Gas prices making anyone reconsider?

Baja_Bob · May 6, 2022

I've seen the new Lyriq driving around in my area lately, they are a little bigger than I thought.

suterusu · May 6, 2022

Wwes said:
Cool tool, but does it adjust for the higher price of the Diesel engine?
I was 100% sold on the baby duramax until the latest price spike, now I'll stick with the 5.3.
Best all around engine, cheapest operating costs, should go 200k without issue.
3.0 requires wet belt oil pump replacement at 150k, at least $1200 repair.

Depends on your trim, its a $1,500 discount over the 6.2L on the Denali. A $1,200 repair (and the $995 upcharge from the 5.3L, and the cost of DEF) is negligible over 150K miles. The chart also doesn't factor in that the Duramax regularly beats the EPA estimates, while the gassers usually underperform.

Stbentoak · May 6, 2022

Not to mention an engine that could grenade lifters and leave you stranded at anywhere from 1200 miles to 22k miles. That alone would shy me away from either gas choice. Doing 300+ miles on mine today with zero worry.
Also did a DIY oil change yesterday, no fuss or muss in 20 min, everything easy to reach and accessible….avg of 25 mpg so far over 10 k miles….

Joseph Garcia · May 6, 2022

I'm not even thinking about an EV, until a nationwide network of charging stations are put in place. I don't want to have to map out where the charging stations are along my long trip roads, and then hope that they are operational, without a waiting line of vehicles, waiting to hook up.

SSGUNNER · May 6, 2022

My wife just txt me a link to a 22 Esky…
Does she want one???

Guess we aint reconsidering…

Wwes · May 6, 2022

suterusu said:
Depends on your trim, its a $1,500 discount over the 6.2L on the Denali. A $1,200 repair (and the $995 upcharge from the 5.3L, and the cost of DEF) is negligible over 150K miles. The chart also doesn't factor in that the Duramax regularly beats the EPA estimates, while the gassers usually underperform.

I own a new HD truck with the 6.7 Duramax. Yes, it gets 22-23 MPG unloaded on the highway which is amazing. I also spend $13 every 5-10 tanks of gas for DEF fluid. There are horror stories all over about DEF failures and emissions equipment on diesels though I haven't had any personal failures (and hope not to).

You make some points but that's a curvy road to go down - we know the belt needs replaced so that's a given. We don't know that lifters will fail, diesel exhaust components won't fail, nor any other repairs between the three engines. Any anticipated repairs outside of scheduled maintenance are speculative.

GMCnewbee · May 6, 2022

Just topped up the Denali, $75 for 15 gallons, or $5 per gal. Good thing I am retired and not driving much!

George B · May 6, 2022

Joseph Garcia said:
I'm not even thinking about an EV, until a nationwide network of charging stations are put in place. I don't want to have to map out where the charging stations are along my long trip roads, and then hope that they are operational, without a waiting line of vehicles, waiting to hook up.

I would only consider one for my local commute and let the Burn sit waiting for the long trips.

suterusu · May 6, 2022

Wwes said:
I own a new HD truck with the 6.7 Duramax. Yes, it gets 22-23 MPG unloaded on the highway which is amazing. I also spend $13 every 5-10 tanks of gas for DEF fluid. There are horror stories all over about DEF failures and emissions equipment on diesels though I haven't had any personal failures (and hope not to).

You make some points but that's a curvy road to go down - we know the belt needs replaced so that's a given. We don't know that lifters will fail, diesel exhaust components won't fail, nor any other repairs between the three engines. Any anticipated repairs outside of scheduled maintenance are speculative.

The 3.0L LM2 is completely different animal and sips DEF compared to a V8. Additionally, GM is doing 100K mile powertrain warranties on the LM2, and that can cheaply be extended. Meanwhile, the brand new gassers are still ticking time bombs even with it being a known issue. I'd rather have a planned belt inspection/replacement, granted a lot of us making the purchase decision won't have the truck long enough for it to matter.

xycrazy · May 7, 2022

suterusu said:
The 3.0L LM2 is completely different animal and sips DEF compared to a V8. Additionally, GM is doing 100K mile powertrain warranties on the LM2, and that can cheaply be extended. Meanwhile, the brand new gassers are still ticking time bombs even with it being a known issue. I'd rather have a planned belt inspection/replacement, granted a lot of us making the purchase decision won't have the truck long enough for it to matter.

Why are the brand new gassers time bombs? I think the lifter issue is related to engines built in a specific timeframe. Before or beyond that timeframe I assume you're fine?! As far as I heard from GMC the lifter issue is related to things that happened during Covid when parts were stored outside and impacted by climate, and no one was there to take care of it.

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