2007 GM Serria or Chev. Silverado Info.

(sk_centurion) · (sk_centurion) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 02-01-2007, 7:27 AM

I currently have a 04 Ford f150 Crew cab Lariat. I am starting to look at a new truck. I have not yet test drove a new Chev or GM. I am going to test drive a Nissan Titian as well. This is a company truck so I don't know if I can swing a diesel. I have a 05 Centurion Lightning I tow quite a bit. I would like to know your opinions on the new Chev & GM's Thank's in advance.

(romi) · (romi) **Join Date: Sep 2002** 02-01-2007, 7:49 AM

I have 2007 GMC Sierra XLT Z71 6.0L. I love it so far. I have not towed with it yet, but with 365 HP and 375 LBs there should not be a problem for my LSV. The diesel that I had before was so big that it needed the engine power just to get it going.

Here is a little a problem I had with my truck:
http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7927

After all that has happen, I still love the truck. Here are a couple of pictures.

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(maxx_wake) · (maxx_wake) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 02-01-2007, 10:51 AM

I got a 2007 GMC crew cab Texas edition about 2 weeks ago and so far I love it. It looks very similar to Romi's truck but it is 2wd and it has 20" wheels instead of 18" on the Z71. The Texas Edition basically adds the 20" wheels, the 5.3 instead of the 4.8 and the towing package. I will post a picture tonight when I get home.

stillstandin 02-01-2007, 11:02 AM

Very sharp looking truck.

(johnsvt) · (johnsvt) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 02-01-2007, 11:03 AM

You won't be disappointed with the GM stuff, Nissan builds a nice truck also. The Nissan will use more gas towing and driving around than a chevy or gmc.

(ldr) · (ldr) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 02-01-2007, 11:27 AM

If i were you i would check out the new Tundra with the 5.7, it has 381 hp and 401 lb.-ft of torque with a six speed automatic.

(sk_centurion) · (sk_centurion) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 02-01-2007, 11:58 AM

I am going to price out a truck with the 6.0L Engine and one with out. The max engine runs on 4 cylnders on the highway Right? Do you guys have the heated seats? It looks like you can get heated rear seats to? I live in Canada and it gets cold in the winter, I love my heated seats. I had a 2002 chev z71 which was a great truck my company still has it, I am not partial to any brand, I really like the interior of my F150. I am not a Toyota fan the new tundra is nice but they usally are more expensive then most other half tons and smaller. they do have a good resale value. But that new engine is going to be something to see.

(greg2) · (greg2) **Join Date: May 2002** 02-01-2007, 12:08 PM

Anybody have numbers on MPG yet for the 6.0 and the 5.3? Not EPA ratings, but actual numbers.

(romi) · (romi) **Join Date: Sep 2002** 02-01-2007, 12:18 PM

Jay... I don't have heated seats in the back but do in the front. The front heated seats have two options to select from. It is either back and butt or just your back. It does have remote start although, which i will never use.

Greg... epa on the 6.0L is 19/16. My truck has 125 miles on it. So there is no real gauge on actuals. I live in a very hilly area and only make short trips around town. So I am guessing I am getting around 14 right now, based on the computer.

(sk_centurion) · (sk_centurion) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 02-01-2007, 12:41 PM

Romi I can't live without remote start I use it all the time in winter. I use it in the summer when it is really hot. Is it a factory option or aftermarket? I know some GM's You can get it.

(romi) · (romi) **Join Date: Sep 2002** 02-01-2007, 1:38 PM

It comes in one of the power packages... I forget which one.

(maxx_wake) · (maxx_wake) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 02-01-2007, 6:02 PM

Here is a picture of mine. It is not the loaded out version but it does have a few features like remote start, steering wheel controls and a few other things. According to the computer I have been averaging around 16mpg around town with the 5.3. The 5.3 has the cylinder deactivation.

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(sk_centurion) · (sk_centurion) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 02-01-2007, 7:29 PM

Chris nice looking truck how does it tow your boat? about the same as your other truck?

(seangriswold) · (seangriswold) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 02-01-2007, 8:24 PM

go with the GMC....if your worried about gas mileage get the DURAMAX...it will always do better than gas when towing...however you will pay a LOT more for it

(johnsvt) · (johnsvt) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 02-01-2007, 8:31 PM

Remote start is standard with 1LT package. The new truck will tow better than previous generation. Why? Stiffer frame, more hp, larger brakes, etc, etc. My 05 with 4.10 rear and 5.3 get 12-13 towing and 15 around town empty 19 out on the highway. Good lookin trucks fellas.

(maxx_wake) · (maxx_wake) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 02-02-2007, 5:16 AM

My boat is being stored at my parents house so I havent had it behind the new truck yet but I am expecting it to tow just as well as my old Z71. It has the same motor but the new one has 30 more hp and more torque. The only option I really wanted on the new truck that it doesnt have is the 3.73 rear end. It has the towing package but just a 3.42 rear end so I am hoping that doesnt affect me too much on towing.

(bhog) · (bhog) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 02-02-2007, 5:51 AM

I bought a brand new 06 gmc z71 a bout 2 months ago. I have pulled my boat twice and it pulls nice. The 07 has a bigger engine so I think it will pull the shat out of you boat

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hey all, anyone get the G80 option on the rear diff, supposed to be great on boat ramps. I was just wondering if anyone has had some experience with this yet? Great looking trucks BTW..thx

(denystaucd) · (denystaucd) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 02-02-2007, 9:22 AM

Jay,

If it matters where it was made check the door tag and see if its a mexico or texas. Also get seat heaters your girl will love you for it.

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(sk_centurion) · (sk_centurion) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 02-02-2007, 9:51 AM

Dennis-- I am not sure were the Canadian GM vehicles are made. I have heated seats in my ford and my girl loves them but we really need the dual climate control. She is always cold and im always hot. We just bought a 07 Nissan Xterra no heated seats which is okay because they are not leather.