If you had to buy a used diesel truck today..

Shift518 Automotive
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What would you get? I don’t like dodge so I want to avoid that… but between chevy and ford trucks I’m indifferent. I want a turbodiesel, something newer. I know they’ll run forever so is mileage really a major concern? Which engines/trannys should I avoid? I’ll be DDing this and it’ll also be a farm vehicle that I use, so consider that when giving recommendations. What should I expect to pay? I don’t need anything too new. 08 probably being the cutoff unless it’s some killer deal.

I really would like to buy my stepfather’s truck. 09 2500hd sierra, allison tranny, crew cab, it’s just a good truck, but I don’t think he’s too interested in selling it.

http://albany.craigslist.org/ctd/2710429572.html

Is that a bad deal? HALP GUIZ

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http://albany.craigslist.org/ctd/2670539686.html

What about that? I don’t really need a plow but I definitely wouldn’t be upset about one either.

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between the 2, I’d get the ford. but i will say that chevy’s allison trannies are pretty much indestructible.

If it was me buying the truck, I wouldnt hesitate to buy a Cummins. But thats my preference.

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http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/2645809530.html There’s that, but the rockers “showing their age” doesn’t really get me excited about it. Everything else about it is cool though, the tool box, plow, brake controller, etc.

http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/2678878009.html This is cool as well but I feel like it’s probably been beaten on.

http://albany.craigslist.org/ctd/2686424742.html If that was cheaper I’d be interested in it… but it’s dinged up and it seems like he’s asking the kind of price he should be getting without all of the defects.

I’m not hesitant about the cummins. I’m hesitant about literally every other piece of the truck.

I love the allison tranny. I also like the ~750 lbs/ft of torque that 6.6 duramax puts out. It gets decent milage and probably would be better even with a tuner. I don’t know very much about the ford trucks. I’ve always preferred ford cars though.

Something tells me that 7.3 sucks on fuel.

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http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/2651860467.html Most intriguing so far.

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that '01 Chevy 2500HD is what i’d get. that rocker thing sounds like he means they’re getting thin, but that’s why you dont buy a car (especially a truck) sight unseen.

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The front ends arent the greatest on dodge trucks, but a cummins with a 6speed is as indestructable as any GM diesel drivetrain

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Let’s take all the dodge talk out by saying that they could be the best of the three and I still wouldn’t be interested. :lol

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You can get either full replacement rockers or just slip on rocker covers from someone on this forum :ninja

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Aight no problem. In that case id go with a ford

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Reasons? Stronger engine, better suspension, better fuel economy, cheaper?

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Ive always liked ford interiors and styling better.

Edit: the newest diesel motor ford is offering has big numbers but in real world testing motor trend wasnt impressed with the power delivery.

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i don’t see this going well

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Thanks for your input, it’s appreciated.

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Feel free to correct me if im wrong. Im not perfect.

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D-max. I have friends with a few fords and have had problems with them. One of my buddies D-maxs had a issue while under warrenty, but has since been nothing but dependable. Im a GM guy, so like many, I am bias tward the Chevy/GMC.

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i’m not biased toward either, but the 6.0 has alot of problems, headstuds, gaskets, egr, oil cooler, and a few no start problems if not properly serviced. As far as the duramax, not alot to speak of very reliable and much easier to add reliable power.

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Could have just said that in the first place lol. Thanks.

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I like the way the Chevy trucks look and it’s the only brand I’ve driven. So, DURAMAX!! haha

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I was looking for a diesel for the longest time before I got my BMW.

For me I’d go with a 07 ram 2500, amazing mpg due to being before emissions. But I know you said no ram so Id say the ford but the 6.0 is garbage and the 07-10 get like 8mpg.

Hate how the chevy/gmc look. Couldn’t pay me to spend that much money on a plain ass truck that’s looked the same since psi2high started banging guys.