I own 2 GM trucks with almost identical specifications.
The 2008 GMC 2500HD long bed crew cab has stiffer suspension than the 2002 Chevy 1500HD short bed crew cab. the difference was not noticeable until I loaded either a pair of motorcycles or an ATV in the back of the truck.
I have a Prodigy in the Chevy and the IBC in the GMC. I like the IBC a lot better.
Bot trucks get essentially the same gas mileage.
16 mpg running empty on the freeway at 65 mph.
13 mpg around town.
10-12 towing, with a full load in the back of the truck.
The GMC does a lot less bouncing at the hitch (porpoising) than the Chevy. I attribute that to the longer wheel base.
According to kbb.com, my truck is still worth $1,000 more than I paid for it new in the fall of 2008. I bought new when GM had employee pricing for all.
A long bed crew cab truck is not a good choice for Christmas shopping at the mall.
I am glad that I have 4wd in both trucks. Where I go it is sometimes mandatory.
We usually take both trucks. I have too much stuff for one.
When we bought I looked a Dodge and Ford. But they only had diesels and I wanted gas. I only drive the GMC 5,000 miles per year. A diesel would be overkill for my application.
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