I priced out comparable equipted 2500 & a 3500 srw and it was only $600 more (invoice) for the 1 ton. For that $600, you get 1100 lb more payload and will see that cash, or most of it, at resale. I believe cab lights are standard with the 3500, from another DTR thread, as well.

 

Yeah...think about that one...every 30,000 miles you change 16 spark plugs AND wires.

 

Dieselnewbie, If you don't really need the dual wheels for a heavy gooseneck or 5'er, I would sugget you consider getting a 3500 SRW if you want a 3500. The reasons are you you only have to replace 4 tires instead of 6and in my experience in these parts when you get into a slick (from snow, mud or loose dirt) situation, even with 4WD, a dually will have more traction problems. Something to think about if you are going to plow snow with it or drive it everyday in the snow.