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I currently own this. 2011 z71 4x4, 5.3 six speed auto with all the options except leather, including all towing equipment. Rated to pull 9800 lbs. Mine has 80,000 kms, will be needing tires shortly and undercoating as the oem gm stuff is shit and falling off the frame. Other than that, a great truck

Looking at this. 2007 duramax, 6 speed Allison, with 140,000 kms. One owner. Meticulous to the point of anal. Has a new 2013 front clip as he had an escalade front clip on the duramax, and just bought a new 2013 and wanted the escalade clip on that, so everything from cab forward is brand new. Dealer serviced and I have spoken to them, and they have confirmed that they do all his service, he is anal, and the truck has been undercoated from day 1. Never towed, never hit (changed the front clip because he likes the look of the escalade) and the only reason he bought a new truck, is that the warranty ran out on this truck.

Here's the numbers. All mileages are in kilometers, not miles. My truck will pull my enclosed with all the junk in it, but it is pretty much maxed out. My fear is that sooner or later, I will burn something up. The duramax will pull it all day long, no issues. This will be my everyday vehicle though. Fuel costs are about the same, maybe tilted in favour of the duramax. The deal being offered is my truck, plus $5000.00. Then I still have to pay $1300.00 in taxes to register it, even though its a trade.
You thoughts? Pros and cons?

Looking at this. 2007 duramax, 6 speed Allison, with 140,000 kms. One owner. Meticulous to the point of anal. Has a new 2013 front clip as he had an escalade front clip on the duramax, and just bought a new 2013 and wanted the escalade clip on that, so everything from cab forward is brand new. Dealer serviced and I have spoken to them, and they have confirmed that they do all his service, he is anal, and the truck has been undercoated from day 1. Never towed, never hit (changed the front clip because he likes the look of the escalade) and the only reason he bought a new truck, is that the warranty ran out on this truck.

Here's the numbers. All mileages are in kilometers, not miles. My truck will pull my enclosed with all the junk in it, but it is pretty much maxed out. My fear is that sooner or later, I will burn something up. The duramax will pull it all day long, no issues. This will be my everyday vehicle though. Fuel costs are about the same, maybe tilted in favour of the duramax. The deal being offered is my truck, plus $5000.00. Then I still have to pay $1300.00 in taxes to register it, even though its a trade.
You thoughts? Pros and cons?