Two different trucks. The 1500 rides like a Cadillac, gets upper 20's MPG and is super quiet on the road. Will pull an average size boat or trailer no issues. You have a big toy hauler, 5th wheel or use for heavy equipment, there is no other choice than the 6.6L. Daily driving, 1500 hands down. Love mine and actually got $12K off sticker December 2023.
I purchased a 24 1500 ZR2 with Duramax. Came from a 23 Colorado ZR2. We needed more room for our growing family. Fuel economy was terrible with a rooftop tent like 13-14. We don’t need towing so the 1500 has been a good fit for us. We off-road on weekends and stay in our tent. I daily truck with the tent on it. Still average 22ish. Just hit 4,000 in the two months I’ve had it. Don’t think I’ll ever have a need for 2500 or 3500. But can definitely recommend the 1500 with baby diesel.
I have debated this for myself. The 1500 wins every time for my personal needs. The lower price tag and better fuel economy tilts the scale for myself, I also do not need a hd for what I do. After saying all that I still really like the heavier duty truck but I can not justify buying it. I currently drive a ‘22 at4 and really love it, it replaced a zr2 Colorado with the true baby max.
Why is GM so averse to putting properly sized tires on these trucks? The stock tires look so tiny on these massive trucks. The 1500 needs 35s and the HD should at least have 37s.
I have a 2020 Denali Diesel 2500 Duramax I paid 70K new, also a 2020 Silverado RST Z71 Paid 50K in 21. NO WAY either of these trucks are worth 80-105K. You are paying for gimmicks. Nothing either of these trucks can do that mine cant. Waste of money just my opinion.
Yea I’ve thought about downgrading from my f-250 to a baby duramax for daily driver but I know I’d miss the power. We just need to be able to put the big diesel engines in a 1/2 ton truck and we’d all be good lol jk
Nissan tried that with titan xd 5.0 cummins. There is not enough power compared to the brigger diesel. Should have been more reliable, but it is comfortable to drive. Nissan gave up too early on the Titans.
Two different trucks. The 1500 rides like a Cadillac, gets upper 20's MPG and is super quiet on the road. Will pull an average size boat or trailer no issues. You have a big toy hauler, 5th wheel or use for heavy equipment, there is no other choice than the 6.6L. Daily driving, 1500 hands down. Love mine and actually got $12K off sticker December 2023.
God has his favorites…
Nice! May 18th I got a 2024 AT4 1500 for 11 grand off. Not 12 but hey, not too bad either.
I think it depends on your needs! I loved the Baby Deisel! Excellent fuel averages !
"Jiminy crickets that was was FAST! " 🤣🤣lol
I purchased a 24 1500 ZR2 with Duramax. Came from a 23 Colorado ZR2. We needed more room for our growing family. Fuel economy was terrible with a rooftop tent like 13-14. We don’t need towing so the 1500 has been a good fit for us. We off-road on weekends and stay in our tent. I daily truck with the tent on it. Still average 22ish. Just hit 4,000 in the two months I’ve had it. Don’t think I’ll ever have a need for 2500 or 3500. But can definitely recommend the 1500 with baby diesel.
Both trucks are cool good off road and working trucks
I have debated this for myself. The 1500 wins every time for my personal needs. The lower price tag and better fuel economy tilts the scale for myself, I also do not need a hd for what I do. After saying all that I still really like the heavier duty truck but I can not justify buying it. I currently drive a ‘22 at4 and really love it, it replaced a zr2 Colorado with the true baby max.
Which is the best truck in terms of ride quality, specifications and reliability, RAM, GMC, Toyota or ford
Why is GM so averse to putting properly sized tires on these trucks? The stock tires look so tiny on these massive trucks. The 1500 needs 35s and the HD should at least have 37s.
Trucks should be selected based on the mission requirements.
Which one has the more comfortable seats???
Same cab, same seats.
I have a 2020 Denali Diesel 2500 Duramax I paid 70K new, also a 2020 Silverado RST Z71 Paid 50K in 21. NO WAY either of these trucks are worth 80-105K. You are paying for gimmicks. Nothing either of these trucks can do that mine cant. Waste of money just my opinion.
Yea I’ve thought about downgrading from my f-250 to a baby duramax for daily driver but I know I’d miss the power. We just need to be able to put the big diesel engines in a 1/2 ton truck and we’d all be good lol jk
Nissan tried that with titan xd 5.0 cummins. There is not enough power compared to the brigger diesel. Should have been more reliable, but it is comfortable to drive. Nissan gave up too early on the Titans.
Please do the Cheap V Expensive series on Ram 3500 Tradesman and a Ram 3500 Laramie pretty please
I pick the HD with the v8 engine.😊😊😊.
save 28k after the 10% luxury tax for over 100k
Wheel well openings on the 1500 r hideous..