Decided its time to upgrade the old Dodge. Got a chance to buy a '05 auto w/19000 miles, cherry. cost 34ish.But before I made my decision I went down and drove both the new auto and the manual trans Dodge. The manual was a 3500 w/ all the bells and whistles. I got nervous when the salesman had me roll down the window to tell me that the manual didn't have the power that the auto did. I want to tell you that he was correct. There was absolutely no turbo sensation and it was like driving an old 350 gas 4 spd. The kid riding with me (who owns a bombed out '03 dodge) kept shaking his head in disgust during the whole test drive . The '05 mentioned above would have chewed this one ton up and spit it out.
On the other hand the auto trans was a little more impressive. Had to be cautious taking off because of spinning the tires so easily. Decelerating from 65 mph it got a little road crazy maybe partially from the jake but it felt unstable none the less. overall it was fun to drive. Probably tear up the '05 off the line but not sure it would out run it in the long run. My memory is getting bad but i'm pretty sure the auto is rated at 350 horse.

I guess my questions, 1) Is the Juice or any other devices going to be available any time soon and is there any scuttlebut on what it will do for for performance. 2) I'm wondering about is just how much they are going to be able to turn up these rigs when they have all this new smog crap on them now. 3)The exhaust looks awful to replace what are those two conical looking devices for and can a guy take them off. 4) I didn't notice a switch for the jake, Does it have one cause if not it could get embarrassing in the snow and ice.

 

Edge is currently testing their juice for the 6.7. They said look in a month. Bullydog has beta testers using their product right now.

If you want to bomb, the 05 is the best to do it with. The reason for the 6.7 is newness and the 6sp auto. Otherwise the 05 is the best for modding.

 

The two conical devices are the DOC (Diesel Oxidation Catalyst) and DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter). They are part of the new emissions reduction system.

There is a switch for the exhuast brake which is located center dash, below the radio.

 

Uh...$34k for an 05? You should be able to get a leftover '07 5.9 6/speed manual QC 4x4 new off that lot for about that. Maybe even a Laramie. Am I right guys?

 

i agree.....a buddy of mine got an 07 2500 with the 5.9 for $35. not the laramie but none the less

 

That's what I was thinking. That's pretty close to the brand new prices I see people reporting. Is it safe to assume you're buying a used rig from a dealer?

 

less than 2 months ago I bought a 07 2500 5.9 auto 4x4 quad cab Inferno Red with spray in liner for $35400 including taxes & other misc dealer charges, look new for a 5.9 and get the best of both worlds, new, warranty and upgradable (bombable if you so desire).

 

Sorry I didn't get back to you guys, got busy. I see most of you guys sig is from back east or Texas. I've always heard trucks were cheaper back east, but here in Az. especially in remote towns you pay the piper. I was looking in the truck trader today and '04 and '05 trucks with low miles go for 28 - 32,000 maybe more (goin by memory). there was a '06 garnet red cummins with 22,000 at a different lot price was about 38,500 (see what I mean).

 

Local Dealer just sold a White Larmie 06 5.9 Double Cab Auto with 15,000 miles on it for $30K...they were asking $37
And I thought that was a bit much as a 06 leftover Thunder Road 4-door Auto (new) sold $32K down from $45k

 

For sure. A dealer in Sacramento just had a radio ad for '07 Ram HD 2500, 5.9, quad cab short bed, SLT Big Horn, automatic, 4x4 for $30995 (said 5 units at this price)

$34K for an '05???

 

CRAP!!! I paid 37 for mine, brand new! Leather, off road package..... bells and such...

I'd start looking on e-bay for a truck, and take a trip...

 

There's lots of guys from AZ on here I've seen them post. New 2007 5.9's are a dime a dozen for 34K I don't care where you live. Don't pay new truck price for a used truck. In this age of the internet there is no excuse for getting ripped off. Those prices you are looking at in that used truck trader are pegged up so high because the sellers know any potential buyer is going to haggle them down. I would not pay anything over $25,000 for one of these trucks used I don't care how low the miles are or how sweet it is.

 

I gotta agree with you on this, and hate to say it but it's a fact. On the resale market Dodge seems a little soft.

 

I don't know... around here they are doing pretty good. The dealer offered me 35k in trade for mine about 6 months ago, with 37k on the clock. (great milage for an 04.5, huh?) It's in pretty good shape, tho.

 

I got my '07 with 000,250 miles for not muchmore than that and I am the first one to drive it like it was stolen.