GMTruckGuy74

What diesel engine would have been available in 1984 for the GMC Sierra line? I'm assuming there was a diesel available for teh half-ton pickups. The reason I'm asking is that I found an '84 GMC Sierra, 4x4, 8ft stepside bed, with a diesel engine for sale and would like to know if this is something I should stay away from. Here's a tiny pic from the Internet ad: TIA for your advise!!

When can I expect to see the GMC Terrain revealed???

How much does the SRX share with the upcoming Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain?? Also, since the Equinox & SRX are being shown at the Detroit show, does this mean the Terrain will be shown at Chicago, or will it wait to New York??

I like the '68 the best. Too bad Pontiac/GM never allowed it.

Congrats on the new Malibu!! I'm seeing them everywhere in my travels lately, it seems like the Malibu has finally caught on with the buying public (I tried to get the wife to look at the Malibu back in June, but she went for a G6 V6 sedan instead). I love the color and the upgraded chrome rims are nice; however, I do like the previous-models SS rims that come with the V6 Sport Package better. I have seen other Malibus with those chrome rims around, so it has to be some sort of dealer upgrade or recently added package. My only suggestion would be to get the factory bodyside moldings installed - I personally don't like how the cars look without them. Anyway, best of luck with it and many happy motoring miles!!

I'd be happy to get even last years too!! It seems a lot of the NJ dealers I've been too have stopped getting these GM calendars. Many salespeople have either non-automotive related calendars or generic car calendars (like free ones from Snap-on Tools) hanging on their cubical walls. I was hoping to take the wife's car in to our BPG for dealership in December to check them, but never got around to it. If you're able to help out at all, I'd be very appreciative

I'm inquiring about two 2009 GM-issued calendars that dealers receive (or buy?) and distribute to their customers: 2009 GM Muscle Cars 2009 GM Classic Cars & Trucks I've tried a bunch of my local dealers to see if they had either calendar to give me with no luck (one dealer said that "GM stopped doing them over a decade ago" ). Do any of our dealership personnel here have access to these calendars? I'd definitely like to get one of each, if possible, and I'm willing to reimburse the cost of shipping. Thanks in advance!!

Congrats! Boy, that was fast. I take it your divorce has been finalized???

Thanks for the replies so far guys - I appreciate them! Do all 2005 GMC Yukon XLs have the TPMS? And as for the AutoRide System, is it better to find a Yukon XL without this option? And can anyone explain how these dash controls work? The 'normal' 4WD system has the following buttons, and I know how they operate:

You lucky SOB!! Now if it was a GMC Suburban, I'd have to come up there and steal it from you!!

Thanks for replying smallchevy. The 30k mile Yukon XL is the white one that I have not gone to see; the 42k mile Yukon that I posted the CarFax link to is the dark gray one that I test-drove yesterday and is the one I'm focusing on now (I'd like the lower mileage one <white>, but will not pay $5,000 more!!). Here's what I'm concerned about from the CarFax report: It seems that there may be a problem with the wheel sensors, does anyone else think this too?

Also, here's the link to the CarFax Report that they posted on the vehicle's web page. I'd like the more mechanically-minded posters here to take a moment, read through the detailed service reports, and give me your best interprutation if you can. Thanks!!

Anyone with knowledge/feedback on GM's AutoRide system? I went to see and test-drive a Carbon Metallic, fully-loaded to the gills, '05 GMC Yukon XL SLT with the AutoRide system and 42k miles for $18,500 (blow-out sale price; was $23,999). Here's a picture of it: And since I never figured I'd own a vehicle with the AutoRide system, I never bothered to 'learn' about it. I'm use to the standard 'AutoTrac 4WD buttons (AUTO4WD, 2WD, 4Hi, 4Lo) - the AutoRide dash control buttons confuse the bejebus out of me: Is this a plus to have over the standard suspension package, or os this an option that I should run quickly away from? I'd appreciate some quick feedback please!!

That link took me to an article, not to pictures of the new Buick

Well the wife is still suggesting that we look at the '05 Yukon XL, as she sees little value in a pickup over a SUV (she makes a good point - we could use the extra passenger seating & covered storage area more). The Yukon XL I found seems to be the best deal out there right now too - it's a completely loaded SLT (leather/memory/heated seats, 2nd row captain's chairs, homelink controls, white-outlined tires on the upgraded 17' polished aluminum rims, factory DVD player with wireless headphones, sunroof, running boards, tow package, etc) with 30k miles for under $24k (which I will try to negotiate a better selling price, as the Yukon has been on the lot for almost three months now). Other Yukon XL's I found are black (a color I do not want; this one is white and I'm fine with that), have higher mileage and a higher selling price. And I'd rather have the '05 body style over a 2007 or 2008 model (they're too slab-sided and I'm still not sold ont he front-end design; I'd rather spend the money on an '07 or '08 Sierra over a '07 or '08 Yukon XL if I were to wait). So depending on the deal I can make with the selling price of the Yukon XL, and whether or not they can get me out of my lease scott-free, maybe I'll be the owner of a Yukon XL?!?

Yeah, the original Sierra I found and lost the other day would have been perfect - I'm sorry I took so long to make a move on it. The only ones I found since that offer the equipment & options I want are all in black (not a color I prefer due to the amount of work it takes to keep it clean and how it shows off scratches & stuff). I did a search of 2007 & 2008 GM Certified Sierras for $hit$ and giggles and was suprised to see that for a couple of grand more I could get a newer Sierra. I'd just have to wait a little longer though, as I'd need some additional down payment cash to get into a newer one.

Yeah, we too took advantage of GMAC's "Lease Pull-Ahead" Program when my wife got out of the Envoy back in June. We had two payments remaining and GMAC waived both. However, in the past with our other SmartLease contracts, GMAC was more giving - we've had pull-ahead offers as far as 7 months before lease-end. Since I made the decision recently that I will be financing-to-own my next vehicle, I've had this burning desire to rid myself of the AURA lease and start putting that monthly payment towards something I'd be owning ('why continue paying for a vehicle that isn't mine?' thinking). And seeing what I can afford new (not what I want/desire), buying a GM Certifierd/pre-owned vehicle is the next best step (I'd still rather buy brand new though). I just have to gain some patience - I'm usually a very patient person, however when it deals with anything automobile-related, patience is not one of my virtues!! And the downside to the pul-ahead program is that you can't use it for anything other than "new"

That's what I'm hoping for. The Chevy dealer selling the Yukon XL I posted above though (via e-mail) didn't seem to interested in dealing with me (the sale man's first response included the following statement - "we can just roll over your remaining payments into the new loan", when I clearly explained in my original e-mail I will not do that). His second reply indicated that statement was a "worst case scenario, and that they will see what the deal is with GMAC when I come in" (I'm assuming they will see if it's worth buying to resell on their lot?). I want to contact the newly opened CarSense dealership in town to see if they would take it off my hands. Depending on the Chevy dealer's response, I may be visiting CarSense on Monday too!!

Well, you know the saying, "You snooze, you lose"? - I lost out on the Sierra today. I was supposed to go and test-drive it today, but my plans changed and I couldn't make the 40+ mile trek out to the dealership that was selling it. I guess I'm thankful that I didn't, as it sold earlier in the day to someone else working the deal for a couple of days now, according to the sales woman's e-mail. Oh well... So onto the next vehicle!!! Last Saturday we drove into NYC for our annual "Christmas trek" to see the Rockefeller Center tree. While in the 45-minute long line going from the NJ Turnpike exit tollbooth to the Lincoln Tunnel, the wife noticed a ton of full-size SUVs carrying families on their travels to the "big city". She commented that I should buy one of them, so that we can take more long-distance roadtrips and/or take more people along with us when we go places. She said even with higher gas prices <eventually> and the gas usage of those SUVs, I drive a small commute and it wouldn't be that bad of a thing (btw, I want to thank the aliens that abducted my real wife and replaced her with a full-size truck lover!!). So here's what we will be looking at on Monday afternoon/evening: 2005 GMC Yukon XL SLT 4WD... Summit White and Neutral Leather, 30,337 original miles, one-owner (previous lease), fully loaded (7-passenger seating <captain's chairs>, factory sunroof & TV/DVD player, heated/power/memory leather seats, upgraded 17" aluminum rims, etc) and priced under $24k. And the best thing it's pretty much right in my 'backyard' - this dealership is approximately 10-15 miles away, so it's much easier to get out there. So now I'll ask the group about these SUVs, though I'm sure it shares much with it's Sierra brotheren. caddycruiser , I expect a full-report from you now; please oblige!!

Anyone???

Okay, anyone else on here watching the second showing of "A Christmas Story" on TBS??? I watched not-to-closely the first showing (8-10 PM), paying a bit more attention to the second showing (10PM-MID), and will probably see the entire third showing (MID-2AM) while wrapping Christmas gifts

I mentioned in another post that while online 'window shopping' for newer-but-gently-used GMC Sierra pickup trucks the other day, I ran across a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Z71/4WD Crew Cab with a tad under 20k miles and appears to be in pristine condition for under $22k (GM Certified Pricing). A few e-mail exchanges between the Internet Sales Manager and I and now I'm planning to see & test-drive the truck in person on Friday (12/26). If they can get me out of my GMAC SmartLease (AURA XE) without any penalities, I may just bite. But before I do, what particulars should I be looking for? The truck was originally sold by this dealership and was maintenanced by them too, so I know to ask for copies of service department and warranty-related work reports. But, is there anything else I should be speciffically asking about, and possibly insisting they work on (recalls, TSBs, etc) before I "take the plunge" (if at all)??? I ask because this dealer is in central NJ and will be quite a drive for me (it's not convenient to make several trips to check things out). Here's some pictures of the truck in question: I am very serious about getting out of my AURA for this truck if all works out in my favor. I'd really appreciate any and all advice and suggestions from those knowledgable of this generation of GM pickups. TIA!! :AH-HA_wink:

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!!

Happy Birthday to a fellow late-December birthday boy!! I hope your day was an enjoyable & memorable one. ocn, it's not that bad having a birthday so close to Christmas ya know! :AH-HA_wink:

Well at least it was a GMC Envoy that was the last built model. However, I don't personally like the fact that GM had to choose the 23rd to end production of these trucks (my birthday). What hurt them was the lack of dollars spent on updates - while the '06 refresh brought some minor upgrades, it wasn't enough. If they received a new interior in '06, with the new radios (blacktie) I would have looked at getting another one. But since these trucks have been on the market since spring of 2001, they basically soldiered on for 8 years without changes (wheels, colors, minor exterior trim updates are about it). I know many of the posters on here did not like the Envoy, but I did and enjoyed driving the '05 SLT that we leased for 34 months. So long old friend...