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RE: Fuel Economy
Been looking at 24 6.6 L8T gas myself. Most youtube videos say 15-18 empty on interstates, and 8-10 towing. Naturally depends on size / weight you are towing.
Most say it tows much easier than 2020-2023, but gets same or slightly worse mileage towing.
I agree with this. 8-10 with my 32ft travel trailer or 28ft enclosed depending on location. My diesel is about 20% better.
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Dadoffourgirls
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11/14/23 05:18am |
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RE: I'm curious to know what you would do?
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There are a number of things that make me less excited about flipping this time.
1. I’m not getting the kind of discount I got in the past
2. The order coming in at the end of the year is disappointing
3. I really like my 2022
4. My wife likes the massage seats and the dealer opted to delete the massage seats in order to get the order pulled
5. I actually don’t care for many of the changes they’ve made to the truck.
Your answer comes from number 4 above. Keep the current truck!
After 4, I rank all others supporting 4.
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Dadoffourgirls
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11/01/23 03:04am |
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RE: 6.6 Chevy gas engine
I have been driving a 6.6 with 10 sp since Feb. I have over 13k miles. I have towed a variety of trailers/wagons with it. I had a 2020 Reg Cab Dually with 6.6 and 6 sp. I towed a variety of trailers up to 15k lbs. I have also had a 2021 Denali Duramax and 2022 Silverado LTZ Duramax. I have never had any issues with either the 6.6 or Duramax.
Towing, the 6.6 is way better than my 6.0 6sp and 3.42 rear axle in my Express van. The Duramax is better than the 6.6. If I was buying another, and with no plans to drive the Mountains, I would get a gas 6.6.
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Dadoffourgirls
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10/24/23 05:27am |
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RE: How many EVs is GM actually selling?
So how do ya run and charge those EVs when it’s 0 or -30 outside?
It’s great and all, but the only apartment places that seems to have convenience outlets for each car are also places where EVs don’t fare so well yet.
Even assuming charging immediately after returning home, with a warmed up battery, how much of that 15-20A convenience outlet is actually providing additional charge and how much is charging what the battery is using to maintain temperature?
Again, at this point, the technology is good for some (who also aren’t afraid to spend more money on cars) and not even close to a reality for many.
Just keeping the flip side of the story real, here.
...Many people start by buying a single EV. Then winter comes and everybody in the house is fighting over who gets to drive the EV. The next year the gas vehicle gets replaced by another EV and it’s an EV household. Literally happened to us. EV’s are super convenient in winter, especially if you have to park outside. Always getting in a warm car. Never having to go to a cold gas pump and freezing your hands. (Charging at home). I could never go back to a gasser in winter and everybody we know driving an EV feels the same. ...
More spin on fueling. Based on your statement, anyone with an EV would only charge in a heated garage, so their hands do not get cold while plugging in. In 3.5 years, I have charged on pay chargers twice. One time was because it was 20 degrees F and I was using heat and did not have enough range. My hands got cold plugging the car in to charge.
At this time, EV adoption is not for everyone, and everywhere. That might be why I have an EV, gas, and diesel in my drive.
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Dadoffourgirls
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10/11/23 05:41am |
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RE: Truck or Tahoe
I was surprised by the trucks 6100lb rating. The only thing I can figure is because of the 3.08 gears.
This is why your tow rating is lower than expected. Some may say that longer wheelbase of truck helps with towing. I would say that you could get the travel trailer and tow it with either of your vehicles. I would choose the Tahoe as I suspect it has more equipment for comfort and ease of driving.
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Dadoffourgirls
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10/11/23 05:32am |
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RE: How many EVs is GM actually selling?
GM's production and "sales" of EVs, including pickup trucks, went up by a large percentage in the 3rd quarter. But they count vehicles as sold when the dealer takes them. ..........
True of all vehicles. All those thousands of EV, hybrid, and ICE vehicles setting on dealer lots count as sold.
WRONG
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Dadoffourgirls
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10/09/23 08:54am |
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RE: How many EVs is GM actually selling?
GM's production and "sales" of EVs, including pickup trucks, went up by a large percentage in the 3rd quarter. But they count vehicles as sold when the dealer takes them.
You are completely WRONG. The vehicle deliveries reported by all the OEMs represent the delivery of a vehicle to the ultimate customer.
Financially, the OEMs take financial revenue when ownership transfers to the dealer. This is not what the auto companies report.
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Dadoffourgirls
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10/09/23 08:52am |
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RE: Truck was totaled, looking at GM 6.6 Gasser
Thanks for showing the new truck! I hope it does everything you want it to do! I have enjoyed my 24.
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Dadoffourgirls
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10/02/23 09:11am |
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RE: Truck was totaled, looking at GM 6.6 Gasser
Mike
I have had a 2024 gas Silverado 3500 Crew Cab SWB LT 2WD since start of February. (It was a GM Captured Test Fleet - forbidden from discussing). I am now over 10k miles. I have absolutely enjoyed this gas vehicle. I have towed my trailer (9600lbs) several times. Just under 8 mpg towing. Mine does have the large screen, trailer package. I have not had any issues. My 2022 diesel has sat unused (except for hauling hay in our constantly wet fields this summer because of 4WD). If I was buying another truck, I would definitely purchase a gas truck. (My towing is Michigan and trips to Iowa/Nebraska.) It has pulled everything I have fine. I had a 2020 with the 6.6 gas that I towed 16k on gooseneck with no issue. Let me know if you have any further questions.
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Dadoffourgirls
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09/22/23 02:30pm |
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RE: Chevrolet 6.6 burning oil
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Oh, that’s cool. Is there a mid year update? Or is the 2023 HD model specs wrong when it lists the 6 speed as standard (w/ gas engine) and 10 speed an optional but only with the diesel? ...
2023 HD is last year, not a mid year update - a 2024 HD!
They have been building 2024 for over a month!
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Dadoffourgirls
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04/27/23 10:12am |
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RE: Chevrolet 6.6 burning oil
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And to add insult to injury GM is still dropping the old 6 speed behind them when the other 2 mfgs have been offering 8 or 10 speed slushboxes for years now.
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Grit - time to stop with the insult. We know your hatred for GM. The 10 sp is now the transmission behind the 6.6.
I have used the 6.6 for towing goosenecks with 15k lbs, with 6 sp. Hopefully will get the chance to put 6.6 with 10 speed through same workout.
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Dadoffourgirls
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04/25/23 04:27am |
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RE: New truck. How long of a trailer can I tow?
Not sure on trailer, but that would be interesting to enter into the Farm Truck races at the county fair!
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Dadoffourgirls
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04/03/23 04:29am |
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RE: Seven States to Ban the Sale of Gas Powered Cars in 2035
...In any event, people don't think this can happen. I'm telling you it can with just a stroke of a pen. I haven't talked to anybody in Air Quality in a long time but last time I did the guy I talked to said CARB was trying to outlaw my 2006 John Deere tractor. I don't know about the rest of you but a 2006 tractor with 325 hours on it is brand new to me...
Turtle - I understand how you would feel if you had an outlawed JD. I am willing to help you out. I can assist you with compliance if the time comes. Maybe we could find a CyberTruck to tow it to the California border.
Maybe there will be a cash for tractors, where they pay you to get a new electric tractor?
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03/20/23 05:01am |
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RE: Ford 150 lightning recall
Typical forum BS. ...
"Battery fires were such a huge issue for General Motors that the company had to issue a mass recall on the Chevy Bolt EV. The recall cost the company over one billion dollars. GM is looking to cut ties with LG following its battery fire issue....
Battery fires were enough to make GM want to abandon its partnership with LG. It seems LG isn’t the only company that is producing EV batteries that can cause fires. According to CNBC, the F-150 Lightning models that are fire risks are powered by SK On batteries. These batteries power several popular electric vehicles, including the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6." What part of this news story is a lie ????. This same news has appeared in other business news articles besides motor biscuit KH. Many RVers own other EV vehicles besides the F 150.
Retired financial/tax accountant and overseas commercial helicopter pilot.
https://ibb.co/SBJP2dY
GM and LG continue a partnership to build Ultium batteries.
GM did replace batteries for all Bolt's.
There were less Bolt fires than Tesla's running into parked emergency equipment on the highway.
I own a EV, gasoline, and diesel. I use what makes sense. Please continue to research information from reliable and varied sources.
Tesla doesnt run into anything.
Its the drivers responsiblity to hold steering wheel at all times,
Read the owners manual before driving Tesla.
Sleeping behind the wheel or being drunk then blaming Tesla was the cause in each acident.
Yep. Tesla ADAS is only level 2. As per all the prompts and nags in the system, the driver is always driving. The ADAS is just that. Advanced driver assistance system. Definitely nice to use and will help you avoid accidents but you are always the driver. We use ours every day pretty much 99 percent of the time. It drives us across town or to the next town. All we have to do is tell it where we want to go. It works 9 times out of 10. But that tenth time…:). And yes, your supposed to disable it around emergency vehicles and in construction areas.
Good to see both of you quickly defending your beloved company. I did not say who was at fault each time a Tesla crashed into a parked emergency vehicle (with their lights on) on a highway. I just said that it was more often then Bolts catching fire. It was a counting thing. One number is greater than another number.
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Dadoffourgirls
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03/17/23 04:44am |
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RE: Ford F-250 Brake Controller Install
I would just purchase a Prodigy P3 and not mess with attempting to install an electronic component after assembly on a highly integrated vehicle.
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Dadoffourgirls
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03/17/23 04:32am |
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RE: Ford 150 lightning recall
Typical forum BS. ...
"Battery fires were such a huge issue for General Motors that the company had to issue a mass recall on the Chevy Bolt EV. The recall cost the company over one billion dollars. GM is looking to cut ties with LG following its battery fire issue....
Battery fires were enough to make GM want to abandon its partnership with LG. It seems LG isn’t the only company that is producing EV batteries that can cause fires. According to CNBC, the F-150 Lightning models that are fire risks are powered by SK On batteries. These batteries power several popular electric vehicles, including the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6." What part of this news story is a lie ????. This same news has appeared in other business news articles besides motor biscuit KH. Many RVers own other EV vehicles besides the F 150.
Retired financial/tax accountant and overseas commercial helicopter pilot.
https://ibb.co/SBJP2dY
GM and LG continue a partnership to build Ultium batteries.
GM did replace batteries for all Bolt's.
There were less Bolt fires than Tesla's running into parked emergency equipment on the highway.
I own a EV, gasoline, and diesel. I use what makes sense. Please continue to research information from reliable and varied sources.
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Dadoffourgirls
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03/15/23 05:20am |
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RE: Do we have a pickup glut already?
That's not a new policy for GM ... I can remember the certificates we got years ago in Buffalo NY . RIght on it said, 'Cannot sell vehicle in less than twelve months.' Don't remember the exact wording, but similar. Twenty years ago, at least. GM might have changed the policy and the wording more recently, but that policy has generally been in effect over the years. I know you work for GM, I might have the wording and current policy inaccurate as often as things change, so mean no offense to your comment Do4gs. :)
The policy for over 15 years was that the purchaser must retain the vehicle for 6 months.
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Dadoffourgirls
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02/27/23 06:09am |
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RE: Do we have a pickup glut already?
...As far as GM HD trucks go, they say the 2024 GMC will be available "Spring 2023" and on the Chevy site they have pages for the 2024 Silverados. If the 2024s are going to be available in a month or 3 they have to stop making 2023's at some point, especially since you cant find one regardless. Hows that for spin?
Seeing that not long ago financing on say a $60K pickup for 72 months could be had for 1.9% or less, and now they're advertising a wonderful great deal at 4.9% for 72, that extra $100.00 per month or close to it on a payment has to put something into a glut.
Yes, GM is only taking orders for 2024 models. I was going to order a 2024 to replace the $79k 2022 3500 CCSB Duramax loaded LTZ that I bought to flip. I paid $67k out the door with tax/reg. Except GM has a new policy that employees cannot sell vehicles for a profit for 12 months after purchase. I am also waiting to see how the 10 sp with the gas engine performs. That might be my choice. And I may just keep my truck I got to flip because of the cost to finance another.
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Dadoffourgirls
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02/26/23 08:50am |
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RE: New (to us) 2500 Suburban
I guess everyone that wants a HD Suburban just needs to have money like the US Dept of State.
September 15, 2021
"WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of State has awarded GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors, a contract to develop and validate next generation Large Support Utility Commercial Vehicles (SUV) for future fleet production in support of the Department’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). As part of the total development contract valued at $36.4 million, GM Defense will create a purpose-built Heavy-Duty (HD) Suburban, building 10 vehicles over the next two years.
Leveraging General Motors’ commercial vehicle architecture designed for full size pickup trucks and large SUVs, GM Defense will use significant commercial-off-the-shelf parts, including the body, exterior, propulsion, interior and brakes for their government, purpose-built HD Suburban. The HD Suburban will feature a new and unique body-on-frame chassis and suspension, designed to specifically support increased government vehicle performance requirements with a higher payload capacity and greater ground vehicle weight.
GM Defense will use advanced manufacturing tools and techniques, including fixtureless assembly and flexible fabrication, to support increased efficiencies and quality in low-volume production of the new chassis and frame. The advanced manufacturing techniques will help to reduce overall program costs and offer greater flexibility and responsiveness to address future customer needs.
“We’re excited to be developing a fully-integrated, purpose-built HD Suburban in partnership with the U.S. Department of State,” said Steve duMont, president of GM Defense. “The Chevrolet Suburban has been an iconic name in commercial transportation since 1935. Our development contract win speaks to our long-standing legacy of exceeding transportation capabilities and our new, HD Suburban will deliver government-specific advanced mobility solutions to meet the needs of DSS.”
GM Defense will deliver the vehicles in two phases, the first delivery of which will be next spring. A production contract to build a fleet of 200 HD Suburbans per year for nine years is expected to succeed the completion of the development contract in or about May 2023."
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Dadoffourgirls
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02/02/23 04:45am |
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RE: Diesel to Gas Power Observation
I am waiting on my 2024 gas 6.6 with the 10 sp. I had the 2020 gas dually, and had no issues in Michigan towing my trailer or the 15k loaded gooseneck. If the 10sp improves fuel economy, I will most likely make the following tow vehicle gas. The price difference in January has been more like 40% - 50% higher.
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Dadoffourgirls
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01/31/23 04:42am |
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