never buy a 1500 - always buy a 2500

 

Please share with us how you came to that conclusion.

 

the vast majority of complaints are about 1500s -

 

Generally more people but 1500s over 2500s. Lot of people with trucks have one simply because they want one, 1500 is plenty enough for that.

 

I would assume there should be more complaints about the 1500 versus the 2500.......because there are so many more 1500s in comparison.

A 2500 would be nice, but the added cost of purchase and the huge drop in fuel economy is a deal-breaker for most people who really don't need one. I believe in having more truck than you need, but very few people tow or haul enough weight to warrant the upgrade.

 

I knew there are way more 1500s

mine is empty 99.9% of the time

 

I went from a 2500hd 6.0L full towing package to a base 4.8 1500. I sold the 2500 for a lot and got the 1500 for next to nothing. Here's the thing:
the fuel mileage difference is not noticeable. The 4.8 engine is a slug. It can barely move the truck let alone tow anything.


I agree in having more truck also. When you need the power or towing capability, its there. When I find a good deal on a 3/4 ton, I'll be selling the 1500.

 

Sorry to hear that you had such bad luck with the 4.8L V8. My 2004 1500 has the 5.3L and has no problem hustling down the road. I don't tow anything with it, although it has the towing package, hitch, wiring, etc., etc., that you need.

I have hauled a full bed of mulch and a ton of landscaping bricks short distances with it - perhaps two or three times in the past four years -- but would NEVER do that on a regular basis.


I get 14 or 15 mpg in local driving and perhaps 18 or 19 on the highway (on a very long trip). I know people who have 2500 gassers (6.0L) and they get 9 city and 13 or 14 highway. That is actually a pretty big difference.

If you haul heavy, tow a lot or use the truck in commerce, the 2500 might be your best bet, but the 1500 should be more than adequate for personal use.

 

Right now I'm averaging a little over 15 combined - I'd read they got 16-18 but that was on the internet. I didn't buy it because its economical to drive. I've put 30,000 trouble free miles on it over the last 12 months.

I plan on buying a slide in camper some time down the road.

It just seems that there are very few complaints about 2500s - and yes - there are more 1500s

 

Hello:
I found this Chevrolet pick up tail and I want to sell but I have to identified the model and year of the pick up. Check the photos.
The first one is the dealer who sold.


Thanks for your help.
Israel from West Haven CT.