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Expensive Date
11-29-2008, 10:37 PM
I stimulated the economy today will pick it up this week new 08 GMC 4x4 crew cab SLT dually Duramax 6 speed allison.Loaded leather navigation dvd even has heated seats.could not pass up the deal.Its a weird color they call it dark crimson more like a black cherry.But it looks good.Can't wait to tow my boat around with it I am defiantly putting a class 5 hitch on it first.Will post pictures later in the week

Madcow
11-29-2008, 10:45 PM
Congrats. Sonds like a nice truck. Yopu can't beat the newer duallys for towing IMHO.

stecz20
11-30-2008, 12:36 AM
if its not a ford, dont bother.......:03:

Expensive Date
11-30-2008, 12:40 AM
Did not like the Ford the new interior looked weird.Plus I am starting to see problems with the 6.4

catmando
11-30-2008, 01:12 AM
I stimulated the economy today will pick it up this week new 08 GMC crew cab SLT dually Duramax 6 speed allison.Loaded leather navigation dvd even has heated seats.could not pass up the deal.Its a weird color they call it dark crimson more like a black cherry.But it looks good.Can't wait to tow my boat around with it I am defiantly putting a class 5 hitch on it first.Will post pictures later in the weekIt didn't come with a Class V?? I'm glad Chevy got rid of those "beetle brow" headlights they sucked. Duramax/Allison is a great combo but the trans will only hold 100hp/200tq more before you'll need to upgrade your TC and VB. I've always liked all those buttons on the steering wheel too, looks very upscale and classy.

I own a 2006 Dodge quad cab dually 6speed manual but it's just a work truck, very basic inside. I do have Sirius though. Can't beat a Cummins for heavy work.

catmando
11-30-2008, 01:16 AM
Did not like the Ford the new interior looked weird.Plus I am starting to see problems with the 6.4 And the cab has to be removed for most any service, what a hassle. :ack2:

spilman
11-30-2008, 11:11 AM
My 6.4 has 57.5k miles and all is good. Mileage is actually still improving. I get 22.4 mpg @ 62mph (non-towing). It pretty hard to run that speed, but the older I get, the slower I'm driving. No more towing 10k+ @80...just not worth it! Around town it's still getting 15-17mpg.
This truck is nice though...btw I found the interior to be a big change, but it is so much better than my 05', the GPS and factory stereo w/touch screen are very nice. My heated seat quit though, bummer!

Expensive Date
11-30-2008, 12:16 PM
It didn't come with a Class V?? I'm glad Chevy got rid of those "beetle brow" headlights they sucked. Duramax/Allison is a great combo but the trans will only hold 100hp/200tq more before you'll need to upgrade your TC and VB. I've always liked all those buttons on the steering wheel too, looks very upscale and classy.

I own a 2006 Dodge quad cab dually 6speed manual but it's just a work truck, very basic inside. I do have Sirius though. Can't beat a Cummins for heavy work.

Not my definition of a class 5 so will put a putman on it

Expensive Date
11-30-2008, 12:19 PM
My 6.4 has 57.5k miles and all is good. Mileage is actually still improving. I get 22.4 mpg @ 62mph (non-towing). It pretty hard to run that speed, but the older I get, the slower I'm driving. No more towing 10k+ @80...just not worth it! Around town it's still getting 15-17mpg.
This truck is nice though...btw I found the interior to be a big change, but it is so much better than my 05', the GPS and factory stereo w/touch screen are very nice. My heated seat quit though, bummer!

Did you get notified of the radiator recall yet?There is a pressure relief valve that goes bad in the colling system and over pressurizes the radiator blowing out the tanks.

Expensive Date
11-30-2008, 12:24 PM
Plus Ford did not have a truck in stock or dealer transfer that I liked.And they were 9% on the loan:ack2:. GM got me 4.64% it was a small dealership they actually had a screen door no b/s worked with me on the numbers

offshoresteve
11-30-2008, 01:30 PM
I stimulated the economy today will pick it up this week new 08 GMC crew cab SLT dually Duramax 6 speed allison.Loaded leather navigation dvd even has heated seats.could not pass up the deal.Its a weird color they call it dark crimson more like a black cherry.But it looks good.Can't wait to tow my boat around with it I am defiantly putting a class 5 hitch on it first.Will post pictures later in the week

I have the same truck except 4x4 and all black SLT. You will Love that truck! I have two ford F350`s and a F650 and Love the GMC Duramax / Allison.

stecz20
11-30-2008, 01:45 PM
im a ford guy, the big three i dont really know if you can go worng with anymore... each one has their little issues, its really matter of prefrence now... dodge, chevy or ford are all very nice trucks... like i said i like ford..

if any of you guys are looking to get a great deal

mraymond3 on the board owns a ford dealer... he has given me and many oso memebrs great deals on trucks and whatever else you will need... shoot him a pm....

Expensive Date
11-30-2008, 02:07 PM
I have the same truck except 4x4 and all black SLT. You will Love that truck! I have two ford F350`s and a F650 and Love the GMC Duramax / Allison.
Mine is 4x4 also forgot you can also get the 4x2 so did not say that

Expensive Date
11-30-2008, 02:11 PM
[QUOTE=Stecz20;31902]im a ford guy, the big three i dont really know if you can go worng with anymore... each one has their little issues, its really matter of prefrence now... dodge, chevy or ford are all very nice trucks... like i said i like ford..

Agree they are all nice and I looked/drove them all.Just prefered the GMC and it was the best deal

Sydwayz
11-30-2008, 03:43 PM
Congrats on the new truck Tim!

Whoz Your Daddy
11-30-2008, 04:00 PM
Hey Tim,

Good luck with the new truck.:rofl:

Mike

cpmarine
11-30-2008, 05:45 PM
I got 0 percent on my F450 but it makes up for it in fuel economy. I'm getting only around 15 tops, 12 with my empty tri axle trailer. Spilman,don't know how you could get 22 mpg with a 6.4, I only got 19 at best with my 6.0 in an F 250. Did you change exhaust?

catmando
12-01-2008, 08:44 PM
I got 0 percent on my F450 but it makes up for it in fuel economy. I'm getting only around 15 tops, 12 with my empty tri axle trailer. Spilman,don't know how you could get 22 mpg with a 6.4, I only got 19 at best with my 6.0 in an F 250. Did you change exhaust?Did you get the 4.88 rear axle? You might be able to change to a higher gearing for better mileage.

cpmarine
12-01-2008, 11:19 PM
I did get the 4.88 but I like it for all the towing I do.

Geronimo36
12-02-2008, 01:09 PM
Great truck! I really like the GMC's.

Don't leave the keys in the ignition cause you might find it in my driveway and have a Suburban parked in its place.... :)

Expensive Date
12-04-2008, 08:57 PM
8652

Expensive Date
12-04-2008, 08:59 PM
8654

Expensive Date
12-04-2008, 09:00 PM
8656

stecz20
12-04-2008, 09:10 PM
whats with those gay ass wheels..... nice truck, goot luck with it.. i like the interior..... clean looking...

RLJ676
12-04-2008, 09:21 PM
Very nice truck. :sifone:

I'd turn the torsion bars a bit to level er out though. We build those things with quite the "nosedown" stance.

Expensive Date
12-04-2008, 09:49 PM
Very nice truck. :sifone:

I'd turn the torsion bars a bit to level er out though. We build those things with quite the "nosedown" stance.

Very impressed with the truck I still have my Nissan Titan,My oldest son is taking it.The GMC makes the titan look like Junk

RLJ676
12-05-2008, 07:49 PM
Very impressed with the truck I still have my Nissan Titan,My oldest son is taking it.The GMC makes the titan look like Junk

Well....that's cuz it is junk:26: (Oh, I work for GM by the way). When he's ready for a real half ton send him out for a Chevy so he isn't seen in that "truck".

catmando
12-06-2008, 09:09 PM
8652Who makes those wheels? I like the Moto Metal 953 dually wheels, beautiful.

http://www.motometal.net/Products-Wheels.html

catmando
12-06-2008, 09:10 PM
8654I guess all those wheel buttons I liked so much are gone now. :(

Expensive Date
12-07-2008, 08:33 PM
Who makes those wheels? I like the Moto Metal 953 dually wheels, beautiful.

http://www.motometal.net/Products-Wheels.html

Cat those are simulators they look great without the maintenance of aluminum wheels.I accidentally clicked edit instead of quote so thats why you post says edited.

95south
12-08-2008, 09:18 PM
good luck with the new truck, now you can get a bigger boat

dykstra
12-09-2008, 01:26 PM
good luck with the new truck, now you can get a bigger boat

yes

FRMULTR
12-10-2008, 09:49 AM
I guess all those wheel buttons I liked so much are gone now. :(

No, the wheel buttons are still there, they are on pods between the yokes of the steering wheel. BTW, I have an 08 Chevy crew cab,with the Duramax, Allison combo and love it.

FRMULTR
12-10-2008, 09:55 AM
Very nice truck, Expensive. You'll be very happy with it. Here's mine with the boat prior to any mods.

Absolutely
12-10-2008, 11:59 AM
Sweet dually

Carguy
12-10-2008, 10:12 PM
Great truck! Lots of luck.

Expensive Date
12-10-2008, 10:42 PM
Thanks I love it looked off and on for about 6 months glad I waited could not pass on the deal.

catmando
12-11-2008, 01:18 AM
No, the wheel buttons are still there, they are on pods between the yokes of the steering wheel. BTW, I have an 08 Chevy crew cab,with the Duramax, Allison combo and love it.Oh yeah I see them now. I liked them where they were. Looked classier but I bet it was a nightmare to wire up all the spokes.

Sea-Dated
12-17-2008, 01:02 PM
Nice looking truck. Congrats.

Get some 21.5's and pimp that thing out...

Sunsation96
12-19-2008, 05:09 PM
Very nice truck, don't worry someday your Mom will take the training wheels off:rofl:

Jamie B.
12-23-2008, 05:23 PM
Congrats on your new whip !



Very nice truck, don't worry someday your Mom will take the training wheels off:rofl:

A single rear wheel 2500 series or above is just fine when towing something light like your 28 or 32 Sunsation, but a dually is so much better in so many ways for bigger and heavier boats.

Steve 1
12-23-2008, 08:16 PM
Very nice truck. :sifone:

I'd turn the torsion bars a bit to level er out though. We build those things with quite the "nosedown" stance.

Yes I gave mine a turn!

JoeD
12-24-2008, 08:19 AM
A 609-er with a Dually go figure.

stecz20
12-24-2008, 11:12 AM
A 609-er with a Dually go figure.

your a 609er on the weekends, who you kidding....:03::03:

Expensive Date
12-26-2008, 05:30 PM
your a 609er on the weekends, who you kidding....:03::03:


:26:

03darkshadow
12-26-2008, 06:31 PM
looks good. all it needs are some 22.5's and some stacks.