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Started by Monsterlover, June 10, 2010, 03:25:08 PM

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Monsterlover

June 10, 2010, 03:25:08 PM
And what has been the reliability and fuel mileage?

Currently have my eye on an 03 crew 4wd w/ 70,000 miles.

It's really clean too which is a plus and loaded. I may hold out for a 1500 configured the same way.

I really don't need the 2500 and 6.0 but it won't be driven all that much and we have talked about pulling a camper with it someday.

I know a 1500 won't do that so well.

Looking for fhe with this truck.
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Rev. Millertime

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June 10, 2010, 04:13:38 PM
Typically, 3/4 ton trucks hold their value better.  If it's a deal, go for it.  Better than trying to find one later on when you decide to pull a camper.  Not to mention, 1/2 ton trucks are nothing more that cars with a box on the back.... if you want to haul anything like lumber, you'd be better off with the 3/4 ton.
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lethe

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June 10, 2010, 04:29:10 PM
Quote from: Rev. Millertime on June 10, 2010, 04:13:38 PM
Typically, 3/4 ton trucks hold their value better.  If it's a deal, go for it.  Better than trying to find one later on when you decide to pull a camper.  Not to mention, 1/2 ton trucks are nothing more that cars with a box on the back.... if you want to haul anything like lumber, you'd be better off with the 3/4 ton.
While I agree wholeheartedly that if one is going to get a fullsize you might as well get a 3/4 ton, I disagree with lesser trucks being compared to cars. A lot of truck owners barely use their trucks to their capacity, i use my little S-10 to haul more than I see most people seeming to put in their 3/4s. The suspension doesn't seem to like much more than 40 cement blocks though, the back sits a bit low at that point.  [laugh]
Now if I had a 3/4 ton, it would be a pallet or two at a time.  [thumbsup]
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ducpainter

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June 10, 2010, 04:31:00 PM
Quote from: Rev. Millertime on June 10, 2010, 04:13:38 PM
Typically, 3/4 ton trucks hold their value better.  If it's a deal, go for it.  Better than trying to find one later on when you decide to pull a camper.  Not to mention, 1/2 ton trucks are nothing more that cars with a box on the back.... if you want to haul anything like lumber, you'd be better off with the 3/4 ton.
I have to disagree about the 1/2 ton being a car with a box...

I haul a ton of pellets easily with my 1/2 ton
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Randimus Maximus

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June 10, 2010, 05:20:22 PM
don't you mean "chevrolet" truck?

Speedbag

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June 11, 2010, 02:27:07 AM
A friend of mine had essentially the truck you're looking at, ML. He loved everything but the gas mileage. I think he was lucky to see double digits most of the time (mix of city/hwy driving).
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Monsterlover

#6
June 11, 2010, 02:35:15 AM
I read conflicting mpg reports on this.

Near as I can tell it's 10mpg towing damn near anything, 12 around town unloaded and 14-15mpg unloaded on the slab.

I read a post from one owner that was getting 19 :o

I have no idea where these folks were when getting those numbers or how aggressively the drove.
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ZLTFUL

#7
June 11, 2010, 07:50:37 AM
I had a Dodge Ram 2500 long box extended cab with a 360. The thing I LOVED about that truck was that no matter what whether driving city or highway pulling a 27 foot travel trailer or unloaded, it ALWAYS got 15mpg.

No FHE with the Chevrolet though.
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June 11, 2010, 08:56:44 AM
I have an '08 Chevy 1500... or as it has been called, a car with a box on the back.  [laugh] I love it. I couldn't justify the extra $$$$ for a diesel engine because I don't do heavy hauling. Just pulling small trailers (compressors) and about 1000-1500lbs of product in the back.
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#9
June 11, 2010, 12:29:04 PM
^
5.3 or 6.0?
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NuTTs

#10
June 11, 2010, 12:36:51 PM
Just out of curiousity, what's the weight of the camper you'll be towing?

On our side of the pond pretty much everyone tows with a turbo diesel engine these days.

Monsterlover

#11
June 11, 2010, 12:55:16 PM
No guarantee well ever get a camper.

I need a truck to get bikes to the track, haul wood and misc stuff, pull my tractor (that I'll have to buy to with my land we just contracted on)

I can certainly get by with a 1500 but the numbers are right on this, it's equipped the way I want and it's damn near rust free.

Still on the fence.
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ducpainter

#12
June 11, 2010, 02:24:36 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on June 11, 2010, 12:55:16 PM
No guarantee well ever get a camper.

I need a truck to get bikes to the track, haul wood and misc stuff, pull my tractor (that I'll have to buy to with my land we just contracted on)

I can certainly get by with a 1500 but the numbers are right on this, it's equipped the way I want and it's damn near rust free.

Still on the fence.
Sounds like it's what you want.

buy it for the fahm... ;D
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muskrat

#13
June 11, 2010, 04:05:22 PM
I had a Z71 with the 5.3 and ran it 128,000 before being sold with NO issues.  My entire family has had nothing by Chevy including the 6.0.  If you take care of them they will do the same IMO.  I would seriously consider a diesel though, especially for hauling and that Alison transmission kicks ass.
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#14
June 11, 2010, 04:49:30 PM
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on June 10, 2010, 05:20:22 PM
don't you mean "chevrolet" truck?

I guess this means they are gonna abandon "GMC" and start branding their stuff "General Motors Corporation" can you picture that in the middle of a Sierra's or Denali's grill......
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