Greetings everyone. I'm brand new to the diesel world. After researching and debating myself for over a year (gas v. diesel) I took delivery on a new 2013 Silverado 2500hd, LS, CC, 2 WD, Duramax/Allison about 10 days ago. All I can say is WOW!! What a truck. I've owned 7 half tons since 1980 but nothing I've owned compares to how this truck feels right out of the box. The only bad thing is the camper is winterized and I won't be able to put the truck through hits paces properly until spring.