Looking for some info on some deisal trucks!!!!

[Turbo Indian]

the person that started this thread needs his screen name changed to Dreamn4 spelling lessons & some people can't figure out what is wrong with our society..it's called dumbing down America!!!

 

[notacarlo]

the person that started this thread needs his screen name changed to Dreamn4 spelling lessons & some people can't figure out what is wrong with our society..it's called dumbing down America!!!

This made me laugh.

 

[nonoss38]

I have two chevy D-maxes and have had zero problems with them. I own a roofing company. In the summer months these trucks are pulling 18ft trailers with a min of #30 Square's( 5+ ton's ) of shingles back and forth to the landfill all day long. Trannys are great..Motor has more than enough power... Interior is the best I have been in. (Someone mentioned the interiors are not all that.) Thats the biggest line I have heard. The dodges start to rattle apart in the first 100 miles but you wouldn't no, because you couldn't hear a nucular bomb go off with all that rattle,,rattle,,rattle,,, noise.. The fords noise is a little better, but still not for me. I can still go threw a drive in without turning my truck off. Rember just because its louder doesn't mean it has more power.. Just Like a GN..

 

[Dreamn4GN]

the person that started this thread needs his screen name changed to Dreamn4 spelling lessons & some people can't figure out what is wrong with our society..it's called dumbing down America!!!

Just get in ur truck.. and go haul something!!! All you truck drivers know how to do is back up a truck and dump ur load. Dumbing america? Thats why im a RN BSN you jack wagon.. Just b/c i use some easier words to spell or mispelled a few words.. You think i care how i spell on some forume. I hafta worry about what i wright every friggin day and night at work on drs orders and assesments.. Making sure people dont die.. I dont take what you said to heart, but dont put me in the catagory of the POS's losers that are out there!!! Diesal deisal who gives a sh*t you kno what i meant right?

 

[Dreamn4GN]

And thanx for all the opinions guys.. Its appreciated.. Im going to go with a D max!!

 

[nonoss38]

A little more up front cost, But you will be ahead in the long run..
Great Choice...

 

[streetknight]

If you're not towing a lot and you're set on an auto, get the dmax...I personally would never own a tow vehicle that was an auto, even the allisons give problems if constant towing

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[Turbo Indian]

I knew there would be some lame excuse about the grammer, excuses are like azzholes... everyone has one.

Thats why im a RN BSN you jack wagon..

LADE FREEKING DA, my better 1/2 is one also & there is no way she would go around writing / typing ANYTHING like a damn 1st grader. you think you have a degree that makes you better / smarter than this stupid f*cking truck driver? you just keep on thinking that, "male in a females position".

 

[bmackinnon]

Diesal deisal who gives a sh*t you kno what i meant right?

It's DIESEL..... jeez... hope you know the difference between oxycodone and oxycontin....

 

[Roc87]

Back in late '04/early '05 I bought into a Matco tool business, Wanted a reliable work truck to haul those tools in, so I got even more in debt with a brand new GMC5500 that had the Dmax in it, in the first 4 months of trying to get the business started, that thing left me on the side of the road 3 times. 3 different dealers looked at it and couldn't figure it out. After losing a **** load of $, I got out while I could, the guy who leased the truck after I did had the same thing happen. So, when the time came for me to look for a truck to haul stuff, I didn't even consider a GM, didn't want a Dmax & didn't want an IFS front end either.

Considered the Dodge, which seems to have the best engine, but still has the dodge rear end & transmission and a know a few guys whose dodge has the interiors panels falling off.

I ended up with a Powerstroke, and YES I'm a GM guy, have never owned a Ford, but after 18 years of driving, I'm happy with my choice. It's an '01 with the 7.3 with forged rods, gets better mpg in town than my '97 K1500 did, and it has a solid front axle so I'm not concerned with 35" tires. Had a stack of receipts in the glovebox for upgrades, one of which was for a built transmission which seems to be the weak link in a 7.3 when you start making any more than stock power.

 

[nonoss38]

Back in late '04/early '05 I bought into a Matco tool business, Wanted a reliable work truck to haul those tools in, so I got even more in debt with a brand new GMC5500 that had the Dmax in it, in the first 4 months of trying to get the business started, that thing left me on the side of the road 3 times. 3 different dealers looked at it and couldn't figure it out. After losing a **** load of $, I got out while I could, the guy who leased the truck after I did had the same thing happen. So, when the time came for me to look for a truck to haul stuff, I didn't even consider a GM, didn't want a Dmax & didn't want an IFS front end either.

Considered the Dodge, which seems to have the best engine, but still has the dodge rear end & transmission and a know a few guys whose dodge has the interiors panels falling off.

I ended up with a Powerstroke, and YES I'm a GM guy, have never owned a Ford, but after 18 years of driving, I'm happy with my choice. It's an '01 with the 7.3 with forged rods, gets better mpg in town than my '97 K1500 did, and it has a solid front axle so I'm not concerned with 35" tires. Had a stack of receipts in the glovebox for upgrades, one of which was for a built transmission which seems to be the weak link in a 7.3 when you start making any more than stock power.

What was the reason the D-max left you on the side of the road? Thats the first I have ever heard of a problem that not even a dealer couldn't figure out. When they were first new a few years before you bought yours they had some injector problems. I had mine fixed from the dealer under warranty. Thats the only problem I have ever had with the 03. Yours might have been built on a friday...

 

[Roc87]

Really don't know what was wrong with it, they never figured it out. They replaced the PCM, wiring, & I think the BCM. It was something electrical. Maybe it just happens in the TopKicks/Kodiaks, because my friend is a mechanic & his Cornwell supplier bought a new one two years ago & started having the same issue, didn't ask if they figured it out.

 

[Black3]

Many of you guys may know stuff about Buicks but, you certainly know very little about Diesel pickup trucks. I've read a lot of just flat wrong information and I'm not talking about the personal observations. Dreamn4GN, you made a smart decision for the truck that has the best overall package.

 

[streetknight]

Everyone has their opinions and have had their own personal experiences, so saying some info above is "flat out wrong" is a stretch. There are gonna be lemons in every brand. Whatever the OP gets is gonna look great from my house anyways...as long as he's happy:

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[Firechaser]

And thanx for all the opinions guys.. Its appreciated.. Im going to go with a D max!!

Glad you made your choice! Now google "EFI live Duramax"...........and let the fun begin ...I gave you my honest opinion on all 3 trucks but nothing wrong w/ a Dmax, Isuzu has been building Diesels for a loong time (actually very large commercial diesels too) and they've done a terrific job w/ these motors...if your buying used, try and get an 06+ (LBZ) or newer, I have an 05' (LLY) which had a few minor prob's but I fixed that . I know u said u were looking 08' or newer, just thought I would toss that in....the LB7's (2004 and earlier...) had injector issues that were a pain in the arse' to fix! ....And I do know alot about diesel trucks

 

[Black3]

Everyone has their opinions and have had their own personal experiences, so saying some info above is "flat out wrong" is a stretch. There are gonna be lemons in every brand. Whatever the OP gets is gonna look great from my house anyways...as long as he's happy:

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A few quick examples of what I meant by wrong info: The Sterling Bullet was a Dodge and never had an Allison transmission, it was an Aisin. Dodge never made a 4x4 Cummins with IFS. The Duramax is not made by Isuzu. It was a joint venture design with GM and is made only by GM for GM. Like I said, I was not referring to personal observations or opinions.

 

[Dreamn4GN]

I knew there would be some lame excuse about the grammer, excuses are like azzholes... everyone has one.



LADE FREEKING DA, my better 1/2 is one also & there is no way she would go around writing / typing ANYTHING like a damn 1st grader. you think you have a degree that makes you better / smarter than this stupid f*cking truck driver? you just keep on thinking that, "male in a females position".

Dude i never said i was better then you!! I dont think im better then anyone.. If you think its ur job to trash other peoples thread about SPELLING?? Seriously ?? Im curious what you think about the goverment??? Maybe you should use ur efforts on bashing some 25 yr olds spelling!!!I dont care!! And good for ur other half!!! Maybe ill be working with her in the future!!!!!!
You got anything else to say... pm me .. otherwise just end it. b/c im still wondering why some random dude, wants to bash me on my spelling on some frigging forume!!!

 

[Dreamn4GN]

Glad you made your choice! Now google "EFI live Duramax"...........and let the fun begin ...I gave you my honest opinion on all 3 trucks but nothing wrong w/ a Dmax, Isuzu has been building Diesels for a loong time (actually very large commercial diesels too) and they've done a terrific job w/ these motors...if your buying used, try and get an 06+ (LBZ) or newer, I have an 05' (LLY) which had a few minor prob's but I fixed that . I know u said u were looking 08' or newer, just thought I would toss that in....the LB7's (2004 and earlier...) had injector issues that were a pain in the arse' to fix! ....And I do know alot about diesel trucks

I am debaiting buying new or used!!! Some of the prices these trucks are going for used , It seems you mine as well just buy new!!!

 

[turboc87gn]

Try here at least to get pricing PickupTrucks.com: Pickup Truck News, Reviews, Community and Help Finding a New or Used Pickup and heres where i bought my truck talk to Tom and tell him Corey that bought the red dodge sent you..I paid 31,000 for my dodge and it had 60,500 miles...Welcome to Magnam Truck & Auto, Lima-Ohio, with used trucks and SUV's