GM 3.0 I-6 Duramax

[76zimmer]

probably late to the party, but I just found out about this engine intended for use in the 1/2t trucks:

http://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/gm-engines/gm-duramax-3-liter-inline-6-cylinder-turbo-diesel-engine/

 

[Vombrown]

I hope it lives up to half the hype.

 

[K85 Octane]

I hope it lives up to half the hype.

likewise

 

[SpeedlabDan]

I like the idea but I'd hate to imagine what the sticker price would be even though I'm sure it will be less that a 3/4 ton

 

[vandelay industries]

Related to this:

a) Will this be available for Suburban/Yukon?

b) Why do you think current Suburban is only available in 1/2 ton?

 

[jekquistk5]

I like the idea but I'd hate to imagine what the sticker price would be even though I'm sure it will be less that a 3/4 ton

Exactly why a used 3/4 ton will win every time. I had a hard time spending what I spent on my 2015 dmax.

 

[SpeedlabDan]

Exactly why a used 3/4 ton will win every time. I had a hard time spending what I spent on my 2015 dmax.

I definitely rather but used but then there's always the risks bug I see what your saying. It's kinda the same reason it's cheaper to lease a 1/2 ton over a Colorado. There's more resale in a used 1/2 ton. I still wouldn't lease a truck but people do

 

[jekquistk5]

I definitely rather but used but then there's always the risks bug I see what your saying. It's kinda the same reason it's cheaper to lease a 1/2 ton over a Colorado. There's more resale in a used 1/2 ton. I still wouldn't lease a truck but people do

Its insane what people want for used diesels with 100+k on them. Thats why I bought my 15 with a certified warranty etc thats good till 100K. The price break was about 46K. Anything over that and you got a decent truck. Anything below that had 100k, frame scale, and bubbling paint. lol

 

[Vombrown]

All it tells me is that in a few years they will be available in salvage yards to play with on swaps.

 

[Blue85]

Related to this:

b) Why do you think current Suburban is only available in 1/2 ton?

It could have something to do with the hitch integrated to the frame. The weird thing is that there is a 2500, but only available for fleets. It has much higher payload capacity and much lower towing capacity (3000lb?), so it's more for the secret service than family camping duty anyway.

 

[SpeedlabDan]

Its insane what people want for used diesels with 100+k on them. Thats why I bought my 15 with a certified warranty etc thats good till 100K. The price break was about 46K. Anything over that and you got a decent truck. Anything below that had 100k, frame scale, and bubbling paint. lol

Diesels that weren't flogged to death are few n far between so that's risky as well

 

[jekquistk5]

Diesels that weren't flogged to death are few n far between so that's risky as well

Buying something stock with factory warranty reduces said risk. That statement could be made of any used vehicle

 

[SpeedlabDan]

Buying something stock with factory warranty reduces said risk. That statement could be made of any used vehicle

True

 

[Bent77]

Diesels that weren't flogged to death are few n far between so that's risky as well

Bwahaha

I said this about LS engines and almost got burned at the stake!

The neighbor at the old house had one. He had no complaints, but it was still low mileage. It was pretty quiet

 

[SpeedlabDan]

Bwahaha

I said this about LS engines and almost got burned at the stake!

The neighbor at the old house had one. He had no complaints, but it was still low mileage. It was pretty quiet

I guess really with full size Gm trucks the only part I'd be worried about is the transmission. Especially at the 150k mark