Actually the post/thread is "Duramax or powerstroke",,,,,have you ever driven/rode in a 4500/5500 unladen? you better have air-ride everything! the new Duramax's are marginal at best for power compared to my 06 LBZ Dually that I regret getting rid of,, theres a reason my 08 Chev Duramax is in the classified with 2300 miles on it ,mainly not enough LEGAL GCVW, everybody has towed over there tow-rigs capacity,I just wont do it anymore, too much to lose among other reasons,,,sorry for the rant

I have an 08 F350 Powerstroke ext cab 12k. I'm getting 10.2 miles per gallon driving to work and back, and im getting 9.8 towing the two place enclosed snowmobile trailer. Cant wait to see what i get towing the boat. I have my brothers 08 silverado duramax in the garage tonight, I hit the mileage button on my way into the house, 16.5mpg. Hes got 1400 miles on it. Drive them both I think the choice will be obvious.
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I'm getting 13.6 on my 08 Duramax (empty) with 2300 miles on it,,I think ALL of the new/08 diesels suck for economy,,,I'm curious on what you'll get for MPG with you driving the Chevy versus your brothers driving style

I'm gonna keep it for as long as I can stay away from him, I'll track it.

Why don't you go drive the two and buy the one you like.

I didn't see Cummins as a choice?

Thats because its in a dodge

It is a good truck, and now cheap! I was quoted 33k for brand new quad cab cummins 3/4 ton short bed. Just don't trust the 6.7 yet, and a die hard cummins guy I know (he runs a very large generator company) who used to swear by them won't buy one. Hes had a new one every year till 06.

My suggestion on all 3 brands,get an 06 or non-emissions 07 and wait a few more years on 08's and newer.

Either way, the duramax has a huge advantage. However, do your own reasearch. www.dieselplace.com www.thedieselstop.com

Didn't you read the part about being retarded.....

Well at least you aren't afraid to state your opinion....however, you are in the minority. I have heard of problems with a few of the Ford diesels, but my experience has been exceptional. I've owned 7 Fords since 99' with no trouble; 1 million combined miles and still haulin'.
BTW, I have owned a couple Chevy trucks in the 80's & 90's and that is why I prefer Ford now....everyboby has their own experience with each manufacturer...Ford is the winner here.

Your ford experience is not adequate with current engines unless you have some 6.0l models. 7.3's are a great engine, up to 01 ford had the best truck engine, and trans. 02/3 chevy kinda had a lead, and pulled away ever since especially when the 6.0l cames out and dropped all over the road w/issues.

Lets not forget the machining issue in a whole years worth of transmissions that caused every one to blow up, and sit for months at a dealer because there were no replacements available.

I do drive a 2000 f-350 with a 7.3, and have driven and worked on all the model duramax's and fords/dodges.