Why not Duramax??? - Page 3

PremierPOWER · 02-05-2008, 10:46 AM

We pull with an 07 Duramax classic DRW. With boat full of gas, lots of gear, and 5 guys in the truck we grosses 25k on the scales. Pulled 1100 miles from punta gorda, FL to Indianapolis, IN. No problem

JasonSmith · 02-05-2008, 05:59 PM

I have a 04.5 2500HD. I changed the water pump at 130k. Kinda pricey, $850 parts & labor.
I like the truck better than the F-250 I also have.
Both are due to be replaced. I think I'll go with a new Duramax.
Anyone know what mileage the new stuff is getting?

kr1276 · 02-05-2008, 08:16 PM

2005 with 48,000 miles and only been to the shop for one repair. All other trips were for standard maintenance. Pulls great on the road. Hard to beat!

Byrdman · 02-05-2008, 09:23 PM

I like them ...great puller..and they have been turning alot of miles now....so people can no longer say there to new to be proven...very nice to see a piece that has not been changed over the years....

Bottomfeeder · 02-05-2008, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonSmith

I have a 04.5 2500HD. I changed the water pump at 130k. Kinda pricey, $850 parts & labor.
I like the truck better than the F-250 I also have.
Both are due to be replaced. I think I'll go with a new Duramax.
Anyone know what mileage the new stuff is getting?

My 08 4x4 CC shortbed chevy is getting 13.6 at 1800 miles,,,and its for sale

JohnnyG · 02-05-2008, 09:48 PM

That's about what mine gets around town. I get about 18 on the highway if I keep it under 70. Speed kills the mileage on mine. It goes down to 16.5 or so at 75 and up to 18+ at 55-60 if I can stand driving around that slow.

With the current diesel formulas, I doubt you can do much better with any other brand of truck (maybe a MPG or two in similar trucks and driving conditions). There's no way a new Ford or Dodge with the same fuel is going to do much better and a diesel will still easily out-MPG a gasser pulling the same weight around. Gearing can make a difference, but will affect towing ability.

Good luck in your quest for MPG's. (at least that's what it appears you're after)

John

Joe92GT · 02-05-2008, 10:15 PM

How much for the 08?

Bottomfeeder · 02-05-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe92GT

How much for the 08?

LTZ,pkg. roof,etc no nav. with a 2k snugtop shell and bedslide 42k ,,,,,tax has been paid, 50k sticker plus 3k in the extras,white with black interior 1800 miles

Joe92GT · 02-06-2008, 10:23 AM

Thats a good deal right there!

hammer01 · 02-06-2008, 02:23 PM

I towed my 38 Donzi zx with my 2002 Duramax and it was such a great truck for me that I bought another one brand new that was identical color and options in 2004. Never had any mechanical issues other than brakes and typical preventive maintenance. I did tow the boat a few times with a 2006 Dodge Cummins which had just as much power but did not tow as solid as the GMC, just my .02!!!