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zackyboy3rs's avatar
zackyboy3rs
Explorer
May 08, 2015

2009 trade for 2006???

See signature for my current truck. 6.0L gas. Love the truck BUT like most always wanted the diesel experience. Local dealership has a 2006 Chevy Silverado 6.6L with Allison trany. 94k miles. My truck has 61K miles. Last week I opened the rear door and when I shut it there was water inside the door. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW IT GOT INSIDE THE DOOR. Inside was dry but water came pouring of it. Mysteries of life I guess. Mine is LTZ vs. 2006 LT.

Price wise...I would say it would cost me $1000 at most. I have not seen the 2006.

Let me have it. Take a look? Keep mine for sure? Make the trade if possible?

Thanks!
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  • BurbMan's avatar
    BurbMan
    Explorer II
    May 08, 2015
    2006 will have the LBZ...no major issues with this vintage IIRC, plus the Allison trans is sweet.

    I wouldn't hesitate to go trade back 3 years if it was the right vehicle. Go look at it and see how it stacks up to your truck.
  • mudfuel07's avatar
    mudfuel07
    Explorer
    May 08, 2015
    I traded my 2008 in on a 2007 to get the diesel too. Funny thing is, I had water in the rear door. I wouldn't hesitate as long as the 06 is in good condition.
  • APT's avatar
    APT
    Explorer
    May 08, 2015
    The 2006 and 2007 Classic GM Duramax is highly desirable in the market. If you want a diesel, that's a great one to try. But it is the GMT800 generation compared to your GMT900. Are you willing to give up some of the advances as well as equipment of your LTZ?
  • zackyboy3rs's avatar
    zackyboy3rs
    Explorer
    May 08, 2015
    APT wrote:
    The 2006 and 2007 Classic GM Duramax is highly desirable in the market. If you want a diesel, that's a great one to try. But it is the GMT800 generation compared to your GMT900. Are you willing to give up some of the advances as well as equipment of your LTZ?


    Are you referring to the transmission?
  • 45Ricochet's avatar
    45Ricochet
    Explorer
    May 08, 2015
    Dealer won't have it on the lot for very long so don't wait for to many posts telling you they are a really nice trucks :W
  • Turtle_n_Peeps's avatar
    Turtle_n_Peeps
    Explorer
    May 08, 2015
    zackyboy3rs wrote:
    What about mpg difference, if any? I get 8-9 now pulling 5th wheel.


    I get 12.0 towing a 7K 28' TT at 70 to 80 MPH. If I went down to 55 to 60 I would get 13+.
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    May 08, 2015
    Watch it, as some early 06's have the troublesome LLY engine. Chris


    "The LBZ (engine code "D") debuted in late 2006 and continued into 2007 sold only in the "classic" body style. It has an improved engine computer tune that produces increased power and torque over the 2005.5 LLY version of the motor."

    Chris
  • Turtle_n_Peeps's avatar
    Turtle_n_Peeps
    Explorer
    May 08, 2015
    Me Again wrote:
    Watch it, as some early 06's have the troublesome LLY engine. Chris


    "The LBZ (engine code "D") debuted in late 2006 and continued into 2007 sold only in the "classic" body style. It has an improved engine computer tune that produces increased power and torque over the 2005.5 LLY version of the motor."

    Chris


    The LLY was never a troublesome engine in 06. Same EXACT motor as the LBZ except the tune.

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