Looking at buying a 3rd Gen
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Looking at buying a 3rd Gen
I am considering buying a 3rd gen truck. My requirements are automatic, 4x4, quad cab, single rear wheel. I will in the future be looking at getting a programmer, or fueling box. But not something that is real insane, I dont want to have to get a bigger turbo. First two mods will prolly be gauges and valve body. I do not tow heavy, but I do tow.
Anyway considering what I am looking for, what year truck do you guys recommend? I will be looking at 03 and up, under 70,000 miles. I do not want a 6.7 engine though. Thanks in advance, Bret
Anyway considering what I am looking for, what year truck do you guys recommend? I will be looking at 03 and up, under 70,000 miles. I do not want a 6.7 engine though. Thanks in advance, Bret
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I like the 03-early04's. best fuel mileage, no catalytic converter, etc. I've had an '03 and now have an early '04. I was a LOOOOOOONG time 12v guy, and I really love the CR trucks after having a couple!
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I didn't have very good luck with my '99 CTD. The '07 I have has never been back to the dealer and has bookoo engineering upgrades including; stiffer frame,much better brakes,steering,quieter etc.
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I have a early 04, it has been a good truck so far. The mpg,s are not bad either.
But I am planning on some mild modifications as well.
There is a smarty jr, in the future. Plus gauges, air, exhaust, mod's.
But I am planning on some mild modifications as well.
There is a smarty jr, in the future. Plus gauges, air, exhaust, mod's.
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my '03 was stock as a rock when I first got it... it was an SO 5sp truck. we didn't have any Smartys on hand, just the Jr's, so I loaded a Jr on it while waiting for the next Smarty shipment to come in, and it was so much nicer to drive. 'course it was even more fun w/ the big Smarty on it
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I bought my early 04 a few months ago and I don't regret it at all. I've gotten gauges and a diablosport predator on it and it hauls the mail just fine IMO. On extreme it will get super toasty fairly quick so I left it on economy setting, which still kicks up the power nicely. I get about 17.5mpg in town (hand calculated) turning 37" all-terrains and about 19-20mpg on the highway at 65mph.
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What are the differences between 05 and 06? Other than the headlights and taillights. Thanks for the info so far, I think I have it narrowed down to 3 trucks I want to go look at, two 05s and one 06.
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Dash layout is a little different. Some say the seats are not as comfortable in a 06, but my seats are fine(and I regularly make 800 mile trips) The cloth seats stain very easy, even water will stain them
I think the 06 has a few more hp/torque than the 05 does.
I think the 05 has the 7/100k drivetrain and cummins warrantys with $100 deductable after 5 years.
The 06 only has 3/36k bumper to bumper and a 5 year (starting at the end of the 3years or 36k) 100k cummins engine warranty....so you would actually have a 8/100k warranty on the cummins with no deductable.
Im satisfied with my 06
I think the 06 has a few more hp/torque than the 05 does.
I think the 05 has the 7/100k drivetrain and cummins warrantys with $100 deductable after 5 years.
The 06 only has 3/36k bumper to bumper and a 5 year (starting at the end of the 3years or 36k) 100k cummins engine warranty....so you would actually have a 8/100k warranty on the cummins with no deductable.
Im satisfied with my 06
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Love my 05. I think the diffrence between the 05 and 06 are min.
06- has different dash and interior, upgraded doorseals, optional exhaust brake for the 48re, overdrive lockout, metal intercooler and I believe different valve springs. There might be more someone else may chime in
06- has different dash and interior, upgraded doorseals, optional exhaust brake for the 48re, overdrive lockout, metal intercooler and I believe different valve springs. There might be more someone else may chime in
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