the hunt is over-new tow rig

[Bilmon]

Well, pulled the trigger on a new truck today Pick it up friday evening. Like a kid before Christmas can't wait

 

[clint6760]

Nice. I have a 2014 GMC Sierra all terrain. Love it so far and got about 12,000 miles.

 

[njmr2fan]

Beautiful color! Best of luck with it.

 

[itsdgm]

That's a nice looking truck. Congrats.

 

[Bilmon]

Beautiful color! Best of luck with it.

Thanks, hope it's as good as my 06, never a problem. Last time I changed oil [always Mobil 1] it was only down a half pint after 5200 miles. 145000 on truck

 

[Bilmon]

That's a nice looking truck. Congrats.

Thanks, was dealing on a metallic charcoal one but I kept going over to this brownstone metallic one couple less options that I would have liked, nav and intergrated brake control but like the looks of this one too much better

 

[Bilmon]

Nice. I have a 2014 GMC Sierra all terrain. Love it so far and got about 12,000 miles.

My son got a 14 gmc a couple of months ago, great looking truck, he loves it and it's kinda what spurred me to buy a new one

 

[subysti]

So what made you go with a Chevy? In the process of looking at new trucks and so far the tundra seems to be the best option as far as what you get for the price.

 

[Bilmon]

So what made you go with a Chevy? In the process of looking at new trucks and so far the tundra seems to be the best option as far as what you get for the price.

I agree Toyota makes a good truck Iv'e ridden in couple and they are impressive, also think GM, Ford, and Ram are good products. To survive in the market as long as all have they better be good. For me, Iv'e always been a GM guy so I just lean that way but I don't think you can go wrong with any of those four. Didn't hurt that I got what I think was a pretty good price, almost 10,000 off sticker. Dealers sure don't want to dicker much though, trucks appear to be selling well. Kept my 06 too as they wouldn't give me squat,will just sell it myself.

 

[betterwhenitswetter]

So what made you go with a Chevy? In the process of looking at new trucks and so far the tundra seems to be the best option as far as what you get for the price.

and what exactly lead you that decision? Have you ever owned a GM V8 vehicle? GM and Ford are releasing the new 10 speed automatic transmissions for the trucks and 9 speed automatics for cars..., and soon GM's new Dynamic Skip Fire or DSF and still using the ol pushrod engine.

Bilmon, congrats, GM is awesome, however IMO would have picked a different seat color, the lighter seats get dirty fast. Also enjoy that lower cost of GM ownership, which a lot of people overlook.

FYI, would like to note, I was a Mercedes Benz master tech & Land Rover tech, I worked on just about every brand including , i4, i6, v6, v8 v12, diesel & bio diesel, turbo/super-charging, hybrids, and self taught tuner, I know my way around some autos, I was a bumper to bumper tech, I worked on everything, from engines, interior, HVAC systems, down to installing tires and suspension.

 

[veedubtek]

I went from a '13 Silverado, to a '14 Tundra, to a '14 Ram. They all have their pros and cons. For me, the Ram is best. Stellar choice and congrats.

 

[Bilmon]

Bilmon, congrats, GM is awesome, however IMO would have picked a different seat color, the lighter seats get dirty fast. Also enjoy that lower cost of GM ownership, which a lot of people overlook.

Thanks. Seats are not as light as they look in that dealer pic,really more of a tan or very light brown, GM calls it cocoa plus no rug rats around anymore so it shouldn't be too much of an issue

 

[octavio3311]

Great looking truck. GM all the way!!
Good luck with her!

 

[Bilmon]

OK couple more pics now that I've had it for a couple days then I'll shut up. It sure rides smooth and quiet compared to my old 06

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Love the truck and have been looking at one for quite some time , but I've been apprehensive due to the vibration issues they seem to have.

 

[txav8r]

I have an '09 Hybrid Silverado, which is the LTZ trim level, and I have to tell you the fit and finish are great, as well as the amenities. The wheels have been effortless to keep clean and they are just about as high a quality wheel as I have seen. Don't damage them out of warranty, I had a chip in the chrome when new, and the dealer ordered me a new one...$900! But they have stood up to a ton, and look like new. The interior is light sand or tan, and while it does get dirty easier, it cleans easy too. We just today ordered a new Equinox LTZ AWD V6 and are excited to get it. We have been back and forth about getting a jeep wrangler or the Nox. We don't feel paying what you pay for a jeep will be money well spent when we won't need its capability, and my wife was pretty nervous on a jeep road we drove on vacation in a rented jeep. So we made this decision. Your going to love the new truck, and I will look forward to replacing my '09 in a few more years. Now if I can only get the bugs out of the coach!

 

[betterwhenitswetter]

Love the truck and have been looking at one for quite some time , but I've been apprehensive due to the vibration issues they seem to have.

Ramblin Wreak,
I was the wheel and tire guy at my dealership didn't touch anything under $10,000 on all the very high end Mercedes Benz cars and SUV's worked on a lot of clebs... cars/SUV's as well, I have seen a lot over my years, worked at discount tire when I was 18... during that Ford firestone tire recall eek! the point of that is I worked with hundreds of different techs over the years and very...... and I mean very few had any detailed knowledge of tires and wheels, to them it was just mount, balance and reinstall earn the money fast and move on to the next, and move them out door as fast as possible, which made me a bad tech per the dealership they wanted fast & faster work so they could get numbers, the only reason I was prompted to the wheel and tire tech was b/c the guys made lots of mistakes to scratching the wheels and destroy the beads on brand new tires.

I been looking around and given that most vehicles are only 2 years old nobody has replaced their tires yet unless its a dealership lifted truck (havn't seen those guys talk about vibe's). You can balance a wheel and tire all day but an "out of round" tire or internal seperations (which Goodyear is know for) will never stop vibrations, the tech would need to verify using a road force balancer (additionally he can verify if the wheel is bent as well, chrome wheels bend easier than stand alum... painted wheels) Most GM dealers don't have road force machines, let alone keep them calibrated correctly which I fought with my dealer monthly about. Never once did I see someone at my dealerships ever calibrate a wheel balancer or road force balancer. sigh' it drove me nuts. btw balancer calibration is to be done every day.

there doesn't seem to be any actual findings on the drivetrain vibrations , curious as I would like to ride with someone locate who has the issue. If someone has a issue in DFW with the stock truck on vibrations let me know I want to do ride along.

 

[Murf'n'surf]

I'm not local but I got new tires on a GMC 2500 2 years ago and started getting bad vibrations. Goodyear tire store had it 3 times and somehow it was gone after they touched it but only for a few days until it returned. I gave up chasing the vibration as it took too much of my time and it's only a work truck. It vibrates like crazy right at 47 mph. Can't wait until we sell it or get new tires.

 

[David D]

FYI, would like to note, I was a Mercedes Benz master tech & Land Rover tech, I worked on just about every brand....

I'll have to keep you in mind. I'm driving an '08 Land Rover LR3 -- and stuff comes up on it from time-to-time.

 

[Eurocat]

Congrats. It's sure is "purty"