what's the scoop on the '02 D-max?
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what's the scoop on the '02 D-max?
My gramps has his owned since new, 80k mile 02 2500 Chevy, long bed ex-cab 2wd that he's finally going to get rid of, they can't haul the 5th wheel around anymore and both of them are having a hard time climbing into the truck as they're in their late 80's.
Anyway, as far as I know, the injector recall has been taken care of and one or two other warranty issues, the thing is practically brand new since he drives it super easy and keeps it clean.
I've always been of the Cummins truck persuasion, personally, because of what I need from a truck. But I'm looking at something for my lady to drive around in, she doesn't need a solid front axle, 4x4 or a work truck; really just looking for a reasonable replacement for her little 4 door roller skate that she's SO done with driving!
I'm thinking that a crew cab short bed would be more ideal; but Gramps' price on this thing would be...well, I'd feel kinda bad.
Anyway, as far as I know, the injector recall has been taken care of and one or two other warranty issues, the thing is practically brand new since he drives it super easy and keeps it clean.
I've always been of the Cummins truck persuasion, personally, because of what I need from a truck. But I'm looking at something for my lady to drive around in, she doesn't need a solid front axle, 4x4 or a work truck; really just looking for a reasonable replacement for her little 4 door roller skate that she's SO done with driving!
I'm thinking that a crew cab short bed would be more ideal; but Gramps' price on this thing would be...well, I'd feel kinda bad.
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By configuration, do you mean auto/manual? It's the Allison auto. Just looking at it as her daily driver, most I'd do would be exhaust and air intake.
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Blue book is 15,900; don't know what market price or my price would be, probably pretty cheap, though.
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Blue book is 15,900; don't know what market price or my price would be, probably pretty cheap, though.
Last edited by greasemonkey; 03-20-2009 at 02:34 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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A deal is a deal. There is nothing wrong with the LB7 series engines and the injectors are fine if the fuel is filtered properly. GM dropped the ball on that one and the injectors are being sand blasted with dirty fuel. If you are going to run power then get a FASS or similar system that runs a 3 micron filter and water separator. If you do not plan on upping the power then an additional filter is all you need. Also, air upgrades such as intake systems and exhaust upgrades don’t do much good without the power upgrades. The reason to do air upgrades is to reduce the excessive exhaust temperatures that result from extra power. More air won’t make more power. If you just want more noise or don’t like buying replacement air filters then that is a reason to go ahead with those also.
Mark
Mark
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