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    I know nothing about diesels but it's time to buy a company truck for myself and found what I think is a steal. It's a 2002 GMC 14' Cube van with the 6.5 diesel which is exactly (Exactly) what I need. Motor and tranny has been replaced llast year but my question is, are the 6.5 motors any good? All I know is it isn't a duramax and that's about it. Help a brother out LS1.com

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    If it has a new engine and transmission, I wouldn't be afraid of it. After all, it's a work vehicle. The 6.5 engine is probably going to treat you as good as you treat it. I'm unsure of fuel economy in that type of vehicle.

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    I treat everything like gold on maintenance and don't beat on anything but my mara so not worried that route. Just dont want it to nickel and dime me type thing. Has 6 brand new tires and new batteries. Ill post a pic soon.

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    Tried uploading pics using ls1.com app......that worked real great (sarcasm)

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    Quote Originally Posted by blackSS01 View Post
    Tried uploading pics using ls1.com app......that worked real great (sarcasm)

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    ........tons of storage - how many miles are on it? Has it ever been DOT'd?

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    Told me it has 120,000 but I didnt ask how many on new motor and tranny. We gotta talk about a price tomorrow....thinking $5k to $6k the guy said which is a steal. Thing is perfect for my type of company

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    How do the doors lock? Key or like a padlock? Hard to see in the pic.

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    They lock with key. No padlock except for the rear doors.

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    If you're short on start-up cash, the 6.5 is great, but if you want to wait, I'd get a Duramax, but that's just me. 6.5s are high maintenance, but if you stay on top of it, you should be fine.

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    6.5 is possibly the worst diesel engine ever built... don't walk away.... run!

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    Kinda short on start up since I've had to spend thousands on tools. Getting going is a bitch but I've had some fun

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    Quote Originally Posted by b.lee View Post
    6.5 is possibly the worst diesel engine ever built... don't walk away.... run!

    If you need a Van, I'd be looking for a ford van with the 7.3 diesel
    If you need a truck, 94-98 dodge with a Cummins diesel
    I would give heed to this comment.

    A diesel vehicle that needs the engine and transmission replaced before 120k doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement for reliability.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CJREX View Post
    I would give heed to this comment.

    A diesel vehicle that needs the engine and transmission replaced before 120k doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement for reliability.
    Diesels aren't as favorable to lack of maintenance as cars are. Not changing the fuel filter AT LEAST every 20k (I do mine every 10k) with destroy an engine in no time. Doing that on a gas engine will only drop your mileage. Also not chaning the oil on a regular basis will destroy a turbo, but since most people drive cars that don't have a turbo, they don't realize how important it is to do that (change oil).

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    Good advice!

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