markrinker
01-18-2005, 13:04
Need member input on this one:
Truck #3 is in the GM shop (see other posting about Two 4L80E Trannies in Two Weeks) and I have made the fatal mistake of test driving a 2005 K3500 Duramax/Allison LS package, extended cab, longbox, 3.73 dually cab/chassis truck.
After two rounds of dickering, here is the current offer from the dealership that is on the table:
My truck #3 plus $15,700. Terms: Dealer to swap plow frame and wiring over to new truck ($1200 new installed), e-brake controller ($300 new installed).
However: Truck will still need new 10' bed, drop bumper and receiver hitch (~$2500). Bank note on #3 is 18K even, for a total of $36,200.
Other factors: #3 has 38K miles and is out of warranty. An extended drivetrain warranty to 100K will cost ~2K. The new Duramax has 100K drivetrain warranty included.
The 6.0L gasser has plenty of power (300hp) but yields terrible mileage - about 7-9 average loaded, 9-11 unloaded with its 4.10 gearing. It is also a regular cab LS package, and does not go hunting with kid, guns, dog very well. Nicest work truck I've owned, however.
The Duramax power-to-mileage ratio is better, interior is identical (except matts no carpet), but diesel has been expensive and the truck payments are going to be higher than my first mortgage payment. Oh and it has those kick-a** extendable towing mirrors, too.
Good deal or no?
[ 01-18-2005, 12:24 PM: Message edited by: Mark Rinker ]
Truck #3 is in the GM shop (see other posting about Two 4L80E Trannies in Two Weeks) and I have made the fatal mistake of test driving a 2005 K3500 Duramax/Allison LS package, extended cab, longbox, 3.73 dually cab/chassis truck.
After two rounds of dickering, here is the current offer from the dealership that is on the table:
My truck #3 plus $15,700. Terms: Dealer to swap plow frame and wiring over to new truck ($1200 new installed), e-brake controller ($300 new installed).
However: Truck will still need new 10' bed, drop bumper and receiver hitch (~$2500). Bank note on #3 is 18K even, for a total of $36,200.
Other factors: #3 has 38K miles and is out of warranty. An extended drivetrain warranty to 100K will cost ~2K. The new Duramax has 100K drivetrain warranty included.
The 6.0L gasser has plenty of power (300hp) but yields terrible mileage - about 7-9 average loaded, 9-11 unloaded with its 4.10 gearing. It is also a regular cab LS package, and does not go hunting with kid, guns, dog very well. Nicest work truck I've owned, however.
The Duramax power-to-mileage ratio is better, interior is identical (except matts no carpet), but diesel has been expensive and the truck payments are going to be higher than my first mortgage payment. Oh and it has those kick-a** extendable towing mirrors, too.
Good deal or no?
[ 01-18-2005, 12:24 PM: Message edited by: Mark Rinker ]