New Diesel vs. Older Models
I have seen several posts indicating that the poster would rather have an older model diesel, prior to all the emission control devices, but it seems every year we see improvements in tow ratings and ...
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What has worked for me :
I have a 2002 duramax allison extracab short box that i purchased new .
it is the first pickup i have owned for over 5 years .
my first new car was a 1972 C20 suburban with the 402 big block.
after that i bought a new burb/blazer/ pickup with the biggest engine every 5 years .
until i bought this duramax .
it only has 520 foot pounds of torque .
it replaced a 1997 chevy with the 454 that had 410 foot pounds of torque .
i spent aftermarket money on each pickup including this one for :
SnugTop Canopy , aftermarket stereo system , Weld polished aluminum wheels , Michelin LT 265/75R16 load range E tires , running boards , brake controller , AGM batteries , and some minor mods .
Each time I sold I lost the money that i spent on the aftermarket stuff .
All of my trucks and cars have spent their life in a garage .
I have a sportscar and a german autobahn sedan .
I already tow my travel trailer faster than the speed limit .
If I had 765 foot pounds of torque I would use it .
I know myself .
These diesel / allison gmc's seem to be going 300,000 miles before major repair .
I have not had an issue with the injectors or anything else with the drivetrain.
I make the argument that the best pickup / camper is the one that I bought new and maintained as if i was going to keep it the rest of my life .
I know where it has been and who it has been with .
I have a 2002 duramax allison extracab short box that i purchased new .
it is the first pickup i have owned for over 5 years .
my first new car was a 1972 C20 suburban with the 402 big block.
after that i bought a new burb/blazer/ pickup with the biggest engine every 5 years .
until i bought this duramax .
it only has 520 foot pounds of torque .
it replaced a 1997 chevy with the 454 that had 410 foot pounds of torque .
i spent aftermarket money on each pickup including this one for :
SnugTop Canopy , aftermarket stereo system , Weld polished aluminum wheels , Michelin LT 265/75R16 load range E tires , running boards , brake controller , AGM batteries , and some minor mods .
Each time I sold I lost the money that i spent on the aftermarket stuff .
All of my trucks and cars have spent their life in a garage .
I have a sportscar and a german autobahn sedan .
I already tow my travel trailer faster than the speed limit .
If I had 765 foot pounds of torque I would use it .
I know myself .
These diesel / allison gmc's seem to be going 300,000 miles before major repair .
I have not had an issue with the injectors or anything else with the drivetrain.
I make the argument that the best pickup / camper is the one that I bought new and maintained as if i was going to keep it the rest of my life .
I know where it has been and who it has been with .
