2020 Eco Diesel

Me Again wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:


The GM engineer for the 3.0 Duramax reported the new diesel had a design life span of 150k miles.

Ford made a lot of diesels that would not go that far!

Which Ford made diesels?

FishOnOne wrote:


The GM engineer for the 3.0 Duramax reported the new diesel had a design life span of 150k miles.

Ford made a lot of diesels that would not go that far!

p220sigman wrote:
Do any of the manufacturers give a definitive answer on how long their vehicle will last? I only ask because I've never heard one say it will last for 250K miles or 200K, etc. My answer to quality and longevity claims by manufacturers is that if they have so much confidence, why are the basic warranties still 3 year/36K miles for the majority of makes. Also, I don't know of any that have a power train warranty over 100K miles. If they have that level of confidence, let them put their money on the line. Until then, there isn't any difference between them in my eyes. Of course I'm not remotely brand loyal so there is that.

The GM engineer for the 3.0 Duramax reported the new diesel had a design life span of 150k miles.

SidecarFlip wrote:

If it goes 36K, it will probably go 136K.

I have a good friend who runs coast to coast for Fed-Ex. Turns 100K in 2.5 years on a truck.

I have no doubt that most makes these days are good to go for 200K+. Van before last was traded at 254K miles. No major repairs or costs other than maintenance. Most recent was traded with 192K. AC was going out, but other than that, also no major repairs or costs other than maintenance. Just in my opinion, a manufacturer saying something they make will last if they don't stand behind that statement.

I'm just always amused by all of the brand wars on here, because with the modern vehicles, none of them are better or worse than other. There may be features and such that are different, but that is personal preferences, not better or worse. I've always been a buy what works best for you kind of person.

When I car shop, I always tell the dealer I'm looking at a vehicle that is a direct competitor of theirs just to see what they say. The one's that instantly start telling me how bad the other brand is loses me. Kind of like deciding who to vote for in an election, don't tell me why the other guy stinks, tell me what you have to offer and why it is better.

p220sigman wrote:
Do any of the manufacturers give a definitive answer on how long their vehicle will last? I only ask because I've never heard one say it will last for 250K miles or 200K, etc. My answer to quality and longevity claims by manufacturers is that if they have so much confidence, why are the basic warranties still 3 year/36K miles for the majority of makes. Also, I don't know of any that have a power train warranty over 100K miles. If they have that level of confidence, let them put their money on the line. Until then, there isn't any difference between them in my eyes. Of course I'm not remotely brand loyal so there is that.

Only in commercial trucks and it costs an arm and a leg but then so do the engines and labor charges associated with them.

If it goes 36K, it will probably go 136K.

I have a good friend who runs coast to coast for Fed-Ex. Turns 100K in 2.5 years on a truck.

Do any of the manufacturers give a definitive answer on how long their vehicle will last? I only ask because I've never heard one say it will last for 250K miles or 200K, etc. My answer to quality and longevity claims by manufacturers is that if they have so much confidence, why are the basic warranties still 3 year/36K miles for the majority of makes. Also, I don't know of any that have a power train warranty over 100K miles. If they have that level of confidence, let them put their money on the line. Until then, there isn't any difference between them in my eyes. Of course I'm not remotely brand loyal so there is that.

SidecarFlip wrote:
Does it really matter (longevity past 150K miles)???)

I think longevity will come into play when it's time to sell/trade.

I should have known it would be the 2 fat guys YT channel....

Does it really matter (longevity past 150K miles)???) Most people don't keep a truck that long except maybe me with my 1997 F350 7.3 Powerstroke that runs just fine.