SILVERSLEEPER

I'm in the market for another vehicle and I've narrowed it down to a 2004 H/O Cummins Diesel with 150,000 miles, or 400 HP 2006 Ls2 GTO with 21,000 miles. I know, 2 completely different vehicles, but both are hot rods . Gas mileage is probably better on the diesel, but what should I watch out for if the truck has 150,ooo+ on it? The car is in great shape but for the same price I could probably have an 11 sec 2wd quad cab. I'm gonna mod the hell out of the diesel if I get it! The goat will probably have to stay stock for a while. What kind of resale do high mile diesels have? What would you guys do? Point me in the right direction!

jamesbfishin

I'd get the CTD to tow the GTO to the track, and then race the truck....

I do like those GTO's and If I had the cash I'd get one.

SILVERSLEEPER

hahah, me and a friend were just discussing something like that the other night at the track!

Rednecktastic

That GTO will kill the cummins in fuel economy.

MikesB12

The diesel truck will hold up better over time, and always have better resale value.....

SILVERSLEEPER

I got 18 city in my 05 4wd when I had it, I've been lurking on the GTO forums and they all are getting about 14-16 city. I bet I'd get more tickets in red GTO than black dodge

SILVERSLEEPER

C'mon guys, give me some good reasons to get the diesel! I think it would be more impressive to see the diesel running 12's than the goat also! Alot more people would be impressed!

Hounddog

If you don't need a truck I'd get the low mileage GTO.I'm not to thrilled buying anything with a 150k.

SILVERSLEEPER

Just found a truck with 50K miles on it, in my price range

2171CTD

Those GTOs are quick, I saw one at the track running mid 13s with temp dealer tags on it.

Rednecktastic

Yeah as houndog said, 150K vs 21K... No brainer.

LSX's are known for getting great economy. Seems like camaro guys are getting near 30 on the hwy.

If you are getting 18mpg in the city in a cummins I'll kiss your you know what.

That cummins should get mid-high teens on the hwy and that GTO should get mid-high 20's on the hwy.


But... If you need a truck, get the dodge . Fast and good MPG for such a large truck.

cbrahs

actually you will get better mileage from the GTO. got 35.1 mpg on my z06, only thing i did was tune it, cold air intake and 160 degree t-stat and would still do 12.99 in the 1/4 on stock tires. fun to drive and easy on the pocket book.

Hounddog

I'd love to have one of those Aussie hot rods.

jamesbfishin

Originaly an Aussie car, Marano or something like that it was called over there.

BgBlkTrk

Holden Manaro I think-the new G8 coming out will be from the same lines with ~350hp.