looking into a new dmax

[toy4xchris]

so heres the question of the day anything I should look out for in the 08 and 09 dmaxs? I know my 03 had a few issues but they were some what easy to deal with.

does anyone know if it is possible to get the 08 or 09 dmax with a manual trans? I know the older ones you could.

well thank you all again

[Oilfield_Mafia]

Chris, I dont think the LMM's are available with the manual trans.. as far as I know they have all the same issues as the LBZ.. which is none.. unless someone has plugged up the DPF a few times.. due to an overfueling programmer..

[No Problem]

They are great, you should buy now. Save GM but they do not come in manny tranny

[2500HeavyDuty]

they stopped manual trannys in early 06

other than the dpf theyre a good truck

[K50]

You can buy a manny tranny in Mexico
I don't know why GM discontinued the manual version, but it's not like they made very many in the first place. Of all the used trucks for sale I've seen, probably about 1 in 300 has the manual. I wish they made more 6 speeds, I really wanted one...but the Allison is a pretty stellar transmission.

[GTRW3T]

THEY DONT OFFER THE MANUAL TRANS ANYMORE. THEY ARE GOOD TRUCKS IVE NOT SEEN ANY PROBLEM WITH THEM. IVE NOT SEEN ANY COME INTO THE SHOP WITH ANY PROBLEMS. I KNOW HERE AT THE DEALER SHIP THAT IM AT THEY GOT REALLY GOOD DEALS GOIN ON RIGHT NOW ON TRUCKS..

[toy4xchris]

yea I was really hoping to get away from autos I hate them so much just before my accident my Allison started acting up. well I guess I am going to have to settle for an auto but I wish I could buy now but I cant even drive and the insurance stuff is still being dealt with on the old truck.

[No Problem]

Originally Posted by 2500HeavyDuty other than the dpf theyre a good truck

How can the DPF make them bad trucks? I have had no issues with mine, I guess it is all what the definition of a good truck is huh?

[Johnny Cetane]

I think you'll like the new 6 speeds though. :upup: The LMMs are pretty quick and built really well.

[toy4xchris]

Originally Posted by No Problem How can the DPF make them bad trucks? I have had no issues with mine, I guess it is all what the definition of a good truck is huh?

All the non DPF guys think they make it a worse truck. I do have a question what is the fuel mileage like with the DPF trucks because once again I dont know to many people with them and everyone is trying to use that to scare me away from them.

[No Problem]

Originally Posted by toy4xchris All the non DPF guys think they make it a worse truck. I guess if not smoking makes it a worse engine then I guess they are correct, I personally am not a fan of wasting all that fuel that comes with heavy smoke but so be it. I do have a question what is the fuel mileage like with the DPF trucks because once again I dont know to many people with them and everyone is trying to use that to scare me away from them.

I filled up this morning and drove 245 miles on the highway. It was crappy weather but I am averaging 17.6 mpg. Now that is driving between 65-70 and only on the highway. My mileage is not a good gauge but be careful what you read. I would imagine 15-17 would be what you can expect.

[Oilfield_Mafia]

I dont think the DPF makes them a bad truck.. Its just something else to take off in the ongoing endeavor for more performance and mileage..

[toy4xchris]

yea I only get 17 on the hwy in my ctd so thats not bad should still be good for getting me around planning on a lift and 35s so I know I cant expect great mileage but atleast better than its big block counter part would get. I figure if the DPF really does suck one day when the warranty expires and stuff it might go bye bye but for now a nice truck with decent power is what I need.