Hello to everyone,

Well heres my question, I am in the market to buy a new truck in a few weeks and I am going around in circles on what to buy. I have heard good and bad things about all 3 motors/trucks (GM,Ford, & Dodge). I really like the GMC 2500 but have heard bad things about the DPF and also some sort of crankshaft problems. A friend just bought a 6.7L Cummins and he is having nothing but problems with check engine lights and stalling while driving on the highway. I have heard nothing but bad things about the new ford motor/turbos but nothing specific. So I know everyone here might be a little bias but what are the pros and cons of the new cummings? I'd really appreciate any help.
By the way I am not using the truck to pull anything. I just drive ALOT (50K a year) and need a truck that will last 5 to 6 years. Thanks again!!

 

I was one of the first to get a 6.7 on this forum. It just turned 10,000 miles this week, and I have had no real trouble with it. The 'check engine' light went on a few times last summer, but the problem apparently took care of itself and nothing bad has happened since (knock on wood). This is my first diesel and I really like it. The engine is silky-smooth, quiet, and powerful.

There are some guys who are having trouble with their 6.7 Cummins, but it may be related to their driving habits. I never idle mine for more than a couple minutes, always fill up with ULSD fuel, and most of my trips are 20+ miles in duration. I only get 15-16 MPG, which seems about average for the 6.7 guys. I would definitely not get a Ford with the newest PowerStroke diesel. It has been very troublesome, and there are some cases of flames coming out of the tailpipe during DPF regeneration!

If you need a truck that will last 300K miles the Cummins-powered Ram is a great choice.

 

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Welcome aboard !!

 

Go to www.consumerreports.org read the section for buying a new car/truck. For about $12 each quote, you are given a reliability report and the cheapest price to buy the vehical.

 

Thanks for the info, what about the 2008 Duramax? Any known problems with those?

 

Yeah that consumer reports site is great, I am a subscriber, but they actually recommended the GM truck over the Ford and Dodge. I'm a big fan of the 5.9L cummins but want to buy new. Decisions Decisions..........

 

This guy is out of his mind. He wants a Duramax, Someone please help this poor soul.

 

Just so everyone knows Diesel man owns a ford, and we all know what ford stands for!!!Here's a pic of his truck outside his house/double wide.

 

He doesn't want a Duramax, he wants INFORMATION about a Duramax. What he REALLY wants is a shiny new Ram !!

 

No I work with this guy and he's rambling on here in the office that a Duramax is better. But you never see a Duramax pulling a trailer on the Hwy?? Someone please chime in...