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I owned a GMT800 which I bought used and drive for nearly 100k miles. Last year, I started a rather extensive search for another GM truck. Originally, I wanted a half-ton GMT900 and for a while I ignored K2xx. One fact I found was that the GMT900 resale value was quite high especially for the 6.2l. My criteria included 6-sp, 2wd, CCSB, & 6.2l which limited to '9 and newer. I did not want first year for the 6-sp, so it became '10 or newer; '11 and up were preferred. Avalanche 6.0l (extremely rare 2wd, only made in 2009 for 6.0l & 6sp combo), Avalanche 6.2l (very rare Canadian model) and Escalade EXT (AWD only) were also considered for their increased chassis rigidity and slightly less archaic rear suspension. The suspension combo, FWIW, was still more advanced in design than, say, my '12 BOSS 302. I was versed enough in GMT900 that I could differentiate the engine type from its tail pipe appearance or from a quick glance of the VIN. GMT900 came in two different dashboard configurations. The more luxurious SUV dashboard on higher trim levels and the standard, "more flat" dashboard. I believe only the SUV dashboard can be equipped with a center console. Andy's '7 SLT has the SUV dashboard. Just like any full-size GM trucks for the las 3-4 generations, the option and package combinations become a dizzying array. Add special editions like Texas Edition and U of Texas Edition, determining the book values was a good-sized homework. The problem with DOD appeared to be quite widespread. By deleting the VVT, Corvette cam (LS9 I believe) can be swapped in for a small cost. DOD can be also defeated using an electronic device plugged into the OBD port. Its effectiveness might come with a few minor consequences; can't remember anymore what they are. Another problem is heavy corrosion; so, search your truck in Texas or in Arizona; Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana are ok too, but pricing is lower in the first two. Make sure that it was bought and driven there. At the end, GMC had a Black Friday Sale with a 20% MSRP Cash Back which put a '15 K2xx in a very favorable pricing level. Let me just say that I got a total of 27% discount from the MSRP. A couple more grand and I could get a '15 over a '13 with very low mileage. In your search, pull a GM VIS report which should include service & transaction history and build sheet. Never assume the availability of an option or a package from the photos. More questions, just ask. I'm sure I left things out as the search was nearly 6 months long.

I love the idear of a company car. Wish someone would give me one like this.

LOL, 6AM. Must be set-up crew ...

Is this a Focus or a Fiesta? I got them mixed up. Congratulations on the new car!

My pickup trucks. I love them a lot but I hate driving them. They're like lumbering giants.

Right on, Austin! Now about the price on the white Forester ...

From another Z-car owner to another, welcome onboard!

I'll be taking southbound Kenny Rd, left on Kinnear, and take the first driveway on the right into Lennox.

Austin, need price, please!

Good to know. It's a nice dealership for service as far as my experience goes. I bought my truck from somewhere else but I brought it there for service and I will continue to do so for my other GM vehicles as well. Having Scott Cordell as one of the leading technicians there is an advantage.

Good!

That's a low blow, Tim.

Austin, what kind of trouble are you stirrin' ?

How much money is too much?

OTC car shampoo is used only for cars that don't have paint correction yet or to wash undercarriage.

Cheatersemislicks

Got mine at CC&C. Thanks, Mike!

Yes.

Sent you a PM

Please reserve an L or an XL for me.

The part that's actually notarized is the seller information. Buyer parts can be left blank.

It is way too difficult **FOR YOU**, but not for the masses ...

LOL Ramp too difficult to negotiate ...

Can I borrow one too?

Dang, $5500 for a used, open 15-ft aluminum car trailer?