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Reg. Dec 2006
Posted 2007-01-09 9:17 PM (#53632)
Subject: 1999 Chev 3500 diesel


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I'm looking at a 99' Chev. dually diesel with 116,000 mi. and I am wondering if I should wait and find a 2001 when the duramax came out.  What do you think Mr. Truck about the diesel's from 1999 that have over 100,000 mi. on them?  Heard any bad news about them?  I am pulling a three horse slant gooseneck steel trailer.  Thanks! 
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hosspuller
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2007-01-09 9:56 PM (#53634 - in reply to #53632)
Subject: RE: 1999 Chev 3500 diesel


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I would look for a Duramax.  (and check the injector recall history)

The old GM diesels weren't factory turbo charged.  It would be a slug in my opinion.

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retento
Reg. Aug 2004
Posted 2007-01-10 2:59 AM (#53637 - in reply to #53632)
Subject: RE: 1999 Chev 3500 diesel


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Location: Rocky Mount N.C.		A 99 chevy 3500 6.5 diesel had a turbo, 195 horsepower and I believe the torque was around 420. Keep looking for a D-max.
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hounddog
Reg. Dec 2005
Posted 2007-01-10 3:48 AM (#53639 - in reply to #53632)
Subject: RE: 1999 Chev 3500 diesel


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Location: Danielsville Georgia		The few I've known that had them loved them.Not a lot of zip but ran good and was dependable.I saw one(dually) a few months back that looked like new with 250k on on it.Had recently had a injection pump.Owner said only major repair.I'd rather have a 1999 give or take Dodge or a 7.3 Ford even with the injection pump issues.Stouter truck all the way around
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dallyup31
Reg. Dec 2006
Posted 2007-01-10 4:33 AM (#53640 - in reply to #53632)
Subject: RE: 1999 Chev 3500 diesel


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Location: hartford city, in		I had a 96 and it was bad about overheating pulling anything. am now driving a 01 Ford with 7.3
Look for a Ford 7.3!!!!!
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RoperChick
Reg. Dec 2005
Posted 2007-01-10 12:13 PM (#53658 - in reply to #53640)
Subject: RE: 1999 Chev 3500 diesel



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I agree with what others have said, I would get a Duramax, a 7.3 liter Ford or a Dodge cummins.  Although, if you buy a '99 Dodge, be carefull, I believe that was the year they had a problem with engine blocks cracking.

Whatever you buy, if you are buying used, I would have a good Diesel mechanic check it over before you buy it. 



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Reg. Dec 2006
Posted 2007-01-12 9:44 AM (#53762 - in reply to #53632)
Subject: RE: 1999 Chev 3500 diesel


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Thanks very much for the feedback.  I'll just have to be patient to find a duramax in my price range or one of the others.  I will have a diesel mechanic look it over no matter what I buy.  Happy trails!
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