- Joined
- Mar 24, 2005
- Location
- Stanley, NC
Don't know what truck, I just know its time for something nicer than my 1990 XJ, and something with a little more functionality. I drive 35 miles to work everyday, mostly highway, and am getting 18-19mpg on a sluggish vehicle that can't pull a trailer or carry 6people. What I know I want:
Turbodiesel
4 Full doors
Not a Dodge MEGAcab
4wd
Shortbed
Manual transmission or Allison auto if it is really that good
Ive been eyeing 03-newer Dodge quad cabs and 06-newer Chevy's (I heard the older ones have engine issues). I don't really want a Ford, as the 6.0 is a problem child, and the 7.3 isn't as "sporty" as the CTD/Duramax. My price range is around 20k preferably, but it is something that I plan to keep for many years, so I don't want to waste money on something I won't be happy with.
Here's what I THINK I know about Dodge/Cummins, please correct me:
NV4500 5spd thru 2001
NV5600 2000-2005
G56 6spd 2005-present
New body style in 2003 w/Quad cab
98.5-present 24v
Beginning of time to 2007-5.9L
07.5-present 6.7L
Ok, let the thoughts, useful information, and comments roll.
Turbodiesel
4 Full doors
Not a Dodge MEGAcab
4wd
Shortbed
Manual transmission or Allison auto if it is really that good
Ive been eyeing 03-newer Dodge quad cabs and 06-newer Chevy's (I heard the older ones have engine issues). I don't really want a Ford, as the 6.0 is a problem child, and the 7.3 isn't as "sporty" as the CTD/Duramax. My price range is around 20k preferably, but it is something that I plan to keep for many years, so I don't want to waste money on something I won't be happy with.
Here's what I THINK I know about Dodge/Cummins, please correct me:
NV4500 5spd thru 2001
NV5600 2000-2005
G56 6spd 2005-present
New body style in 2003 w/Quad cab
98.5-present 24v
Beginning of time to 2007-5.9L
07.5-present 6.7L
Ok, let the thoughts, useful information, and comments roll.