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Re: 2007 GMC Sierra Denali Full Test [markisliev]
by idriveasunbird
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May 20, 2007 (2:28 pm)
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Replying to: markisliev (May 19, 2007 4:27 am)
Actually I think the Tundra will be more than able to hang in aftermarket parts. Considering the $10,000 you save in buying a Tundra as compared to a Denali you could put twin superchargers on the 5.7 L and push the HP near 600. I would argue that the Denal won't be able to hang with the Tundra because after you fork out $45,000 you won't be able to afford to do anything to it until your 6 years of financing are over.
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Re: Narrowly focused group of people... [thebigal]
by markisliev
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May 20, 2007 (3:17 pm)
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Replying to: the_big_al (Jun 27, 2008 3:16 pm)
This powertrain will be available on all the 08-09' 1500 models I hear.
The Denali comes with all the bells and whistles. A 4x4 Limited double cab Tundra with all the bells whistles will cost you well over 40k so I don't see the 10k in savings. You will be able to buy a 45k GM product for around 39k after you talk down the dealer..The Denali I want will cost me 36k after it's all said and done (2wd) much more room to move on a domestic vehicle sales price. There is no such config as twin superchargers....you must mean twin turbo. Just like the Titan I own, Toyota will never have the aftermarket and tuning support like GM. Import ECU code is so tough to crack. I would have a 12 second truck by now if I would have bought a GM vs a Titan. Modding an import cost serious money! All the Titan performance parts cost between double and triple, no competition due to small number of import. After 3 years they still don't even make a programmer for my Titan, you can already tune the GM 6.2's...I went Jap now i'm going back. In my opinion the tundra's are great performers and look great on paper... just so damn ugly inside and out!
It you are interested here is a link to my Titan page and my never ending quest for speed...Mark's Titan
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Re: Narrowly focused group of people... [markisliev]
by idriveasunbird
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May 20, 2007 (7:09 pm)
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Replying to: markisliev (May 20, 2007 3:17 pm)
Well I wasn't talking about bells and whistles, I was talking about performance. The only way you can get the 6.2 L with the 6 speed transmission in by purchasing a Denali which is listed at $45,000 with options. You can get the Tundra with the 5.7 Liter for under $30,000 for the Regular Cab and around $35,000 list price for the DoubleCab. There is your $10,000 difference. Also, the Tundra DC can tow more, haul more and is faster than the Denali. Doesn't seem like you are getting very much for your money. The TRD supercharger is $5,000 although I don't believe it is available yet. That still puts the Tundra DC about $4,000 under the price of the Denali after labor when considering list prices. With that you get a truck with around 80 more HP probably 50 more lb ft of torque, better gas mileage, almost 2,000lbs more towing and around 300lbs more hauling capacity. My take is the Denali is most definetly not worth the money.
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Re: Temps... [markisliev]
by titancrew
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May 21, 2007 (7:14 am)
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Replying to: markisliev (May 19, 2007 2:40 pm)
These were the conditions for testing according to Edmunds.
Conditions for Testing: 2007 GMC Sierra Denali
Temperature (Fahrenheit): 68.5
Humidity: 51%
Elevation (ft): 421
Wind: 3
Conditions for Testing: 2007 Toyota Tundra
Temperature (Fahrenheit): 60
Humidity: 26%
Elevation (ft): 1121
Wind: 1
Conditions for Testing: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
Temperature (Fahrenheit): 61
Humidity: 30%
Elevation (ft): 1121
Wind: 0
Conditions for Testing: 2007 Nissan Titan
Temperature (Fahrenheit): 62.2
Humidity: 22%
Elevation (ft): 1121
Wind: 0
Not a huge temp difference. The Tundra, Silverado and Titan were tested at a higher elevation than the Denali. That probably made up for the temp difference. But, I agree that a head-to-head match up on the same day is needed. Hook up a 7k or 8k trailer for a second run just for grins.
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you are correct
by markisliev
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May 21, 2007 (7:30 am)
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You are correct... I didn't notice the data for test conditions..
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Re: 2007 GMC Sierra Denali Full Test [idriveasunbird]
by guysykes
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May 25, 2007 (12:37 am)
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Replying to: idriveasunbird (May 20, 2007 2:28 pm)
First off, I have test driven 2 Denalis, and have ordered one. I will have it in my driveway in the last week of June. Second, I paid $38,750 out the door TT&L and everything incuded in that price. Third, idriveasunbird, are you seriously comparing a work truck to a luxury truck? Who is going to "hookup" a Denali? Who is going to drag race a Denali? Do you have any idea what an equally equiped Toyota would cost? Wait, they don't make one. If Lexus made a version of the Tundra, then you would have a matchup. Less than $30,000? Yeah, with cloth seats and an A.M. F.M. radio. Don't compare the price of a base model work truck to a truck with wood and leather interior, heated seats, 6 disc in dash CD, 9 speaker Bose sound, remote start, 20s, tire pressure monitoring system, OnStar, ect. In addition to all of that, the new Tundra looks like a 6 year old with down syndrome designed it. So, you are right. You can get a base model truck and put a "twin supercharger" on it (HAHAHA) and spend the same amount as me. But, since my Denali will look so much better than any Toyota product, and, street racing is illegal, it looks like the Denali wins.
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Re: 2007 GMC Sierra Denali Full Test [guysykes]
by markisliev
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May 25, 2007 (4:42 am)
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Replying to: guysykes (May 25, 2007 12:37 am)
Congrats on your new Denali man. What's the turn around time on a special order? What was the sticker on your truck? I'm trying to get a feel for how much they are discounting this new fine piece of machinery. I plan on racing mine...lol! Not on the street so much but I will mod her out some (tune,intake,ehxuast)still keeping it under warranty an see what she can do at the 1/4 mile track. Show them Tundras what's really going on...lol! I gotta change those shift points to 6k rpm for sure. Yes, my name is Mark and I'm a modaholic!
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Re: 2007 GMC Sierra Denali Full Test [markisliev]
by guysykes
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May 25, 2007 (5:36 pm)
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Replying to: markisliev (May 25, 2007 4:42 am)
Thanks. It's hard to sleep at night. Lots af anxiety. Haha. This truck drives like a dream, and you should see the looks of envy you get at a stop light. Well, I ordered mine May the 5th, and my dealer e-mailed me today and told me that my order had been scheduled for the assembly line this morning. He said it would be 7-14 days before it's built, and an additional 14-16 days for shipping, so 40-55 days from order to delivery. There was no sticker, because it didn't exist yet. I e-mailed two dealerships and listed the options I wanted and asked for an out the door price. One tried to get me to come look at a fully loaded one for 50,000, and the other gave me what I asked for. Mine was 38,750 TOTAL, but the only option I had was 20s. for an all wheel with navigation, sunroof, power rear window, back seat dvd, and heated steering wheel it's 47,500. I'm not paying 10,000 for two TVs and a sunroof. Bad news for you though. The deadline for ordering 2007 Denalis was the 16th of May. You will now have to find one on the lot, or wait for 08. If you race it, let me know how it does. Toyotas are the ugliest trucks I've ever seen. Inside and outside. In all, a horrible truck design. If I worked at Toyota, and a designer showed me that crap, I would punch him right in the mouth, and fire him. But, I would drive one.............if it was free...........and then I would drive it straight to a dealer and sell it, and put the money towards my REAL truck. A Sierra Denali.
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Wanna be
by markisliev
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May 26, 2007 (9:29 am)
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You just can't compare the Denali and a Tundra. The Tundra is just so damn ugly. What the hell were they thinking? Fisher price looking interior and a wanna be dodge exterior...at least my Nissan was kinda handsome!
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Sierra Denali
by shujat
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May 27, 2007 (7:59 am)
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Replying to: markisliev (May 26, 2007 9:29 am)
Hey Everyone, New to the forum here. I just picked up my new Denali Sierra AWD, black on black on Friday. First of all, in my opinion, I really think this truck is built solid, and the powertrain is very smooth unlike earlier models, possibly because of the 6-spd, smoother revs. I agree this truck has no comparison, since it leads the market in power, and luxury appointments. I hope this truck will last me for the next 6 years because thats how long im financed in for.
Sammy
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