what to buy?
first thing i need to know is what do you use the truck for? and let me say that most people that don't like the gm diesels have never owned one. my wife has a 6. 5 suburban with 160,000 miles on it,its had a few minor problems,most of which were ground wires that needed attention. she can have anything she wants to drive,but she loves this sub. furthermore she always drove diesel caddys and buicks back when there were 5. 7 diesels around. they worked fine too. deal is you gotta keep em cool,keep oil in them,keep hot batterys in them. nuff said. ive had the 5. 9 in a 93 dodge,it was ok. had some issues with it and sold it,bought a 95 powerstroke. it was ok too. then bought a f650 with a cat in it,bad move! engine troubles galore. . so,if you don't haul heavy loads the 6. 5 will do you fine,i just don't know how they hold up towing heavy stuff. my wifes truck has never towed anything. .