Re: New GMC Pickup

Posted by MarkB_MI on January 15, 2018 at 18:15:55 from (174.230.7.237):

In Reply to: New GMC Pickup posted by jakfarms on January 15, 2018 at 15:32:46:

I've owned a 2018 Chevy 2500HD that I ordered to spec, so I think I can give you some practical advise.

Before you go to a dealer, spend some time on the GMC website spec'ing out vehicles and playing around with the options. You'll learn more on the website than at most dealers. Once you know exactly what you want, print it out and take the printout to the dealer. And when they spec your order, watch the salesman like a hawk to make sure your order is correct. If the MSRP he comes up with doesn't match your printout TO THE PENNY, he made a mistake. My salesman would inadvertently de-select leather seats every time he went through the options, and I'd have to make him go back add the leather option back in.

I went with the Duramax/Allison because I intend to tow a fifth-wheel camper out west, and that is a very capable powertrain. Whether or not it will ever pay for itself in fuel costs I do not know, but I'm very happy with this very expensive option. I figure I'll get some of my money back if I ever sell it.

Here in Michigan, I would not order a 2WD pickup. But my truck does pretty well even in 2WD with the locking differential. (There's no automatic 4WD on my truck, so I drive it a lot in the snow and ice in 2WD.) So you'll probably be fine with 2WD.

I went with the extended "double cab" and 6.5 foot "standard" box. That's about as long of a vehicle as I want to drive in the metro area.

If you don't like a lot of whistles and bells, you'll probably want to skip the top-of-the-line Denali. Either the SLE or SLT trim levels will get you the options you probably want.

Do not order the $500 navigation system. It's a waste of money, since you'll get "Android Auto" for free. Android Auto allows you to plug in your Android phone and display navigation maps on the standard radio screen. (You can also use an iPhone; I forget what the Apple system is called.)

I do not recommend the bucket seats. The standard "40/20/40" seat is more practical, as the bucket seat console takes up a lot of room. You still get a combination console/seat back for storage with the standard seat.

Definitely order the "fifth wheel prep" package, even if you won't be towing a fifth wheel or gooseneck trailer. It makes it very simple to install a fifth wheel or gooseneck hitch. Also, when you tick that box, it automatically adds in all the other trailering options, including mirrors and a spray-in bed liner.

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