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New Vehicle Options
by SBF Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:00 pm
I know I have bombarded you guys of my woes of wanting a new vehicle. I probably won't get a vehicle for a couple of years, mainly because the wife and I need to get a house within the next year. I really want a truck and I know that gas prices suck ass, but I've wanted a truck since I was in high school. I do haul stuff a lot (stuff that requires a pickup) , I need something to tow with and I've had to do this with other peoples' trucks, which sucks because you have to work on their schedule.
I have to take a few things into consideration. I drive a work van provided by my job to and from work, so I barely drive my personal vehicle (I've only put 3000 miles on my Cherokee in the two years I've owned it) so gas isn't a big problem. HOWEVER, the rumor at work is that we are going to be building a new facility (which won't be for about 2 years) because we expanded our region of work and are hiring new people. So, I don't want to buy a truck and drive it 80 mile round trip 4 days a week. So I may end up getting something small in the long run.
The truck I found is a Fire Red GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Crew Cab. It has 5.3L FlexFuel V8 (315 hp, 338 ft-lbs tq) w/ Active Fuel Management, 2WD w/ 3.42 LSD and Trailering Package, 6,600 lb towing capacity, fully loaded tan leather interior. EPA rating of 14 city/ 20 hwy.
This is the actual truck here: LeBeau GMC
I know not all of you are about getting a truck or want anything to do with a truck, but I just want some feedback. I think the GMC Sierra is one of the only trucks that still looks like a truck.
I have to take a few things into consideration. I drive a work van provided by my job to and from work, so I barely drive my personal vehicle (I've only put 3000 miles on my Cherokee in the two years I've owned it) so gas isn't a big problem. HOWEVER, the rumor at work is that we are going to be building a new facility (which won't be for about 2 years) because we expanded our region of work and are hiring new people. So, I don't want to buy a truck and drive it 80 mile round trip 4 days a week. So I may end up getting something small in the long run.
The truck I found is a Fire Red GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Crew Cab. It has 5.3L FlexFuel V8 (315 hp, 338 ft-lbs tq) w/ Active Fuel Management, 2WD w/ 3.42 LSD and Trailering Package, 6,600 lb towing capacity, fully loaded tan leather interior. EPA rating of 14 city/ 20 hwy.
This is the actual truck here: LeBeau GMC
I know not all of you are about getting a truck or want anything to do with a truck, but I just want some feedback. I think the GMC Sierra is one of the only trucks that still looks like a truck.
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Re: New Vehicle Options
by Dodge Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:20 pm
gmc makes the purdiest truck around right now, but is 14mpg your desire lol
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Re: New Vehicle Options
by SBF Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:59 pm
Dodge wrote:gmc makes the purdiest truck around right now, but is 14mpg your desire lol
But I live in the country, and my drive to work contains 2 miles of driving into the city, so I'll be seeing more of the highway mileage.
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Re: New Vehicle Options
by TheWoerus Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:20 pm
Even the 20 mpg highway would give me pause. But if you're willing to accept that, I say why not. Especially if you need the truck.
I was about to recommend a Toyota Tacoma, but with a V6 it gets about the same mileage. I don't think you'll find much better - as long as you need the power of a V6 / V8
I was about to recommend a Toyota Tacoma, but with a V6 it gets about the same mileage. I don't think you'll find much better - as long as you need the power of a V6 / V8
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Re: New Vehicle Options
by SBF Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:42 pm
20 mpg is about the only thing making me want that, otherwise I'd say nevermind and look for a car. And that's actually really good for a 315 hp V8 in a full size pickup. That active fuel management is a great thing across the board of cars and trucks.
Realize that I have a 2003 Durango with a 5.9L V8 with only 250 hp and it gets 17 hwy
Realize that I have a 2003 Durango with a 5.9L V8 with only 250 hp and it gets 17 hwy
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Re: New Vehicle Options
by SBF Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:44 pm
I like the Silverado, but I like the Sierra better. I have two friends that have 2007 Silverados, so I want to be different.
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Re: New Vehicle Options
by ascona Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:47 am
renault kangoo pickup
the 1.5DCI (diesel) with 104hp: 0-100: 13s, top: 170kmh, 42.7mpg combined.
the 1.5DCI (diesel) with 104hp: 0-100: 13s, top: 170kmh, 42.7mpg combined.
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Re: New Vehicle Options
by TheWoerus Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:50 am
SBF wrote:Yeah............ain't gonna happen.
You'd definitely be different than your friends.
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Re: New Vehicle Options
by SBF Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:15 pm
TheWoerus wrote:SBF wrote:Yeah............ain't gonna happen.
You'd definitely be different than your friends.
Yeah, not that different.
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Re: New Vehicle Options
by Tailhappy Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:22 pm
If you break down they can haul you home in thier beds
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Re: New Vehicle Options
by Aristotle Fri Jul 25, 2008 5:53 pm
SBF wrote:I like the Silverado, but I like the Sierra better. I have two friends that have 2007 Silverados, so I want to be different.
FINE.
WHATEVER.
DO WHAT YOU WANT.
I DON'T CARE.
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Re: New Vehicle Options
by SBF Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:40 pm
Aristotle wrote:SBF wrote:I like the Silverado, but I like the Sierra better. I have two friends that have 2007 Silverados, so I want to be different.
FINE.
WHATEVER.
DO WHAT YOU WANT.
I DON'T CARE.
I wouldn't act like that, one of these days I know I'm gonna be hauling your ass out of Seasshole.
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Re: New Vehicle Options
by ascona Sat Jul 26, 2008 2:20 am
and he's not even the one who's suggestion got completely ridiculed
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Re: New Vehicle Options
by SBF Sat Jul 26, 2008 12:40 pm
I didn't ridicule it, I just didn't like it.
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