Buying a diesel so questions on what to do

[DFBrews]

I was hoping you would chime in. I'm not even considering ford.

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ahhh the morning brings more clarity. Both are dodge got it.

I would be even More hesitant to get the eco diesel it's new product and they all have growing pains.

A guy at the shop bought a 15 1500 with the hemi and it pulls his camper over the pass just fine. Fuel mileage is junk though.



Mtn rider is correct with the chassis getting some wear on it at that mileage.

[milwaukeeshaker]

Problem with the great Cummins diesel is the Dodge built around it.

[Gunner]

ahhh the morning brings more clarity. Both are dodge got it.

I would be even More hesitant to get the eco diesel it's new product and they all have growing pains.

A guy at the shop bought a 15 1500 with the hemi and it pulls his camper over the pass just fine. Fuel mileage is junk though.



Mtn rider is correct with the chassis getting some wear on it at that mileage.

I'm not worried about problem with the ecodiesel because of the warranty and knowing me I'll have something else by then.

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[EvilRhino]

Fwiw, I bought my 2015 3500 Srw duramax in April. Financed thru the Credit union of Colorado...or Colorado credit union. Anyway, they offer up to a 24 month/24k mile warranty that is very reasonable, around $1200 IIRC. Mine had 100,050 so banks wouldn't touch it. I got a deal on it and the CU only cared about loan to value being good. I'm not sure where the folder is with the info at this moment, but it's basically a bumper to bumper warranty with a $250 deductible each time. I think the only things covered in the next package above mine were minor like power window and door lock motors.

I wanted the ability to tow equipment on occasion and I sometimes get roped into hauling 80 bales of hay on a car hauler for the MIL. It was leased by a well company in Wyoming and was turned in at the end of their 100k lease. WT, so cloth seats, but power windows, locks. The interior looked like it had never been used. I got it for $30k at a John Elway dealer with the Duramax/allison.

[Wulf202]

If you actually load the trucks suspension get the 2500. If you want a comfy ride get the 1500

If you want better resale get the 2500. It's already lost all of the depreciation.

If you want something new and worry free pay for the warantee.

If you want a good diesel that everyone talks about get something before emissions crap.

[MED]

I use the 5.9 CTDs and prefer the 6BT, but I currently have an '01 ISB CTD Dually. I regularly load 4-6K on my dually flatbed and occasionally a goose-neck cattle trailer so I drive a truck that fits my requirements. I haven't followed the 6.7 CTD that closely so I don't know them as well. Your two choices are night and day though so I am not sure where you are at with your requirements. The 6.7 truck has a medium duty I6 diesel with a full float axle in the back; I know some people use them as daily driver/commuters, but they are work trucks; my neighbor has one of that vintage and it gets the job done and it is really nice inside. The 1500 has a relatively new v6 light duty passenger car diesel with limited hauling capacity; which might be a more comfortable and economical daily driver. I think the 1500 Ram has coils in the back; I wouldn't like that at all. Anyhow, pick the one that best fits your requirements.


Personally, I wouldn't spend my money on that v6 light duty diesel Ram 1500 and especially that Eco-turd diesel. If I was looking at short term <100,000 miles with a warranty in that class of pickup; I would look at the v6 turbo F150 FX4. I doubt there will be much of a difference in longevity between the two engines so what is the purpose of paying a premium for that diesel engine? The Ford has a better chassis too; just a better pickup vs the 1500 Ram.

[Dave_L]

Love my diesel. Oil changes are a little more along with the fuel filter but not bad. I only drive mine enough to do one change per year so no biggie. I tow a travel trailer and rzr with my truck and it's right at home with a load attached. It drives worse without a load. Could I get away with a gasser? Sure. But the times Im hauling and going 70 up i-70, I dont regret going diesel.

Yes, diesels cost more up front but there's a reason. They'll go 300k miles and still hold a decent resale value. Also, the 1500 ecodiesel sounds cool but its still a 1500 chassis. I upgraded from my Tacoma and wanted a "do all" truck. I never wanted to outgrow my truck so I went 2500 diesel. No regrets.

[Zundfolge]

Problem with the great Cummins diesel is the Dodge built around it.

That and the Cummins company keeps showing up on these "anti-gun companies" lists.


If you get a diesel, whatever you do, don't become one of these "rollin' coal" jackasses. Tune it properly.

[Grant H.]

If you get a diesel, whatever you do, don't become one of these "rollin' coal" jackasses. Tune it properly.

This. If you delete it and tune it, do it right.

[Gunner]

He is working on seeing what he can do about price on the 2500 and get me a warranty so we will see. No I won't roll coal haha that's just wasted fuel and im cheap. I'm not sure id even tune it but that what i say now.

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