2500 vs 3500 GMC

[Caper11]

The 3500 should be alot cheaper to insure. My 07 3500 was alot cheaper compared to the same spec'ed truck in a 2500. The only diff between the 3500 and the 2500 is the rear suspension. Adding air bags does nothing for the gvwr of the truck it only levels the sag under load.


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[SavageCanuck]

well im glad you said that before, we would all be lost without you

Just get your facts staight before posting wrong information and grow the he ll up!!

 

[takethebounce]

first of all what year are you looking for???

if its 2012 i just test drove a new 2012 3500HD crew cab short box and it drives like a car, very, very nice. i still dont think i will go for it, $65 000 is a little much for right now and yes i was going for top trim level. you will have to live with a ch!t ton of emissions on the new duramax but i think i can live with that

the empty curb weights are very close around 7300 lbs

the new one tons have huge payload capacities, 4300 lbs and can pull a max 17 000 lbs trailer (GVWR 11 500 lbs)

the 3/4 tons have a payload of 2700 lbs and a max trailer of 15 800 lbs trailer (GVWR 10 000 lbs)

and as said before air bags do not increase payload capacities... its a whole combo of frame strength, brakes, tires, suspension

I am not going to argue your numbers for the payload and gvwr as I haven't looked into them, but keep in mind the max payload is based (or atleast it was in the past) on the base model of that truck. As you go up in trim levels and accessories that will cut into your payload. A Denali or SLT will have less payload than a base model as its trim options weigh more.


Back to the first question and I will agree with some other people, if you don't tow much, go with the 1500 and 6.2. It is still a very capable towing rig depending on your needs, but will offer a better ride. If it is a pure arguement between a 2500 and 3500 I would likely go with the 3500 myself. Not having TPS is worth it! But a bit much for a truck if not towing much.

 

[bigz64]

I am not going to argue your numbers for the payload and gvwr as I haven't looked into them, but keep in mind the max payload is based (or atleast it was in the past) on the base model of that truck. As you go up in trim levels and accessories that will cut into your payload. A Denali or SLT will have less payload than a base model as its trim options weigh more.


Back to the first question and I will agree with some other people, if you don't tow much, go with the 1500 and 6.2. It is still a very capable towing rig depending on your needs, but will offer a better ride. If it is a pure arguement between a 2500 and 3500 I would likely go with the 3500 myself. Not having TPS is worth it! But a bit much for a truck if not towing much.

i got all the info off the gmc website, you just pick and choose the config. curb weight is with everything installed minus fluids and driver



2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD Capabilities | Heavy Duty Pickup Truck | GMC

 

[bigz64]

Just get your facts staight before posting wrong information and grow the he ll up!!

i back my facts up with sources, you do not. but yes thank you for setting us all straight. after savagecunuck posts on a thread no one else shall post as he is correct!!!

 

[SavageCanuck]

Heres where I get my info from
Difference btwn 2500hd and 3500hd?? - Chevy and GMC Duramax Diesel Forum

 

[Cyle]

Heres where I get my info from
Difference btwn 2500hd and 3500hd?? - Chevy and GMC Duramax Diesel Forum

From other people posting? Wow that's reliable. Unless you can back it up with a good link and not just a random person saying so, it means nothing.

 

[rzrgade]

True....Who`s to say Cyle isn`t on the Duramax forums.

 

[mach123]

I pay the same registration fee on my 1 ton, 3/4 or wifes auto all the same with ours.

 

[Cyle]

True....Who`s to say Cyle isn`t on the Duramax forums.

Couldn't pay me to be on a duramax forum.....

 

[Stompin Tom]

Couldn't pay me to be on a duramax forum.....

they probably pay you to not be on the forum.