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    Image of danio3834 danio3834
    11/09/09

    In reply to 2011 GMC Sierra Spotted Camo-Free, Maybe Getting 7.0-liter Gas Engine
    7.0L DI? Sign me up for that powerhouse. #gmcsierra
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    Image of leavethegun-takethecannoli leavethegun-takethecannoli
    11/09/09

    In reply to 2011 GMC Sierra Spotted Camo-Free, Maybe Getting 7.0-liter Gas Engine
    I can't stop crying long enough to read the article...sniffle...sniffle.

    Thhherrre gggonnna toss the big-block...sniffle, why?

    (Dries eye with shirt cuff.) #gmcsierra
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    Image of mechimike mechimike
    11/09/09

    In reply to 2011 GMC Sierra Spotted Camo-Free, Maybe Getting 7.0-liter Gas Engine
    For a vehicle like this to be allowed to be registered for on-road use with anything but a compression-ignition engine violates all sorts of laws of reason. I won't go so far as to say they ought to be outlawed, but come on, a gas engine in a truck? Really? Once you've gone oil-burning, you never go back. #gmcsierra
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    Image of kingfling kingfling
    11/09/09

    @mechimike: 'cause you could save $1,000s and still get decent power to tow and haul. #gmcsierra
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    Image of RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment
    11/09/09

    @kingfling:

    More like save $7K, and in the case of a big block, tow the same amount. Too bad only the 6.0 is left, which at least still saves all the money. #gmcsierra
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    Image of mechimike mechimike
    11/10/09

    @RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment: And get 10 mpg. And only last 200K between rebuilds. My '92 Dodge Cummins gets 21 mpg (not towing), has 250,000 miles, and runs better than any gas truck I've ever owned. They routinely go for 300 and 400K between rebuilds, and that's if you're a bit flighty on the maintenance. Oh, and 5.9 litres? Tows my car hauler just fine. #gmcsierra
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    Image of RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment
    11/10/09

    @mechimike:

    A GM big block will run WAY past 200K miles without a rebuild (like 300K). They get worse milage, but if you don't tow a ton of miles, you'll be way ahead with upfront savings.

    If you tow consistantly and enough miles, diesels the only choice. For low milage towers, a BBC works great. #gmcsierra
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    Image of mechimike mechimike
    11/10/09

    @RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment: In my experience, the diesels hold their value much better, too. A 200K mile diesel truck that's 10 years old will still bring about 1/2 the cost of a new one on the used market, whereas the gas trucks depreciate much, much faster.

    Depending on where you live, the diesel may also be cheaper to run, since they aren't subject to the same inspections as gas vehicles, and some of them can be run on veggie oil if you're so inclined. Maintenance is also somewhat less frequent. #gmcsierra
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    11/10/09

    @RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment: The diesel is also much more pleasant to tow with, IMO. I have a 5 speed model, and the Cummins will plod forward in just about any gear once rolling. I've towed with gas vehicles, and shifting is a much more frequent experience there. #gmcsierra
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    Image of RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment
    11/10/09

    @mechimike:

    Have you towed with a BBC with the Allison? Not a 6.0 or a Ford V10, etc?

    Again, the resale isn't true as used they tend to cost the same delta more as new (5-7K). So maybe % wise you've "lost more" but in reality it's the same $ lost.

    Any savings on inspections would certainly not surpass the greater mainanence costs. On the last service I had done, here's the differences I saw:

    $60 vs $120 for transmission fluid
    $35 vs $95 for fuel filter

    The list goes on and on like that.

    So, if you don't tow a lot of miles there is no need to waste your money on a diesel if there's a BBC option. When I was truck shopping I did the full business case, and it would take something like 100K miles to pay off a diesel, and I'll never tow that much. You diesel guys refuse to accept it, but I guess I'd be adamant too if I wasted a lot more money (that was said tongue in cheek fyi). #gmcsierra
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    Image of mechimike mechimike
    11/10/09

    @RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment: I've had my Dodge about 2 years, and already put over 21,000 miles on it. Most of that there was a trailer behind it or a ton and a half of something in the bed. Of course, I only paid $5000 (it was 15 years old with 229,000 miles on it when I got it)for the truck, and yes, an oil change is a $50 affair rather than $20. But I also hope to have the truck for a long, long time. And I like being able to go 500 miles between fillups!

    Diesels don't need any ignition system maintenance, either- no plugs, wires, etc.

    Oh well, arguing on the intrawebs = pissing into a tornado. #gmcsierra
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    Image of RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment
    11/10/09

    @mechimike:

    Well, for 5K you can't go wrong.

    When GM shopping, you won't touch a D-max for that much, and I didn't want an older vehicle.

    Also, you've put a lot of miles on it, so you seem to be missing the point that gasser's are only better for the occaisonal tower. If you tow a lot, then the diesel starts to make lots of sense. #gmcsierra
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    Image of mechimike mechimike
    11/10/09

    @RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment: I guess I can buy that, problem is, spending 30k on a vehicle to be used only infrequently doesn't make a whole lot of sense, period, regardless of the powerplant. Nor does driving a vehicle that gets 15 mpg as a daily driver, unless your commutes are very, very short. *shrug* I see too many "cowboys" around here driving 20 miles or more each way to work in gas hogs. I'm somewhat guilty, though since my g/f and I both commute to the same place in her 20 mpg jimmy, I rationalize by saying we're using the same fuel as if we each drove a 40 mpg separately! #gmcsierra
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    Image of RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment
    11/10/09

    @mechimike:

    You don't have to rationalize fuel use on Jalop!

    I see the thought on new gas ones, but it still takes 100K miles to make up the upfront costs. So if you don't plan to drive it into the ground for whatever reason the business case still makes sense for a gasser (although you can't get the big block any more). In stock form, a D-max doesn't drive any faster either, and the fuel economy isn't much better due to DPF, etc.

    Overall, I'd prefer a diesel, but for the 6K I spent on my loaded 01 with a big block/allison, there wasn't any way to justify spending more for a D-max with higher miles. #gmcsierra
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    Image of FordTuffMcgruff FordTuffMcgruff
    11/10/09

    @RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment: I use my F-250 with a 460 for pulling a gooseneck short distances. Rebuilding it to late 1960's pre smog specs was cheaper than going diesel and resulted in a truck that pulls just as well as our 7.3 powerstroke. For companies and people that do in town or any other short distance hauling a big gas motor makes perfect sense... that extra 6 grand up front buys alot of gas over the next few years. #gmcsierra
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    11/11/09

    @RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment: Yeah, I've heard the Cummins are better for MPG- the best gasser Dodges that would tow what I needed to tow got like 5 mpg worse.

    Back when gas was 4 bucks a gallon, I bet there were some screaming deals to be had on a good used tow rig, especially with a gas engine. Nicely bought. #gmcsierra
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    11/11/09

    @FordTuffMcgruff: I guess we can agree on this one. I use my Dodge diesel for a lot of long distance stuff- I've towed from Nevada to SC, for example- and its great for that. You can actually go the entire day without shutting it off, just idling at the fuel station. But for short, low miles stuff, I could see the gas being more economical.

    But man, that sound when the turbo spools up. Its awesome. ;-) #gmcsierra
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    Image of marklar marklar
    11/09/09

    In reply to 2011 GMC Sierra Spotted Camo-Free, Maybe Getting 7.0-liter Gas Engine
    7.0 liters = 454? How's about a throwback SS model? #gmcsierra
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    11/09/09

    @marklar: You'd need to punch it out to 7.4. #gmcsierra
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    11/09/09

    In reply to 2011 GMC Sierra Spotted Camo-Free, Maybe Getting 7.0-liter Gas Engine
    Does it come with 427 emblems with crossed flags? #gmcsierra
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    Image of dal20402 dal20402
    11/09/09

    In reply to 2011 GMC Sierra Spotted Camo-Free, Maybe Getting 7.0-liter Gas Engine
    Why bother with that out-of-date 8.1 liter big block when you could have a lighter, more powerful, more efficient DI 7.0 small block? #gmcsierra
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    11/09/09

    @dal20402: You're boring. #gmcsierra
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    10/28/09

    In reply to First A-Team Cast Photo!
    Sorry, no Mr T., no movie. Simple as that. #ateam
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    10/28/09

    @bzr: If he gets the, "I pity the fool" correct, then Ill let it slide. #ateam
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    10/28/09

    In reply to First A-Team Cast Photo!
    Meh-Team...
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    Image of P161911 probably shoudn't have P161911 probably shoudn't have
    10/28/09

    In reply to First A-Team Cast Photo!
    Looks like they got a short almost skinny due to play B.A., that just ain't right. You need somebody like Michael Clarke Duncan (6'5" 315lbs.) to play B.A. Also where are the weightlifting belt and gold chains. Can they at least get Mr T. to play B.A. daddy or something?

    I was sort of hoping for a really dark take on the A-Team when I saw Liam Neeson playing in it. Something along the lines of his role in "Taken". #ateam
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    10/28/09

    @P161911 probably shoudn't have: And as much as I'm a fan of Neeson, I think Hannibal should be played by Bob Lutz #ateam
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    Image of bmoreDLJ bmoreDLJ
    10/28/09

    In reply to First A-Team Cast Photo!
    As long as Murdoch runs around with an alien arm yelling "FOOK!" a lot, I'll be sold. #ateam
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    Image of area_educator area_educator
    10/28/09

    In reply to First A-Team Cast Photo!
    I kind of feel like BA is dressed like Kanye West. #ateam
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    10/28/09

    In reply to First A-Team Cast Photo!
    Is that an articulated van? Why can I see both the front and the side at the same time? If that's not the side of the van, wtf is it? And why are those losers standing in front of the most interesting part of the picture?
    I hope they've tweaked this, so that the van actually calls the shots a la KITT and then delivers the meat sacks to do the grunt work.
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    Image of philibuster philibuster
    10/28/09

    In reply to First A-Team Cast Photo!
    I'm pretty sure that Mr. T would've agreed to play BA if they had just asked him. "I'm back! And I need work!" #ateam
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    10/28/09

    In reply to First A-Team Cast Photo!
    I like this cast better. #ateam
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    10/28/09

    @Tomsk sez so long Ash78, and thanks for all the fish!: Poor Joe. #ateam
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    10/27/09

    In reply to First A-Team Cast Photo!

    you are being evicted. sign here #ateam
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