Shackle
New member
Dear all,
I'm new to this forum and have spitted through the internet to get some more info on my potential new car. Having said this I believe this is the place where the real experts can give me the do's and dont's.
I'm in Qatar and looking for a Sierra for going offroad in the dunes. Sand, sand and sand and then some serious dune bashing. The car can do well and is popular here.
I'm looking for:
- 2009
- 4 persons seating (extended or crew cab)
- must be V8 (did not see the V6 here anyway)
- Able to conqueror sand in large amounts
- Normal mileage for my budget is around 81.000miles(130.000kms)
Questions:
- How strong are the gearboxes? In a 2009 sierra, 5.3V8, Z71 or normal 4x4 what is used gearbox and what is their reputation?
- A 5.3V8 with 4 or 6 speed gearbox which goes once every two weeks for few hours offroad(with family so not extreme!), what is usual mileage these blocks and gearboxes can do?
- in 4x4H , is power to front and rear 50/50? In my present 4x4 I have a center differential which I lock in the dunes which gives me 50/50
- What additional advantages has the Z71 compared to a normal 4x4? Only rear differential? Is good to have for me but in normal circumstances not used. Only if I get stuck...... very stuck I might use
- Does a 2009 have weak points I better know upfront?
In other words, what type should I choose for my purpose?
Thanks for your help and sharing knowledge in advance.
Shackle.
I'm new to this forum and have spitted through the internet to get some more info on my potential new car. Having said this I believe this is the place where the real experts can give me the do's and dont's.
I'm in Qatar and looking for a Sierra for going offroad in the dunes. Sand, sand and sand and then some serious dune bashing. The car can do well and is popular here.
I'm looking for:
- 2009
- 4 persons seating (extended or crew cab)
- must be V8 (did not see the V6 here anyway)
- Able to conqueror sand in large amounts
- Normal mileage for my budget is around 81.000miles(130.000kms)
Questions:
- How strong are the gearboxes? In a 2009 sierra, 5.3V8, Z71 or normal 4x4 what is used gearbox and what is their reputation?
- A 5.3V8 with 4 or 6 speed gearbox which goes once every two weeks for few hours offroad(with family so not extreme!), what is usual mileage these blocks and gearboxes can do?
- in 4x4H , is power to front and rear 50/50? In my present 4x4 I have a center differential which I lock in the dunes which gives me 50/50
- What additional advantages has the Z71 compared to a normal 4x4? Only rear differential? Is good to have for me but in normal circumstances not used. Only if I get stuck...... very stuck I might use
- Does a 2009 have weak points I better know upfront?
In other words, what type should I choose for my purpose?
Thanks for your help and sharing knowledge in advance.
Shackle.