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D Max vs. 6.0 for everyday use

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need4speed Enthusiast

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I drive 25K per year in SoCal. I also carry 2,500 lbs. in the back of the truck 24/7. I was thinking about buying a CC Dmax to use... gas mileage would be considerably better than my current 11. I will also put a Juice Box on this truck with exhaust. Opinions? Suggestions? Comments?
SxViper Enthusiast

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With that much miles per year I would get the Dmax... I have the 6.0l it has plenty of power but the mpg is not the best... What type of driving do you do. Short distances or long?
Shaners Senior Enthusiast

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You sound like a good candidate for the Dmax.  If you can swing the $$$ premium I don't see how you could go wrong.  :thumb:
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Just a thought... I'm guessing you're during a lot of freeway "hopping" as being in sCali...so this will probably be impractical.

 

Have you thought about moving that 2500Lbs to a trailer and then seeing if anyone has 3.73's that will fit in the rear?

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I drive alot on the freeways/parking lots of SoCal, but also do long trips 100 miles or more some days. Mostly the 100 miles per day with 5 or 6 stops. Then sometimes to Northern California and Oregon. I have already ordered the truck but don't have to take it once it gets here. I am just not sure I am doing the right thing for the driving I do. I love my 02 HD2500, but the mileage. My best tank with my normal driving is 11.7. Then again I have 32" tall tires so my odometer is incorrect. I am just unsure if the Dmax is the right way to go.
bowtiebob Enthusiast

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need4speed,

 

Just out of curiousity, what is the 2500 lbs that you carry around in your truck??

 

Do you happen to have any pictures of your V-Rod??  I would like to see that.....

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