#258156 - 10/18/04 01:12 PM
Re: Duramax Diesel
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Juvenille at Sea
Registered: 03/15/03
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TheKing - In the long run you may end up paying the depreciation of three vehicles compared to my one. I am not attempting to start an argument just a good debate. I always say, "each to their own" and "different strokes for different folks." LT
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#258157 - 10/18/04 01:20 PM
Re: Duramax Diesel
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River Nutrients
Registered: 10/10/03
Posts: 4756
Loc: The right side of the line
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Lunch time. Yes it works better for me with the IRS to own 3. I agree if you plan to keep it fo 200k go with the diesel.
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#258158 - 10/18/04 01:39 PM
Re: Duramax Diesel
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Repeat Spawner
Registered: 02/28/02
Posts: 1189
Loc: Marine Area 13
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Grandpa, I haven't heard a bad word about the Duramax- other than the price. I went with the F-350 6L Powerstroke and love it... Didn't go with the fully loaded package because I live off my land. That spells mud! However, I trailer 5 1/2 tons of hay from Napavine once a month. There's a lot of power and torque in this baby! Love the sound of that turbo!
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#258159 - 10/18/04 04:55 PM
Re: Duramax Diesel
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River Nutrients
Registered: 05/06/01
Posts: 2959
Loc: Nisqually
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Duramax are a good motor. My guys at the Chevy dealership tell me that after the 100K mile warranty on the engine expires you will want to get rid of the truck because the Duramax will be extremely expensive when it comes to doing repairs.
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#258161 - 10/18/04 08:59 PM
Re: Duramax Diesel
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Returning Adult
Registered: 11/21/01
Posts: 387
Loc: Tacoma
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Lunchtime wrote:
"I make just under 24 MPG w/ no load, w/boat 18, w/ boat and camper 15.5 (all highway). "
Is this true or just wishful thinking? If I could really get 22-24 mpg highway with a fullsize diesel pickup, I just may go that route. I've never heard anyone report this kind of "real" mileage. Anyone else? I've heard 15-18, but never a true 20+ mpg.
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#258163 - 10/18/04 09:43 PM
Re: Duramax Diesel
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Repeat Spawner
Registered: 02/28/02
Posts: 1189
Loc: Marine Area 13
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...and if you run a "super" synthetic oil add another 1 or 2 MPG
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#258164 - 10/19/04 12:30 AM
Re: Duramax Diesel
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River Nutrients
Registered: 02/08/00
Posts: 3233
Loc: IDAHO
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If you put a camper shell on a Dodge, you can get an honest 20 unloaded. No Ford or Chevy can do that... 16-18 tops... the 24 MPG story is just that. Funny, this tread has brought out a lot of storys.... Like the 50,000 dollar truck. I could make an awsume living just selling you guys trucks... Buy low/ sell high or somehing like that.
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#258165 - 10/19/04 12:40 AM
Re: Duramax Diesel
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Spawner
Registered: 10/03/00
Posts: 550
Loc: land of sun
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Originally posted by B-RUN STEELY: If you put a camper shell on a Dodge, you can get an honest 20 unloaded. No Ford or Chevy can do that... 16-18 tops... My chipped F350 crew 4x4 could get between 19-21 on the highway if I kept my foot out of it. I think with a couple additional changes I could squeezed a little more. I got 16 around town fairly easily just by not stomping on it.
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#258166 - 10/19/04 12:47 AM
Re: Duramax Diesel
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River Nutrients
Registered: 02/08/00
Posts: 3233
Loc: IDAHO
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If you chip a truck you have just voided your warrenty..... Same if you turn up the boost.
No arguments on that... its a fact. Also, did you pay 50,000 dollars for your F-350 ??? Nice truck by the way.
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#258167 - 10/19/04 11:06 AM
Re: Duramax Diesel
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Repeat Spawner
Registered: 02/28/02
Posts: 1189
Loc: Marine Area 13
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$50K is a lot of money for a truck! I guess if you can afford it- go for it!
I got nearly all the bells and whistles... sticker price was $39,900. With trade-in I was a hair under $30K.
I have to consider myself lucky with some of the gas mileage figures I am seeing... My trips to Cathlamet this past season had me averaging 20.4 MPG (w/boat)(a light 16'r) from outside the Gig Harbor area.. With a full load of hay (5 1/2 tons), I get 18.1 MPG.
I don't have any "real" distance driving unloaded, so i couldn't give you MPG... I would guess somewhere in the neighborhood of 22-something. My 6L has been great on saving a few bucks...
Is 24 MPG unrealistic? Nah... I think it is very possible... I have heard some folks reaching 26-27 MPG with the power/gear box tweeked out to perfection.
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#258168 - 10/19/04 11:35 AM
Re: Duramax Diesel
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River Nutrients
Registered: 10/10/03
Posts: 4756
Loc: The right side of the line
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Take your tailgate off for a few more MPG.
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#258169 - 10/19/04 12:44 PM
Re: Duramax Diesel
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Spawner
Registered: 10/03/00
Posts: 550
Loc: land of sun
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B-Run, you are certainly correct about the chip/warranty issue. I used the tuner so I could re-tune it when ever I needed to swing by the dealer for anything (which was only one time I can remember). that, currently, is not traceable in the truck's computer. I paid about 35k for the truck and drove it for a couple years and sold it for 32,500. Considering the tax benefits of writing off mileage, I came out just fine. Haven't heard of the 50k trucks, but when the duramax first came out, dealers might have been asking a huge premium for the first few. I also put a canopy on it which instantly upped the mileage by 1-2 per gallon. Added a k&N filter which helped a bit to. I ran the Delo oil, I think if I had gone to the Mobile 1, it probably would've added more mpg's. I think 24 is doable with a few mods.
Also, the Powerstrokes aren't broken in until they hit about 25,000 miles. Up until then, you haven't seen your best mileage yet.
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#258171 - 10/19/04 09:49 PM
Re: Duramax Diesel
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Ornamental Rice Bowl
Registered: 11/24/03
Posts: 12618
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Grandpa
I've been considering the same truck, but after reading your last post, I think it's better that I hold out as well. Thanks for the words of wisdom... now off to the Koenings meeting in Aberdeen. Report to follow on the other thread.
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#258173 - 10/20/04 10:40 AM
Re: Duramax Diesel
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Returning Adult
Registered: 01/08/02
Posts: 261
Loc: Lake Goodwin
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So don't let it stop there Gramps.... Several years ago, faced with a similar temptation I decided to keep my '91 F250SC 4x4 460ci gas hog. Still only has 97k and hauls the camper/pulls the boat just fine. Went shopping for a commuter car and ended up with a used '95 BMW325i (4dr, 5sp) which now has more miles than the truck. I love it. What second car would tempt you? Happy dreaming.
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#258175 - 10/21/04 01:07 PM
Re: Duramax Diesel
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River Nutrients
Registered: 03/07/00
Posts: 2955
Loc: Lynnwood, WA
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I commute in a '97 Honda Accord. Good gas mileage and pretty much bulletproof.
My big 4X4 truck only sees duty on weekends.
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