BadCaddy300
02-21-2008, 08:32 PM
I'm looking to get into a diesel truck. I just found this one : 2000 Chevy 3500 4X4. Since I'm fairly Diesel ignorant what can you tell me about these motors?
http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/inview/detail.jsp?car_id=238769245&dealer_id=55836948&car_year=2000&dealership_view_name=www.empirestatecar.com&sort_type=make_modelASC&cardist=0
MaupinPhoto
02-23-2008, 03:54 AM
Not sure what you are asking. As they say, "Google is your friend." What do you want to know?
I'm more familiar with the Dodge Cummins engine, but Ford and Chevy offer good engines also. There are tons of aftermarket performance parts for all of them, whether you are into 4-wheeling, towing or racing.
BigBegum
02-23-2008, 04:41 AM
dont do it... If you want to spend under 12k get a Dodge cummins... Those old chevy diesels are no fun...
Junkie
02-23-2008, 02:37 PM
yup the older chevy diesels are alot of trouble man, i would invest in a dodge or ford.
lotero
02-24-2008, 12:22 AM
DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT buy that truck. especially not for that price, you can buy a decent 7.3 ferd or a cummins for that and you will be alot happier. if you have any specific questions ask em, but to answer your original.. DONT DO IT!
454navyss
02-24-2008, 01:00 AM
chevy guy but if i were in the market for a ddiesel i would be looking at dodges
BadCaddy300
02-24-2008, 01:52 AM
Thank for the responses. I was just curious. I guess I have to a look for a cummins or spend the $$$ for a duramax.
MaupinPhoto
02-24-2008, 09:35 AM
Thank for the responses. I was just curious. I guess I have to a look for a cummins or spend the $$$ for a duramax.
You won't be disappointed in the Cummins. Rock solid and lots of potential.
Crunkville TX
02-24-2008, 03:12 PM
my dad has a dodge cummins and nothing has ever went wrong with it and its also pretty quick for a full size 4x4
camarokidrs
02-24-2008, 03:24 PM
As far as a diesel goes go with the ford 7.3 and nothing else i'm a chevy guy but when it comes 2 diesels and working nothing does it like a ford,i work at a ford dealership on the diesel side of the shop.
Junkie
02-24-2008, 05:34 PM
ehhh i disagree and im a ford guy. Ive got a 6.0 that puts down around 500hp.
1997chevy454
03-03-2008, 08:45 PM
get a cummins u will love it......duramax's are fast with little mods.....never been a ford fan....and from what i have seen it takes some dough and some praying to make a ford fast:angel:
ParkM
03-03-2008, 09:14 PM
Must not have ever lined up against a '08 RC/SB 6.0 twin turbo :thumbsup: :lmao:
Joshua Lee
03-04-2008, 10:46 AM
Get a new Cummins and get to know your dealership better, lol..... They are JUNK
The 6.0l is close to it in quality but both are crap...
The old 7.3l Fords or the 12v/24v Cummins in a old body are the best diesles for the $$