[5150dhbiker]

So, after all the times I've posted questions about what to buy (from cars, to vans to trucks) I finally did it! SUPER excited on this one!

2003 Chevy 2500HD Duramax. It's extended cab, leather, bose, 4x4, intake, exhaust, bigger tires, leveling blocks in front. The int. is pretty much perfect and looks like it's never been used!

My favorite part is the original owner bought the truck in Colorado where they did not come with a cat. Well...because of that, when he moved to CA it got permanently put under the category as a "federal" diesel vehicle and is not required to have a cat for smog! Talked to the DMV and smog shops about that before I bought it and said that it's legit and VERY few diesels in CA have that exemption.

Anyways...here's a pic. of my new baby sitting in my driveway

 

[Serial Midget]

Nice. Now go tow something.

 

[Jeremy R]

Can I interest you in some Pegasus tires?

 

[stevew]

Nice. Now go tow something.

like a plane?

 

[CastleMaster]

Great! Now you can "haul all your gear into the woods."

 

[kickstand]

Looks good, I really wanted a duramax, but they were just more than I wanted to spend.

 

[jonKranked]

Great! Now you can "haul all your gear into the woods."

 

[demo 9]

no lesbaru = no care

If its auto, watch out on hills

 

[5150dhbiker]

Nice. Now go tow something.

I plan on buying a 25ft toy hauler soon. If not, two of my friends have trailers we take to the desert for moto trips so can tow that.

Not going to lie, a diesel for me is completely pointless but I've wanted one for years and finally found the right one and an ok price.

 

[insanitylevel9]

sick truck if you don't mind me asking how much did you get it for?

 

[kazlx]

Perfect timing for a diesel truck.

 

[DirtyMike]

no lesbaru = no care

If its auto, watch out on hills

And......... Why is that?

 

[5150dhbiker]

sick truck if you don't mind me asking how much did you get it for?

Got it for 16k. Pretty low miles and the mechanic at the chevy dealership who inspected it for me said it's a really good deal too. He also threw in the tool box (which is basically new) and 2 new tires for when I need those.

And for those of you saying my timing sucks for a diesel...I have never really cared about gas prices...

 

[DirtyMike]

And......... Why is that?

Wait..... I remember

 

[IH8Rice]

Got it for 16k.

werent able to talk him down at all?

 

[Potroast88]

I love my Dmax. Put a programmer on it and it will blow you away how much power that thing will make. Here's mine with my travel trailer.

 

[insanitylevel9]

Got it for 16k. Pretty low miles and the mechanic at the chevy dealership who inspected it for me said it's a really good deal too. He also threw in the tool box (which is basically new) and 2 new tires for when I need those.

And for those of you saying my timing sucks for a diesel...I have never really cared about gas prices...

its a really nice truck man, enjoy it.

 

[KavuRider]

And for those of you saying my timing sucks for a diesel...I have never really cared about gas prices...

That must be nice

 

[SkaredShtles]

<snip>...I have never really cared about gas prices...

So you're either dumb as a rock or fabulously rich. Which is it?

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

So you're either dumb as a rock or fabulously rich. Which is it?

Why does it have to be just 1 of the 2?

 

[SkaredShtles]

Why does it have to be just 1 of the 2?

Excellent point. I'd give you rep if I could.

 

[Pesqueeb]

That must be nice

No sh*t.




FYI, jet fuel is a acceptable substitute for diesel, should you have access to it. Be sure to use a good additive though as jet fuel does not lubricate the same way.

 

[IH8Rice]

hell ive never cared about gas prices either. if i did, i wouldnt be driving a truck that gets 11mpg city and 17highway.

 

[kickstand]

blasphemy

 

[golgiaparatus]

Flexy.

 

[Serial Midget]

I care about gas prices - when I lived near Seattle and had a 35 mile commute, my monthly gas expense was about $300.00. Now I spend less than $100 on two tanks a month.

 

[I Are Baboon]

Truck needs an RM sticker and one of those testicle hitch ornaments.

 

[KavuRider]

LOL @ the tags.

 

[LOOnatic]

Truck needs an RM sticker and one of those testicle hitch ornaments.

Truck nutz !
Keep it classy!

 

[IH8Rice]

I care about gas prices - when I lived near Seattle and had a 35 mile commute, my monthly gas expense was about $300.00. Now I spend less than $100 on two tanks a month.

Toshi just fell in love with you

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

When I was living in my parents cabin as temporary housing while I was looking for a house for 8 months, I had a 70 mile commute each way to and from work. My Jeep gets about 13-14mpg. Gas at the time was hovering around $3.50 a gallon IIRC.


Do the math......I use one CC for gas only and it was nearing $800 a month alone. Ugh.

 

[5150dhbiker]

So you're either dumb as a rock or fabulously rich. Which is it?

Neither. I just love these trucks so don't mind paying the extra for gas. Quite frankly it's only about 25c/gallon more for diesel and I'd rather have the reliability of a diesel and the mileage.

And FYI...when I go to the pump to fill up any car, I don't look at the dollar amount, otherwise I probably would care about gas prices. I'm used to filing up the plane I am training in so these gas bills are pretty cheap!

 

[KavuRider]

Neither. I just love these trucks so don't mind paying the extra for gas. Quite frankly it's only about 25c/gallon more for diesel and I'd rather have the reliability of a diesel and the mileage.

And FYI...when I go to the pump to fill up any car, I don't look at the dollar amount, otherwise I probably would care about gas prices. I'm used to filing up the plane I am training in so these gas bills are pretty cheap!

I think you missed the point.
You must have a good chunk of disposable income for that to not concern you.

 

[5150dhbiker]

I think you missed the point.
You must have a good chunk of disposable income for that to not concern you.

At this point yes. I paid off my motorcycle and credit cards and yes...am living at home at the moment. Only living at home till I finish all my flying ratings and school. Working full time and a decent paying job helps also.

I'm not going to lie...it's expensive and will drain a lot of the income i have and was not the smartest choice for the driving I have to do. Oh well, it's super comfortable, fast and good milage for a truck so love it!

 

[KavuRider]

At this point yes. I paid off my motorcycle and credit cards and yes...am living at home at the moment. Only living at home till I finish all my flying ratings and school. Working full time and a decent paying job helps also.

I'm not going to lie...it's expensive and will drain a lot of the income i have and was not the smartest choice for the driving I have to do. Oh well, it's super comfortable, fast and good milage for a truck so love it!

Well, its done, so enjoy it.

 

[kazlx]

 

[KavuRider]

 

[kickstand]

At this point yes. I paid off my motorcycle and credit cards and yes...am living at home at the moment. Only living at home till I finish all my flying ratings and school. Working full time and a decent paying job helps also.

I'm not going to lie...it's expensive and will drain a lot of the income i have and was not the smartest choice for the driving I have to do. Oh well, it's super comfortable, fast and good milage for a truck so love it!

Don't feel bad, I have a 28-30 mpg car in the driveway, and I'd still rather drive my 35 cents more per gallon 16-18 mpg truck. I drive over 120 miles a day for work.

So, once a week I drive the truck

 

[Damo]

Nice truck.

Unfortunately, American trucks are hard to come by over here, so I'm settling for a Jap one:

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

Wow. And I thought the new Tacomas were hideous.