Hey guys. I'm looking into buying a Duramax but I don't know anything about them. Any help?
Looking to buy a Duramax
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How much are you looking at spending and what are you planning on using it for? What info are you looking for, there is plenty of info here on, the trick is finding it. Welcome to DD
Welcome to DD! If your lookin to buy a Dmax I would go with the LBZ or a LMM I had a lb7 loved it but it was stress full to own when you don't know when your injectors was going to need replace. There are very knowledgable people on this site that will help you on what duramax to get.
04.5-05 LLY's are also a great option 
Welcome! Depends on if you like the new body style or the classics.
I personally wouldn't be scared of anything 04.5 and newer. Loved my 03 but the LB7 injectors are kind of a turn off on the 04 and down.
Welcome,nothing wrong with a good LB7.I love mine easy to work on and if your looking to mod there are a lot of parts for sale for them.Also they get the best milage of the dmax line up.:thumb:
.I love mine easy to work on and if your looking to mod there are a lot of parts for sale for them.Also they get the best milage of the dmax line up.:thumb:
i was thinking the same thing nothing wrong with a good lb7.
I'm with Lwatson. You LB7 guy's are just hard headed
Mines always under the knife in some way. But I still like how simple it is under the hood.
The search function will be your friend.
Welcome:thumb::thumb::thumb:
Yellowchevy
. But I still like how simple it is under the hood.The search function will be your friend.
Welcome:thumb::thumb::thumb:
Yellowchevy
Buy as new as your budget allows.
If you're looking for the best engine series, it's the LLY.
If you're looking for the best engine series, it's the LLY.
Fixed for ya.:roflmao: :hug:
If someone made aftermarket injectors or valve covers, I would only own a 01-02 Chevy duramax.
Hahaha!
Me typing that statement will be as likely as me typing "Don't buy a Duramax, buy a Cummins".
It's all perspective though. Being the worst Duramax (LB7) is like being last in your class at Harvard...
I know just messing around.They are all good.
Mine is for sale!
37k for my 2011
For what it's worth, I just purchased my 2002 DMAX a couple days ago, it just had all the injectors replaced for the first time, and it has 235,000 on it. I just love the truck, it runs great, rides great (comfortable and roomy), has plenty of power, and it's basically bone stock (except for little bigger tires and exhaust), so I know it could have a lot more power too. I just searched around, a LOT, and bought the one that I thought was the best "bang for my buck", and that was in the price range I was looking for. Every make, and model truck has it's "quircks", but just listen to the experts here, they know what their talking about, and helped me out IMMENSLY, then just make the choice that's right for you. Welcome, and good luck on your search!
Jeff
Jeff
37k for my 2011
Beautiful truck! :thumb:
As much as I love my LBZ, I have to agree with you. It seems that the most reliable Duramax so far has been the 05 LLY. The 04.5 sometimes had overheating problems other than that they were great too. The 01-04's ate injectors, The 06 and up are prone to cracked pistons. Is'nt the LLY really just an LB7 with good injectors that are easy to swap out?