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1QWIKBIRD · 10-31-2010, 10:09 AM

I don't know about the Duramax specifically, but I'd beware of any truck that someone had a programmer on, especially an auto equipped truck. Way to easy to turn up the wick, and overstress the transmission. I don't know if the dealer would spill that kind of info or if there is a way to tell if through scanning the PCM? Just be on the look out. Some guys use them responsibly, others use them to beat the snot out of the truck. From a price to mileage standpoint, I'd go with the 34K deal, not so much because of the motor. 34k or 93K to a well cared for diesel is nothing. Its everything else on the truck, tires/suspension/tranny/diff /interior etc. etc.

Ask the dealers for a service history. If they were dealer maintained, they should be able to do that. If they weren't dealer maintained, then ask how they substantiate their claim of being well maintained?

10-31-2010, 10:09 AM	#10
1QWIKBIRD 11 Second Club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton Twp, NJ Posts: 855 iTrader: (5)	I don't know about the Duramax specifically, but I'd beware of any truck that someone had a programmer on, especially an auto equipped truck. Way to easy to turn up the wick, and overstress the transmission. I don't know if the dealer would spill that kind of info or if there is a way to tell if through scanning the PCM? Just be on the look out. Some guys use them responsibly, others use them to beat the snot out of the truck. From a price to mileage standpoint, I'd go with the 34K deal, not so much because of the motor. 34k or 93K to a well cared for diesel is nothing. Its everything else on the truck, tires/suspension/tranny/diff /interior etc. etc. Ask the dealers for a service history. If they were dealer maintained, they should be able to do that. If they weren't dealer maintained, then ask how they substantiate their claim of being well maintained? __________________ 1999 Formula 6spd (The driver) 1997 2500 Ext. Cab Dodge 4x4 CTD 5spd (The Earth Mover) 1970 Nova 5spd (The toy)