Thoughts on moving to a 2500

GMmaniac · February 16, 2016

Glad you upgraded to 2500 HD from 1500. Finally a Great Vortec engine not Eco-Tec..

Ken

SouthpawHD · February 16, 2016

The Vortec definitely seems like a great motor. Looking forward to putting it through its paces this summer while towing.

JABSolstice · February 16, 2016

Any update on those eBay mirrors? I've only seen the one person here say they weren't great quality, but they get good reviews on eBay...

I really need a set, but don't want to spend $1k. If that is my only option though, I certainly will. I don't need signals there, really just want the power and heat options.

jay15892 · February 16, 2016

I bought a 1500 simply because it has auto four wheel drive which is not available on the HD's..

SMiller · February 16, 2016

I bought a 1500 simply because it has auto four wheel drive which is not available on the HD's..

Please tell me you are joking.

I have a truck with the auto and don't think I have used it 2 times since 2000. If I need 4wd then I actually all 4 wheels pulling or stopping, none of this assisted when it feels like it crap.

I would much rather have the bulletproof transfer case in the HD truck.

jay15892 · February 16, 2016

Please tell me you are joking.

I have a truck with the auto and don't think I have used it 2 times since 2000.

I would much rather have the bulletproof transfer case in the HD truck.

Here in Alaska it can be glare ice on the side roads and dry pavement on the main roads. The auto four wheel drive is very handy..

SouthpawHD · February 16, 2016

The auto 4WD is a nice feature, no doubt. But when it came to buying the right truck for my needs, the Auto 4WD was not a serious consideration when looking at the pros and cons of moving from a 1500 to the 2500. I really think the traction control and stability trac systems help (although not 100%) to make up for the loss of the Auto 4WD feature.

Anyways, just my $0.02 worth.

bersh · February 16, 2016

I think it boils down to either you need a 2500 or you don't. If auto 4wd is a major consideration, than you don't need a 2500. I currently own two 2500hd (both of which I need), and a Yukon XL. I prefer to switch to 4wd when I need it. My wife drives the Yukon, and the auto is perfect for her most of the time as she doesn't have to think about it, and it is admittedly nice in mixed conditions. The irony is that when it's bad out, she puts it in 4wd as the auto isn't always fast enough to react on the hills we have around here.

Cowpie · February 17, 2016

Here in Alaska it can be glare ice on the side roads and dry pavement on the main roads. The auto four wheel drive is very handy..

I lived in the Interior. When temps are really cold, ice and snow are really not a problem. I had no issues when I lived up near Fairbanks for 10 years of not having an auto 4x4 option. That was before all this auto stuff showed up and we still had manual lock in hubs and regular levers on the floor to shift transfer cases in and out. The auto transfers now available on many vehicles have their own unique mechanical issues as well. There is no perfect solution to every situation. I just don't miss a thing about auto 4x4. And I live rural on snowy, drifted up gravel roads in winter which turn into muddy gravel roads in spring. If we need, we just put the 2500 in 4x4 as required and disengage when not needing it. Same for going to town, in town, off road, whatever. Turn a knob and select it when we need it. Not like we are having to get out and manually lock in hubs like the old days.