2016 Duramax vs 2002 Duramax Mashup

travelnutz wrote:
One of the major reasons we keep our 2004.5 Chevy Duramax CC LB 4X4 truck is the superb fuel economy when towing our scale weighed 12,800 lb Carriage Carrilite 5th wheel or our 11'4" Lance truck camper. Truck is and only has been used for RV'ing since ordered new in March 2004 (12 years ago) and is getting close to 200K miles on it now and has never needed or had any repairs other than tires, oil etc changes, 2 burned out light bulbs replaced, and new front disc brake pads at just over 125K. Rears are still original and have plenty of thickness left. Truck runs and looks just like new yet, not a bit of rust, very comfortable riding and excellent handling, and far more power than was ever needed. Why would we even want to spend $60 to $70 thousand for a new truck then?

If it's liking the smell of a new truck? It's so much cheaper to just buy an aerosol can of new vehicle smell spray! If you'd purchased the right truck to begin with, you'd still be happy today too!

I am still happy with my old truck. I enjoy the heck out of driving it but until you go and get you a brand new D-max and hook it up and go you will not know what we are talking about. I bought a new truck 2 years ago and it is just simply a dream to drive and tow with. I kept my old truck because like you it is an awesome truck and I have not had to do anything but tires and service. It has become my weekend ride around toy. I get to go out and pull up beside the kids in there brand new trucks that think they have the fastest thing going and send them home with there tails tucked. LOL. I also like the feel of the ole girl, comfy to my buttox.