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The last truck (Ford) I bought, I checked the inventory sheets for the area, but could not find what I wanted. I did not have the time available to order.
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I know three people with the duramax and they all say the same thing best diesel and trans combo they have ever had. the one guy has owned all three and stricly drives what he feels is best at the time. but say tuned alot of diesel changes coming in the next year or two.
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Kiotiman, When it comes to these issues, everyone has their own taste and opinions. From the days of the 5.7 Olds conversion GM has put out the doggiest diesels going. In the past, I've bought a few first year GM vehicles like the Astro Van. When something fell apart before it's time, the quote from the dealer was "underengineered" as I wrote out the check. Duramax was designed with Isuzu. If anyone has ever dealt with or owned an Isuzu as I have, they know they are the Yugo of Japan. Based on that experience, I would give GM at least 3-5 yrs to straighten the bugs out of the engine. The new Dodge Cummins is much quieter, like the GM , but in a much more durable package than GM. Advertised design life of a Duramax or the new Powerstroke is 250K. Heck, Honda's do 250K!! Cummins routinely go over 400K hauling heavy loads. They have a HO version that's available in almost all states that has more power than the GM and almost as much as the Ford. If you want something built like your Kioti, stick with the Dodge! JMHO
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Just got back(Iowa) from a snowmobile trip in the snowy mountain range,Wyoming. My Friend drove his Duramax crew
cab,k2500 HD pulling 4 snowmobiles,set cruise at 78mph
across Nebraska(75mph speed limit)got 12 mpg,not a lot
of weight but the 102" wide trailer pushes a lot
of wind at 78mph,also coming east out of Laramie going
up "sherman" 6% grade and 2 miles long,we set the cruise
at 78 mph again the transmission never kicked out of overdrive and torque converter never unlocked.My k1500
w/5.3L (285hp) auto,pulls the same hill with same load
at 52mph in 3rd gear and much less mpg.My friend says he
gets 20mpg in the summer unloaded with his duramax.My
local Chevy dealer says they will put the duramax in
Suburbans in 2004 or 2005....I will be the first in line.
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i agree with you on the looks of the 2003 chevys there down right ugly hopefully they dont keep this look to long.I really liked the HD of 01 and 02 being different from the 1500,s now they are the same i think GM got cheap on us.I have a couple of friends that got 01 2500 HDs with the new diesels and both trucks get worked hard annd have preformed flawlessly great towing riggs with that allison tran.I currently have a 88 2500 with 190,000 miles on it its been a good truck .Was going to replace it soon but am going to wait for GM to change there body style now hope its soon or i will go to a different brand kinda like the super dutys.
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I read the Motor Trend truck of the year issue that had the new Dodges in it. OK, I'm partial to Dodge trucks, so it makes me happy to see them doing well with the automotive press. MT picked the 3500 dually as Truck of the Year. They just didn't have any major criticisms of it. Also in the test was a 2500 Ram with the new Hemi.
Bill
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look if you think a dodge has ever been the truck of the year, well you shouldn't be putting up post on a truck forum.
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People have different preferences, just like they do with tractors. Everyone is entitled to an opinion agree or not, it is his right to express it. At this point I don't believe any one of the big three are that much better than the other (except through osmosis).
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I agree. There really is very little difference in the new pickup diesels. See the 2003 Western Diesel head-to-head test on pickuptruck.com. The test proves it. In fact, my truck finished last in their test. However, we the consumers are those who win in these pickup truck battles. Ten years ago, the most powerful diesel pickup had only 180 hp!
Now for my opinion. I prefer the superior pull of the I-6 Cummins from way down low. The V-8 Duramax and Power Strokes will beat me in footrace any time, but I like my I-6 tractor engine. It delivers superior fuel mileage than its V-8 rivals and mates with a 5-spd better than the '99 Power Stroke that we have at work. The Cummins consistantly delivers over 21 mpg for my 15-mile, two-lane commute.
Brand preferences aside, diesels rule. I'll drive ANY diesel pickup over a gas version, no matter what badge is on the hood!
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Kiotiman,
I'm just quoting what Motor Trend said. You can like it or not. As for posting on this forum, I promise to consider your opinion carefully before disregarding it.
Bill
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