which diesel truck

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by suark

Duramax, 06 or 07 classic, both are pre-dpf ( diesel particulate filter) equipped, both have 6 speed allison which can handle more power than the 5 speed stock. I have a 06 with MPI twin turbos, built trans, it's the fastest vehicle I have ever owned and I can still tow my 13000lb camper anywhere. Never had to fix anything on it, hands down the best vehicle I ever owned.

yep, Rob's twin setup is the best mod I ever did to mine.

[COYBILT]

Originally Posted by EBMC

I'm looking into getting a new crew cab 3/4 ton truck. Anybody have any thoughts on the Duramax, good or bad?

Ive got a 07 new body style 2wd duramax and I couldn't be happier, The truck throws down 22mpg on the freeway and 17.5 city.
With a 20ft enclosed on back with a car I average 15.6 mpg. If your looking for a great truck with out all the Smog crap on it, Go 2007 old bodystyle with the duramax. That engine is Known as the LBZ and has a fairly good rep, the earlier LLYs had some overheating issues at first and the early LB7s had injector issues.
The newest LML is a great engine and the chassis is awesome but as long as you don't mind throwing in DEF(Diesel exhaust Fluid) then go ahead.

[Jr]

My buddy rob has his truck for sale:


Rob Phillips
FOR SALE, I need to move this before Friday, don't ask, just listen. 2006 dodge ram 2500 mega cab 4x4 diesel w/63000 mi I have to get 22500 for it. It blue books for almost 30k. 310-941-3237. Rob

I need to figure out how to post a picture from his fb page... This truck is very clean!

[Stuart Adams]

Just like Coke and Pepsi, personal preference. No one can convince me to drink Pepsi or drive a diesel truck made by anyone but GM. I'm sure everyone has had good and bad with the 3 choices. Duramax for me, best truck I've had. Drive what you like.

[wmhjr]

Originally Posted by Stuart Adams

Just like Coke and Pepsi, personal preference. No one can convince me to drink Pepsi or drive a diesel truck made by anyone but GM. I'm sure everyone has had good and bad with the 3 choices. Duramax for me, best truck I've had. Drive what you like.

It is personal preference to be sure. However it's far from a pepsi vs coke comparison. People should have open minds, as there are clear factual differences that might make one a better fit than another based on the need. For example, if I were building a competition pulling truck, I'd likely go with a dmax. If I were buying a used truck and wanted maximum engine durability over high miles I'd buy a dodge. It's not a brand thing. It's a design thing. Just saying.

[Stuart Adams]

It's a personal preference thing for me Im saying. I wouldn't buy a dodge diesel truck period. I have no desire to even find a reason to. Just saying.

[wmhjr]

Very odd response. I'm curious as to why you'd never consider one regardless of the reason. It's like saying I have a personal preference to ignore all facts and data and just potentially spend more money on a technically inferior product without any logic. Not saying that's the case, but that's the way it comes across. No insult intended. I just didn't think there were many people left so tied to a single brand - or opposed to one - in spite of any reason.

[Stuart Adams]

I hope you are happy with the diesel truck you prefer. All good on my end. Have a good one.

[ironworks]

I'm not tied to one brand but I will never buy another Ford Diesel again. The chassis is great, the cab has more room then any of the others. I had a great Gas powered ford before my current F-450. The engine and the customer service all the way up to Ford themselves sucks horribly. I could write a best selling book about the nightmares I have had with my truck. The cab has been off the chassis 3-4 times since I have owned it. The latest problem is that the Exhaust system is always cleaning itself. But I have only once had a check engine light come on. It can dump white smoke for 5 minutes going down then road then stop and not do it again for months.


The twin turbo 6.4L Ford truck is JUNK....


But I love Pepsi

[killer67]

GM - LBZ is the way to go