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Old 10-28-2012, 08:36 AM   #41
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Don't feel bad, I think they give you even more runaround and bs when you work for them. The will try a "little" harder to make a deal with a stranger then someone they think has to buy from them.
Good luck with the search!!
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Old 10-28-2012, 09:28 AM   #42
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But hey he had a similar unit for 10, 000 dollars more! And they will even give me a thousand less for mine to trade!

i cant believe you passed on a deal like that. especially after driving an hour i bought my 08 in 10 with less than 3000 miles on it. didnt have a 5th wheel/gooseneck set up in it nor did it look like the reciever had ever had a hitch installed. was told it was bought by some guy who traded every 2 yrs, and he traded for the same truck 2 model yrs newer.
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Old 10-28-2012, 09:34 AM   #43
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So on goes the hunt!
Another will come along!
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Old 10-28-2012, 10:00 AM   #44
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i also have an 08 duramax cc with standard 6'6" bed. pulls like a freight train bought mine used as well in 10 with 3000 miles. car fax came back clean with no accidents or history. only downside i have found is the silly 26 gal fuel tank on the short bed. seriously, if titan can make a 52 gal tank fit very well into the same spotwith minor "hang down", why cant gm put in a 35 or 40 gallon tank?

as far the fass fuel system, does that replace the stock filter with something (block off plate)to mount in stock location? that stock filter is in a pita location, at least for me anyway. im not any where NEAR as flexible and limber as i usta be
So true about the fuel tank!! Our tank is only 16 gallons!!!! We also have an 08. Pulls awesome but we have to stop about every 150-175 miles for diesel. We have always wondered who did not think the fuel system through? That big of a truck is going to be towing something so need a bigger fuel.
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Old 10-28-2012, 10:32 AM   #45
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So on goes the hunt!
If you were a bit closer I'd put you in touch with my dealer. They have an awesome reputation for going out of their way to make good deals. They aren't afraid of getting the vehicle you want from where ever they can find it. Or if they have what someone wants, shipping it to their door. They helped me to order my '11 from the factory and helped keep tabs on where it was at and then took video of it as it came off the hauler for me.

Good luck! Your patience will be rewarded!
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Old 10-28-2012, 01:45 PM   #46
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Our tank is only 16 gallons!!!!
are you sure? i have never heard of one that small. is your gauge off or do you refuel at half tank?
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Old 10-28-2012, 02:27 PM   #47
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If you were a bit closer I'd put you in touch with my dealer. They have an awesome reputation for going out of their way to make good deals. They aren't afraid of getting the vehicle you want from where ever they can find it. Or if they have what someone wants, shipping it to their door. They helped me to order my '11 from the factory and helped keep tabs on where it was at and then took video of it as it came off the hauler for me.

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Where they located?
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Old 10-28-2012, 02:28 PM   #48
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Our tank is only 16 gallons!!!!
are you sure? i have never heard of one that small. is your gauge off or do you refuel at half tank?
Smallest I ever saw on a late model is 26 gallon.
Hmmmm
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Old 10-28-2012, 02:30 PM   #49
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After reading your post I went and dug out our papers it does say 26. My husband is confused! I just enlighten him. He always fills at 1/4 tank left. The towing is a problem,unless you like stopping often.
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Old 10-28-2012, 09:35 PM   #50
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blame the husband
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Old 10-29-2012, 09:20 AM   #51
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Found a 2008 6.6 duramax with 27k miles.

Anyone else running an 08 ?
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Old 10-29-2012, 04:08 PM   #52
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i have an o8, and love it. mine currently has 31000 on the clock.
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Old 10-29-2012, 04:43 PM   #53
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Hope your search ends well! I had Denali Yukon XL with 6.2L before and wouldn't look back now after getting the 2011 Duramax! I can't tell I have a trailer behind me and gets better mileage to boot!
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Old 10-29-2012, 04:58 PM   #54
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Going to check out an 08 and 09 Saturday.
08 has 70k on the ticker and the 09 has 40k
We'll see how it goes.
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Old 10-29-2012, 05:10 PM   #55
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my 5th wheel weighs 10300 empty (dealer said ) and i dont know it is back there. we travel light (food,clothes for the length of trip) so we are nowhere near maxing out. i have 4x2, and havent needed 4wd as of yet. i have the standard 6.6 bed and havent needed the slider hitch yet either, but i got it just in case. my 2wd truck does sit as high as my neighbors 3500hd dually 4x4 tho.

get yourself some running boards for certain. those are next on my list to make my wife just that much happier
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Old 10-29-2012, 05:20 PM   #56
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Turbo you're going to wonder why you waited so long to get one. If you haven't found a D-Max forum yet to read up on them a couple good ones are "Diesel Place" and "Duramax Forum".
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Old 10-29-2012, 08:01 PM   #57
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Turbo you're going to wonder why you waited so long to get one. If you haven't found a D-Max forum yet to read up on them a couple good ones are "Diesel Place" and "Duramax Forum".
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Where they located?
Bob Jass Chevy in Elburn, IL. Talk to Ryan Easter!
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Bob Jass Chevy in Elburn, IL. Talk to Ryan Easter!
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Thank you!
Just received a notice about this coming in at the aforementioned dealer:

Vehicle details - 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD at Bob Jass Chevrolet Elburn - Bob Jass Chevrolet
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