crcr wrote:
I'm shopping for a used Duramax, 06-07 LBZ. I located an 06 that seems clean and priced right, but per the VIN (8th digit is 2), it is an 06 LLY. I have read that the only difference with an 06 LLY and an 06 LBZ is the milder LLY tuning, that all engine and drive train components are identical to the LBZ, including that it should have the 6 speed Allison. Is this correct?
If this is all correct, I am still interested in this truck, and my question becomes, how much should the fact it is an 06 LLY affect the value of the truck (as opposed to an 06 LBZ)?
Second question about this truck -- It has 130K on the clock, the owner is a young guy, and he said he replaced the turbo and the head bolts at 125K. I asked why, he said his mechanic scared him telling him if the turbo blows, it will take out the engine, so he went for it, and did the head bolts at the same time. My questions are what concerns should I have about this history and this repair, and what should I look for when I go inspect the truck tomorrow?
Two questions about value/resale value:
First question: How much does this truck being an 06 LLY reduce the value of this 06 Duramax, compared to an 06 LBZ?
Second question about value: The truck has a minor dent in the rear quarter panel. The accident shows up on AutoCheck (like CarFax), and shows a rating for similar vehicles of 81-89. And it gives this truck a 74, I believe obviously because of this minor accident on the record. I am not concerned about the dent, very minor, but my question is, how much does this affect the value of the truck?
Thanks for any info!
First question= yes.
Second question= Not much if any at all. The ones that know this fact know the cost of a tune will get them an LBZ. The ones that don't know this don't care.
Third question (second for you)= depends on how good the tech was and how good of a job he did.
Fourth question= I have no idea how much a minor accident affects the value.
I do know this. The LBZ sells fast and even for crazy prices. They are very sought after. If you don't buy it soon, someone else will. If you think about this for very long you won't have to think about it at all because it will be gone.
Good luck.
