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Originally Posted by fun in dirt
Well the V6 is no better on mileage....
I just inherited my Uncle's '07 Classic regular cab. It's got the 4.3 V6 & I'm very dissappointed that it is only getting 16mpg. I had an '01 reg cab with 4.8 V8 & it got 20mpg. I can't really complain since the truck was basically free to me, but why would anybody buy a 6 cyl when it is obvious on less power & worse mileage!
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Originally Posted by grayharville
the 4.3 v6 is the biggest pile of SH** ever to be placed in a fullsize truck. I drove a 2000 Single cab 4x4 with 4.3 for 3 years while saving up for my 2010. Completely underpowered, never ran right, and got 10 mpg. FAIL.
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I bought an 08 Silverado with a 4.3 and sure its no powerhouse but its equal to or better than the 70 C-10 350 I use to have. Less low end of course but not by much. Compare it to a LS and it sucks but value wise its a good engine. I have yet to get a tank at 20 MPG but I am trying.
I drive in poor traffic conditions,stop and go, and regularly get 18 mpg.
If I try real hard I can get high 19's but often I just don't have the patience.
Towing, driving hard I have yet to get below 16. I'm pleased with my 4.3.