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More Power
04-09-2002, 11:34
What diesel pickup or SUV do you drive now?
Have you owned any other brand of diesel pickup or SUV?
Why did you buy what you have now?
How many years of experience do you have with diesel light-trucks/SUV's?
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I would answer these questions by saying I've owned a GM diesel pickup and/or SUV since 1986, beginning with the 6.2L/6.5L. We now have both a 1994 6.5TD Chevy Blazer and a 2001 GMC D/A.
GM's have always been our preferred pickup trucks, but we have owned Ford and Plymouth cars.
MP
pontiac_m18
04-09-2002, 13:00
TURBO, does this mean I get to go 1st?? The answers are 1. 2001 3500 CREW CAB D/A 2. NO, first diesel ever. 3. G.M.S & all the liteature that sold me to get the D/A. 4. NONE, but I love this truck. Howard :D :D :D
urcndust
04-09-2002, 13:06
1. 2002 GMC SLT D/A 2500HD Two Wheel Drive.
2. No
3. Needed to replace my 1983 GMC and really liked the old truck.
4. 19 years
gun runner
04-09-2002, 13:13
1- 2002 3500 LB 6-speed
2- no
3- needed a stronger tow rig
4- none with diesel
That's my 2cents.
3500 Sl LB D/A 2WD(being P.D.I.ed now)
1980 5.7/Auto 1/2ton(Diesel)
97 3/4 HD 5.7 Auto not adequate for 5Th
2 years Exp. with Diesel
GM'S exclusive from 85 to present
(first GM product - 1940 2 Door Chev
in 48)
Survey says
1) 2001 3500 Silverado LT 4WD D/A
2) No, the Dmax is my very first diesel AND first pick-up.
3) I was looking at the 8.1L and did not give any serious thought to a diesel engine UNTIL AFTER I read the Motortrend articles on the DMAX. Then started looking around for more information, stumbled onto TDP forums around Feb'01 - and ordered my Dmax the end of March '01 as a result of all the great information from this forum.
4) Less than 1 year experience with diesels, but learning something new almost every day. See #3 above. :D
Road Kill
04-09-2002, 13:53
1. 2002, 3500 LT, D/A, Extended Cab, 4x4.
2.No
1. 2002 2500 D/A Combo
2. 1982 6.2 GMC 4x4 (POS)Problems from day one; 1995 Ford PSD F350, 96 Ford PSD F250 Got rid of F350 right away (too much of a pain to in drive in town CC,LB) Drove 96 F250 for over 100K. Started to have problems and no one at Ford could/would tell what was wrong. Have since learned it was probably the Cam Position Sensor.
3. See # 2 and I have had good luck with GM gassers in the past.
4. Off and on since 82 but most of it since 95 so 7 + yrs but that's misleading because since I have had this rig it more like a friggin disease then a mode of transportation.
Abe
Road Kill
04-09-2002, 13:56
1. 2002, 3500 LT, D/A, Extended Cab, 4x4, Long Box.
2.No
3. Research and this Forum
4. 3-weeks :D
Maverick
04-09-2002, 14:04
1) 2001 Chevy 3500 4x4 D/A
...2001 GMC 2500HD 4x4 D/A
2) 1996 Chev. K3500 crew cab 6.5TD
3) More power and Allison trans.
4) 6
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tonkater
04-09-2002, 14:36
85 GMC k 10 shortbed 700 r4 / ordered new / 250,000 miles. 6.2 N/A
88 GMC k2500 ext cab longbed 700r4 / ordered new / 525,000 miles 6.2 N/A
previous diesels : Mercedes Benz 190 D , (talk about slow) Olds 98 ( a real luxury cruiser ) and Olds Cutlas. Had more trans problems on the olds (th 200 ) than with engines.
ordering 2003 GMC ext cab d/a longbed from Buckles
sure wish this site had been around when I had the OLDS or the first GMC (of course there wasn't even internet then !!) I took a LOT of ribbing from my buddies about my first 6.2 , but another bud got a 87 1 ton dump 6.2 , put banks turbo on it and proceeded to come in first place at every truck weight pull he took it to. (even against d/c,psd and gassers) I guess all the ribbing I took , but the good luck I've had with these trucks is why I get so CRANKY when someone post on here that the dmax is the first gm diesel worth owning. And Dr Lee just told me my 85 shortbed GMC is RARE with combined production Chevy/GMC of only 1,000 ! Yeah would like to see DMAX/ ALLY in new shortbed !
2001 2500 HD Crew Cab Short bed
no other diesel "pick ups" though we have 5 Mack's, a Kenworth, 2 Auto Car's, 2 International's, as work trucks.
Why...let me see. this makes no sense, but we were checking out the new avalanche....and John had a bright idea to drive the Duramax... called me up brought it home for a test drive weekend, and the rest is history....
we have had a few diesel "work" pickups... though we don't work on them so I guess I'm a diesel Virgin...
Brandy
MAXed Out
04-09-2002, 15:02
1. 2002 Chevy 2500 HD 4wd D/A LT CC
2. No. 1st Diesel - 1st Pickup
3. Purchased to tow a new Holiday Rambler Trailer and North River Jet Boat.
4. No Diesel Experience, but am learning from this forum.
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1) 2002 Silverado D/A CC SB 4WD LT
2) No
3) #1,Allison tranny, #2 DMAX
4) First vehicle with Diesel ever owned, however, I am a pretty technically oriented gear head. :D
I will also add that since I had this engine leak issue, I have learned much about the DMAX internally!!
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Ironhead
04-09-2002, 15:28
1. 02 3500 ext cab 4X4 D/A
2. other brand was F**D F250 PSD
3. Needed a smoother ride due to back injury and the f250 was squatting too much for my loads. The introduction of the Dmax was a big factor.
4. 8 years
GMC D-Max
04-09-2002, 15:41
Q.What diesel pickup or SUV do you drive now?
A. 2002 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 Ext. Cab, Long Box, Duramax/Allison
Q.Have you owned any other brand of diesel pickup or SUV?
A. Nope.
Q.Why did you buy what you have now?
A. Because it runs the best, looks the best, is the best. (That, and I was tired of driving/working on my 30 year old 4x4!)
Q.How many years of experience do you have with diesel light-trucks/SUV's?
A. .083 years.
:cool:
1. 2002 Silverado 2500 D/A, ext cab, long box.
2. 1993 Dodge 3500 Dually, Cummins.
3. Needed another tow vehicle. Engine good on Dodge still, but rest of truck falling apart.
Did about 6 months research on Duramax, along with this forum.
4. About 10 years now.
:D :D
1) 2002 Dmax / Allison 3500 LT Crew Cab dually 4X4
2) 1998 Ford F250 Powerstroke
2001 Dmax / Allison 2500HD LT Ex Cab 4X4
3) Needed a new truck, wanted a quiter one
4) 10 years
Cheers
Bear
maxtotow
04-09-2002, 16:16
1. 2002 Chev. 2500HD D/A CC SB 4x4
1a. work truck: 96 Chev. C2500 ext cab long bed
with 6.5L
2. no
3. It fit in the garage! it is quieter. bigger cab than the Dodge and smaller than Ford. allison trans. and duramax engine. 4 doors. and all the hype!
4. 6 years
01 2500HD extended cab short box DA
97 Dodge 2500 reg cab long box Cummins/auto trans
vehicle totalled. Looked for Dodge and/or Chev that was on dealer's lot. Could not wait for ordered vehicle.
Love my D/A :D :D
My survey response is:
1) A 2001 Duramax /Allison Lt. Ext. Cab 4x4 Black 3500 Dually
2) 1993 6.5 TD. Auto 4x4 Reg. Cab First year of 6.5 Black 3500 Dually (stolen from me in Aug 95 and it was cherry still angry)
1998 6.5 TD. Auto 4x4 Ext. Cab. Black 3500 Dually
3) I truly believe Chevrolet has the best trucks on the market that fit my personal needs. Comfort, style, and ride quality. Now it has the get up and go to boot.....With the Duramax
I am also bias to Chevrolet so perhaps I'll quit at that.
4) Never enough.Bought my first Diesel in 1993 still learning everyday thanks to The DP. In addition I'll never go back to gas in a truck.
Come on LIL' DURAMAX DIESEL SUV.........
Mac :D :D
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1. 2001 Chevy 2500HD LS EC-SB D/A
2. 1995 Chevy 2500HD Silerado EC-LB 6.5TD - this truck almost made me HATE GM but after test driving the Big 3's trucks, I HAD to have a Dmax.
1989 Ford E350 w/7.3 IDI 290,000 miles and purred like a kitten, Tranny sucked - E4OD
1980 VW Rabbit diesel - Great car but I got tired of changing head gaskets
3. I bought the Dmax for the power,mileage and hopefully longevity. Always was partial to GM.
4. Owned and driven diesels since 1986 and drove and maintained a number of OTR trucks for a few years. Diesels definetly grew on me over the years. :D
IndigoDually
04-09-2002, 16:59
1. I drive a '95 3500HD 6.5 5sp., Wife drives '02 D/A 3500 Crew Cab Dually
2. I have owned Fords with 6.9's and 7.3's. Switched to GM when 3500HD's and 6.5's came out. Been with GM ever since (hace 1 Chevy and 2 GMC's now) even had a couple of Top Kick's
3. Replaced '95 K3500 Ext. Dually 6'5/5sp. with D/A because I found the right truck at the right price and was lured by 0% financing. I would say that gas is for lawnmowers but my 2 commercial riding mowers are diesel so I would have to say "Gas is for weed wackers"
4. Been driving deisels since I have been driving and only owned 2 gas trucks ever. Never ever owned a car!
John
Wheat Whacker
04-09-2002, 17:20
1. My pickup is a 1995 2500HD Ext Cab LB 6.5L TD
2. Had a 1985 1\2 ton 6.2L with 235,000 just sold
it last May (wife couldn't understand why I
needed 3 pickups) but it still ran like a
champ.
3. Bought my 95 for a heck of a good price and
was kind of tired of 10 mpg with my 89 with a
454.
4. I've got about 6 years of experience with
diesel pickups but have been breathing diesel
fumes from tractors and heavy trucks since I
was born. ;)
1. 2002 Chevy LT 2500HD D/A
2. Yes (91 Chevy Suburban w/6.2L Diesel)
3. Needed more power for heavier travel trailer
4. 11 years
big dipper
04-09-2002, 17:38
1. 2002 CREWCAB SHORT BED CHEVY
2. 2001 CREWCAB SHORT BED CHEVY
3. GOT TIRED OF SPENDING ALL MY FREE TIME WITH MY 8.1 AND THE LOCAL GAS STATION
4. 0 - HAD I KNOWN IT WAS POSSIBLE TO HAVE A DIESEL TO RUN LIKE THIS OR EVEN CLOSE, MANY!
1- Please see sig.
2- No.
3- Always liked GM products. Always owned and was raised on GM. I don't think any of the big three are bad or they wouldn't be here today. No wars for me. You drive what you like. I personaly like the GM product and do feel they are built better and do have the better diesel/trans. combo.
4- diesel light-trucks/SUV's? None, heavy? Quite a few.
taarciag
04-09-2002, 18:48
1)2002 GMC 2500HD DA Ext cab (onyx blk)
2)2000 Toyota 4Runner (TRD Supercharged Edition)
3)To tow our future boat cruiser ANYWHERE :D
4)15yrs
1. Signature
2. 1981 GM 350 diesel 1994 2500 6.5TD ex/cab CC 2WD
3. Needed new GM tow vehicle
4. 21 years
DieselDo'er
04-09-2002, 19:03
Q.What diesel pickup or SUV do you drive now?
A. See sig.
Q.Have you owned any other brand of diesel pickup or SUV?
A. No
Q.Why did you buy what you have now?
A. Never thought about a diesel before until I rode in a friends D****. Loved the power so I started investigating and fell in love with the D\A because of the low engine clatter and the large cab.
Q.How many years of experience do you have with diesel light-trucks/SUV's?
A. 9 months and learning all the time thanks to the woderful people on this site.
2001 chev 2500 D MAX----YES-----Needed new truck----40 plus years
-'01 C-2500, Crew cab, SB, D/A
-No
-Had been shopping the F*** dealers for a truck to pull our camper. Had read about the D/A and our Tahoe was coming off lease so I took a test drive on a spur of the moment. Had to have it!
-6 months
Desert Diesel
04-09-2002, 19:21
1- '02 2500HD LS White D/A CC/LB 4X4
2- No
3- Needed a better tow rig to replace my big
block burb. Better fuel economy,new Allison
Trans, New Duramax W/Ultra Low Emissions (in CA)
4- 6 months
DMAXDiva
04-09-2002, 19:25
1. See signature...
2. Still own a '94 D**** Cummins, but I sure don't drive it much anymore...havin' way too much fun with the new DMAX!
3. Needed a TRUE crew cab, not the "cc wannabe" that D**** makes (never even CONSIDERED a F***)
4. Bought my 1st diesel in '94, and have been a diehard diesel fan ever since; thought Cummins was tops 'til I drove my first DMAX...no comparo!
I LOVE THIS TRUCK!!! :D
1. Signature
2. 1991 f250 ext cab 4x4 7.3, still have spare parts. Window motors, oil/fuel fiters and 5th wheel tailgate. Anyone in need of items?
3. Needed more power to tow. I really like this Silverado truck! I just love the fresh smell of diesel in the morning, and running down the road sounding like a garbage truck. No wait that was my F**D. :D :D :D
4. 11yrs
1. 2002 3500 DMax- Work truck
2001 2500HD D/A LT- Garage queen, err- Daily driver.
2. Had a few diesels before, more gassers though.
3. I purchased what I have now because I felt it was the best out on the market at the time of purchase (and now!)
1: 01 2500 GMC SLE extended cab long box D/A
2: No.
3: Research, a lot of reading of Diesel Page, experience with 6.9 & 7.3 Ford 350 and requirement to pull 12K 5er.
4: approx. 10 yrs.
smile.gif
2002 GMC D/A SLE 4X4 CC Lb
No
For the power and comfort.
30 Years
imported_
04-09-2002, 20:22
1) 02 Chev 2500hd CC SB D/A, 78 turbo diesel BJ40/42 Toyota Land Cruiser (TLC)
2)Yes, but I hate calling a TLC a SUV ;)
3) to toe the cruiser
4) five
1) See sig below
2) No
3) Needed crew cab w/ big tow capacity. Do*g* did not offer this, and F**d did not offer the latest and best product. Diesel engines are evolving!!
4) 1.5 yrs
bhinrichs
04-09-2002, 20:55
1. 2002 Duramax CC/LB
Previously 1984 Diesel Suburban, 1990 Diesel Suburban
2. No other brands of SUV or pickup (but, several
tractors)
3. No real need for a puller or hauler now, I got tired of my 14 mpg gasser Vortec 350. Wanted something bigger (CC/LB) and I'm getting nearly 18 mpg on cheaper fuel. Wanted longevity. I put on nearly 25,000 miles per year (got my 02 in late December, already has 12,000 on it).
4. Since 1984
Bert
kidzinheritanz
04-09-2002, 21:03
1. 02 GMC 2500 D/A CC SB 4X4
2. First diesel & first truck!
3. Needed something to comfortably haul 30' fifth wheel. Final decision came as a result of this forum.
4. 6 weeks.
1: 2002 GMC D/A CC SB 4X4.
2: Never a pickup or suv but I did have a 78 VW diesel, was really slow but got 50+MPG and put 200,000 miles on it.
3:Needed to replace an 87 Blazer and wanted a pickup that sat 5+ passangers, could tow and not blow out the tranny, and got better than 10MPG. Read alot of articles and TDP posts since 5-01 which convinced me this was the one.
4: 6 months
1. 2001 2500HD ext cab LT duramax/allison 2 whl dr
(hardly ever used the old 4x4)
2. no (1st diesel)Have owned a lot of pickups.
3. Needed a new PU to pull my 5th wheel. Drove a Ford, Dodge (at the time) didn't have 4 wheel disc brakes. Read an report somewhere about the new diesel, ordered one.
4. Had it a little over a year now. I'm still convinced (and satisfied) that I made a good choice.
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bryantch
04-09-2002, 21:29
What diesel pickup or SUV do you drive now?
99 F250 superduty powerstroke 4x4 xcab 96k virtually troublefree miles (pulling 15k+ for 1/3 of them)
01 chevy HD2500 4x4 xcab Dmax-jury still out
Have you owned any other brand of diesel pickup or SUV?
98 Dodge 2500 xcab 4x4 cummins-4 trannies 18 months-54k Chrysler bought the piece of s@#t back!
Why did you buy what you have now?
I wanted a truck as tough and reliable as the Superduty, but with a few more creature comforts (better ride, better back seat, quieter, etc) just taking a chance. Actually I needed a new truck and the ford dealer sold the truck I was going to buy to someone else so I bought the Chevy from the dealership next door to **** them off.(not trying to start anything, just answering the questions honestly)
How many years of experience do you have with diesel light-trucks/SUV's?
3 diesels, 3 different manufacturers, in 4 years
DmaxMaverick
04-09-2002, 21:31
1. See sig.
2. 1979 350 diesel, 1981 350 diesel, 1982 6.2, 1984 6.9 (worse of the bunch!!), 1993 7.3 IDI (2nd worse). Also had an Isuzu P'up diesel (does that count?)
3. GM quality, fit, finish and reliability. Was looking at new '98 GMC, decided to hold out for the Duramax. Need it for hauling, towing, driving, and grinning.
4. 20 or so.
(1) 2002 Chevy 3500LT D/A 4X4 Ext.Cab
(2) 1993 GMC 2500 6.5TD 4X4 Ext.Cab
(3) I Bought a bigger 5TH Wheel
(4) 9 Years smile.gif
I currently have a 2001, GMC D/A K3500, I also have a 93 Chev. 6.5 K3500.
I puchased an 84 K3500 6.2L in 1990. This was my first pickup. I put 200K on it and it ran like a champ. I loved that pickup. I have never owned anything but GM pickups and cars. My dad bought his first Diesel pickup in 1984. A Ford diesel how I strayed form the nest I don't know, but that was my first exposure to diesel pickups. I bought the Dmax for its towing ability, and for the satisfaction in knowing that for first time in a long time, I can run with anything on the road.
TimofCharlotte
04-09-2002, 22:13
1) 2002 Chev HD2500, D/A, CC, SB
2) No
3) Reputation and specifications
4) None with diesels, 20+ years with light trucks (always owned a pickup along with other vehicles)
Here's another one for the survey.
1. 2002 GMC 2500HD SLE CC, Duramax/Allison
2. Never owned a diesel before.
3. Don't like F***
4. 10+ years in trucks. Started in a 47 Chev p.u.
One last word: AWESOME!!!
pinehill
04-09-2002, 22:55
1. Chev. 2500HD D/A 4x4 CC
2. Yes. 1987 3/4T Suburban 4x4 6.2L
3. Needed more power for TT pulling. Bought Dmax for that power, and for the comfort and quiet.
4. 14 years
Diesel Dave
04-09-2002, 23:17
1. 2001 Ext.Cab D/A Shortbox
2. No
3. Have always been a GM. guy. Besides the power/torque ratings are better than Ford/Dodge.& dodge can't build a body that lasts.
Also I didn't want my neighbours to get mad because of the high noise levels the others produce.
4. 18 yrs. exp. with diesels ( Large trucks )
2001 chevy HD D/A 1st smaller truck w/diesel power. More HP. than my cornbinder ( IHC ) :D
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01_Duramax_Dually
04-10-2002, 07:42
1) 01 K3500 Chevrolet Duramax/Allison, Long Bed, Crew Cab
2) No
3) I have always had excellent quality, performance and reliability with Chevrolet products. I felt it necessary to migrate towards the diesel for the towing capability, longevity and fuel prices. The Allison was a key selling point for towing.
4) 1 year with Diesel, 26 straight years owning a Chevrolet pick up truck!
Cancerman
04-10-2002, 07:50
1. Sierra 2002 2500 Crewcab D/A 4X4
2. No
3. Replaced Sierra 1990 1500 Ext. Cab with 350 cid gas engine. I commute 100 miles per day and needed good fuel economy and lots of power when I want it!
4. 2 months
Kent Tuttle
04-10-2002, 08:17
1) 2002 2500HD D/A 2wd CC
2) No
3) The D/A combo, plus I wanted a truck vs a suburban.
4) 11 years
1. 2500HD 4x4 Short Bed Duramax/Allison
2. No
3. Wanted to trade for 5th wheel trailer. Got 27 ft Komfort with slide. Also recommendations on truck as gained from review of this forum
4. No previous experience
Turbo Al
04-10-2002, 08:35
2001 Ext Cab 4x4 auto/1993 6.5 TD reg cab 4x4 std
NO
Wanted ext Cab, needed auto for Wife & REALLY like the idea of air bags. For towing and hunting.
10 years
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Chevy4ever
04-10-2002, 09:02
1. 2001 Silverado 2500HD D/A ext cab longbed
2. No
3. Specs, Research, THIS FORUM! Needed more power for towing.
4. One year and three months and lovin' it!
2002-2500HD, CC/SB, Duramax/Allison
No prev. diesel--traded a Cherry '97 F-250 LD 5.4l, gas.
Needed more power for 5th wheel trailer
Experience with diesels--2 days
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d-maximus
04-10-2002, 10:19
Hello to All
First Post Here
I have been watching "TDP" for about 2yrs.
This is the best place for info on the DURAMAX.
Love this truck.
Thanks for letting me be a part of this great fourm.
Now for the Q/A
1. 2002 GMC SIERRA SLE 2500HD EX/CAB SB 4X4
2. NO
3. Recearch, this fourm, magazine articles, GMO
needed tow/hauling vehicle
4. none w/auto`s/trucks but 23yrs w/farm equip.
Hope this helps :D
Its amazing how many diesel newbies that the D/A combination has brought in. That should speak volumes to the manufacturers of what people are intersted in and what they are willing to pay to get it!
1. 2001 Chevy 2500HD LB Ext-cab 2WD 6spd manual
2. First diesel pickup
3. Friend recommended it. New duramax engine seemed very promising.
4. 12 months since I have new diesel truck
CleviteKid
04-10-2002, 11:07
What diesel pickup or SUV do you drive now?
* * * 1984 Silverado Pickup - purchased in 1991 - with new SAA 6.2L diesel installed in 2002.
Have you owned any other brand of diesel pickup or SUV? * * * NO.
Why did you buy what you have now?
* * * To apply my years of professional diesel engine analysis to my own vehicle, to own a pickup, and to see OVER traffic.
How many years of experience do you have with diesel light-trucks/SUV's?
* * * If an 800-foot cruise ship is a Sport Utility Vessel ;) , then over 25 years of diesel experience.
Dr. Lee
(1) See sig.
(2) NO
(3) Mileage and reliability (I hope!). My in-laws had a '93 6.5l that finally died a few months ago. It had 338,000 miles on it. The truck did lots of pulling and was very poorly maintained. I bought my truck new in Dec '97. I figured with a little maintenance it should last a long time.
(4) 4 years.
AmericanThunder
04-10-2002, 11:41
Currently Own a 2002 GMC 2500 HD 4x4 CC/SB DMAX/Allison
Only previous diesel I owned briefly was a 1996 (I think) K1500 6.5TD
Bought because I needed more power than my 6.0 1500HD was giving me.
Best truck I have ever driven and been lucky enough to own.
Jumbo Jet
04-10-2002, 12:16
2002 Dodge Cummins Turbo Diesel (it's a cast iron 360 c.i. six cylinder)
NO
The Cummins engine. The warranty. The styling. The solid front axle on the 4x4. The FUEL MILEAGE. The proven life expectancy.
Three years and counting.
1. 99 old style Z71 gasser.
2. 1982 6.2 2WD 130K and 1984, 6.2 4wd 160K. GM only My dad recently retired from the Janesville plant after 41 years. Kinda makes you loyal.
3. It was the only extended cab 4x4 available on a lot when I wanted to buy with in 200 miles.
4. Since 1984.
ps: I posted this because even though I don't currently own a diesel my next truck will be a 2500HD CC and regardless of the engine I find this forum more useful than others.
hunter98
04-10-2002, 13:17
1. 2002 GMC Duramax/Allison (see sig)
2. First Diesel Pickup, but have had dozens of diesel tractors, combines, ect on the farm.
3. Traded up from 2000 1500 Ext Cab 4x4, needed more mileage and payload capacity for the farm, the 1500 wouldn't be able to last long putting 3000 lbs in the bed and towing 25,000 lb wagons on the farm, (although it tried a couple of times, lol, she didn't really lack too much on power, but on everything else). Love the 5 mpg better milage than the 5.3L gave. Power is great for towing, but she isn't really a speed deamon.
4. 6 months pickup, many years farming
Hunter
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D-max Man
04-10-2002, 14:56
1) See sig
2) No, the only "diesel" pickups I have owned were GM.
3) Truck - to tow my 50' trailer. Cars - for fuel mileage.
4) My first experience was when my dad bought a '78 Chevy PU with a 5.7 diesel. Of course I have been a mechanic for almost 25 years now so I have had plenty of experience with all brands.
Heartbeat Hauler
04-10-2002, 15:19
What diesel pickup or SUV do you drive now?
2001 3500 D/A 4x4 ext cab.
Have you owned any other brand of diesel pickup or SUV?
NO. I did drive a HummVee in the military.
Why did you buy what you have now?
I wanted to pull a an RV and I didn't wanna do it slow.
How many years of experience do you have with diesel light-trucks/SUV's?
Including this year....one (well, in june it'll be 1).
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I currently drive a 2001 GMC 2500HD Ext Cab SLE 4x4 short box Duramax 6 speed bought in December of 2000.
With the exception of my first car (77 honda Civic) I have driven nothing but GM Trucks
I bought the Duramax because my old truck was 15 years old and had 330,000 kms and it wouldn't handle a trailer with 8,000 lbs very well.
I have 23 years experience starting with a 79 GMC with a 5.7 Diesel. In late 85 I bought an 86 GMC with a 6.2 Diesel, 4 spd. manual trans. This truck worked real well and was still purring when I traded it on the Dmax. :cool: :cool: :cool:
dmaxster
04-10-2002, 17:51
Well lets see.......
1. 2002 Chevy 2500HD LS D/A 4X4 SB
2. NO
3. I had bought the Duramax only after further investigation due to this wonderful page......I had heard about the all new Duramax Diesel and wanted to learn more.....so Internet here I come.....only to have stumbled upon this wonder vast knowlegable site due you all of you here at the diesel Page.....I thank you greatly for all the wonderful info you given to me.....many many hours on the internet in July August September October November.....In November of 2000 I had fo the first time driven the Duramax Diesel....I had told my Dad this is the engine I am getting and the truck I will buy.....He had said yeah right....I had wanted to wait a year before buying one so I could learn more about it....and now to this date all I have to say is AWESOME !!!!!! Now why did I choose the D/A over the 8100 or the 6000 ...? well let's just say fuel mileage....8100 is what I had really considered because we a 48' gooseneck for racing and needed the power and like I said Fuel economy.....So here I am with a 2002 ext. cab SB 4X4 2500HD with the D/A combonation....Thanks guys....
4. this is the first year and I will not probably go back to a Gasser in a truck again....
Thanks again to all of you here for all the info.....dmaxster :cool:
1) 2002 2500HD crew cab, 6 speed, duramax
2) Never owned a diesel pickup/suv before. Have a VW jetta TDI for about 2 year. Love the diesel torque.
3) work with CASE construction equipment for 10 year. Engines are 100% diesel
David Proske
04-10-2002, 19:13
1) 1994 K2500 6.5TD Silverado
2) No, there have been only GM trucks in my family.
3) I bought my truck based on the reliability and great mpg of our C10 6.2 trucks.
4 I started helping my dad and grandad wrenching on their trucks since i was old enough to get into trouble smile.gif
1) 2002 GMC K3500 C/C, D/A, SLT
2)No, Duramax is the first diesel,but this is my third GMC pickup:1989 K3500 E/C SLE SRW 7.4l,1996 K3500 C/C SLE SRW 7.4l.
3)Needed to replace the 1996 GMC,it didn't pull our boat without having some problems on hills.The Diesel Page and everyone on the forum helped me make my mind up about a duramax over the 8.1l. :D :D
4)None,well 35 days but I'm not counting :D :D :D
1. I have owned a chevy 6.5TD 1994.I now have both 1994 6.5TD 2500 and a 2001 chevy D/A 3500.
2. no other brands.
3. Needed the load capacity for Bigfoot slide in
camper.
4. Have owned diesel pickups for eight years.
DieselsRule
04-10-2002, 20:10
1. 02 GMC 2500HD CC Longbed
2. Not diesel PU's but Gassers yes
3. Needed Crew Cab
4. Since 95
1. 2002 Chevy 2500HD CC LB D/A 4x4
2. 1996 Dodge 2500 Ext. LB Cummins 5spd. 4x4
3. Why? This is "THE TRUCK" Need I say More?
4. 5 years tractors & 3 years trucks.
Showgood1
04-10-2002, 20:46
1.don't wished I had a duramax
2.owned '93 for 3 years, serviced and repaired my grandfathers '83 f*** untill '99 my other grandfather owned 2 d***** hot shot trucks I occationally serviced or repaired.
3.Got PO'ed at haveing a truck I was makeing payments on going in the !@$#%^& shop every 6 months because of the 6.5 engine so I bought a '96 454 now have 136000 happy miles
4.since grandads first ford 6.9 in '83
gardnerteam
04-10-2002, 21:42
Answering this makes me feel old, really experienced, but not necessarily wise.
1. 2002 GMC Duramax 2500HD 4X4 Longbed LT - 4 months old - just finished 13,000 mile 3 month jaunt to Southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, including 1,000 miles off road 4X4 (jungle mud)
2. All GM chassis, but had a 84 GMC CC 4X4 Dually with a Case/Cummins hopped up 6BTA diesel by Cummins Las Vegas with dual Gear Vendors OD that I drove 400,000 miles - only problem was the Turbo 400 trans - towing 20,000 lb trailer hard on torque converters.
3. Bought new Duramax (ordered 2/2001 - received 11/2001) after studying the engine and trans a great deal, reading this site a bit, and driving one. Ford was no option (too loud, too rough riding, had seen too many alongside road Dead in Mexico), Dodge was no option (great engine, to narrow a power band though, poor automatic transmission). As the chassis and body of my 93 GMC 4X4 CC 6.5 Peninsular engine vehicle were just about worn out for long distance traveling, it was either build another one, or buy a Duramax. Like the smell off new leather.
4. Owned over 20 6.2 (all but the 82 were Banks Turbo including 2 new new 91 Surburbans GMC Factory Banks Turbo'd and guaranteed) and 6.5 diesels since 1982. Over a million miles without a major engine failure. 82 to 84 had bad injection pumps, 85 to 90 no problems, 91 subs were great, 94 CC was lemonlawed (6 injection pumps and 3 transmissions in 12,000 miles - one tranny lasted 300 miles), gave me a new 95 which was just as bad - dumped it after 8 months of breakdowns. Bought used (100,000 mi) 93 6.5 4X4 CC, put brand new Peninsular 300 hp 6.5 in it, built the 4L80E trans, added US Gear Overdrive, and ran it over 100,000 miles in Mexico in 3 years. Beat the chassis body to death. Engine like new, trannys constantly failed. It got 20 mpg at 85 mph. Besides Duramax CC, also have 99 6.5 4X4 Suburban. All my kids had GM diesel pickups or Blazers in the 80's. Foster kids have had GM diesel pickups as well. 6.2 was underpowered, but always lasted for us. Sons 86 Blazer went 400,000 miles without a rebuild and last I knew was still going strong. Yea, I like my diesels, and have always pushed them to the max.
SoCalDMAX
04-10-2002, 22:03
1. 2500HD D/A 2WD CC SB.
2. Never owned any othe diesel pickup or SUV.
3. Based on test driving the Cummins, PSD and Dmax, I chose the Dmax due to the power, quiet operation and nice ride.
4. This is my first, no previous diesel truck experience.
Tinbender
04-10-2002, 22:09
First diesel was a 82 6.2L with an aftermarket turbo. Sold it to son-in-law in 95 with 180,000. He's still driving it.
95 F**d F-250 PSD
2002 Chev 2500HD D/A Love the ride. :D :D :D
First diesel - Jetta TDI
Second diesel - 96 Suburban 6.5
Third diesel - 01 Dmax
Been about 4 years.
Diesel has come a long way!
trailguide2u
04-11-2002, 17:36
2002 Dmax
Volkswagon Rabbit Pickup
Performance of a diesel
1st year
MP
1)2001 2500HD 4x4, 6.6L W/ZF-6SPD.
2)85 GMC Suburban 4x4, 6.2L W/700-R4.
3)Because the 6.6L is better than any 6.2/6.6L I could build. I wanted a manual tranny and to convert a mid 90's Sub W/ a 6.5L to a manual box would be difficult due to the ECM and emisions. (They now check diesel emisions in Massachusetts.) Also, for the technology and safety features in a new vehicle. The days of keeping store bought cars/trucks for 15+ yrs are over!!
4)12 years.
Jim
DP member #739
1). 2001 GMC Ext Cab SB D/A.
2). First time diesel buyer.
3). a). Wanted a new truck w/
power,durability,and "CLASS"
b). Didn't like driving, riding in
Dad's Ford, and Dodge, phew
fagetaboutit.
4). Getting more experience every day
KompressorMan
04-11-2002, 20:20
What diesel pickup or SUV do you drive now?
2001 GMC Sierra SLT CC/SB Duramax/Allison
Have you owned any other brand of diesel pickup or SUV?
1985 F250 6.9
1989 F450 7.3
1990 F250 7.3
1996 F250 7.3
2001 GMC 3500 Cab/Chassis (Service Truck) D/A
Why did you buy what you have now?
Just like me, Quiet,Smooth and Strong
How many years of experience do you have with diesel light-trucks/SUV's?
15
(1) 2001 D/A ext sb 4x4 LT
(2) First time diesel owner
(3) previous had 1/2 tons '99Silverado/'01Sierra I always hated towing with them always shifting, springs almost bottomed out, don't come alive until 3000 RPM, sometimes 2nd gear at 70mph on Interstate hills. Hunting trip in WY was the last straw for this wimpy truck! :D . Drove a CC SB PSD and nearly bought it! The salesman was a #*^@ so I left :mad: . Kept driving past a $42K CC SB D/A on my way to work about 10 times past I couldn't take it anymore I had to stop but it was sold. However they had a Green ext sb D/A LT 4x4 on the lot :D . I drove it and fell in love :cool: . Night and day between the PSD and Dmax. Honestly, to me the PSD felt very slugish compared to the Dmax. A friend has a cummins, I don't like it. :( Dad had a couple 2500 Rams, 5.9 gas what a pooch they were (3.55 gears) :( So far this is the best truck I have ever had :D
N.E. TMRPR
04-12-2002, 14:46
1.I now drive a 01' CC 3500 D/A 4wd and a 79' Mercedes 300CD
2. Owned a 94' CC K3500 dually 6.5 TD 5 speed. traded with 211,000 miles and still on road
96' same as above but auto. worst truck I've owned, all small or minor stuff but all the time. Worst thing was broken valve spring on number one cyl. but didn't bend valve. Traded with `156,000 on it for my 01.
3. Always owned GM's since 85 but did my own brand survey based on my friend's trucks; here goes; All are diesels and duallys
Dodge: Brad, liked his truck, auto, good turning radius, too high for gooseneck, ate front brakes every 20,000
Jimmy,2wd manual trans, loved motor but put 2 trans in it and one rear in 110,000
Kevin, 4wd auto, terrible sheetmetal, could push top of doors around window out beyond door frame when window open. Told me all kinds of things fell off under dash.
ALL ABOVE SOLD OR TRADED FOR FORDS
Ford; Chuck,99' 4wd auto, likes power of truck but here's the list; 2 trannys, 1 vac pump, 1 turbo and many 02 sensors, all in less than 50,000. Loves my truck.
Carmine, 98' 2wd cc auto, bad trans seal blew trans fluid on exhaust, burn't truck and 4 horse gooseneck with all rigging. Horses and passengers all OK.
Dave, 2wd cc, auto, 3 trans replaced
Kenny, 99' ext cab 4wd f250 1 trans in less than 30,000
With my own experiences with GM I knew most problems were always minor and I felt that the new D-Max would be the way to go. Some guys are very brand loyal and would never drive any thing different {guy with the burn't Ford still drives them} Me, on the other hand, was considering a Ford but figured I wait till the 01's came out and am very glad I did.
4. 15 years experience with diesel
FYI: all above vehicles are true including their owner's names.
Q. What diesel pickup or SUV do you drive now?
A. '01 Chevy 2500HD D/A, 4x4, LS/W leather, Crew Cab, Long Bed
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Q. Have you owned any other brand of diesel pickup or SUV?
A. Does an 81 Olds Custom Cruiser 5.7 diesel count? or a 95 Perkins Backhoe smile.gif
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Q. Why did you buy what you have now?
A. Old truck was 15 years old Crew Cab.Poor MPG
Needed a 4x4.
Wife has nerve damage and the Duramax was most
comfortable for her. Getting in and out, seats, comfort.
Power and MPG and extra comfort of Crew Cab
The 2500HD D/A Chevy/GMC came out on top in our research and tests of GM, Ford, and Dodge
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Q. How many years of experience do you have with diesel light-trucks/SUV's?
A. One year with the Dmax. 4 with the Olds diesel wagon. Couple of years around Dads 6.2 Suburban.
Capt. Tom
04-12-2002, 18:08
First post, Just been reading about the best truck I've owned.
2001 Chevy LT Ext.Cab D/A Shortbox
12,000 miles bought off the lot 11/01
Needed more power and milage. Replaced '99 Chevy Ext.Cab LS 4X4 gasser.
Been driving a Chevy for 35 years mostly cars, this is my ninth truck and the best.
My "Juice Box" is ordered. tongue.gif :D :D
What diesel pickup or SUV do you drive now?
'02 2500HD D/A SB
Have you owned any other brand of diesel pickup or SUV?
No...this is the first diesel.
Why did you buy what you have now?
We got hooked on RVing a couple years back and wanted to go with a larger 5th wheel camper than a .5 ton could pull. Seriously considered an F350 PS, but this site helped convince us to order the Chev.
How many years of experience do you have with diesel light-trucks/SUV's?
Just over a half year so far but it has been great.
1. 2001 Silverado 4x4 2500HD Duramax CC SB
2. 1992 F250 7.3 painted blue but should have been
lemon yellow
3. Magazine articles, this forum and noise of the
d----e and I would never own another Fix Or Repair
Daily!!
4. 15 years, started with F--d diesel work trucks.
Mike Vonada
04-13-2002, 02:35
1. GMC SLE 2500 2WD LB (a whole 150 miles on it)
2. Had two Dodge Cummins
3. Allison and Quieter engine
BobNelson
04-13-2002, 07:26
1. 2001 D/A chev 3500
2. No other diesel vehicles other than a tractor.
3. Have a large camper and needed a DRW for stability. Duramax was just coming out. Did not like the noise level of Ford/Dodge or previous CM products. This "quiet" motor was just right.
4. 1.1 yrs.
First truck in 1963 was a 37 chev. I have been driving mostly GM since high school (just a few years ago) but, if I was in the market for a gasser today and not a tow vehicle, I would probably purchase the F150 crew cab short bed... Nice truck.
Allison Jettester
04-15-2002, 17:52
1. 2002 2500HD EC LB GMC D/A
2. 1st Diesel truck ever owned
3. Never liked the power in previous models and studied the engineering on this one since it's conception.
4. 2700 miles, 2 months
silverado
04-15-2002, 18:45
1. 01 K3500 Ext.Cab LT D/A
2. 94 K2500 Std Cab 6.5
98 K3500 Ext.Cab 6.5 Dually still own
3. was very interested in the new D/A
4. 8 yrs.
Tommy turbo
04-15-2002, 19:58
1. 2500HD C.C.D/A 4x4
2. 1980 V.W. Diesel Rabbit (wife's)
3.Needed the power to pull my Travel Trailer and did not like any other brand.(see No. 4.) Crew Cab for lots of gear.
4. Self Employed Mechanic since 1976. Have worked on and drove them all!
What diesel pickup or SUV do you drive now?
2002 Black 2500 HD 4x4 D/A Ext.cab
Have you owned any other brand of diesel pickup or SUV?
No
Why did you buy what you have now?
Wanted another diesel and my research had the Duramax at the top of the list.
How many years of experience do you have with diesel light-trucks/SUV's?
Frist and only diesel until now was a 95 Tahoe with a turbo 6.5 bought in 97. Just hooked me on diesels.
I've been driving an '02 GMC sht bed 4x4 Duramax/Allison since my local dealer had exactly the truck I wanted for 0% last October.
My first diesel was an '82 GMC 6.2L with the 4 speed stick. It had no power but got terrific mileage. I traded it for a '90 Ford 7.3L automatic which has turned into the new GMC.
The '82 spit out 2 injection pumps (GMC paid) and an oil pump in 100k miles. Because I pulled a trailer (only a 19' lite) on local desert (dirt) roads, it also cost me 4 clutches when I had to slip the clutch to keep from getting stuck. The Ford automatic was supposed to cure that, yeah right! That one cost me 4 transmissions by 100k miles (Ford paid for the first 3) to tow a 7500lb 5th wheel. Plus, 4 rear axle seals, and a whole disgusting list of other things in 120k miles.
The early 6.2L injection pumps all died at about 50k miles and all Ford diesels spit out E4OD automatics if you towed a trailer.
After 20 years of diesels, I'm due for a good one!
Lone Eagle
04-17-2002, 20:57
02 2500HD loaded. This is my first diesel. I knew the new generation of diesels were all good because my son has a 2000 Dodge. I test drove an 02 Dodge diesel, 8.1 2500HD and a DMAX back to back on a 1/2 mile section of winding 8 degree hill. The DMAX was #1 with the 8.1 a close second but decided I couldn't live with the 8.1 gas milage. Later! Lone Eagle
Dave_WB3FYV
04-18-2002, 10:34
Q.What diesel pickup or SUV do you drive now?
A. 2001 2500 HD, LS Extended Cab Short Bed, 4x4, D/A
Q.Have you owned any other brand of diesel pickup or SUV?
A. No
Q.Why did you buy what you have now?
A. Needed to replace a '93 C1500 w/150,000 miles with something that would tow 11,000 lbs. at any speed, through the mountains with a motorcycle in the bed while delivering good fuel econmy and not rattling my brains out! This list and 3 test drives(one for each brand) made the decision easy.
Q.How many years of experience do you have with diesel light-trucks/SUV's?
A. First year, bought it off the lot Thanksgiving weekend.
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What diesel pickup or SUV do you drive now?
See Signature
Have you owned any other brand of diesel pickup or SUV?
1997 Chevy 6.5TD 4x4 Reg Cab.
1993 Chevy 6.5TD 4x4 Ext LB
Why did you buy what you have now?
Just had to have one.
How many years of experience do you have with diesel light-trucks/SUV's?
9 years.
windjammer
04-19-2002, 12:26
1. driving-- 02' 2500 GMC, 93' 6.5 C3500, 89' F350 7.3
2. yes
3. GM body and interior quality, pull 5th wheel
4. 15
DmaxMaverick
04-21-2002, 00:19
Oops...I already did this. :D
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Idle_Chatter
04-21-2002, 04:44
What diesel pickup or SUV do you drive now?
2001 Sliverado 2500HD 4wd Duramax/Allison
Have you owned any other brand of diesel pickup or SUV?
1999 6.5TD 4wd 2Dr Tahoe(Blazer)
Why did you buy what you have now?
0% APR and the *BUMS* at TDP that infected me with the craving for a D/A
How many years of experience do you have with diesel light-trucks/SUV's?
The Tahoe was my first ever diesel, so in my fourth year and loving every minute of it!!
:D
Dr_Destructo
04-21-2002, 08:15
What diesel pickup or SUV do you drive now?
2002 Chevrolet Silverado LT EC/LB Duramax/Allision
Have you owned any other brand of diesel pickup or SUV?
1983 F150 351W
1987 Toyota 4x4
1990 Ranger 2.9
1996 Jeep Cherokee
Why did you buy what you have now?
Went round and round between Ford and Chevy, the Chevy
SHOPMAN426
04-21-2002, 10:15
1) Driving a 2002 CC, LB, 4x4, 2500 SLT GMC D-Max.
2)This is my first diesel Truck ever.
3)I previously owned a '89 Ford 460 gasser, Was in the market for a new rig because of the need for a crew cab. At first I was not looking at Diesel Trucks because of the noise and smell. But after reading about the new diesel motor that GM was coming out with, this changed my mind. Was able to get to one of the GM Power Tours and that was all it took.
3) This is my first Diesel, but had a chance to drive a 6.2 Diesel a few years back. At the time I was not impressed. GM has come a long way. In 1978 I bought my first car, a 1961 Chev. Belair two door hard top. I still have this car to this day. Now if GM could put some paint on these trucks that lasts as long as the paint has on my '61.
SHOPMAN426.
Mike. smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif
1.see signature
2. 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 extended cab
alamovet
04-23-2002, 21:20
My current truck is a 2001 2500HD D/A. Last truck was a 1992 Dodge Cummins that ended up with 262,000 miles on it before the body fell apart.
Bought the D/A because of the literature out there supporting that it would be just as "durable" as the Cummins.
1) What diesel pickup or SUV do you drive now?
'02 3500 LT .. see signature
2) Have you owned any other brand of diesel pickup or SUV?
No prior diesel pickup experience. Am a former Peterbuilt driver who had to quit driving and go to work. More years than I want to think about with diesel tractors (mostly John Deere).
3) Why did you buy what you have now?
Getting close to retirement. Wanted to get a truck in time to have it paid for priro to retirement but not so far ahead that it would be worn out by that time. 0% made it possible, otherwise couldn't have afforded payments on a truck in this price range.
4) How many years of experience do you have with diesel light-trucks/SUV's?
As noted in #2, first diesel pickup. First SUV (Jeep CJ5) purchased in 1965, have had one of some variety every since. Most recent '95 Tahoe & '99 Z71.
:D
1. '02 Chev. 3500 LS CC LWB 4X4 DMAX/ZF6
2. '92 FORD 7.3 F250 4X4 XCAB
'96 DODGE/CUMMINS 3500 4X4 XCAB
3. ALWAYS PREFERRED CHEV, JUST HAD TO WAIT FOR THE RIGHT DIESEL.
4. 10 YEARS WITH DIESELS.
mackey_62
04-25-2002, 11:08
1.) 2002 chevy LS 4x4 reg. cab. dmax/zf6
2.) no
3.) brand loyalty. won't buy another brand!
4.) first diesel owned
1) 1982 Chevy K10 - 6.2L -w- 4 speed/OD stick!
2) None
3) Good price (no one else wanted a diesel!)
4) 12 years
1. 1979 Silverado Oldsmobile Diesel
Sold it at 70,000 miles, 1 pump rebuild & 21mpg
Would not pull the hat off your head!
2. 2001 Chevy 2500HD Dmax/Allison- best truck I ever owned, period!
02 Chevy HD 4X4 CC D/A
94 Dodge Ram 99 Dodge Ram both CTD/w AT
Better Ride/Refinement (quiet,fast, powerful too)
7 years with diesel light-trucks
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