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Just Thinking
So…I have a mint 2016 Chevy 2500 with the stupidly dependable, yet pretty thirsty 6.0 L96. It’s crew cab, 4x4 Z71 and only has 63,628 miles in it. It also has the 6L90 6 speed trans. I mean y’all she is flawless. No leaks, no interior or exterior damage, turns heads and runs smooth as silk.
Here’s what I’m thinking. I’ll retire in about 6 years (give or take 4 to 5 months). I’m head over heels for either the new Chevy or GMC 2500 with the 6.6 and Allison 10 speed. As much as I love my truck and it’s low mileage, it’s about to be 8 years old. But in current condition and mileage, it will still bring a nice amount. I’m thinking about seeing what I could do in trading. My thought process is bite the proverbial bullet on the new one and have it paid off when I retire. I have a company vehicle and mileage would remain low. I’d be surprised at my current driving rate if it’d have 20,000 miles in 6 years. Then I’d have a truck that’s more capable, newer, better equipped, low miles and worth more for whatever I decide to do after retirement.
Im looking for good honest advice here friends. Not a debate or argument. Just thoughts on if you were in my shoes and if I’m thinking logically. These things also ain’t gonna be getting any cheaper. I feel like a have a unicorn now. In the condition, mileage and configuration of my truck, you don’t see many like it at all. And I know the 6.0 L96 is legendary for reliability and ease of repair and maintenance. But man the new 6.6 gas and 10 speed is a great combination. And for anyone that says “look at diesel” the answer is no. Been there done that and have the trophy to prove it. I fully know and admit diesel is a superior towing motor to gas. I just don’t and won’t pull enough weight or drive enough miles to justify it. These new gassers with the 10 speeds are more than capable of everything I need to do without the complexity and potential long term expense and headache of diesel. And I don’t want a Ford. We have had horrendous results with the 7.3 at the Department I work at. 6 ambulances with the 7.3 and Ford is replacing under warranty the 4th engine as we speak. 3 battalion (command units) truck F-250’s and 1 of those replaced under warranty as well. Ram….maybe. I like the looks and body as well as the interior, just not a fan of the cylinder management on the Hemi.
So. What do y’all think?
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Greene728
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11/15/23 08:47pm |
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RE: Ford 7.3 engine users?
The addition of the Exhaust Brake was a major factor for me upgrading from my 2005 Duramax to a 2011 Duramax. In approx 30K miles the 2005 need new brake pads, while the 2011 was still on the EOM pads when traded with 115K on the clock.
Sounds like operator error to me if your replacing brakes every 30k miles.
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Greene728
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11/08/23 07:07pm |
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RE: New to me tow vehicle
Just keep water outta the fuel and pray no emissions issues crop up. That was headaches you didn’t have to consider dealing with on the 7.3. And for the sake of your wallet, I hope you don’t on the new one. These newer diesels are amazing though!
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Greene728
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10/11/23 07:14pm |
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