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| I am looking at new 4x4 3/4 ton pickups. I've always been a ford man, but the features and price on the new silverados are more appealing than the new fords. My big question is what kind of mileage to expect with the 6.0 in a 3/4 ton 4x4. I don't need a diesel (don't tow much, just need extra payload). Everyone I know have fords, so I need some input. | |
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Replying to: rman6 (Apr 06, 2007 8:08 am) I am currently on the hunt for a 07 GMT-900 2500 x-cab to replace my 04 6.0 2500 x-cab, auto 4:10s. I can get 12-14 city......17 highway............. I note the new body style 2500s offer 3:73 rear gears so possibly can expect 1 or 2 mpgs more. Nice trucks but thirsty !!!! Since I need a 2500 for snowplowing and heavy towing I have no other choice. IMO a diesel for $7000 MORE and the possible few more mpgs is not worth it............
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Replying to: rman6 (Apr 06, 2007 8:08 am) I understand that the 6L has gotten better.. hope so for your sake. On my Durmax diesel and Ford 7.3 diesel I get/got about 20 mpg with no load.
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Replying to: geo9 (Apr 06, 2007 9:04 pm) with a diesel than a 6.0 gasser.................. But its gonna take a LOOOOONG time to make up that $7000 difference on a every day commuter ride..........
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Replying to: geo9 (Apr 09, 2007 7:27 am) I am not sure a 6L gas engine would go that far without engine work.. The diesels will probably go another 100K or better.. The diesel is messy to fillup ,, it smells if you get it on your hands etc. Its just a personal decision.. the power and fuel efficiency is impressive with my new Chebby (as a friend calls it). |
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Perhaps you should take a trip over to the truck forums here. Diesels have many expensive issues. Many owners call the Ford diesels "powerjokes" and post on and on about injector issues among other things. Not to mention the major expense of maintaining them. Also note the new Ford 6.0 diesel and torqueshift trans. issues posted around the net. Or the recent articles of Ford withholding millions from their diesel supplier over warranty issues............... Yea I suppose you could get 300k miles from one. But at what cost? Employ a inhouse mechanic by chance? Heck the toyoyo owners brag that they get 300k (sic) miles. Without ANY repairs of course ! LOL!!!!!!!!! For the average buyer a diesel is a poor choice........ Now I could start on GMs diesels past and present. But why bother..You get my point................. |
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Replying to: coontie57 (Apr 09, 2007 5:27 am)
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| I read on a blog that the '08 Duramax Diesel would get 25% more gas mileage. Anyone have information on this? | |
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Replying to: 00chevy1500 (Apr 15, 2007 6:38 pm) The other had a 6 L gas engine in his Chevy and his mpg was less than the diesel AND his tank was smaller so I let him lead the procession from one gas station to another. He quit and got more fuel sometimes when I didn't. When we BOTH went from one station to another his consumption was much greater ie, he bought more fuel / liters or gallons depending on where we were. We traveled together for about 3.5 months.
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