I bought a new Duramax in 2019 and only kept it 8 months because it was such a piece of crap. The Allison transmission slammed into gear which the dealership claimed was normal. The whole dashboard would light up like a Christmas tree off and on and the ABS would go out. After trying two different dealers to resolve issues, I finally just got rid of it. I guess that was my first and last experience with a Chevy diesel. Historically I have been a Ford guy when it comes to diesel trucks but the ongoing death wobble issues have me leary. It's a shame that you can buy a $80k truck and it shakes like the front end is going to fall out of it. I honestly think it's a crap shoot no matter what brand you buy.
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Originally posted by day0082 View PostSo i'm thinking of buying a new vehicle .. The Chevrolet, 2020 HD LT with leather and 360 view, and great tow packet rigged up..61500
Or the F250 Ultimate Package ??70,000
Never owned a Chevy, with a Duramax and Allison Transmission.
I am a ford guy, f250 lariat 4x4 ..Ultimate Package.
So what does the green screen say??
Both 3/4 ton..
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Originally posted by day0082 View PostSo i'm thinking of buying a new vehicle .. The Chevrolet, 2020 HD LT with leather and 360 view, and great tow packet rigged up..61500
Or the F250 Ultimate Package ??70,000
Never owned a Chevy, with a Duramax and Allison Transmission.
I am a ford guy, f250 lariat 4x4 ..Ultimate Package.
So what does the green screen say??
Both 3/4 ton..
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The 2020 Ford is a beast. DW is an issue, but it’s grossly overstated. I’ve had Dodges nearly kill me more than DW on a Ford. The L5P in the Duramax is good motor, but the updated 6.7 with 10 Spd is a monster that gets the fuel mileage they should. The 17-19 6.7 are a bit disappointing in fuel mileage, but the new 10 spd fixed that.
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Originally posted by MacDaddy67 View Post2 words...
Death wobble
I’ve owned both as company trucks. I’d go Ford. Chevy for some reason can not get a hand on their electric issues. We had chevys in the shop all the time for stuff electronics related.
Only issue we ever had with our F250s were the death wobble. They put the arm on and no issues. All the newer trucks have the part already in place.
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Man, go drive the Chevy. I think once you do your mind will be made up. I bought my 2017 F250 almost two years ago. I’ve always been a Ford guy but wanted to at least give myself a Chance to branch out. I drove multiple Duramax trucks and was just un impressed. Seemed extremely underpowered and not to mention the head room was terrible, no AC vents in the back, and I don’t like where the DEF filler was. I ended up back in a Ford and I’m glad I did. I love the 6.7 platform, this is my second one. Tons of power and extremely comfortable!!
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Originally posted by Javelin View PostI think you are selling yourself short not looking at ram. I have owned all three and right now to me ram has both beat in almost every category
Ford has the 10 speed transmission and power
But I would shop around
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Originally posted by Rubi513 View PostThe man wants a 3/4 ton.
Ford and GM blow Ram away as far as power.
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