new trucks

[fasst450]

Hey hows it going? I just found this site yesterday, looked pretty informative so I thought I would join. The reason I am posting here is a have some questions about the new GMC's. Im out in Iraq right now until June possibly, so Im trying to do as much research on them as possible. Ive had a few early 90's GMC's and Chevys along with an early 80's Chevy so the new 1/2 tons are a whole new ballgame I dont know much about. Im looking into getting a shortbed, extended cab 4x4 1/2 ton with an automatic(I am so done with shifting in heavy traffic!).Basically, I want something reliable and will last a long time. The most I will ever haul will probably an aluminum trailer with a few ATV's on it, so power is not a huge concern, but I dont want a lead sled either. Im curious as to what options I should look into/stay away from. I could care less about heated cupholders and all that ****, I want a TRUCK. What would be the best engine/tranny combo to look into? I would like to know about some other drivetrain upgrades as well. Again, reliability and long life being key factors. Fuel mileage is somewhat of a concern, it is a fullsize truck so it will never be great, but ill take as best as I can get. Thanks for the help and take care.

[heavychevy85]

well all the new 09s so u would say are 20 mpg trucks but then you have the highbred trucks that are supose to have one of the best systems around state of the art as they would say heard alot of good reviews on em so yeah hit up the 5.3 liter light duty can never go wrong i get 19 on the highway with my 04 chevy single cab long bed 4x4

[Flopeyeman]

Originally Posted by fasst450

Hey hows it going? I just found this site yesterday, looked pretty informative so I thought I would join. The reason I am posting here is a have some questions about the new GMC's. Im out in Iraq right now until June possibly, so Im trying to do as much research on them as possible. Ive had a few early 90's GMC's and Chevys along with an early 80's Chevy so the new 1/2 tons are a whole new ballgame I dont know much about. Im looking into getting a shortbed, extended cab 4x4 1/2 ton with an automatic(I am so done with shifting in heavy traffic!).Basically, I want something reliable and will last a long time. The most I will ever haul will probably an aluminum trailer with a few ATV's on it, so power is not a huge concern, but I dont want a lead sled either. Im curious as to what options I should look into/stay away from. I could care less about heated cupholders and all that ****, I want a TRUCK. What would be the best engine/tranny combo to look into? I would like to know about some other drivetrain upgrades as well. Again, reliability and long life being key factors. Fuel mileage is somewhat of a concern, it is a fullsize truck so it will never be great, but ill take as best as I can get. Thanks for the help and take care.

Don't know much about the newer trucks I just wanted to tell you THANK YOU for serving!!! Please becareful and you are in my familys prayers for a safe return!! God bless!

[PA LOGGER]

Originally Posted by Flopeyeman

Don't know much about the newer trucks I just wanted to tell you THANK YOU for serving!!! Please becareful and you are in my familys prayers for a safe return!! God bless!

WHAT HE SAID!!! And have a great 2009.

[fasst450]

I appreciate it guys, thanks alot for the support!

[batty1214]

I drive a 2008 gmc 1500 around work now(they bought me a new truck..... suckers) and it has the 5.3 and a automatic....around the mine I'm pulling about 18 mpg and it doesn't struggle moving trailers up the 15% grades we have.... all in all great truck. I