Be scared of an LMM?

[Red]

So I have been shopping around for a nice LBZ for a few weeks, getting ready to go on leave and have my truck up for sale with things looking promising on that side. But every time I am searching the net for a truck, I keep finding sharp a$$ 2007 LMMs at the same price as the '07 LBZs I am looking at. I know the LMM has the DPF and the DOC too I guess, but is it something that I should be trying to avoid while looking for a new truck? My overall goal in the next few years with the truck is to get around 600hp. Might not happen, but thats what I have the bar set at. Anyway, is the DPF something I should really be avoiding? I'm humble enough to admit that if it doesn't relate to my LB7, I am not totally up to date with it, and all I remember is how bad everyone talked the DPFs a few years ago.

Open ears to anyone with advice/comments

 

[A_T_Ver]

LMM would be a good choice. Just delete the DPF exhaust.

 

[Red]

Aren't there some serious fines when it comes to smog testing, or if you get caught with it removed? I would always have my truck registered in Mich, where you don't have to get smog tested, so that would be nice........maybe I just thought it was more trouble than it actually is?

 

[z79outlaw]

I wouldnt be scared of an LMM, just test drive it, make sure it gets decent mileage with the DPF on, I've heard of some lemons that get less that 10-14 on the hwy cruising, other wise I think your good. Its illegal yes, just as illegal as disabling EGR or a Cat or any other emissions equipment, somebody brothers, friends, cousins, uncle, may of got a fine for removing the DPF, but there probably the only one. I sold my beloved LLY to buy an LMM just gotta find one to buy first though...:rofl: I put the cart ahead of the horse on this one.

 

[Red]

Oh crap you are from Wi too.....that's where the one I am lookin at is! :rofl:

 

[z79outlaw]

Oh crap you are from Wi too.....that's where the one I am lookin at is! :rofl:

Well if its a really really good deal, let me know I'll check it out for ya:rofl:

 

[Red]

No way :secret:

Nah its a 2007 Sierra, about 6 inches of lift, 35s with nice 18 chromies, loaded interior minus sunroof, SLT package. Dealership is asking $36k, but obviously there would be some bartering involved. And if I can't move my truck now for +$18k, I will probably look at stuff cheaper.

 

[SmokeShow]

wouldn't even think twice about buying an LMM over an LBZ. Both equally as capable IMO and it's really a matter of which package (truck body style) you like the best.

Happy shopping. :thumb:



C-ya

 

[z79outlaw]

No way :secret:

Nah its a 2007 Sierra, about 6 inches of lift, 35s with nice 18 chromies, loaded interior minus sunroof, SLT package. Dealership is asking $36k, but obviously there would be some bartering involved. And if I can't move my truck now for +$18k, I will probably look at stuff cheaper.

thats a good price, I bet ya its not red though, or I woulda found it. lol, but if it is red I better start looking alot harder...

 

[z79outlaw]

No way :secret:

Nah its a 2007 Sierra, about 6 inches of lift, 35s with nice 18 chromies, loaded interior minus sunroof, SLT package. Dealership is asking $36k, but obviously there would be some bartering involved. And if I can't move my truck now for +$18k, I will probably look at stuff cheaper.

This one here? lol http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...ess=53168&advanced=y&end_year=2011&doors=Four Door&transmission=&max_price=46000&cardist=84&standard=false

 

[Red]

wouldn't even think twice about buying an LMM over an LBZ. Both equally as capable IMO and it's really a matter of which package (truck body style) you like the best.
Happy shopping. :thumb:
C-ya

Sweet. I think I scared myself away from the thought of a DPF more than anything else.





PS- it's black:coolspot:

 

[Red]

This one here? lol

:nod:

 

[z79outlaw]

:nod:

When you said WI, thats the first place, that came to mind, when you said 6" of lift I knew for sure. If your in the market for a LMM there definetly the place to look, they got the most optioned trucks at the lowest prices, but as far as LBZ's, LLY's and LB7's there way over priced.

 

[Red]

So you know the place? Given my situation and time available, there is a worst case chance I will be buying from a dealer sight unseen. I know how bad that sounds, but with a 2-3 year old truck it isn't that bad, and I don't have many other options at this point. Michigan economy is horribad and I will need to get a new truck before I get back to Colorado. Fly to the dealer, drive home type thing.

 

[9W3-HD]

I have my LMM listed in colorado, that price is the on the high side, BTW, its got 3900 miles on it now.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=274043014&dealer_id=64972883&car_year=2008&rdm=1267065221631&lastStartYear=1981&model=CHEVC25&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=2008&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&sownerid=58171825&showZipError=y&make=CHEV&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=80524&advanced=&end_year=2011&doors=&transmission=&max_price=&cardist=0&standard=false&rdpage=thumb

 

[Red]

Yeah I have seen your truck on there, ebay too IIRC. It is damn sharp, but I am looking to be under 20k financed with a 20k down payment. There is a little room for flexibility, but it needs to be wriggled out of the wife



Edit-damn that is nice. Let me know if it moves, I will see what I can work out with my better half.

 

[z79outlaw]

So you know the place? Given my situation and time available, there is a worst case chance I will be buying from a dealer sight unseen. I know how bad that sounds, but with a 2-3 year old truck it isn't that bad, and I don't have many other options at this point. Michigan economy is horribad and I will need to get a new truck before I get back to Colorado. Fly to the dealer, drive home type thing.

I've known guys that've bought Dodges there, its about 45 mins from where I grew up and where my family still lives. The only bad thing I've heard about them was there prices, but thats not so much the case anymore.

 

[9W3-HD]

Yeah I have seen your truck on there, ebay too IIRC. It is damn sharp, but I am looking to be under 20k financed with a 20k down payment. There is a little room for flexibility, but it needs to be wriggled out of the wife



Edit-damn that is nice. Let me know if it moves, I will see what I can work out with my better half.

I hope not ebay..if so someone stole my pics...Ive heard of that happening.

 

[LRWarrior]

Go for the LMM. I spent $52,000 buying mine and I don't regret it. It is my third dually, and by far the best truck I have ever driven. DPF delete just got put on it with some MBRP 5" stacks. I figure that I had the money to pay for a $52,000 truck, I can afford any fines that come with it. To hell with Greenpeace.