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Originally Posted by gm350reratliff
I own both. If it came down to a clean 4th gen or a clean 5th gen, I’d pick the 4th gen and here’s why. First and foremost, much better throttle and transmission tuning in the 4th gen. I absolutely hate how lethargic the throttle is in our 5th gen and hate how it speeds through the gears to get to 5th gear, then has to immediately downshift to 4th or third just to keep speed. I have to use sport mode and manually shift our 5th gen every time I drive it. Our 4th gen doesn’t behave like this at all, which makes it a much better experience right off the bat. Next is visibility. The 4th gen offers better visibility looking outside versus the 5th gen and is especially noticeable when 4 wheeling off-road. Third is the overall size. I prefer the slightly smaller size of the 4th gen. Easier and cleaner oil filter changes with the 4th gen V6 vs the 5th gen V6 as well.
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Same here, I currently own both gens since new. You can't go wrong with either gen, but if I was forced to choose....I'd go with the 4th! In addition to everything mentioned above, the 4th also have has a locking gas door, auto tail gate latch, auto engine cranking, flip out console tray, rear storage compartment covers, drivers side A-pillar grab handle, I think the interior is nicer too....just my observations from living with both, YMMV.
