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  1. 02-25-2010, 10:42 AM #1
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    Default Buying used...Things to look for

    Anything in particular to look for in buying a used D-max? Will be buying a used '05 or newer and just wondering of past issues or problem signs.Also, are all those high mile Texas trucks a good buy or stay away from them? Seen 100,000 mile '07's going for a good price, worth a plane ticket or no? Thanks in advance.
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    The only widespread problem ive heard of is duramax's having head gasket failure due to a to high compression ratio. But GM fixed this by lowering the compression ratio. Your model should be fine.
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    I've heard of some injector problems, but nothing too major. I loved my father's Duramax in his 05.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buckem View Post
    Anything in particular to look for in buying a used D-max? Will be buying a used '05 or newer and just wondering of past issues or problem signs.Also, are all those high mile Texas trucks a good buy or stay away from them? Seen 100,000 mile '07's going for a good price, worth a plane ticket or no? Thanks in advance.
    What price are you talking about? Cause i got my truck for 3,300.

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    Just purchased an '08 4x4 Crew D-Max w/80,000 mi for $23,700. Loaded up with leather too. Chevy don't let me down. Pick it up next week, my dad's looking at it right now.
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    Congrats on the new truck. Cant wait to see some pics.

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    Congrats on the new truck. Cant wait to see some pics.
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    Awesome Duramax!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buckem View Post
    Just purchased an '08 4x4 Crew D-Max w/80,000 mi for $23,700. Loaded up with leather too. Chevy don't let me down. Pick it up next week, my dad's looking at it right now.

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