Drove a Dmax

[Shaners]

Good power, but noticable noise over the 6.0L in my truck (expected that).

 

Allison shifted weird, but the truck only had 1 mile on it, so I'm sure it really didn't know what was going on (Adaptive shifting).

 

Temp gage fluctuated from 180* to 210* alot on my short ride (is this normal when climbing hills?)

 

Do these engines quiet down when broken in??? Sometimes it was very quiet, and other times it sounded like a gas motor with way too much timing (ping).

 

Either way I put money down on it.. and I told him to hold it until Friday so I can make my mind up.

 

(it's dark grey with the LT package and a sticker price around $48K) alot of cabbage!!!

[tbyrne]

The transmissions is probably still learning. It gets much better with time. I think it's very quiet for a diesal when cruising on the highway. I can hear it a little more when the truck is cold and someone driving in the city. Haven't experienced the temp gauge problem. Mine usually runs at about 187.

 

Remember, a few basic mods will give you ALOT more power!

[Firetiger(MN)]

You'll love the truck if you do happen to make the purchase. When the tranny gets smart, it'll feel like you're driving a 5 spd powerglide when it goes through the shi fts. Hardly noticable.

 

They are coming out with a 6spd Allison for 2006.5 I've heard and that'll be nice as well I'm sure. Just an FYI incase you want to wait.

 

Diesels are a little more maintenance and take somewhat more thinking to operate (cold weather operating, etc) than the gasser, but sure are fun. I know I love mine and don't think I could own a gas again. It'll take a good 10k miles to get it broke in and then I could tell it was starting to loosen up a bit and ran even smoother. Plus the mileage just kept getting better!

[MS3DALE]

Shaners I'll think you'll LOVE it once you buy it and drive it for a few months.

You won't go wrong buying it!

[Shotgun]

UH OH!! There goes the neighborhood

[Machine]

Go for it. My first diesel was bought with alot of hesitation on my behalf. The noise, smell, my lack of knowledge, and the additional cost all yelled - don't do it. Well , I did it, and i'll never own another gas truck again. Gas serves its purpose well in trucks, but diesels just do it better.

 

As far as the allison acting weird - its just breaking in. As far as the temp fluctuating - mine tends to roam on both trucks (Furd and GM.) My diesel actually got louder the more i played with its tuning. Louder at idle and at WOT, but remained the same at cruise speeds.

[lovette]

If that's your first time in a Dmax, you gotta try one Juiced!