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whaler

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Guys

I am turning in my lease in a couple of months.

I am considering ordering a new truck and thought I would get everyone's comments?

 

I am thinking about a new crew with a 6.0 or the 6.2?

Also considering a denali?

 

Just wondered how you are making out with mileage and etc for each?

 

Thanks in advance!

Porter_ Enthusiast

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i don't own a 6.0 or 6.2, but in my opinion the mileage between the 4.8/5.3/6.0/6.2 is essentially the same. to me if one vehicle averages 16 mpg and another averages 14 mpg they still fall into the same category of poor fuel economy. regardless of which full size truck you end up going with, fuel economy will not be a bragging point. my advice is to go with the biggest engine you can afford.

 

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whaler Enthusiast

whaler

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Well you guys are telling me what I thought.

There are a lot of good posts here and I thought I might be able to find and compare. I guess this is because the 6.2 is new to the 1500?

 

I am just trying to decide and need a little push!

 

Thanks

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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I say buy what you WANT. Almost any full sized truck is going to fall into the 14-17mpg range. I know there are always those who will chime in and tell us about their truck getting 24mpg uphill against the wind while pulling the Queen Mary but facts are facts. If you drive a V8 truck... you're gonna get V8 gas mileage. Other than that they are sweet trucks!

stang Enthusiast

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Get the 6.2 , you wont regret it .

Its a sweet one . The Denali has the AWD though ?

Not same as 4X4 I believe . I dont think I will take my Denali 4Wheelin anyway

I think a LTZ can come with the 6.2 & 4WD , if thats a big deal for you .

Bostonsfavson Senior Enthusiast

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Guys

I am turning in my lease in a couple of months.

I am considering ordering a new truck and thought I would get everyone's comments?

 

I am thinking about a new crew with a 6.0 or the 6.2?

Also considering a denali?

 

Just wondered how you are making out with mileage and etc for each?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

IMO, fuel mileage shouldn't even be a factor when deciding between the 6.0 and 6.2 (they both suck)--it's all about the price. If you can swing it, get the 6.2. That's all there is to it.

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I don't like either the 6.0L or the 6.2, Been driving an Escalade with the 6.2L and it's a dog, might have a lot of low end torque but no snap. And yes the Denali is AWD all the time.

 

I like the snap of the 5.3L personal opinion.

 

Drive them, see what you like. 6.6L Duremax Diesel is great if you can afford it ;)

cerbomark Senior Enthusiast

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if you don t plan on an aftermarket PCM tune I d say watch the 6.0/6.2 because the factory tunes have been terrible on the 6.0. The 5.3 might feel better. Then again it depends on how you drive and what you expect. Drive them all and decide after you gather all the info.... I ve had two 6.0 s, a 4.8 and the current 5.3. They are all good engines. IMO make sure you get the 6 spd trans.

mattgob86 Enthusiast

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well if i had my truck in yet..... I would tell you how the 6.2 feels but its getting built this week so yea ill get back with you :lol:

stang Enthusiast

stang

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Sorry The 6.2 is not a dog . It has more SNAP than the 5.3 at low speed ,hi speed ,all speeds.

Its a fantastic engine IMOP. I am sure the 5.3 is also a great engine. Just that the 6.2 puts a grin on my face

every time I start it up.It is the proper sized engine for the truck & you would not be dissipointed with it in anyway .

The 5.3 will move the truck . But the 6.2 really will move the truck as it should . I have never bought something & thought it had too much power. But I know we all have bought something & wished we had more . Get the 6.2 you wont regret it .

matt3 Enthusiast

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I have a 5.3 and while it is plenty of hp/tq for me, if I had to do it all over again. In the end there is NO substitue for displacement. Go with the biggest motor you can afford and don't look back. The gas mileage on ALL trucks suck anyways.

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I have a 5.3 and while it is plenty of hp/tq for me, if I had to do it all over again. In the end there is NO substitue for displacement. Go with the biggest motor you can afford and don't look back. The gas mileage on ALL trucks suck anyways.

 

 

amen to that!!

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