First ever GM truck

Snowwolfe · 05-15-2021, 08:35 AM

Owned Fords since 1979 except for one Tundra and a Tacoma. Except for the 2017 F150 that was bought back under the lemon law act they all treated me great.
Our 2019 Super Duty was just getting to difficult to get in and out of. Even more so after losing a portion of my shoulder mobility due to a motorcycle accident last year. The jump to the running boards was getting taller and taller and trying to pull myself up with my injured shoulder was becoming a serious issue. We only tow a 5,000 pound boat so really didnt need the towing or carrying capacity of the Ford.
Thought in todays market it might be a good time to trade. Researched both the Ram and the Denali. Loved the interior of the Ram but would have to order a truck and owners didnt speak to highly of the fuel economy. Found out a 2019 Denali was worth more than a 2020 Ram so that sealed it for the Denali.
2.5 years ago paid $54500 for the Ford and negotiated with a few dealers until one offered me $56K. Made the drive to Kentucky two days ago and picked up a new GMC Denali CC 4x4 with the 6.2 motor and 10 speed transmission. The automatic running boards really help get in and out and the truck rides like a luxury car. GMC dealer gave me $5K off the sticker price and DOC fees of 299. We did the entire deal online and when we drove up the dealer was great. No hidden surprises, no price changes, and they got us in and out pretty quick. So far so good. On the drive up to Glascow Kentucky averaged 14.5 in the Ford and on the way home 20.5 in the Denali. Coming from a Superduty am blown away how good the ride is. So far can’t detect any negatives with the 22 inch tires/wheels. Even better than the wife’s 2017 Expedition.
Stereo impressed me. Thought it would be similar to the ZL1 but it is better than any other I have owned except for maybe the Alpine system in my JL Wrangler. Seats are very comfortable. Going to take me awhile to figure out all the high tech. Visibility is excellent.
Its not a ZL1 but it does have the 6.2

. The front camera system is something the Z really needs.

Stevezx900 · 05-15-2021, 08:51 AM

Great truck!
Love the color.

avalonandl · 05-15-2021, 09:48 AM

Sweet Trucks.....

Vigilante375 · 05-15-2021, 11:36 AM

I have a 19 Silverado. These trucks seem to have a lot of issues but I've yet to have any of the serious ones.

I will say, swap out the stock shocks because they SUCK. Truck bounces like an old Cadillac. Most people put Bilstein 5100s on. I did the rears and you can feel a night and day difference.

It is an improvement over my 13 Tundra and I do enjoy it. It seems like mine was built at the right time. I average ~22mpg vs the 17 mpg the Tundra got.

peteric · 07-14-2021, 01:29 AM

Sweet truck! Congrats! The automatic nerf bars or side steps are definitely a cool feature. I'm planning to add a set on my F150 but the AMP power steps are really expensive.

FarmerFran · 07-14-2021, 06:08 AM

Nice truck!

But I have to do it, you should have looked at RAM. I have the auto steps and the truck lowers 2" for easier in and out.

Royal Tiger · 07-14-2021, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Nice truck!

But I have to do it, you should have looked at RAM. I have the auto steps and the truck lowers 2" for easier in and out.

If I was buying a new truck it’d be a Ram for sure.

MrChrisLS3 · 07-14-2021, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Nice truck!

But I have to do it, you should have looked at RAM. I have the auto steps and the truck lowers 2" for easier in and out.

I sell them for a livin, and all I can say is that at any given time, we have a whole lotta Fords, and GM trucks on our Pre-Owned lot from trade ins.

But yeah, GMC Denali is a nice truck, no doubt. It's good to have great competition!

05-15-2021, 08:35 AM	#1
Snowwolfe Drives: CTV5 V Blackwing on order Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East TN Posts: 431	First ever GM truck Owned Fords since 1979 except for one Tundra and a Tacoma. Except for the 2017 F150 that was bought back under the lemon law act they all treated me great. Our 2019 Super Duty was just getting to difficult to get in and out of. Even more so after losing a portion of my shoulder mobility due to a motorcycle accident last year. The jump to the running boards was getting taller and taller and trying to pull myself up with my injured shoulder was becoming a serious issue. We only tow a 5,000 pound boat so really didnt need the towing or carrying capacity of the Ford. Thought in todays market it might be a good time to trade. Researched both the Ram and the Denali. Loved the interior of the Ram but would have to order a truck and owners didnt speak to highly of the fuel economy. Found out a 2019 Denali was worth more than a 2020 Ram so that sealed it for the Denali. 2.5 years ago paid $54500 for the Ford and negotiated with a few dealers until one offered me $56K. Made the drive to Kentucky two days ago and picked up a new GMC Denali CC 4x4 with the 6.2 motor and 10 speed transmission. The automatic running boards really help get in and out and the truck rides like a luxury car. GMC dealer gave me $5K off the sticker price and DOC fees of 299. We did the entire deal online and when we drove up the dealer was great. No hidden surprises, no price changes, and they got us in and out pretty quick. So far so good. On the drive up to Glascow Kentucky averaged 14.5 in the Ford and on the way home 20.5 in the Denali. Coming from a Superduty am blown away how good the ride is. So far can’t detect any negatives with the 22 inch tires/wheels. Even better than the wife’s 2017 Expedition. Stereo impressed me. Thought it would be similar to the ZL1 but it is better than any other I have owned except for maybe the Alpine system in my JL Wrangler. Seats are very comfortable. Going to take me awhile to figure out all the high tech. Visibility is excellent. Its not a ZL1 but it does have the 6.2. The front camera system is something the Z really needs. Attached Images __________________ 2022 CT5 V Blackwing with A10 2021 GMC Denali pickup with 6.2 and A10 2017 Ford Expedition

05-15-2021, 09:48 AM	#3
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	Sweet Trucks..... __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

07-14-2021, 06:08 AM	#6
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,031	Nice truck! But I have to do it, you should have looked at RAM. I have the auto steps and the truck lowers 2" for easier in and out. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

05-15-2021, 08:51 AM	#2
Stevezx900 Drives: Buick Grand National, BMW M5 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Suffolk County NY Posts: 175 View My Garage	Great truck! Love the color.

05-15-2021, 11:36 AM	#4
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,366	I have a 19 Silverado. These trucks seem to have a lot of issues but I've yet to have any of the serious ones. I will say, swap out the stock shocks because they SUCK. Truck bounces like an old Cadillac. Most people put Bilstein 5100s on. I did the rears and you can feel a night and day difference. It is an improvement over my 13 Tundra and I do enjoy it. It seems like mine was built at the right time. I average ~22mpg vs the 17 mpg the Tundra got.

07-14-2021, 01:29 AM	#5
peteric Drives: 2016 camaro Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: GA Posts: 133	Sweet truck! Congrats! The automatic nerf bars or side steps are definitely a cool feature. I'm planning to add a set on my F150 but the AMP power steps are really expensive.