New Chevy might never be able to be tuned. Basically means you're stuck with em issions related troubles if they start up.

There are already programmers out there for them.

I was in the same boat you were in....my last 3 trucks had been 1/2 tons ( 2 fords and a Chevy)

I drove all 3 of the diesels...Ford, Chevy and Dodge.

in my opinion.....

Chevy must sell duramaxes to people who have never driven a real diesel before. The IFS has horrible turning radius and the front end wears out to quick (my 1/2 ton was shot at 80k miles). They are slow, and not in the same league comfort wise at the other two. Another thing I didn't like was the location of the DEF tank....I would break it on a rock at least once a week.

Dodge makes a good truck, very reliable and tough. Cummins is a proven engine. Basically, I passed on it because the prices being the same, the Ford has more power.


Ford, I drove the new diesel about 5 times...did not really care for it. Power was great, but it is a beast of a truck size wise. However, a 1/2 ton just did not suit my lifestyle anymore and I went ahead and bought the diesel. a month later.....I don't know what I was thinking about being on the fence. I love the truck. Rides great (as well as my 1/2 tons ) and has boat loads of power. Mileage ok, being in line with current emmissions equipped trucks.


I don't regret moving up to a diesel....but heed my advice and stay away from Chevy diesels.

For the L5P? Must be something I'm overlooking as none of the major tuners have anything yet that I know of.

Yeah chevy diesels aren't worth a chit.

Dad has an 04 with 250k miles on it. He was getting ready to sell it and buy a new one because of some little things going on with it. I replaced 2 window motors, fixed his tailgate latch, oil and fuel filter change, and he said he changed his mind and wants to keep it lol.

I have three friends with new Duramax's and they all love them. Strongest engine and most reliable of the big three and I think they ride better. I know of a few companies that have changed their fleet trucks to Chevys and they all say maintenance cost are down.

Ford has 15 more ft.lbs of torque

Never said they arnt reliable

But that 04' would have trouble pulling a door closed compared to the Ford or dodge


My cousin works in the oil patch and has driven every kind of diesel they make.

Loved his dodge and loves his Ford. Hates his Chevy duramax they gave him now.

I really wanted to buy a Chevy this last go around. Drove two duramaxes and said "no effing way"


Plus with the new fords and a leveling kit you can run 37" tires

2017 Ram 2500 Mega Cab Southfork Edition.

You can thank me later

Holy chit you posted!!!

They don't make a Megacab long bed, AND it's about 15-20k to have one made after you buy the truck.....

Shhhh


And you don’t need a long bed if you have a trailer

No boll buggy?!?!

My 2007 Chevy Classic 4WD 2500 HD with Duramax has just turned 350000 miles with no problems with engine or 6 speed Allison, just changed filters and fluids regularly. Added 4" exhaust and KN filter and it gets 19mpg. Pulled every thing with it, Some other mechanical issues, particularly with front wheel bearings. Paint job is shot due to lots of offroad driving on W Texas lease. Only reason I havn't replaced it with new GM is location of DEF tank. It would be torn off on first trip to lease. Some GM engineer should be fired. May spend a few grand updating this one. New Nissan with diesel may merit a look after another year.

Loaded out King Ranch. Crew F250 Powerstroke 4x4. White over brown Two-Tone.