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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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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
 
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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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..
 
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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They are great, you should buy now. Save GM but they do not come in manny tranny
 
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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they stopped manual trannys in early 06

other than the dpf theyre a good truck
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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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.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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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..
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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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.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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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?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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I think you'll like the new 6 speeds though. :upup: The LMMs are pretty quick and built really well.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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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.
 
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