Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 54

Thread: Diesel Trucks

  1. #1
    Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Miami, FL
    Posts
    101

    Pulse Red
    2004 GTO M6

    Diesel Trucks

    As some of you may know, all of the Big 3 have programs for half ton diesel trucks. All 3 of them have canceled or placed on indefinite hold the programs for these trucks. I emailed GM about this and their response was they did not see enough demand to justify the program.

    Anyway I was searching today and came across this petition for a diesel half ton truck, if any of you are interested in a diesel half-ton truck please take 1-2 minutes to sign this petition. I'm not saying it will help bring out a diesel truck but it couldn't hurt if there is this petition with lots of sigs.

    http://www.petitiononline.com/DIESELNA/petition.html

  2. #2
    Impounded
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    park bench
    Posts
    1,399
    gmcheviac

    I'm more interested in a 6.0 and six speed auto for gm regular cabs and a mini diesel truck, but I'll sign later

  3. #3
    I like turtles GTP231's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Corn and Soybean fields
    Posts
    5,483

    Gray/ White
    09Ram 1500 83 Thunderturd

    I'd hold off a new Ford diesel. They're gonna be making it themselves so hopefully it turns out much better than the 6.4 and 6.0

  4. #4
    What I do? SHines-IT's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    FL, USA
    Age
    33
    Posts
    1,545
    2011 Prius

    I don't like the idea of spending allot of money on trucks, $40,000+ I be afraid to beat on it... But that being said, and this contract gets signed. I will be buying a 2000 Ford F-250 LWB Cab and Half, 4x4 powerstroke (73,xxx miles). Just pay cash, it's cheap because they have ton of them and well, it's a work truck. Everything checks out, clean as truck with maintenance history.

  5. #5
    I like turtles GTP231's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Corn and Soybean fields
    Posts
    5,483

    Gray/ White
    09Ram 1500 83 Thunderturd

    Quote Originally Posted by SHines-IT View Post
    I don't like the idea of spending allot of money on trucks, $40,000+ I be afraid to beat on it... But that being said, and this contract gets signed. I will be buying a 2000 Ford F-250 LWB Cab and Half, 4x4 powerstroke (73,xxx miles). Just pay cash, it's cheap because they have ton of them and well, it's a work truck. Everything checks out, clean as truck with maintenance history.
    Off topic

  6. #6
    What I do? SHines-IT's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    FL, USA
    Age
    33
    Posts
    1,545
    2011 Prius

    Quote Originally Posted by GTP231 View Post
    Off topic
    Not really, talking about Diesel trucks and newer/possibly coming trucks. My idea, unless they really go down in price. It's hard to justify spending that much on a new truck and really using it... Plus it seems some of the newer ones are not as great as the older ones...

  7. #7
    I like turtles GTP231's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    Corn and Soybean fields
    Posts
    5,483

    Gray/ White
    09Ram 1500 83 Thunderturd

    Quote Originally Posted by SHines-IT View Post
    Not really, talking about Diesel trucks and newer/possibly coming trucks. My idea, unless they really go down in price. It's hard to justify spending that much on a new truck and really using it... Plus it seems some of the newer ones are not as great as the older ones...
    You buying a truck is not the topic.

  8. #8
    Senior Member big hammer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    manitoba, canada
    Posts
    1,731

    silver
    2002 ws6

    i'd rather have a 7.0L gas job with cylinder shut off. all the power a half ton needs with good mileage. and a hell of alot cheaper repairs than a diesel.

  9. #9
    What I do? SHines-IT's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    FL, USA
    Age
    33
    Posts
    1,545
    2011 Prius

    Quote Originally Posted by GTP231 View Post
    You buying a truck is not the topic.
    Alright that's nice and don't give a shit. I just don't see the point in spending a fortune on a truck, when you can get the above listed for under $12,000. Even under $10,000 if you look. Easily able to save cash and pay off. Then at the point who cares what the gas mileage is, it's paid for.

  10. #10
    Member gd1996's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Latrobe, PA
    Posts
    863
    If they aren't selling well enought they will quit making them... the one I looked at 53k... ya thats going to happen for a beater!

  11. #11
    Senior Member ss~zoso~ss's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    )
    Posts
    9,128

    SS: NBM, tan top
    1998-SS, 2010 Jetta TDI

    they wont make a 1500 diesel because it would get good fuel mileage and for some reason this is frowned upon in the US / diesels being frowned upon because they are the 100% dominant power plant for economy and power....

    just imagine a 1500 diesel 2wd, can you say lightning killer? srt-10 killer?...

  12. #12
    Member infantryws6's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Iraq
    Posts
    491

    08 HD FXSTB
    2010 F350

    Quote Originally Posted by SHines-IT View Post
    Alright that's nice and don't give a shit. I just don't see the point in spending a fortune on a truck, when you can get the above listed for under $12,000. Even under $10,000 if you look. Easily able to save cash and pay off. Then at the point who cares what the gas mileage is, it's paid for.

  13. #13
    What I do? SHines-IT's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    FL, USA
    Age
    33
    Posts
    1,545
    2011 Prius

    Quote Originally Posted by ss~zoso~ss View Post
    they wont make a 1500 diesel because it would get good fuel mileage and for some reason this is frowned upon in the US / diesels being frowned upon because they are the 100% dominant power plant for economy and power....

    just imagine a 1500 diesel 2wd, can you say lightning killer? srt-10 killer?...
    I would not mind seeing a small diesel motor in a Ranger or Colorado.

  14. #14
    Member Rob00Taws6's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Southern Maryland
    Posts
    255

    black
    2000 pontiac trans am

    not for nothing! I've been a die hard Chevy guy, but I've been looking for a Dodge 2500 Diesel 4+4 (1994-2002 preferably a 24 valve). the truck just has a reputation for being solid and not to mention looks bad ass.

  15. #15
    Senior Member ss~zoso~ss's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    )
    Posts
    9,128

    SS: NBM, tan top
    1998-SS, 2010 Jetta TDI

    Cummins > all others

  16. #16
    Veteran 0rion's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    ohio
    Posts
    22,554

    98 Formula
    06 duramax

    Quote Originally Posted by ss~zoso~ss View Post
    Cummins > all others
    everything on all sides of the cummins< all others.

  17. #17
    Impounded
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    park bench
    Posts
    1,399
    gmcheviac

    Quote Originally Posted by 0rion View Post
    everything on all sides of the cummins< all others.
    uh, owned many Dodge trucks recently. No bueno on the halftons and midsizes atleast.

  18. #18
    Senior Member Transamws6's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    DMV
    Posts
    1,036

    NBM
    '00 A4 SS

    2010 6.4 f450 2wd, slammed + spartan tune, bolt on's> all other diesels out there for sure.

    Me and my dad looked at one a few weeks ago, very, very nice truck.

  19. #19
    Member Rob00Taws6's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Southern Maryland
    Posts
    255

    black
    2000 pontiac trans am

    Quote Originally Posted by SHines-IT View Post
    I would not mind seeing a small diesel motor in a Ranger or Colorado.
    toyota has been selling the Hilux with a diesel for years every where but her. i would really think twice about buying a toyota truck now. Im just pissed with the lack of common sense in regards of fuel economy, bio-fuels,and reliability. in a performance minded car theirs no question i would want a gas engine. But, a truck, or even a daily driver i would like to have a diesel i would strongly consider making bio-diesel. I strongly believe that "people In high positions" are shrinking the Diesel market in the US for capital gain.
    Last edited by Rob00Taws6; 02-04-2010 at 06:48 PM.

  20. #20
    Senior Member ss~zoso~ss's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    )
    Posts
    9,128

    SS: NBM, tan top
    1998-SS, 2010 Jetta TDI

    ^^^

Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Turbo diesel trucks!
    By 98maro in forum Almost Anything Goes
    Replies: 37
    Last Post: 12-18-2012, 09:17 AM
  2. Diesel Trucks=sex
    By Transamws6 in forum Almost Anything Goes
    Replies: 144
    Last Post: 09-06-2009, 08:55 AM
  3. Diesel guy with a Z
    By ESBdieselcam in forum New Member Introductions
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 08-21-2009, 06:07 PM
  4. diesel and off road diesel. what the diff?
    By greatwhiteZ28 in forum Almost Anything Goes
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 09-24-2007, 07:32 PM
  5. diesel trucks
    By skywalkrNCSU in forum Almost Anything Goes
    Replies: 19
    Last Post: 03-24-2006, 11:07 AM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •