I've always had GM trucks (gas). If I were to go diesel it would be Ford, GM, Dodge....in that order. Just my .02

Greg -

I have had (3) GMC DURAMAX trucks. Have pulled a 10,000 lb enclosed car trailer AND a side-in camper (3500 lbs) up and down the east coast with ZERO problems. (2) of them were duallies. I'm sure it was over gvw rating but had no issues.

I now have a GMC 3500 ext cab DURAMAX. Its a 2008 and has 42000 miles, mostly trips back and forth to Tilghman form near Berks County PA.

I haul a 23 Parker Pilothouse. You don't even know it's back there. I get an honest 13 mpg towing on the back roads, 18-20 empty on highway. It's my daily driver.

My buddy has a Dodge Cummings and complains about the around town performance. It tends to load up the Particulate Filter. I'd ask others about this. Mine has one too and when it "burns off" it kills my mpg.

I really like the DURAMAX / ALLISON Trans combo. The six-speed keeps the engine in a good operating range when pulling heavy loads. 100,000 mile warranty is nice to have - if you buy new.

Good luck on your decision.

OK Greg - Any new trucks sitting in your driveway yet?...Don

Nope.. I have a buddy who is licensed to go to the dealer auto auctions. He is going to see what is available over the next few weeks. I thought I had one that I wanted and stuck a deal on. However, the truck had a plow rack on the front of it. I will not purchase a truck that has been used for plowing..

There is an 03 with 120k I am considering or an 2005 with 132k as well.