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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 - Expert Reviews

MSRP: $17,590 - $38,600 See Local Classifieds
 
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Edmunds
2008 gmc sierra 1500 Professional Edmunds Review

...Pros: Refined and very quiet ride, pleasing fit and finish inside, seats are comfortable for long drives, comprehensive list of safety equipment. Cons: Larger...

CarGurus
2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Overview

...The lack of a spray-in bedliner, the clunky transmission, and the requisite low fuel economy are the biggest downsides...

Cars.com
2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Professional Cars.com Review

...Competition for the remaining buyers is only increasing, as the Ram 1500 and F-150 have both been redesigned for the 2009 model year and go on sale late this...

Cars.com
2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Professional Cars.com Review

...Both the interior and exterior have been redesigned to make HD trucks look different from their milder cousins. Differences include larger door-pull handles...

Cars.com
2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Professional Cars.com Review

...Side-curtain airbags, $395. EZ lift locking tailgate, $95. Shipping, $825...

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In the field of full-size trucks, brand loyalty is an especially strong factor, with die-hards for the bow tie or the blue oval.

But objectively, next to the F-150, the Silverado offers better steering and sharper handling, though some might like the F-150's interior design, which is more businesslike yet still upscale.

Styling is a big differentiator; the Sierra has a softer design, while the other competitors have the more aggressive, faux-semi look in front.

Fuel economy is a strong point for the Sierra; with the 4.8- or 5.3-liter engines, it gets better ratings in city and highway driving than all of its rivals with similar-sized engines--at a time when every mile per gallon really counts.

The 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 has one or two fewer gears than the Tundra.

The Tundra--especially in top-trim versions--is especially competitive with the Silverado, as it offers a comfortable, classy interior and 5.7-liter V-8 that's more powerful than GM's 6.0-liter.


 
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