Oh yes.

"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
09/02/2014 at 17:03 • Filed to: None

$65,000 of pure luxury utility.

This is the only time I'll be okay with 22s on a truck.

There needs to be a darker silver/grey on the color pallet.

I'd want black side steps, which are an option on every trim level other than Denali.

So yeah, want is strong with this one.

DISCUSSION (50)

ShelbyRacer78-Fusion Modifier > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 17:04

Overpriced Chevy.....(sorry)

Nibby > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 17:05

I'd rather buy a Ram 1500 or F150 for $20k less.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 17:05

Or you could pay the same for a 3500 HD and get the Duramax/Allison package and get 765 lb/ft and get great towing performance.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Nibby
09/02/2014 at 17:07

I could get a Silverado and Sierra for $20k less too.

But Denali.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
09/02/2014 at 17:07

With the amount of issues my auto tech teacher has with his Duramax, I'm good.

Jcarr > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 17:08

I think the Sierra looks a lot better than the Silverado, although I think I'd max out at 20s. 22s are just a bit to big for me.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Jcarr
09/02/2014 at 17:09

I just don't like how the standard rims (the only 20" available) look on the truck.

If there was a good looking pair of 20s, I'd do that.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 17:09

What year is it and what kind of issues has he had? We've had one issue with our 2011 and none with the 2005-6 we had

Nibbles > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 17:12

It's just not the same without QuadraSteer®

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > ShelbyRacer78-Fusion Modifier
09/02/2014 at 17:12

I've managed to get a Silverado High Country to about $55k.

And the Denali actually gets better interior materials (real metal over plastic, nicer leather) over the Silverado.

So really it isn't.

Nibby > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 17:12

I guess I am in denali cause I don't see the point :P

mcseanerson > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 17:13

Kinja'd!!!

I'm too busy drooling over extended cab Colorados.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
09/02/2014 at 17:15

2011 2500.

Something about the injector for the afterburn in the exhaust fucking up.

Two NOX sensors have had to be replaced.

Transmission control module going out.

A few others I can't remember off the top of my head.

It's a POS he should have them buy back IMO.

We have an '07 that was donated to the school because it was a GM buyback because the owner was having issues with the Duramax.

Textured Soy Protein > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 17:16

A $65k pickup is so outside the realm of vehicles I would ever see myself owning.

I have an old Grand Cherokee for the following purposes that my 135is does not fulfill:

- Driving in snow
- Having a back seat big enough for adult humans
- Carrying around more than 10 cubic feet of cargo
- Being super comfy with La-Z-Boy seats and room to spread out

The Grand Cherokee is not my primary vehicle, because like its seats, its handling is roughly equivalent to a La-Z-Boy recliner. But I like it for what it is, and for only costing me 4 grand.

I never really considered a pickup, because I have only 1 garage space and a pickup parked outside in the winter time needs a tonneau or bed topper if you want to avoid shoveling snow out of the bed all the time. Also, cheap old pickups that can be had for 4 grand don't have full-time 4wd like an old Jeep.

The times I have need for a pickup bed are approximately zero. If I were to get any kind of big, trucky vehicle, it would be an SUV, unless I unexpectedly found myself with a need to tow inordinately large items that only a heavy duty pickup can handle.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Nibbles
09/02/2014 at 17:16

While cool, I see that system having major issues down the road and not being cheap to replace.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > mcseanerson
09/02/2014 at 17:17

Crew Cab V6 Z71 or GTFO.

Nibbles > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 17:18

Well it is "down the road" for that particular component, so we should see some issues arising. The cool part about it is, if any component failed, it automatically defaults to center and becomes a regular axle.

A very elegant and well-engineered design. Too well actually, because it was too damned expensive to produce

GhostZ > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 17:19

I'd rather buy a $10,000 small used truck, a $20,000 sports coupe, and a $35,000 luxury sedan.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Nibbles
09/02/2014 at 17:19

Shit, I didn't realize GM put that much thought into it.

I'm shocked actually.

mcseanerson > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 17:21

I don't like the look of Crew Cabs and I'd rather have mine in diesel. Unless no manual option available than I'll take the best engine with a stick.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > GhostZ
09/02/2014 at 17:21

I love trucks so this is really the holy grail for me.

Nibbles > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 17:21

IIRC Delphi spent about 10 years in R&D with the product. If GM hadn't have been so gat dagged dumb about things they would've recovered the costs by now for sure. And we'd have more 4ws trucks on this planet.

JeepJeremy > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 17:21

This truck is BOSS

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > mcseanerson
09/02/2014 at 17:22

I think only the 195 horsepower 4-pot is getting the stick, and only in base model, extended cab form.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > JeepJeremy
09/02/2014 at 17:22

I'm glad there's at least one other person who think's this is fucking awesome.

PS9 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 17:23

His might be a dud.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > PS9
09/02/2014 at 17:25

Funny thing is, I just looked it up, and they're all issues that have happened to other people.

mcseanerson > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 17:26

I could rock it. Save the cash, buy the grille aftermarket, choose my own shocks wheels and tires and add a turbo. I probably would buy a base model extended cab anyway as I tell my wife it's a family vehicle.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 17:27

We'be had the NOX replaced bit that's an issue in the 2011's only. They managed to fix the issue in the 2012 and on trucks. The Duramax is still a good engine. It was an issue on the first DEF set up. Ours has around 38,000 miles on it and the two NOx sensors are the only issues to date.

Matt Hardigree > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 17:27

This Denali is the best looking truck in the GM stable and this is a particularly nice version, although I don't love the wheels.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Nibby
09/02/2014 at 17:35

or a loaded Cummins Ram 3500 megacab for the price, or like 5k less.

5k more, a loaded megacab 3500, is 70,000 dollars.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Matt Hardigree
09/02/2014 at 17:42

They're the best of what GMC has available on the Denali.

Really I'd get some black aftermarket 20" wheels rather than these huge 22s.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 17:51

Kinja'd!!!

This badge is awesome.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve
09/02/2014 at 17:52

The Z71 badge? Yeah, pretty cool.

ly2v8-Brian > mcseanerson
09/02/2014 at 17:54

Good man. I have a desire to see one with the diesel and RWD layout.

mcseanerson > ly2v8-Brian
09/02/2014 at 17:59

I want a diesel but I'm not sure about RWD. I'll definitely consider it but the idea of a truck in the winter with no 4wd makes me nervous. I'm fine with rwd cars and wagons but a truck with a high center of gravity and no weight over the drive wheels seems kinda sketchy to me.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 18:04

Heres how id configure mine:

Kinja'd!!!

Denali, 4WD advance packages, Every interior feature, sticker at the back, and these are the only 22 inch wheels I liked. Every other wheels is just too enormous!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve
09/02/2014 at 18:05

Oooh, that looks really nice.

I think I like that better than mine...

ly2v8-Brian > mcseanerson
09/02/2014 at 18:07

Personal preference, and my current DD is a RWD Silverado. It handles Minnesota winters with ease. It only gets squirrelly if I let it. The ground clearance is a benefit in snowfall. And the weight? Go to Home Depot they have 70lb bags of sand for placing over the axle. I use 4. But I'm not going to tell you not to get one with 4x4.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 18:08

Haha, I also like the sort of purple color. And the red. But I have become used to the cool factor of a black drug dealery GMC.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve
09/02/2014 at 18:10

And black drug dealery Malibus

And black drug dealery CTS

And black drug dealery Yukons

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 18:22

No Drug dealery CTS's.

Drug Dealery Ram R/T Single cabs Though!

mcseanerson > ly2v8-Brian
09/02/2014 at 18:40

I'm fine around town it's just on the highway I like that extra security.

Dslay04 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 19:48

The dealer would swap out the side steps for ya, just to close the deal on this.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
09/02/2014 at 21:48

Or get a F250 with 860 ft. lbs. or a Ram 2500 with 850 ft. lbs.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/02/2014 at 21:49

It's the damned government required emissions equipment.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
09/02/2014 at 21:52

Or I can get a 350-450 or 3500 and get the same thing. Or I can get a Chevy because I like their trucks.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
09/02/2014 at 21:59

Yeah, you could, but they don't even really seem to try anymore. What did they do to the ageing engine and completely outclassed trans when they redesigned the truck? Nothing. It has become completely obvious that Chevy doesn't give a flying fuck anymore.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
09/02/2014 at 22:14

At least they offer a diesel. And their trucks still tow well so honestly it does matter to me.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
09/02/2014 at 22:17

They do still tow more than 50+% of non commercial owners will ever use it for.