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[TT302Z28]

Just my $.02....I have a 2001 2500hd Duramax 4x4. This truck has been in the family since new and just crossed 200k. Since new it has needed the following:

Water pump

Front right hub assembly replaced

Oil

Fuel

Washer fluid

Tires.

This truck has not lived an easy life. We have towed and off roared the truck like we hate it and it keeps on going. I have carried a long bed cab over in my short bed while towing a boat behind and still out climb the hills compared to cars!

If you are ever going to tow buy the duramax! It is a heavier duty truck with an engine, trans and cooling system meant for heavy loads.

I have used my buddies 2004 2500hd that has a 6.0l engine. It is not as fun to drive, gets worse mileage and really sucks to tow with. I get 15+mpg loaded or not.

Granted, I'm coming up on the recommended head gasket change for my model engine due to a head gasket design defect in the first gen duramax engines. Big deal after little to no trouble and 200k. Worth every penny to keep this level of useable power.