What, no 4.5? No reason to check out the new trucks now!
I used to go to the car (truck) lots and look at the new vehicles, I used to actually care what was coming out and waiting for Diesel options in SUV's, smaller trucks, and cars. But I don't get an option, in reality, they don't make a vehicle (none of the big 3) that I'm interested in paying for, for the 5 or more year duration. I really don't go looking any more, just the used car lots for that old 6.2 or 6.5 hiding out abandoned. It's not just because I'm cheap, it's I'm completly un-interested in what they're offering. From the tone in this thread, I'm certainly not alone. I have no desire for another 3/4 ton or 1 ton truck just to get a Diesel, have one, don't want another.
I love driving (lately) of the 1982 SHORT BED 6.2's I have, get's better fuel economy than a new gasser, and it's a cool truck that sounds sweet. Just don't have anything close in new. Piss on GM, Ford, and Goats...
The big 3 should probably just ramp up reproduction parts and keep the older stuff on the road, because their new stuff just plain sucks (sales show it too).
4.5L Duramax For 2010- New Pictures?
Just read a release saying the 4.5L Duramax is on hold! Engineering of the engine is complete but integration engineering into the chassis and all that goes with that process is on hold until GM is in better financial condition. I was looking forward to this engine, not that I was buying but felt like a good market was available for the 4.5L. Grafting one of these into an old pickup say a 50's model would be neat. bob..............
Sorry, I go to another thread below and I see the 4.5 hold by Gm is already being discussed.