I have had a few late model 2500 series 2000-2010 Chevy trucks with diesel and Allison transmissions for work but no half tons with the newer 5 solenoid electronic servo 4L60E or 4L80E transmissions. I have been a fan of the 700R4 for years in trucks and cars although my current 700 gave up the ghost after years of hard service. So I'm scrapping the rusted 1980s heap in favor of a 2000 and up preferably newer Chevy or GMC half ton 2wd or possibly a 3/4 ton with one of these newer electronic shift transmissions. Has anyone had undue issues with these transmissions? Has anyone found that they like the newer transmissions better than the 700R4? I'd especially like to hear if anyone's 4L60E went out and how much it cost to fix, I can get either a 700R4 or 4L60E built for about $700 with fluid and a converter but I have to R&R the thing myself. I just want a good reliable truck to drive every day, and I want it to be slick and later model so I'm researching to see what will suit me best.
I'm currently driving a 2002 Honda Accord but it's more of a road trip or Doctor appointment car rather than a daily driver for me due to the fact I fall into the Honda and have to climb back out, just too low to the ground for me to drive daily plus I miss my Trucks. I have a 76 1 Ton Dually but it gets 6mpg down hill with the wind to my back, it's like new and has a rebuilt 454 and 400 turbo trans but it's not practical and rides rougher than hell so it's relegated to pull the car hauler or other heavy trailers.
I'm currently driving a 2002 Honda Accord but it's more of a road trip or Doctor appointment car rather than a daily driver for me due to the fact I fall into the Honda and have to climb back out, just too low to the ground for me to drive daily plus I miss my Trucks. I have a 76 1 Ton Dually but it gets 6mpg down hill with the wind to my back, it's like new and has a rebuilt 454 and 400 turbo trans but it's not practical and rides rougher than hell so it's relegated to pull the car hauler or other heavy trailers.