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Originally Posted by SDRacing
Whats your opinion on the pontiac G8 p/u? Would you like it more without the v8?
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I'd normally love it, even with the V8, but with gas prices where they are, even the 3.6L V6 is not a gas sipper, and since I live in a flood prone area, the clearance would still be an issue.
I have a 2004 Safari AWD that is good for now, but it's a gas pig and we avoid driving it much. When I trade it in I'd like a vehicle similar to a crew cab Canyon / Colorado I4.
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Originally Posted by KingElvis
I always like reading a Ming editorial. Glad to see you made it through!
Still... The mileage/cost numbers don't really add up for the Canyon. If you have a 16/22mpg full size, the 18/24mpg mid size doesn't look that good - and then they aren't really less expensive - either to make OR buy.
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First, thanks! And a pre-emptive thanks to others. It was sure scary with all of the 70-foot pines around.
I took on the "full size is better" angle in my commentary. While it may be true in some cases, I don't think it's true for crew cabs (and that's all I'm interested in).
2009 GMC Canyon Crew Cab 2WD VL-3 Invoice $21,000 - I4 (18/24)
2009 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 2WD Invoice $25,000 - V8 (Not 16/22!) --- It's not listed yet where I've looked - is it 14/19 for the base V8 engine?
14/19 at $25,000
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18/24 at $21,000
Even if it's 15/20, that's still a good difference. 3-4 more miles per gallon, though I'll I guess it really depends on whether or not you NEED the capability of a Sierra. If not, you'll save on the sticker and on gas, unless of course GM is having another one of its infamous fire sales on the big trucks.