Post by: adamR on January 10, 2016, 09:00:49 PM
I'm just curious if anyone on here has any experience with them. I've done enough research to know they get bad mileage but that's pretty subjective so what are some of you getting mileage wise and what kind of a driver are you?
I will be using this as my daily driver (about 60 miles a day), my hunting rig, and to tow the boat and camp trailer. I'm thinking I'll end up spending $20k and am willing to spend up to $25k.
Just looking for personal experiences, I've read enough rumors already online. What did you like or dislike about them?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 10, 2016, 09:06:42 PM
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Post by: Maverick on January 10, 2016, 09:37:46 PM
The motor itself is amazing. For a gas 3/4 ton truck I think its the best motor you could go with!
Post by: Greenhorn on January 10, 2016, 09:40:43 PM
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Post by: Bofire on January 11, 2016, 10:13:24 AM
Carl
Post by: C-Money on January 11, 2016, 10:19:25 AM
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Post by: toyman2 on January 11, 2016, 12:43:01 PM
I also drive mine 60-70 miles a day. I never had any motor issues, only normal maintenance.
Post by: NRA4LIFE on January 11, 2016, 12:58:54 PM
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Post by: fishngamereaper on January 11, 2016, 05:05:28 PM
Also for your budget you could roll into a DMax is you look hard enough. Ive seen a few 07's with the LBZ motor for around 22-23k. They average 120-140k miles but that's just broken in for that motor.
Post by: dscubame on January 11, 2016, 09:23:11 PM
Unless you got money to throw away I would stay away from having a truck as a daily driver. The cost per mile is two to three times higher then driving a commuter. Get a cheap commuter and get your 6.0L Chevy. The difference in fuel costs alone will be $1500 plus per year add in the cost of more expensive maintenance and you are looking at well over a $2500 extra expense before you even add in the depreciation difference between a commuter and a truck. But the 6.0L is a great motor I own the 8.1L and it gets about 9 empty so it stays parked unless I am towing/hauling.
You do not need throw away money to drive a truck daily. That's ridiculous. Look at what is being driven daily right next to you every morning. With your thinking in mind I would suggest you ditch the commuter car and commute on a moped or scooter....
Post by: adamR on January 12, 2016, 05:10:33 AM
Unless you got money to throw away I would stay away from having a truck as a daily driver. The cost per mile is two to three times higher then driving a commuter. Get a cheap commuter and get your 6.0L Chevy. The difference in fuel costs alone will be $1500 plus per year add in the cost of more expensive maintenance and you are looking at well over a $2500 extra expense before you even add in the depreciation difference between a commuter and a truck. But the 6.0L is a great motor I own the 8.1L and it gets about 9 empty so it stays parked unless I am towing/hauling.
I can't afford two cars right now. Not to mention I've had a nice truck sitting in the driveway and driven a commuter car before. I don't like it, I ended up parking the commuter more often then not. I'm a truck guy, cars suck.
Currently I'm only getting about 15 mpg so it's not much worse I just wanted to make sure people weren't averaging 10 mpg. I'm fine with 14 ish.
I'll probably end up buying another motorcycle in another year or so and then switch between that and the truck.
Post by: Buzz2401 on January 12, 2016, 09:03:21 PM
Some people need to drive a truck to work but most don't. If you have money to spend on driving a truck everyday and thats what you want to do then thats great but it is still a waste of money. I would rather save my money for a new firearm or for a vacation. Its all stuff that we don't need, just depends on what you want to spend your extra money on.Unless you got money to throw away I would stay away from having a truck as a daily driver. The cost per mile is two to three times higher then driving a commuter. Get a cheap commuter and get your 6.0L Chevy. The difference in fuel costs alone will be $1500 plus per year add in the cost of more expensive maintenance and you are looking at well over a $2500 extra expense before you even add in the depreciation difference between a commuter and a truck. But the 6.0L is a great motor I own the 8.1L and it gets about 9 empty so it stays parked unless I am towing/hauling.
You do not need throw away money to drive a truck daily. That's ridiculous. Look at what is being driven daily right next to you every morning. With your thinking in mind I would suggest you ditch the commuter car and commute on a moped or scooter....
Post by: rasbo on January 13, 2016, 03:30:07 AM
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Post by: Duffer on January 13, 2016, 04:44:55 AM
Got 15mpg, 16 after I added the canopy. Love the 6.0, but: (and I've listed this before)
New shocks at 20k. Popped the gov-loc at 40k. Leaky axle seal at 60k that required seals, bearings & brake pads. 80k new carrier bearing so rebuilt entire 2 piece driveline. Would not tow over I90 without overheating the auto tranny by 40k. By 80k also would not tow without engine getting hot. Finally stranded me returning from elk camp out of St. Maries. By 100k had to replace water pump, thermo, and $700 radiator.
That was the final straw. Traded in for a used cummins.
Post by: toyman2 on January 13, 2016, 10:55:19 AM
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Post by: scotsman on January 16, 2016, 09:06:03 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on January 16, 2016, 09:21:59 AM
I get 22.5 running empty at 65 mph.
:o you got a chip in it ?
Post by: HntnFsh on January 16, 2016, 04:26:47 PM
Post by: Revwrangler on January 16, 2016, 05:04:26 PM
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Post by: scotsman on January 16, 2016, 05:51:29 PM
I'm running a chip that made a big difference. I don't recall the brand but can look it up later. It's not a tune on the fly chip like bully dog- you plug it in, then change the program and unplug it. It has several options , increasing power by 20 hp increments between 20 to 80 hp and also changes shift points. My truck runs best with 40 hp boost. Cranking it beyond that decreases my mileage.
Post by: Gamehunter034 on January 16, 2016, 08:53:46 PM
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Post by: Lucky1 on January 16, 2016, 09:08:43 PM
Just bought a 2015 2500HD with the 6 Liter today. I've got 15 miles on it. So far it's good! :tup:
I have run the 6 liter in a couple 3500 express vans. One of them went 275,000 before I got a new one. It's a good engine.
Post by: Revwrangler on January 16, 2016, 09:59:26 PM
I'm running a chip that made a big difference. I don't recall the brand but can look it up later. It's not a tune on the fly chip like bully dog- you plug it in, then change the program and unplug it. It has several options , increasing power by 20 hp increments between 20 to 80 hp and also changes shift points. My truck runs best with 40 hp boost. Cranking it beyond that decreases my mileage.
I'd be really interested in that.
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Post by: scotsman on January 17, 2016, 10:12:02 PM
The Ecu modification program I use is called EZ tune. Here is their website: https://www.powerupdiesel.biz.
Btw they have really good tech follow up. I had a couple of questions about setting it up and got a message to leave a number. This was one Sunday afternoon - they called back in just a few minutes with clear quick answers. And oh yeah, be sure to set your Ecu back to stock before going through emissions check. I got a 'fail' then went around the block and reset it back to stock. Drove a few miles to clear it and it passed no problem. Then back around the block to reset the 40 hp boost.
Post by: HntnFsh on January 18, 2016, 07:59:34 AM
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