I test drove a new Silverado recently also, and honestly, I didn't feel or see much improvement over my 115K 1997 Silverado. I kept mine...guess it's treated me well all these years. I'm a picky person too, having owned quite a few BMW's and Audi's. My '97 is one of the only years with a double layered roof, so it's alot quieter than most newer ones. And I didn't feel much diff in power from my old trusty 5.7L and 3.73's. Mine still rides like a caddy, even with my 4" lift. I suppose there is only so much they can do to improve them...and I guess the occassional rattle in mine is about all that belies it's age.

Maybe in 10 more years they'll actually make some improvements. It's no wonder they can't sell the things anymore at $40K.

I would buy a 4x4 since they do hold there value more then a 2wd truck does.Yeah they weight more but some bolt ons can make it faster.

not always true. parish took his silverado to 130+ multiple times in 4wd and never hurt a tcase.

My brother and I have the sam exact truck but mine is 2wd, his is 4wd. Both are dodge ram 1500 with the hemi motor. both sport models.

I went 15.0 to his 15.4 racing side by side.:thumbsup:

Well thats his first problem its a dodge:lol:

dodge has been great so far. I've owned since late 2003.. 55k miles and pulled and done everything I've asked it to do.. :thumbsup: But I know its a ball busting comment and I hear them everyday from my buddies.. LOL

remember that Parish ran 1 ton transfer case and halfshafts in a RCSB. no weight issues. The SS trucks are heavy

My 01 4wd Yukon XL ran 12.02 in 2wd and 12.44 in 4wd. Of course I didn't have too much of a traction issue with only 460 Rear Wheel. If I was pushing in excess of 500rw I would run it in 4wd at the track, but would need to upgrade parts.