Posted by Nofbdybs on April 21, 2012 at 20:25:23 from (65.0.16.233):
Been in the market for some time for a tow truck.
Pulling a gooseneck, and about 12,000lbs.
Truck would probably do less than 4,000mi in a years time, as it wouldnt be my primary vehicle. Gas mileage really wouldnt be a concern, as 200miles would be a round trip.
Right off the bat, I was not going to spend $50k on a new Duramax, Powerstroke. I just cant justify that kind of $$ on something that will sit so often.
So, I was looking at 24v Cummins trucks and 7.3 Powerstrokes.
Well, you end up with 2 types of trucks.
1. Something with a bajillion miles,
2. Something with low miles, and the owner wants INSANE $$ for it.
neither of which was appealing.
I think I have settled on a GM unit, with the 6.0 or 6.2 gas engine.
Ill save, literally tens of thousands over a diesel unit.
MX will be far cheaper. No extra fuel filters, much less oil when it comes time to change, ect.
The 6.0s and the like, are rock solid engines. Yes, they are fuel hogs, but again, the $$ I save over the diesel will buy a LOT of gas.
Anyone do any regular towing with the GM 3/4-ton tucks and the gas engine?
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