Need opinions 2016 Chevrolet 2500HD

[deerefan]

And it’s a 6.0 vs a 6.2?

I know they used to make a 3/4 ton Suburban in the mid 2000s that had the 6.0 I believe. The newer ones have the 6.2.

 

[4570Man]

They put Allison’s in a suburban now? I haven’t paid much attention to the new lineup because I ain’t buying one but they didn’t used to. Even the 8.1 powered ones didn’t have an Allison. Currently I’m driving a 2002 V10 excursion. It has power windows, AC, heated seats and cost $3500. What more could you ask for?

 

[5030]

Must be a 6.2 then. Not mine, I just get to change the fluids and filters.... and grease it. it actually has a few grease fittings. I was amazed.

 

[5030]

They put Allison’s in a suburban now? I haven’t paid much attention to the new lineup because I ain’t buying one but they didn’t used to. Even the 8.1 powered ones didn’t have an Allison.

Allison was an option. She didn't get it, she should have. Told her she should have gotten a black one (hers is deep red metallic), then she could have played ***** and cruised around in a jet black 'burb'...lol

least she got the extended warranty. That buggy is loaded with junk that I bet will fail eventually. Still cannot figure out how half the stuff works. Owners manual is an inch thick.

Fuel computer says 25 average mpg. I think it's lying.

 

[4570Man]

Fuel computer says 25 average mpg. I think it's lying.

Yea, that’s not happening.

 

[the old grind]

I have a V-10 in the '05 F-450 SD. At >220,000 mi the oil pressure comes up slowly when starting up and I'm told that'll be the end of the motor someday. It even sounds old, almost rough, but it gets the job done. (always off-highway, btw.) My '12 2500 HD's 6.0 with similar miles runs smoother and is more responsive. Oil pressure could be hitger at startup too, but it sounds & feels 'fresh'.

Allison was an option. She didn't get it, she should have. .. That buggy is loaded with junk that I bet will fail eventually. Still cannot figure out how half the stuff works. Owners manual is an inch thick.

Fuel computer says 25 average mpg. I think it's lying.

Have her drive it for longer to see what the numbers say. Maybe the Mrs just drives like Grandma. I sure do.

 

[5030]

Considering she's 70 and I'm 71, we are both old farts.

 

[4570Man]

I have a V-10 in the '05 F-450 SD. At >220,000 mi the oil pressure comes up slowly when starting up and I'm told that'll be the end of the motor someday. It even sounds old, almost rough, but it gets the job done. (always off-highway, btw.) My '12 2500 HD's 6.0 with similar miles runs smoother and is more responsive. .

I have also had both. The v10 makes more power but the 6.0 wins by a landslide in durability and longevity.
If I was looking for power and durability in a gas motor of of the v10 era I’d get an 8.1.

 

[the old grind]

Considering she's 70 and I'm 71, we are both old farts.

Huh? I'm 71 too and insist we're not too old to appreciate a good truck. Age of either means so little and IIRC you're pretty good on tractors too.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

To the OP I bought a new 2500 HD with the 6.0 and 4.10 gearing and 4x4 in 2015 and it has been a great vehicle, problem with the drivers side window regulator only time it's ever been back to the shop, I get about 11 or 12 mixed driving and can get as much as 15.5 - 16 on the interstate if you stay at 65 or below, about 9 towing, I pull a stock trailer and a gooseneck flatbed , it's never given me a problem pulling what I hooked it to.