Marbee40
10-14-2004, 11:32 PM
Daughter and I Flew to Idaho to pick up my '04 GMC CC SB D/A last Friday. Found it on AutoTrader.com and took a chance. 3800 miles. Owner didn't "need" it. Nothing wrong that I can see. Checked everything and did a 40 mile test drive before paying the PREVIOUS owner. Drove from Twin Falls, ID to San Diego, Ca by way of Lake Tahoe, Yosemite Nat't Park, and Sequioa Nat'l Forest. UNBELIEVABLE scenery. Email for pix!
The first "toy" that I've ever owned that is MORE than I really need! Can't think of a better way to say it.
Too much power (is there such a thing?), too nice looking of a rig, GOBS of interior space!
Okay, the bed could be two foot longer, but the added wheelbase would NOT be welcome! (Damn thing sticks out in my CA driveway as it is!)
This truck is NICE. I thought Old-Mans LB7 looked "beefy" and pulled like a damn frieght train. This things pulls like a frieghttrain...going downhill, on NOS and STERIODS! WOW! Even the ever-negative bride was IMPRESSED as heck! We took her car in for service today. They gave us a MINIVAN for a loaner. I'm riding a Harley to work tomorrow and guess what she gets to take to work???? YOU GOT IT!
I'm still afraid to dither with the Juice/Attitude, so its really a non-player. I've had it up to the 3 setting, but refuse to play with it more until I can see how others fare. I do like that the Attitude monitor has adjustable settings and WARNING beeps for EGT, Turbo boost, engine temp, and speed. Previous owner left all settings at default. I only changed one today and thats the top speed warning. Was 85, now at 90mph. CA is the LAST place to have an 85mph beeper on your rig! I have heard the EGT beep and looked up to see it right at 1350. Thats only come on during FULL throttle and I immediately backed out of it. Also, another thing I like about the Edge is that I can remove the WHOLE thing in about 5 minutes from under the hood. Literally unplug from factory harness, plug factory harness to itself and pull Edge box off via velcro. This WILL happen EVERY time I take it in for service.
Speaking of service: Do you take yours in for everything or what? I prefer to do my own oil changes, but am leary about voiding ANY part of my warranty.
Altitude sickness: I'd read rumors of altitude sickness on all of the diesel engines in the big three. Daughter and I took that truck over 10,000 feet on four different occasions. Most of the day on Sunday spent between 4-8k feet. NEVER did I experience any lag or lugging. Fricken truck made MINCEMEAT out of every grade, UP OR DOWN, and some of the grades were at 15-20% (NO BS!) Some of the roads we travelled on had signs that said "Vehicles over 22' PROHIBITED!" due to serious curves and grades. This truck handled the downhill curves, in second gear, like it was on RAILS! All uphill travel was seemingly EFFORTLESS!
Fuel consumption: I was warned that the LLY is a thirsty ol' girl. This is the tradeoff for a couple of things: 1. Newer truck, longer warranty. 2. MORE POWER! 3. I've never REALLY been concerned about mileage, but 15-16 aint bad for a truck that pulls this hard. Some folks have mentioned things like a tanneau cover and engine mods to increase mileage, but I doubt it will get me more than 1-3 mpg. We'll see. The bigger tires definitely DON'T help, but DAMN they sure do look good!
Interior comfort/ergonomics: I didn't get the leather, Blond-Star, or super deluxe 18-way adjustable seats. I can live without it! My seats (drivers) could use a bit more lower-back padding and I may have it stuffed some day, but its liveable. As for electric adjustment, set the damn seat and leave it. Blond Star? I've got GPS, a smart wife, and a cell phone. The stereo and trip computer are AWESOME as is the 3 month subscription to XM radio. I highly recommend the XM. Worked like a champ with loss of signal in the SEQUIOA NATIONAL PARK! (Hello!, big friggen trees!) Having about 25 choi
The first "toy" that I've ever owned that is MORE than I really need! Can't think of a better way to say it.
Too much power (is there such a thing?), too nice looking of a rig, GOBS of interior space!
Okay, the bed could be two foot longer, but the added wheelbase would NOT be welcome! (Damn thing sticks out in my CA driveway as it is!)
This truck is NICE. I thought Old-Mans LB7 looked "beefy" and pulled like a damn frieght train. This things pulls like a frieghttrain...going downhill, on NOS and STERIODS! WOW! Even the ever-negative bride was IMPRESSED as heck! We took her car in for service today. They gave us a MINIVAN for a loaner. I'm riding a Harley to work tomorrow and guess what she gets to take to work???? YOU GOT IT!
I'm still afraid to dither with the Juice/Attitude, so its really a non-player. I've had it up to the 3 setting, but refuse to play with it more until I can see how others fare. I do like that the Attitude monitor has adjustable settings and WARNING beeps for EGT, Turbo boost, engine temp, and speed. Previous owner left all settings at default. I only changed one today and thats the top speed warning. Was 85, now at 90mph. CA is the LAST place to have an 85mph beeper on your rig! I have heard the EGT beep and looked up to see it right at 1350. Thats only come on during FULL throttle and I immediately backed out of it. Also, another thing I like about the Edge is that I can remove the WHOLE thing in about 5 minutes from under the hood. Literally unplug from factory harness, plug factory harness to itself and pull Edge box off via velcro. This WILL happen EVERY time I take it in for service.
Speaking of service: Do you take yours in for everything or what? I prefer to do my own oil changes, but am leary about voiding ANY part of my warranty.
Altitude sickness: I'd read rumors of altitude sickness on all of the diesel engines in the big three. Daughter and I took that truck over 10,000 feet on four different occasions. Most of the day on Sunday spent between 4-8k feet. NEVER did I experience any lag or lugging. Fricken truck made MINCEMEAT out of every grade, UP OR DOWN, and some of the grades were at 15-20% (NO BS!) Some of the roads we travelled on had signs that said "Vehicles over 22' PROHIBITED!" due to serious curves and grades. This truck handled the downhill curves, in second gear, like it was on RAILS! All uphill travel was seemingly EFFORTLESS!
Fuel consumption: I was warned that the LLY is a thirsty ol' girl. This is the tradeoff for a couple of things: 1. Newer truck, longer warranty. 2. MORE POWER! 3. I've never REALLY been concerned about mileage, but 15-16 aint bad for a truck that pulls this hard. Some folks have mentioned things like a tanneau cover and engine mods to increase mileage, but I doubt it will get me more than 1-3 mpg. We'll see. The bigger tires definitely DON'T help, but DAMN they sure do look good!
Interior comfort/ergonomics: I didn't get the leather, Blond-Star, or super deluxe 18-way adjustable seats. I can live without it! My seats (drivers) could use a bit more lower-back padding and I may have it stuffed some day, but its liveable. As for electric adjustment, set the damn seat and leave it. Blond Star? I've got GPS, a smart wife, and a cell phone. The stereo and trip computer are AWESOME as is the 3 month subscription to XM radio. I highly recommend the XM. Worked like a champ with loss of signal in the SEQUIOA NATIONAL PARK! (Hello!, big friggen trees!) Having about 25 choi