[dieselcraig]

Due to a twist of fate I am now ( most likely ) in the market for an XD a year sooner than expected. Two years into a three year lease and our car is ( most likely ) totaled. Daughter is fine but the Accord did its job and took the brunt of the force.

We are looking at the gas XD as that is the closest $$ for replacement that The wife and I like. Who has one of these and how do you like it? I have read a bunch of these threads but the number of people is not clear. I know, it's a first year production and problems will come up. We are also looking at the half ton and three quarter ton Chevys. NOT INTERESTED IN GETTING A USED TRUCK. Bad luck with used vehicles and let's leave it at that.:wink2:

Thanks all!

 

[Thestairmaster]

Glad to hear everyone is ok! Here is a good review and comparison between the two XD trucks. Personally it would be more dependent on what you would use the truck for. If you're towing lots, go with the diesel. If you have lots of city driving, go with the gas.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tjNE2FZ11Oc

 

[JerryP]

NOT INTERESTED IN GETTING A USED TRUCK. Bad luck with used vehicles and let's leave it at that.:wink2:

Thanks all!

Used Truck market is ridiculous right now, and there is little reason to buy a used truck, when a 3-4 year old truck cost as much as a new one.
My friend in the car business, has quit trying to buy trucks at the auction, due to the crazy pricing.
I looked at and drove a 2014 chevy 2500, I really,m really liked, with 50; miles.
Dealer wanted $47K.

I can buy same but better equipped 2016 2500 setting 2 trucks over on the same lot for around the same price.

 

[WireNut]

I have the gas Pro4X, love it. Went from a 04 Titan CC 2 wd, the XD rides so much better than my old Titan, the fuel mileage is actually a little better. I do most of my driving in town, 3 to 8 miles at a time, averaging 14.5.mpg. I have turned 18 to just under 22 on some longer highway trips. Haven't pulled anything substantial yet, just a 18 foot bay boat, about 2900 lbs. actually made the ride nicer, took out any bed hop from rough roads. Braking was a dream, like there was no trailer, acceleration with the boat required a little more pedal than normal empty, but the small weight had no affect on the truck. I just hooked my travel trailer up today to see how it lined up and how far it squats, realized I need to order a new shank with 3 to 4 more inches of drop to get trailer level. The truck sat down about 1.5 to 2 inches, with 450 lbs. of tongue weight on 12" long hitch.

 

[dieselcraig]

Thanks folks...that's good info all around. Tough thing is finding any gas XD in S trim.

 

[TurboDiesel]

Are you guys reporting your numbers to Fuelly?

 

[Bisley45]

It might be a few months before the S trim is common.

 

[JerryP]

It might be a few months before the S trim is common.

Only common trim level around here is the Platinum. Never even seen an S yet.
I really want to see an S Trim though.
I want the vinyl floor, and have little interest in most of the optional stuff, other than the tow options