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Old 06-11-2010, 07:48 PM   #17
W J
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Default Re: Ford 2003 6.0 diesel ???

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Originally Posted by Mike Pearson View Post
If you are thinking about purchasing a used diesel dually I would highly recomend a chevy or GMC with a duramax. They are very durable and powerful. I have a 2005 with 160,000 miles on it. I have had no problems at all with this truck. I haul a 40 ft goose w/ LQ. It weighs about 15000 lbs. 9-10 mpg towing. 17-18 just truck. The allison trans is fantastic and the brakes stop the rig flawlessly.
Mike, we have a '05 GMC Duramax/Allison bought new. Light towing only---all services performed. Was disappointed to lose Allison trans after a trip from Ma to NC and back. Failed off 72k warranty at 85k miles. Just put in a Allison factory re-build----very pricey project. Love the truck, but disappointed....the Allisons aren't supposed to fail that quick, just bad luck, I guess.....WJ
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