i heard at the local dealership there is an 06 duramax ccsb 60000miles on it and i have an 03 ccsb 94000miles on it would it be worth bumping up a few years or should i stick with what i have???
opinions wanted please
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I'm a big believer in paying for what you have and then just enjoying it. I have no plans to upgrade my vehicle because its plenty good enough... and If I bought a new one I would have to turn around and do all the same things I did to this one.
So in that sense, I say you stick with what you got. The grass really isn't greaner on the other side.
The 06's are good units though. My bro has one and it goes good and drives nice. If you ask me it sounds stupid compared to the LB7's and LLY's but thats no big deal. Just be ready to throw some new tranny lines on if you live where it gets cold.
So in that sense, I say you stick with what you got. The grass really isn't greaner on the other side.
The 06's are good units though. My bro has one and it goes good and drives nice. If you ask me it sounds stupid compared to the LB7's and LLY's but thats no big deal. Just be ready to throw some new tranny lines on if you live where it gets cold.
If you can afford it and still be comfortable, go for it, but if they try and screw you and give you $10k and charge $30k for the 06 I would definately run away. It doesnt look like you will lose alot of parts except for the exhaust, so hopefully it wont be a big hit to trade up.
They leak when it gets cold on some trucks. My 07 doesn't but Dan coldlbz's 06 does!!
Advantages to the 06 would be a better flowing inlet to the turbo, the 6 speed tranny, and more hp out of the box and better injectors, no FICM. Downside is the pistons that are more prone to cracking than the previous years. Also, it has alot more emissions crap on it than your 03 which you will need to get rid of.
Advantages to the 06 would be a better flowing inlet to the turbo, the 6 speed tranny, and more hp out of the box and better injectors, no FICM. Downside is the pistons that are more prone to cracking than the previous years. Also, it has alot more emissions crap on it than your 03 which you will need to get rid of.
Oh yeah, those lines leak real good. :rofl: I think I'm on my 5th set. And I'm in need of new ones again. Some guys instead of putting the GM stuff back on are getting lines made up, and that seems to be working. How do the trucks compare option wise?
pretty much the same but better sound with the bose and leather interior a power seat and center console other than that bout the same as my truck but i think im going with fmos rule of thinking and keeping mine
I have a few pics of a guys fix on TDG and I have the part # and prices for the new lines and you replace the rubber with an and braided lines looks real good.
I kinda believe in paying for something and keeping it. Only reason I ditched my 03 was because I wanted a CC and I wanted 4wd. If my lb7 had those, I might have kept it since it was close to payed off. Then the payment money becomes toy money
With that said, If you like your truck now and just want to get one a few years newer, Id say pass. If theres something you dont like about it that cant be fixed, then yeah, think about trading in for something you want. Just my .02 though
With that said, If you like your truck now and just want to get one a few years newer, Id say pass. If theres something you dont like about it that cant be fixed, then yeah, think about trading in for something you want. Just my .02 though
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I would not trade up,It would be safe to say you do not owe alot on your 03, once you step up and put out more money that will slow you up on building your truck up, were if you keep the 03 you can get the built trans and turn the power up more and if something does break your not out a big payment and a repair bill,I wish i started with a older truck and not the new one like I ended up doing.
well i just got it a yr ago so i still owe a bit but yes i would lose a good bit of money and i wouldnt gain anything performance wise so im happy with what i got
I bought mine in july 06 sticker price was 41,500 my cost with discount and rebates 30k. blew the motor june 1st of 08 with 31,500 miles on it, to date I have 25k in add ons not counting labor that we have into it.Been nice to find a older truck and built it or kept my 2001 2500hd and swapped the 8.1 out for a cummins or a Dmax.It was paid for would of been better off lol
03's are the best first of the Chinese body, no emissions crap and very very little piston problems
Edit- they are a hell of alot easier to tune too
first of the Chinese body, no emissions crap and very very little piston problemsEdit- they are a hell of alot easier to tune too
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When I was thinking of trading up I just considered the difference I would have to pay, and how much longer I would have to make payments. I decided against it. As much as I would like a new truck I would rather have no payments. Henry could you please post more info about the modified trans lines? Thanks.
Heres the link to the thread at TDG http://www.thedieselgarage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79263
I think it could be done close to the same way as he did but not have to have the female fittings silver soldered onto ea end of all three lines.
I think it could be done close to the same way as he did but not have to have the female fittings silver soldered onto ea end of all three lines.
06 and 07'sn are great but these are the years that had internal pump exploding problems with the LBZ that took out all the injectors and contaminated the fuel system.
The trans lines leak in all climates.
Stick with what ya got, Injectors are the only thing to worry about and you can get a complete set with all gaskets for around 13 to 15 hundo and put them in yourself in a weekend if your not wheel chair bound.
The trans lines leak in all climates.
Stick with what ya got, Injectors are the only thing to worry about and you can get a complete set with all gaskets for around 13 to 15 hundo and put them in yourself in a weekend if your not wheel chair bound.