Ordering New Truck
Question:
go to one of the web sites such as www.kbb.com or the chevy site and review all the available options. it is worth the time spent to see what is out there. i obsessed for many months before deciding on everything i wanted. I took delivery on 11/29/01 and have 2,500 miles of experience. i chose following and have no regrets 2500HD extended cab 8 ft bed 6.0 l, auto 4×4 bucket seats carpet delete rear window defroster elect package alloy wheels limited slip diff. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > On Thursday, I plan on ordering a 02 GMC 2500 4×4 – 8.1L – Allison Tranny. > Does anybody have any advice on specific items to stay away from or make > sure I order with my truck. I have owned GM products all my life, but the > truck I have now is a 96, and I know they have changed considerably. Any > advice will be greatly appreciated. > Thanks, > Andy
Response:
> On Thursday, I plan on ordering a 02 GMC 2500 4×4 – 8.1L – Allison Tranny. > Does anybody have any advice on specific items to stay away from or make > sure I order with my truck. I have owned GM products all my life, but the > truck I have now is a 96, and I know they have changed considerably. Any > advice will be greatly appreciated.
I bought my truck "off the lot" the end of October. It is an extended cab with the LONG box. With the possible exception of the "tiara" (auxillary/clearance lights along and above the windshield) and perhaps the rear window defroster wires (requires heated OSRV mirrors?), there’s NOTHING I would change. They ordered the snow plow prep option that provides an auxillary transmission cooler and gauge and a 130-amp alternator. For towing my camping trailer AND recharging its battery, that works out GREAT for me. Good luck! 
JR — 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 8.1L V8 4WD
Response:
On Thursday, I plan on ordering a 02 GMC 2500 4×4 – 8.1L – Allison Tranny. Does anybody have any advice on specific items to stay away from or make sure I order with my truck. I have owned GM products all my life, but the truck I have now is a 96, and I know they have changed considerably. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Andy
