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I am looking at trading my 2005- 1/2 ton Extended in for a Crew. I want to get the crew and move to the new Eaton locker rear-end and the 100,000 mile warranty and maybe move to a few more options.

 

I am looking at the left over 2007 Classic 1/2 tons, but I am hearing alot of buzz about the deals they are throwing for the 2007 Classic body 3/4 tons.

 

I don't really have to have a 3/4 but it would be nice for the occasional trailer pull to Colorado.

 

What kind of MPG could I expect out of a 2007 6.0? Do they come with the fuel managment system?

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The 07 Classic 3/4 tons do not come with active fuel management. That's the new platform. I traded in my 03 1500 for a 2007 Classic HD with the 6.0L and 4.10's. You can get some great deals on them now! The 6.0L is a pig on gas and I will tell you that up front. Best I've gotten on the highway was 14mpg so far but I only have 900mi on it. I work from home 3 days a week so I'm not that concerned about mileage and my wife takes the MARC train to work everyday so if I need to drive a good distance for work I take her Explorer. I must admit that now I have the HD I like it much better over my 03 1500.

 

It depends on if gas mileage is really that important to you. If it is than I would stick with a 1500. I was considering a new 07 1500, but my wife said I should just get the 2500 HD cause that's what I wanted back in 03 but couldn't afford it and now we could. Gas wasn't an issue with me and if it was I wouldn't have considered a 3/4ton anyway. At the end of the day just buy what makes you happy and you can't go wrong :banghead: I did and don't regret it one bit!! :)

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The 2007 Classic 2500HD do not come with the Displacement on Demand(old Name). My 2006 2500HD with the 6.0L gets about 12-13 city but the motor only has about 2000 miles on it. I have gotten up to 17mpg on the HWY, on my 2001 2500Suburban.

I would say if you can do it, get a 2500HD its better to have a little overkill vs not being able to do it when the need arises. Granted its only about 5-10% that most people will ever need the capablities of a HD, but when that need arises a 1500 just can't compete, and do it with a good margine of safety.

I also got my 2006 2500HD in Oct of 2006 for $21,080.00 out the door so yes the deals are out there! Good luck.

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mpg in the low teens. But throw a tune on the 6.0 and it will walk the dog.

 

FWIW I would stick with the 5.3 if it met my needs, but I tow a fifth wheel, so...

 

DT

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I average around 14.5 combined city and highway with 3.73 gears in mine.

dewfpo Senior Enthusiast

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Your going to get lots better fuel economy with the 5.3 in the 1/2 ton and very comfortable ride.

 

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