critter getter

I have found a 2005 5.9 4x4 with 27000 miles for 26000 or do i buy a 2009 6.7 4x4 with 17000 miles for 32000. I have to buy monday so help me out what would you do if you had Cash and ready to spend it.

pull-do

Wow, tough decision,,, I'm partial to the 5.9 myself,,, good buy I'd say at that price and miles,,,,, but, and this is a big BUTT, (about Michelle's size), if your gonna be pulling a lot, I'd say the 09' would be my go to. My .03

Let us know,,,,

72dart

I'd shoot for the 2009. In 09' they improved the breaks and you get the 6-speed trns w/ exhaust break. I do think you could get a better deal then 32K. Good-Luck!

Rednecktastic

My business partner just bought a new left over 09 6.7 for under 30 grand. SLT QC manual long bed SRW 2wd. Even has aluminum wheels and the infinity system in it.

kingofdodge7131

Yah id go in on the 09 offer 29k. Not sure where your at but in minnesota 09s are right at 30. A slt wuad 4x4. 27 to 32k under 50k miles. So unless it full larimie. Make them deal

Blake Clark

If you plan on deleting, then it shouldnt even be a debate.


6.7 all the way.

critter getter

what kind of milage would i get with a 6.7 auto

kingofdodge7131

If you delete high teens maybe low 20s. Without. Between 14 and 17. However. My 04.5 obly gets 18. So that shouldn't be the deciding factor I wouldn't thing. The 09 also still is fully warrentied. The 5.9 has a year left at best

critter getter

The dealer told me he would extend the warranty for 25 months 70000 miles on the 5.9 so thats a big plus

Grit Dog

If the trucks are comparable in options, etc, I'd go for the 09, especially if you're talking auto trans.

mpracehemi

I'd buy the '09 and do the deletes. Also if you do have cash on hand, money talks. Do you know how long the dealer has had the '09 on the lot?? I found my last truck (gasser) was sitting for 6 months (saw it on the delivery truck/tailer) and got a steal on it.

Even tho the '05 has low miles, that's still kinda high...unless laramie pkg. One thing on the '05's is that the t/h switch/button doesn't lock out o/d if you tow up anykind of hills....all it does is change the shift points. There are a few of us looking into a way to beable to lock out o/d instead of buying BD's box. So far nothing...

If you plan on doing any mods for more power, the 6.7 would be the better way since the pistons/inj went back to the '03 style and would not be taking a chance on melting the piston's like you would on the '05 truck. Just saying...

LeonT

I vote '05. For $5,000 in savings you can pocket the cash or do some mods, especially if he'll extend the warranty.

I own an '05 and it's been outstanding. I had an '08 6.7 and sold it after 1 year and multiple "check engine" lights that the dealer told me to ignore because they couldn't fix the problems. The smog garbage on the '09 will wreck your mileage with all the regeneration cr@p. If they're both autos the '09 has a much better stock tranny. The 5.9 is a reliable and proven engine, and I don't like break downs and check engine lights. Maybe use part of the $5k in savings to upgrade the tranny if you're not happy with it?

Good luck.

mpracehemi

If you would of done the deletes on your '08, you would of ended up keeping it. It's the smog crap that gave you the problems...I know of a few guys around here that did the deletes and have no problems what so ever...

Blake Clark

While I will agree with you, remember, some guys cant get away with deleteing...

Some 6.7 dont run like they should, the bluetec system has them in a chokehold and they fall flat on there face.

If you can delete, go for it. A deleted 6.7 is every bit as good, as reliable, and as powerful as a 5.9. Plus you get a 68re and an exhaust brake in the deal.

RAMRODD

I would spend 3K more and get a new 2010