Duramax 2.8L Diesel

Trashy · Oct 10, 2017

I was just at Jack Carter GM and noticed that the little Canyons have a Duramax.

Does anyone here have any personal experience with these, or have heard anything?

I'm truck shopping this week and was intrigued by it.

52weekbreak · Oct 10, 2017

Trashy said:
I was just at Jack Carter GM and noticed that the little Canyons have a Duramax.

Does anyone here have any personal experience with these, or have heard anything?

I'm truck shopping this week and was intrigued by it.

Nephew has one. He had the gas one before and traded up. He likes it for the usual reasons - better torque, towing capacity and fuel economy (except when he is towing - he pulls a 26 foot bumper pull). Says it handles it well.

hdkawi · Oct 10, 2017

I've been look at them on line I'm thinking it's a Isuzu diesel

Trashy · Oct 10, 2017

52weekbreak said:
Nephew has one. He had the gas one before and traded up. He likes it for the usual reasons - better torque, towing capacity and fuel economy (except when he is towing - he pulls a 26 foot bumper pull). Says it handles it well.

I wouldn't think that that could pull so much, but I guess it's worth a try.... They are priced right around a mid range 1500, and have a decent sized looking cab.
Thanks for your reply

Trashy · Oct 10, 2017

hdkawi said:
I've been look at them on line I'm thinking it's a Isuzu diesel

And they have been around for a long time and have proven themselves. I'm going to look more into it as well...... I really don't want another diesel, but thinking that this would make good mileage.

Trashy · Oct 10, 2017

OK....... I'm back to looking at 1/2 ton gas pots...

But if anyone wants to keep this thread going with "usefull" input, please feel free to continue.

52weekbreak · Oct 10, 2017

Specs and features here. Can tow 7000 lbs and has an engine brake. Why I bet that thing could haul a nice aluminum deck with a couple sleds!

http://www.gmccanada.ca/canyon-mids...g8p6959YCFUu-fgodsAAH5A&gclsrc=ds#PERFORMANCE

niner · Oct 10, 2017

Bought my wife a 2016 Colorado with the trail boss package. Has been a good truck once we got a few bugs out. Not the diesel but has the same engine as the V6 Camaro. Pretty sure it could haul 2 sleds with a deck. lol

Trashy · Oct 10, 2017

niner said:
Bought my wife a 2016 Colorado with the trail boss package. Has been a good truck once we got a few bugs out. Not the diesel but has the same engine as the V6 Camaro. Pretty sure it could haul 2 sleds with a deck. lol

How does she find it on gas?

And a very nice looking truck

Trashy · Oct 10, 2017

My oldest brother has a 2008 Ridgeline, bought it in 2010, pulled a holiday trailer a couple of times and loves the little truck. He said he would buy another one in a heartbeat.

I'm not really towing anything anymore, so I might have to look at the smaller ones as well

niner · Oct 10, 2017

Trashy said:
How does she find it on gas?

And a very nice looking truck

Pretty good on fuel. Avg 11.5 L/100 km.

CatMan16 · Oct 10, 2017

Puke!!!

52weekbreak · Oct 10, 2017

Trashy said:
My oldest brother has a 2008 Ridgeline, bought it in 2010, pulled a holiday trailer a couple of times and loves the little truck. He said he would buy another one in a heartbeat.

I'm not really towing anything anymore, so I might have to look at the smaller ones as well

Well the Canyon is still a truck. The Ridgeline is a Pilot SUV with the back chopped up. A SUV is simply a less versatile minivan with AWD.

Please say you aren't looking at that Trashy

Trashy · Oct 10, 2017

CatMan16 said:
Puke!!!

Seen this in person today and yes :puke:

52weekbreak said:
Well the Canyon is still a truck. The Ridgeline is a Pilot SUV with the back chopped up. A SUV is simply a less versatile minivan with AWD.

Please say you aren't looking at that Trashy

I would consider an older Ridgeline....... Actually my wife is really looking at them too.

I just found a nice looking 2017 1/2ton, that I have to look at tomorrow

Boobage · Oct 11, 2017

I looked seriously into getting a diesel version. In the end it was just to much money for a very small truck. When compared to the mid 50k price tag I found i could get a pretty nice 1/2 ton. The center gear selector I also didn't like and thought it made it feel more cramped.

niner · Oct 11, 2017

This was on the lot last year when we bought ours. $36000 is pretty good for a diesel.

Trashy · Oct 11, 2017

If I could find a new Colorado, for that price I would definately buy one. That is a great price Curtis :yikes:

Do you own 2 ?

niner · Oct 11, 2017

Trashy said:
If I could find a new Colorado, for that price I would definately buy one. That is a great price Curtis

Do you own 2 ?

No just one. Just about bought that one though. The price will drop for their Black Friday sales event in November.

tex78 · Oct 11, 2017

Hey Doug, call rod at my work and see what kind of good guy deal you can get, tell him I sent you

Trukker · Oct 11, 2017

Guy at work bought the Duramax last year and spent most of the winter in the shop . They even flew out a tech to try and figure out what was going on. Since been fixed and has had no problems

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