choosing between trucks

[steveo2155]

I am looking at 1999-2002 Silverado/sierra 1500 and 1999-2002 Silverado 2500 gas or diesel. In terms of reliability, how does the 2500 6.0 liter match up to the 1500 5.3? Also, how about the diesel vs gas in the 2500? Just trying to choose a truck that is going to last me a long time...

[dsr611]

how does the 2500 6.0 liter match up to the 1500 5.3

2500 will have more towing/payload capacity, more HP

Just trying to choose a truck that is going to last me a long time...

Diesel

[Chris]

6.0 light 25 will have iron heads 99-01. HD's in that body didnt start til 00 or 01 i believe and those gassers will also have iron heads. 02 would be your best bet if you want a gasser in 2500 or above in the 99-02 range

[Gray Fox]

I was just talking to my boss about his trucks. He has a 2002 Silverado 2500 4x4 with a 6.0. He has over 200k miles on it and uses it has his daily driver and farm truck. He told me that he was talking to our VP and he has a 1999 Silverado 2500 with a 6.0 and over 240k miles. My boss has a 2014 3500 diesel that he uses to pull his horse trailer and has talked about trading the 2500 for about 3 years, but has yet to do so. It keeps hanging on so he keeps putting new tires on it.