Gary Doolin

Ok guys, after my first post "Shopping for a new truck and have some questions" I have decide to get the 10 speed truck instead of the older 6 speed. With that being said I have another question. Should I buy a new truck or one a year or so old with 20-30k miles. I have been told as long as it has had good service records and the transmission had been serviced that would be the way to go and save myself the initial depreciation hit. What is the best way to go. Thanks Gary

Thanks for the reply. Im not sure what you mean by the hype Nate puts out. I dont really know much about either trans. I do hear more about the 10 speed transmission having issues but im sure it's only a small % of them that are manufactured. I have heard that the 10 keeps you in the power curve more with less Rpm drop. My stepfather has a 10 speed in his 1/2 ton and im not crazy about the way it shifts and he has started experiencing shudder at 100k.

Ok guys im sure this has been discussed and have did a search and read some answers. Im looking to buy a 2500 gmc. The highest trim level i will buy is more than likely the SLT and more than likely will buy the SLE. My question is should I buy an older model with the 6l90 or buy new with the 10 speed. Im in Southeastern Kentucky. So it's a mix of terain. My local dealership offers lifetime power train warranty on anything except diesel and anything 8 years old and newer. The total towing weight I will be pulling regularly (2-3x times a mouth) would be around 10k. If that makes a difference other than that it will be my daily driver. Im totally new to the 3/4 ton truck and either trans. I still have a 06 with 4l60e so any help will be very much appreciated. Thank Gary