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RE: Should I Get A 2007 or 2008? - 10/31/2007 1:26:49 AM

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Thanks Bob....

Anytime brother!!!!

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RE: Should I Get A 2007 or 2008? - 10/31/2007 3:48:56 PM

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I was in the same place you are, between an '07 or an '08. I've had an '03 an '04 and an '05 to date.

The 'incentives' on the '07 are nice and I must say that I have always liked the interior of the pre-'08's.

Now a little about the '08...

-Exterior is about the same with some small changes. I really like the new grille.
-Interior wise, the new interior is more towards a luxury vehicle, but has grown on me over the past month now. Fit and finish are great, but I didn't think the pre'08's were that bad either.
-Engine, Trans and 3.73 Gearing are outstanding.
-Since day one I have been running 87 Octane fuel with NO issues.
-I have about 1500 miles on it now and I'm getting 13.6 MPG City driving (this is going up) and have seen 17+ MPG when driving on rural roads at 40-45 MPH.
-Running boards and roof racks are NOT standard anymore. Although you should be able to work them in as part of your deal if you want them. I did.

I also removed the rear tire carrier, got a license plate holder from the dealer for an '03-'05 and put that on. Cost wise there's no doubt that you'll get an '07 for less than an '08. But with all things considered you'll probably be happier in the long run you went with the '08. Although if you get an '07 it's still going to be a great vehicle!

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RE: Should I Get A 2007 or 2008? - 10/31/2007 5:43:55 PM

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Honestly, If I was looking TODAY, I'd probably go with the '08 just for the BIGGER ENGINE!!!

The interior is STARTING to grow on me!!!

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RE: Should I Get A 2007 or 2008? - 11/1/2007 5:36:28 PM

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ORIGINAL: sbrennan007

I was in the same place you are, between an '07 or an '08. I've had an '03 an '04 and an '05 to date.

The 'incentives' on the '07 are nice and I must say that I have always liked the interior of the pre-'08's.

Now a little about the '08...

-Exterior is about the same with some small changes. I really like the new grille.
-Interior wise, the new interior is more towards a luxury vehicle, but has grown on me over the past month now. Fit and finish are great, but I didn't think the pre'08's were that bad either.
-Engine, Trans and 3.73 Gearing are outstanding.
-Since day one I have been running 87 Octane fuel with NO issues.
-I have about 1500 miles on it now and I'm getting 13.6 MPG City driving (this is going up) and have seen 17+ MPG when driving on rural roads at 40-45 MPH.
-Running boards and roof racks are NOT standard anymore. Although you should be able to work them in as part of your deal if you want them. I did.

I also removed the rear tire carrier, got a license plate holder from the dealer for an '03-'05 and put that on. Cost wise there's no doubt that you'll get an '07 for less than an '08. But with all things considered you'll probably be happier in the long run you went with the '08. Although if you get an '07 it's still going to be a great vehicle!

Good points.....

silly question..... what did you do with the spare?

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RE: Should I Get A 2007 or 2008? - 11/2/2007 8:04:17 AM

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I put the tire carrier and the spare in my shed. I'll bet the both of those together are close to 250lbs.

I have 2 herniated dics in my back, so if I were to ever get a flat I'm gonna be calling for assistance anyway as I'd have a hard time changing that tire anyway. I'd probably get it off and down ok, but getting the other one back up there...

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RE: Should I Get A 2007 or 2008? - 11/2/2007 8:39:55 AM

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I'd like to take the spare out my my cargo area... but I know I wouldn't be able to live with the looks of all of that once the bracket was gone... (03)

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RE: Should I Get A 2007 or 2008? - 11/4/2007 12:56:07 PM

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2008 for sho from what little I observed on a new lot yesterday

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RE: Should I Get A 2007 or 2008? - 11/27/2007 4:48:04 PM

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I had an 04, loved the truck, not much into the interior rattles, although I took care of most of that. Purchased the 08 a few weeks ago and its a great truck. 6speed trans. is so smooth and the paddle shifters are alot of fun. Engine had tons of power and just feels like it always has more to give, sound is amazing and I dont think it even needs an upgraded exhaust. Interior is perfect, no rattles, silent cabin, one touch buttons everywhere (use to hate holding the sunroof button) Seats, fit and finish are perfect. Lights still are not that great however im upgrading to an HID kit, and im kind of liking the wheeles, which are a two tone polished and painted. Im getting on average 12-14 in the city and 17 on the highway, NEVER came close to that with my 04 which had headers, airbox, and exhaust. The dealer was blowing out his 07s but the deal never would have been good enough to make up for the hit due to the redesigned 08s.

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