So when do the 2007 2500 HD's come out?

[JLeosnow]

Just as the topic states....does anyone know a date of when we will see the exact option/pricing/specs on the new 2007 HD2500 trucks?

 

Thanks,

-John

[HawkeyeOC]

Just as the topic states....does anyone know a date of when we will see the exact option/pricing/specs on the new 2007 HD2500 trucks?

 

Thanks,

-John

 

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The HD has to be real close to production. My new 07 GMC 1500 is in the dealer today getting its front chrome bumper replaced (They buffed the chrome so much before delivery that it took the chrome off in a couple small areas).

 

Anyway, they sent a HD front bumper by mistake!

 

It's real close!

 

This site will help if you want to see options but no prices.

 

http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com

[JLeosnow]

Just as the topic states....does anyone know a date of when we will see the exact option/pricing/specs on the new 2007 HD2500 trucks?

 

Thanks,

-John

 

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The HD has to be real close to production. My new 07 GMC 1500 is in the dealer today getting its front chrome bumper replaced (They buffed the chrome so much before delivery that it took the chrome off in a couple small areas).

 

Anyway, they sent a HD front bumper by mistake!

 

It's real close!

 

This site will help if you want to see options but no prices.

 

http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com

 

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Thanks for the info HawkeyeOC.

 

-John

[RyanbabZ71]

I seen one on the road a few wks ago

[redvett]

Saleable production starts the First week of Feburary. Hope your not wanting a Duramax too bad. The price has gone up from $6000 to $8500 for the option.

[JLeosnow]

Saleable production starts the First week of Feburary. Hope your not wanting a Duramax too bad. The price has gone up from $6000 to $8500 for the option.

 

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Thats not good news(amount of price increase). Unfortunately to get the truck that fits my wants/needs(towing an enclosed 24ft/7000lb. trailer across the plains states into the Rocky Mountains) I believe I am left with no option other than the Duramax/Allison option. I don't think the 6.0L will fit my needs to be able to tow the above mentioned set-up encountering 40mph headwinds with a few big/long elevation changes in the road with ease which I have longed to have for quite some time now....

 

-John

[redvett]

The RV sites say if you dont tow at least 21000mi a year along with everyday driving a diesel isnt worth the expense. $8500 and basic Diesel maintance will buy a lot of gas.

[JLeosnow]

The RV sites say if you dont tow at least 21000mi a year along with everyday driving a diesel isnt worth the expense. $8500 and basic Diesel maintance will buy a lot of gas.

 

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I guess what is important to me this time around(relating to tow vehicle) is to have something that is 100% capable of towing what I need to tow and do it with ease. Probably not the smartest decision from an economic perspective but I really want the experience of taking these winter wonderland trips(heading out west to ride our sleds in the steep & deep) and not feeling like I am killing the vehicle just to get there....

 

-John

[DMAX Daddy]

A quick link to play with the difference between gas/diesel prices and mileage, figure you savings a year with the diesel then see ho many years it takes to overcome the price difference at purchase.

 

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/savemoney.shtml

[redvett]

That calculator only figures mileage not the high costs of buying& maintaining a deisel thats where the high costs is. The average person would have to keep a Deisel over 12 years to get it to pay off.

Personally i dont keep my vehicles anywhere that long. My oldest service truck 2000 has over 202000mi and will be gone by this next fall.

 

A quick link to play with the difference between gas/diesel prices and mileage, figure you savings a year with the diesel then see ho many years it takes to overcome the price difference at purchase.

 

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/savemoney.shtml

 

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[Daubs]

Yea, when I ordered my CC back in 04, I looked hard at the Duramax vs. the Big Block. Figured with amount of driving I did, cost of fuels, maintenance, etc., I could drive the Big Block for 7+ years before MPG / fuel savings would even come close to initial cost of the diesel.

 

Too bad the 8.1 won't be an option for the 07's. Hopefully they will figure out EPA stuff and bring them back soon. Until then, I'm keeping my Big Block!

[Roofer]

Are these figures considering in your monthly payments? Or is it just considering the sticker price? What about resale?

 

If you tow anything big, even just once in awhile, I feel the diesel is well worth it. The maintenence isn't all that bad. One more filter every 15K and 4 quarts of oil every 3-5K.

Before 2007 models......What about the 100K warranty??

[redvett]

Sit down and figure out the price difference between the gas & Deisel along with maintance . A 5.3L takes 6 qts oil and a Dmax probably uses 10-12 qts along with fuel,oil & air filters you need to haul over 21000mi a year for 12 years to get your money out of a diesel. Do you tow over 21K a year ? if so a diesel may be good for you.

[Roofer]

10 quarts of oil yes. Air filter $15.Fuel filters are @$35. Fuel can change at any time. I used to have a 5.3, but I can't tow my gooseneck trailer with a 5.3. The trailer alone is almost at max capacity. I tow about 10K a year, but like I said above, I can't move my trailers with a 5.3 or 6.0. This is why these figures are wrong. Some people tow bigger campers and other things which are more than just a snowmobile trailer. The whole study should be thrown out the window when it comes to actually using your truck.

[DMAX Daddy]

If you tow for real you need a diesel. For posers like me that MIGHT get a 6k trailer gas is the way to go.

 

As Roofer said, when your trailer empty nears the trucks limit, its time to go diesel.