I'll keep my 2003. Reminds me of a better world.

Let's hear it for the older trucks!

And here I am still pondering 'upgrading' to the "old" truck.

Exactly why I bought an 05

Makes me miss my dad's '01 duramax. He had 356,000mi on it when he traded for a new one in 2016. Constantly got 17mpg around town unloaded, and 21 on the highway and often towed at or above max GVWR.

Hmmmm...let's see...I paid $7,200 cash for my 02 Duramax, which had a straight pipe, duramaxtuner controller, and enough power to pull down my house. Not to mention it had flawless interior and exterior. I added a $200 touch screen stereo with navigation, and some cheap Kicker speakers. For the $60,000 difference in price, I'm ok with not having heated and cooled leather seats.

That 2002 Silverado will probably outlast that 2016 though

Love that 02 Silverado guys!!! That's when trucks were simply trucks. NOT overpriced rolling luxury homes with bells & whistles we did't need or want...

You are not "towing" the same weight but you are driving the same amount of weight down the road given both vehicles and the same trailer are being used in the test. The "gross combination weight" is the same.

That generation GM trucks are very reliable I still see many on the road today.

funny how mr. truck reacted on riding on Andres truck. "im a cowboy who wears hats and boots but hate getting dirty"

I love the body style of the 2002

10 years from now that LB7 will be towing that LML to the shop (unless he deletes it).

What's worse: - lower emissions but higher fuel usage (GMC Sierra) or - higher emissions and lower fuel usage (2002 Chevy) What if they removed the emissions junk, and instead focused on improving fuel economy, meaning that the lower amount of fuel used will result in less pollution and therefor removing the need for the emissions equipment?

This was the best test of them all! I too own a 02 DMAX with 300,000 miles on it and it still pulls like a brand new truck! Thanks guys!

atta boy Andre! Real men keep the old trucks running! Hope to see more with that truck soon!

I think it's more of the emissions thing holding the mileage back

1999-2006 gmc and chevy trucks look so much better than the new ones

Who else notice that he left the gas cap open😂

For a old truck it hauls some ass in towing and 0-60

do a 2002 8.1 against the 2002 diesel

I am quite happy that they are doing old vs. new. This is what I like to see.

I had the exact same truck, an '02 Chevy Duramax - extra cab long bed. It was an early Duramax with 300hp and 500 ft. lbs of torque which was enormous back then. It was very reliable and comfortable. I constantly checked my side view mirrors because with the addition of a weight distributing hitch, I barely felt the trailer behind me. I added a tuner (chip) and picked up some more power and I still managed 18 mpg HWY with a 6" lift. Diesel is the way to go and the Duramax has a record of reliable service. Great video!

You guys should do A 2016 cummins vs a 1st gen cummins

Id rather get the 2002, be dept free=)

better fuel mileage towing MORE weight . This why I keep my old 05 . Just a few things to fix it and it'll be as good as new, or better

Now think of the difference between the two in repair/maintenance cost after warranty runs out.

great video guys. you should do more of these!!!

I'd honestly rather have the '02. Looks a lot better.

I love my 2006 Chevy 2500 HD. I plan on keeping it forever.

Keep up the great work! I loved the comparing with the older trucks helps put things into perspective for us guys who drive older trucks. I drive 2006 Duramax regular cab no frills, so even lighter.

The 2002 duramax trucks have always been my favorites. My dad has a 3500HD that has just over 106,000 miles so it has a while to go. Hasn't done any major work to it engine wise but over the summer we had to put some money into it. We cut out and replaced the old rocker panels since they rusted out and put new and stronger ones in. Then scaled 46 pounds of rust off of the frame and had it undercoated. Then had that eggshell type covering on the rocker and door panels. I don't know what that covering is called but it reminds me of it for some reason. I think some know what I'm talking about. My dad refuses to spend $60-$70K on a new truck and I don't blame him.

i had an 05 chevy silverado. thing was a beauty. but then i drove it right into the grave. i miss that truck

This is really interesting . I have a 2001 dodge 2500 V 10 and I would love to see how it stacks up to a new dodge 6.7 or even an older Chevy 8.1 litter .

im so glad you guys decided to do this new segment! one that has to be done is the old Colorado zr2 vs the trail boss!

This video makes me feel old. Also I am nostalgic for the 2002 GMCs

That guy sounds like a dbag for not wanting to ride in a older "not new" truck. I would take that older one because that new one looks too flashy.

After 14 years gm is still convinced wheels are square

When dude said “thank you truck” as he slapped the dashboard. I’ve been there, man. LoL

Bought my 02 in Feb 02. 1500hd 6.0 and still love it. Same color as this one. Great showing for the 02.

Colorado vs s10

nicee! I like these old vs new reviews can't wait to see more! good job guys! I like the older trucks front end idk why

The most fun tfl video I've watched so far!

Thanks for this test guys! I was one who requested an old vs new. My point in this video is with the cost comparison to both trucks. Alot of cash separates the two trucks. Andre will do the same work while having more money left for whatever it is your towing. Boats cars campers ect.....

Who would pay 60k+ for a damn pickup truck be real people.

It gets worst for the GMC. It requires DEF, which isn't too big of a deal, but it's still an added cost and a chore that Andre never sees with his Chevy. There's also the DPF, which regenerates every now and then, lowering overall MPG. Then there's the problem with emissions controls. All that emission crap is complicated, they diminish reliability, they reduce longevity, and it all can easily get very, very expensive to repair when it all starts failing.

grate video guys i was waiting when they would have old trucks on the show, i had exact same truck as Andre before trading for 2004.5 and still have it with 276k miles on it .

Love the comparison videos old vs new! I have a first generation 1999 F350 Super Duty Dually crew cab with the 7.3 PowerStroke, I would love to see a comparison of the first generation Super Duty Diesel compared to the newest generation Super Duty Diesel. The 7.3 has been claimed to be the best PowerStroke engine to be put into a Super Duty. It would be great to see how far they have come over 17 years and 4 different PowerStroke engines.

i woild take the 02 way before the 16

Im not a GM fan and the GMT800 interior is made out of stale corn chips, but damn does that old truck look good. New vehicles are just getting extremely ugly.

Andre, nice comparison, you should do the Ike gauntlet with your duramax. Most of us have trucks like yours from this era and it would be interesting to compare towing capability and fuel economy of new vs old. I appreciate all your videos, thanks.

This is one of the better episodes. Great stuff

LB7 truck values just went up by 20%

Now for 7.3 vs 6.7

Awesome video guys! Really liked the comparison between the old and the new. I would like too see the same with the other brands. And when are we going to see the 2002 duramax take on the Ike Gauntlet?

I love this video, it shows just what older trucks can do, I'd like to see a video on the generations of Chevy pickups I've witnessed 80s chevys (1500) pull the new chevys that were the 3500 with no problem 80s generation against a 90s generation with a present generation even if you put in a 2000 generation too that would be great to see

Older truck looks soo much better than the new one.

That's what diesel emissions equipment gets you... shitty mileage, more maintenance and more expense.

That was pretty cool ! You guys should include the Ike gauntlet test too. That will really show if the extra hp , transmission and 15 years of tech are at work.

Good Ol' Andre. Nice pickup I had one just like it, once upon a time. Beautiful HD Silverado

The problem with new trucks is all the pollution control bullcrap! It affects fuel economy. And then there's the price. 70k for a truck is rediculous. Probably could get that 02 for under 10k.

This is a really good drive-train test since the gross vehicle weight was the same. When actually towing the same load, the old truck would have done even better.

I like the concept of these videos. Thanks guys.

Great job guys. Fast Lane Truck we can rely on !

Older one looks better, Looks more fierce (with the raised hood.), Chrome isn't everywhere on it and the front bumper isn't touching the ground. Sure for capabilities of the new one has the old one beat but as for looks the old one takes the cake.

Let's see the 02 do the Ike gauntlet!

You guys are on to something here, good job

Great video guys. I would like to see the 100 mile loop unloaded like you did with the XD and the Dodge. I know there are only so many hours in a day, but I am curious how they do running down the road.

hey tfl truck you guys should do the chevy 6.0L V8's same years apart as these trucks

I love the body style of my 05

Thanks for creating and posting this video. It was a lot of fun. What happened to the engine tuning Andre was doing to his truck a year or two ago?

Love you guys and the reviews are awesome. Can't beat older GM Diesel unless you have a Cummins. If possible, I would like to see the comparison of an older GM Duramax and Ram Cummins.

Old truck is better. No emissions and luxury bullshit.

Before I watch I bet these 2 are actually very close.

Very entertaining video I enjoy Andres humor about his old truck which were really made to be a working man's truck, I had similar results towing my fifth wheel camper with my 07 6.0powerstroke avg 1-2mpg better vs. my pops 15 6.7powerstroke avg with the same trailer to the same location and same pumps but two weeks between trips though.

Great video series idea, Can't wait to see more of these! I hope you guys compare Ford SuperDuties!

I hate screen Gauges. Mechanical looks so much nicer.

Even though the 2016 is 14 years newer, I bet it will break down sooner.

Wow amazing outcome, thanks!

Great video guys, thanks.

GM's tend to get better MPG as they age too...

OK guys, this is all you need to know. I run 13k miles a month in a 2002 dodge 2500HD. 6 speed, Cummins. I routinely pull a 30 foot Osprey long cabin on a 3 axle trailer, grossing 22k pounds total. I'm little Cummins gets 14.2 miles to the gallon between North Carolina and the Canadian border. I rolled the odometer over three years ago, and I'm now at 360k again. Id love to have a new truck, but I haven't found one that can top this old work horse.

The man with no truck payment wins every time in my world .

I have an 02 almost identical to that! Literally the only difference is the wheels. Loved the video.

My old 97 still kicking with 250k

you guys do know the towing on that new GMC is somewhere around 17,900 not 13,000lbs

I also owned an 02 duramax. My question would be do you know if a regen cycle was present during the tow portion of the '16? That could also significantly impact fuel mileage ratings between the two. Great video. Thoroughly enjoyed.

I haven't watched the whole video yet, but, I already like Andre's truck better. This fun.

Old Silverado 👍🏻 any one can like new trucks but for that price it's way too much.

The dpf regen cycles waste a lot of fuel.

Love it, great job! Thank you.

I drive a 1987 27ft motorhome as a daily driver and have zero electronic features and have zero issues driving anywhere with it... no back up camera as i have mirrors and a neck,

great video! amazing old truck still great on mpg and can keep up with new truck.

lol $67k.....

Love the videos guys I’m shopping around for a mid size truck and need some help. I’m considering the Silverado or Sierra simply because I prefer the looks vs the F-150 I owned a 2020 RAM and was not impressed with gas mileage I do not tow at all Which truck would you guys recommend for gas mileage and dependability? I’m open to any size engine Thanks

Just picked up a Duramax a couple months ago, 03 lb7 sierra slt with every feature available, efi live with 5 tunes, 4" straight pipe, edge cts2 insight, fass 165 with a sump, 180k on the odo. Love the thing, no emissions bs, way cheaper than a new truck, and built like a tank. Recently started burning oil at idle though, gotta figure that out.

2002 with only 160,000???🤯

A russian owning a Chevy truck. US-Russian relations have come a long way

Awesome video!!

during this test did the regen cycle turn on? cause that would contribute to the overall mpg of the trucks