get it for a reasonable price, but I have read a lot of bad things about tranny issues, ect. This truck would be the cheap option. I really just want the extended cab, but the 400hp of the 6.2 has me salivating. It just pisses me off that you have to buy a $43,000 truck to get the 6.2. Do the VortexMax trucks really have that many problems? Also the six speed is enticing! I just don't know what to do!!

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Unless I've missed something, I haven't heard of many issues with the 6.0. I personally wouldn't hesitate getting either engine. I think there have been a few tranny issues with the 6 speed but I believe the majority of owners have been pleased and have had minimal issues. I only have the 4 speed so I can't comment on first hand experiences...I'm sure others will chime in.

 

I am content with my 5.3 but the more time I spend on this forum, the more I want to upgrade to the 6.2! Whatever you decide, give Justin a call at Black Bear Performance to get it tuned. :lol:

Matt_ Senior Enthusiast

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It just pisses me off that you have to buy a $43,000 truck to get the 6.2.

 

In this market you're insane if you pay $43,000 for a new truck. Find a dealer that has a few of them sitting on the lot and get them down in price. I got my $44,000 truck for $32,000.... and the 6.2L/6spd is greeeeat :D

 

I bet if you find a 2008 leftover sitting on a lot somewhere you can get a STEAL right now :lol:

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I can't find any new 08's anywhere. Sk1er, did you get your truck during the red-tag sale? That is a great deal. Another thing (besides the price) that I dislike on the 09's are the new 20" wheels. They look like hubcaps.

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I can't find any new 08's anywhere. Sk1er, did you get your truck during the red-tag sale? That is a great deal. Another thing (besides the price) that I dislike on the 09's are the new 20" wheels. They look like hubcaps.

 

Wheels are easy to change...don't let that turn you away from an otherwise good deal. :lol:

Matt_ Senior Enthusiast

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Sk1er, did you get your truck during the red-tag sale? That is a great deal.

 

Not sure if it was a sale or not... i told them im looking at GMC, Dodge and Toyota for my new truck and what i wanted to pay. Left once and they called me back and we worked out a deal.

 

This was in December 2008... they had 4 identical 2008 sierra denalis sitting on the lot, so i knew with 2009 rolling around they wanted to get rid of them ASAP.

 

Take your time, do your research, dont be afraid to walk away and you'll get yourself a good deal. It's always good to be going between 2 or 3 dealers too.... make sure that you get your quote in writing from a dealer, then tell him you'll think about it. As you're walking out they're going to ask you whats holding you back, just tell them that you're going to the other dealer to see how their prices compare.....lol and watch how quickly they try to get the price down again :lol:

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he's right about the good deals right now.. i just got offered an 09 ext cab z71 list price 36750... out the door woulda been 28 grand... i just cant find the heart to get rid of my truck yet...

66nova Senior Enthusiast

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I have a 2007 Vmax CC and I love it. I have 27000 miles so far and I tow with it and no tranny problems to speak of.

 

I recently (December) had Justin from Blackbear Performance tune the truck. Let me tell you :lol: . I thought I loved my truck before. It's great now. I was so jealous of the 6sp people before the tune. After Justin got done with it, it never seems to be in the wrong gear. I'm not saying I wouldn't buy a 6sp if I was buying new, but I wouldn't pass up a good deal on a 4 speed after driving my truck.

 

 

Can't go wrong with either motor.

Ahsmo Enthusiast

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I picked up my demo 08 LTZ crew cab 6.0 for 27,900 out the door.

 

Just be patient. They come up every so often on autotrader.

Bish Senior Enthusiast

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If you can swing it and get a good deal, then the 6.2/6 speed option is clearly the way to go.

 

 

+1 LOVE mine.

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