not impressed
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From: Central, IL
I have yet to have a bit of problem with mine. Other than the normal fluid changes, windshield wiper blade replacements and brake pads replaced, I have NOT had one bit of problem with my current 06 XLT. Would I buy my current truck again? Hell yes I would and many more if I could! I love mine and so far its treated me extremely well even with the hard use it gets. I have said it before and will say it again, it has been abused but well maintained and continues to run very well for me.
Blownford, let's face it, you are on a whole nother level than just us normal "Joe's" out here..........LOL.
Blownford, let's face it, you are on a whole nother level than just us normal "Joe's" out here..........LOL.
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: NC
Much appreciated guys.
Can't help but chime in on the Vortec motors. Our small business has 3 Chevy/Gmc vans. 2 of the vans are full size long 3500 series with 4.8's a d weigh 7500lbs per our needs. Quite often we tow 3000-6000lbs with them. They are grossly under powered but one has 150,000 miles and has only needed a t-stat and 1 O2 sensor. The other has 84,000 and has had no issues. The third has a 12' box on it and has the 6.0 under the hood. It weighs 9000lbs +. That damn truck will move out and has monster torque at any speed. It now has 120,000 on it and only a front wheel bearing and starter to go bad. All of them however are suffering from GM's sucky paint jobs and are sheding paint like a reptile sheds it's skin. It's truly sickening.
I would trade a few more mechanical issues for better paint quality. $2000 paint job and $1000 worth of lettering is not easy for a small biz to absorb.
Can't help but chime in on the Vortec motors. Our small business has 3 Chevy/Gmc vans. 2 of the vans are full size long 3500 series with 4.8's a d weigh 7500lbs per our needs. Quite often we tow 3000-6000lbs with them. They are grossly under powered but one has 150,000 miles and has only needed a t-stat and 1 O2 sensor. The other has 84,000 and has had no issues. The third has a 12' box on it and has the 6.0 under the hood. It weighs 9000lbs +. That damn truck will move out and has monster torque at any speed. It now has 120,000 on it and only a front wheel bearing and starter to go bad. All of them however are suffering from GM's sucky paint jobs and are sheding paint like a reptile sheds it's skin. It's truly sickening.
I would trade a few more mechanical issues for better paint quality. $2000 paint job and $1000 worth of lettering is not easy for a small biz to absorb.
Last edited by Blown Ford; Feb 16, 2013 at 11:29 PM.
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I just found out at my work our e-250 van with the 5.4L has 350k miles an is still going strong! Nothing has been done on the engine but it is being run with 20w-50 because it takes a lot of really short trips.
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Vancouver, BC
I wouldn't consider anything less than 5.0L a truck motor. Not unless it's the Ecoboost. 
The Vortec 6.0 Max is a hell of a powerful motor, at the time it was meant to compete with the 6.8 V10 Triton as premium gas motor on the 2500 and 3500 GMT-800s. Those motors are true workhorse motors but nothing compared to Zeus' Chariot.
Much appreciated guys.
Can't help but chime in on the Vortec motors. Our small business has 3 Chevy/Gmc vans. 2 of the vans are full size long 3500 series with 4.8's a d weigh 7500lbs per our needs. Quite often we tow 3000-6000lbs with them. They are grossly under powered but one has 150,000 miles and has only needed a t-stat and 1 O2 sensor. The other has 84,000 and has had no issues. The third has a 12' box on it and has the 6.0 under the hood. It weighs 9000lbs +. That damn truck will move out and has monster torque at any speed. It now has 120,000 on it and only a front wheel bearing and starter to go bad. All of them however are suffering from GM's sucky paint jobs and are sheding paint like a reptile sheds it's skin. It's truly sickening.
Can't help but chime in on the Vortec motors. Our small business has 3 Chevy/Gmc vans. 2 of the vans are full size long 3500 series with 4.8's a d weigh 7500lbs per our needs. Quite often we tow 3000-6000lbs with them. They are grossly under powered but one has 150,000 miles and has only needed a t-stat and 1 O2 sensor. The other has 84,000 and has had no issues. The third has a 12' box on it and has the 6.0 under the hood. It weighs 9000lbs +. That damn truck will move out and has monster torque at any speed. It now has 120,000 on it and only a front wheel bearing and starter to go bad. All of them however are suffering from GM's sucky paint jobs and are sheding paint like a reptile sheds it's skin. It's truly sickening.