...a 2007 Dodge 2500 Crew Cab Long Bed 4x4, Cummins Turbodiesel 5.9 HO.
325hp, 610 lb-ft torque. (Not the new 6.7 Cummins)

So I guess I'm now banned from the forum

Really wanted a 2008 Superduty 6.4L, but the dealer was only willing to take $1500 off the sticker. Same for the Chevy dealer...the Dodge dealer took $9K off sticker before we even started to negotiate the deal.

So basically, for just a little bit more than I've seen used trucks for (with similar equipment), I got a new one.

It's not anywhere near as nice as the 2008 Super Duty, but it's good enough considering the price.

 

Not to be anti-Ford, but I think the Cummins diesel is the best one on the market, better than the P/S Ford has. Good choice.

 

Time to get out the torches!

 

The new cummins is having some of the same issues the 6.4 has.
Congrats on the new ride!

 

A guy I work with has a Laramie(sp?) cummings HO. Nice truck, AND the blasted thing gets 22mpg empty and about 16(what my F-150 gets) with four horses behind it mountain highways.

I was thinking about panning around for one since I'm nearly 10 grand under my trade in value but I get out of the service to soon to pick up another payment, and the dodge stealership here had nothing under 40 grand, which I refuse to pay for ANYTHING.

Grats on the new ride

 

Nice engine...not so sure about the rest of the truck.

I'm just kidding. I have a couple friends with the Cummins engine in their Dodge trucks and they are very happy with them.

Just keep an eye on your tranny's health. It think beyond a doubt it is the weak link in your drive train.

Oh, and one more thing...try not to twist your frame rails

Mike

 

My truck stickered at $43K, got it for $34K.

Thanks guys.
I actually do fear that the engine will outlast the rest of the truck.
But it'll be used mostly for towing, so the miles will be relatively few.

 

Yeah I have heard of the front end falling apart on the '02+ 2500. Something about the motor weighing more then the rest of the truck, but yeah for towing you'll get 350,000 out of it easy.

 

Similar deals around here and friends back in Houston got!

 

A good buddy of mine has a 2005 Cummins 2500, he is at 100,000 miles with no problems. It tows and is a daily driver with a long commute in Kansas City.

 

Seems the Dodge dealers are more willing to deal.

Local Ford and Chevy dealers "generously" offered me $1500 off MSRP.
It's funny because as I left each dealership, I was told "You'll be back. There's no way any dealership is gonna give you $8000 off sticker."

I guss he was partially correct, because the Dodge dealer took $8000 before we even started negotiating...and after negotiating, I ended up getting $9,000 off sticker.

Granted, the Chevy rode very well, had a great interior, and the Allison tranny / Duramax 6.6 combo is very nice...but it's an ugly truck IMHO.
And the Ford 6.4 was a beast, nice ride and the best interior/exterior of the three.

But I couldn't justify paying such a high premium.

 

Congrats! Even with that "weak link" 48re tranny which I believe actually has a better performance/repair history than Ford or GM.

That's the direction I was leaning before losing any vestigial resale value through a burnt valve.

I for one have appreciated your advice and insights. Feel free to stick around despite defecting to the dark side.

 

BOOOOOOOOOO!

Hope it works out for you Rob.