General vehicle thread

[brutal]

Most of the newer diesels suck. Doesn't seem to matter the manufacturer. The required emissions are not friendly to them.

The chevy is an inline 6 and uses a GM-Ford codesigned 10-speed. LOL

There's going to be a lot of 145K mile durapads on the market in the future.

Diesel emissions suck and it's a shame how they choke the engines, but I'm happy with the 1,000 lb-ft I have under my right foot.

[cstone]

I am aware of the oil pump belt and the 150k replacement interval. I have a Toyota 2UZ-FE engine in my 2003 Sequoia, which by most accounts is one of the best engines produced by Toyota. Still, it has its problems, like the 90k timing belt replacement and the unique starter placement under the intake manifold. Not to mention that it is a thirsty beast. Good thing gasoline is currently cheap.

If I was going to get a gasser pickup, I think I would just get a Tundra. Finding a 4.9l straight 6 F150 without lots of rust is getting to be harder and harder, so a V8 Tundra with it's anemic towing capacity in exchange for it's reliability and similarity to my Sequoia just seems to be the best compromise.

I agree, modern diesels have been set up for failure in the US, with all of the emissions systems. Still, the 3.0l Duramax seems like it could be one of those 300k engines and even though it has only been a year or so, most reviews on the 10 speed transmission have been very positive. If it was an Allison or Aisin transmission I'm sure everyone would have been raving over it.

As I said before, a $50k truck just isn't in my plans, so I will be interested in seeing what GM does with this engine in the future and how it and the 10 speed holds up.

[SideShow Bob]

IGood thing gasoline is currently cheap.

It has gone back up $.40+ in the last week.........

[Gman]

The chevy is an inline 6 and uses a GM-Ford codesigned 10-speed. LOL

There's going to be a lot of 145K mile durapads on the market in the future.

Diesel emissions suck and it's a shame how they choke the engines, but I'm happy with the 1,000 lb-ft I have under my right foot.

I'm impressed with that Cummins powerplant. I didn't say they all suck.

The 'Eco' diesels are in a weird niche.

[Gman]

If it was an Allison or Aisin transmission I'm sure everyone would have been raving over it.

I've had a vehicle with an Aisin transmission and I was very happy with its performance.

Allison isn't what it used to be. https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimor...9-as-part.html

[Irving]

Anyone have experience with Suzuki SX4 awd? I've always been curious about them, especially since they go for way cheaper than a Toyota Matrix or Pontiac Vibe.

[ray1970]

I always thought an SX4 would look cute in the bed of my truck. Other than that, I?ve got nothing.

Isn?t the SX4 pretty much the newer version of the Geo Metro?

[Martinjmpr]

Anyone have experience with Suzuki SX4 awd? I've always been curious about them, especially since they go for way cheaper than a Toyota Matrix or Pontiac Vibe.

Prices on Suzuki cars dropped like a rock in 2012 when Suzuki announced that they were pulling out of the NA Car market. So parts might become difficult to find over time.

Can't speak to the SX4 but the wife had a Grand Vitara from 2008 to 2012 and really liked it. The only thing I didn't like is that it was noisy.

[00tec]

Ford has implemented a way for the police interceptors from 13+ to kill Coronavirus.

Punch a few buttons and hop out. The vehicle increases idle and heats the cabin to 133 degrees F for 15 minutes.

https://autos.yahoo.com/ford-police-...153100565.html

[brutal]

I've had a vehicle with an Aisin transmission and I was very happy with its performance.

Allison isn't what it used to be. https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimor...9-as-part.html

I think GM has been building their own "Allison" for a few years now. Not actually built by Allison, just gets their rubber stamp.

Allison still build HD transmissions, but not the one GM uses in the pickups.