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Does anyone own one of these? What is the verdict on over-all quality? The one I'm looking at is a2021 with 13,000 miles and the 3.0 liter Duramax and 10-speed Allison. I don't know much about htese trucks and I'm looking for a little guidance from anyone who knows. TIA
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I looked at a similar truck in 21. Went with a gas 1500 ltz z71. The extra cost of diesel and maintenance vs little to no benefit from a towing and suspension perspective was the basis for my decision ultimately.
Now have to say after using the half ton Silverado for a year and a half, it sucked azz as a pick up truck. Nicknamed it the El Camino rather quickly. Replaced it yesterday with a 2023 2500 hd duramax.
Fwiw. I don’t call myself a ford or chevy guy, but my 13 eco boost f150 is a far better truck than the Silverado was. Still have it and it works every day just about
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i have been a chevy man all my life but these new transmissions are junk....google them
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I bought a new AT4 with the 3.0 diesel. First half ton I bought in 21 years, previous three were F250 with the diesel engine and 4wd.
Truck is comfortable, I average a real 23-24 mpg if I am not towing anything.
The engine has decent power, the heaviest thing I pull is a 20 ft tandem axle trailer with a 38 hp tractor, front end loader, and bush hog. Pulls and stops it with no trouble. I like the 10 speed transmission. All solid so far at 50,000 miles.
When I first got it, there was a computer glitch that would not let it start. It was a sporadic problem that never left me anywhere. There was an update on the software and the problem ceased.
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With all all the emissions controls in the new diesels paired with the increased repair cost for a diesel and the insanely high price for diesel fuel, I just don’t think a small diesel pencils out for most users. Heck, even a big diesel doesn’t unless you tow heavy a lot of the time, and even then many are happily switching to gas.
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I finally drove a new diesel suburban the other day. It was quite and smooth and had enough power to move that pig. The torque was pretty impressive for a 3 liter. I've had one on order for about a year and thus was the first time I've even been to test drive one
They told me I might not see mine for another year because so few are allocated with the 3.0. If diesel prices stay like they are I may switch my order to the 6.2 gas engine. Diesel is $5 a gallon around here and I just filled up with gas for $2.99.
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I have a bro in law who owns one, he likes it. Not a ton of power, but sufficient for his needs. Very good fuel mileage, but it better be to make up for the cost of diesel.
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