Anyone own a 2011 2500 yet?

[cubicinches]

Hi all. I'm a noob to the site but am floating around elsewhere.

I believe I've narrowed down my choice but I won't buy before I can manage a test drive into a similar model.

So, if you own a 2500 2011 HD post up with your comments, good, bad, ugly, whatever they might be!

I'm ready to order a 2500 WT 4x4 ext cab 6'6" bed for bush/cottage and landscape work. With the 6.0L gas engine and 6 speed auto of course. The diesel is too complicated and a V8 diesel just doesn't appeal to me. Let alone it's a nearly $12K option here in Canada and it adds a good 800lbs to the front end, which I also don't need.

With current incentives GM is the better choice out of the Big3. My old C1500 treated me well during the time I owned it and I had no complaints.

So, post your feedback as I'm curious in getting some real world info from current owners. Thanks.

 

[Sierra02]

Do you have any previous expeiiance with the older silverodo and seirra( 07 -09).?? If so Its beefy. The new frame is crazy huge!. Much better for towing and safety. Mileage is better to. New front grill. I have a diesel and Its worth it. The new diesels are quieter with more power. Its an over all better truck then older models.

 

[Timemachine]

Duramax option for some

Sierra02 is correct. Also, I highly recommend the Duramax for overall value if you plan on keeping the truck a long time. You will get back the additional costs when you sell. If your use is a lot of stop and starts, then the gasser is better. My opinion, others may see it different.

I have no negative comments on my 2011 Denali 2500 HD CC 4X4 Duramax, except the cab storage is a little short of room and GM still does not put an assist handle for getting in for the driver...duh.

Positive, of course the Duramax/Allison combo, 14mpg around town and 20mpg @ 70mph on the hiway. The Navigation ia awesome. Build quality is very good and it drives like a tank, very firm, GM really beefed the HD for 2011.

Did I forget to say this 3 plus ton truck hauls ass.