Pondering between Ram 2500 or 3500
Hi guys and gals, I've finally decided to trade in my 2011 Ram 1500 for either a 2500 or 3500. I have an older heavy TT that has a tongue weight of 1,050 lbs. When loaded, we have about 7,500 to 8,...
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The added cost of the diesel is the 8k pop over the cost of a HEMI. My wife and I are retired and we'll be stretching things as it is going with the gasser. Thanks for your suggestion.
Go with the 3500. The diesel option is $8000 more than the basic 5.7 hemi. It is not $8000 more than the 6.4 as that engine is also an option ($1395) more than the basic 5.7 hemi. With the diesel you will get the exhaust brake, twice the torque, the ability to option the Aisin medium truck transmission, and better fuel mileage. Both have a 100,000 mile engine warranty; neither will likely need any engine warranty work in the first 100,000 miles. The diesel will have better resale when that time comes. Getting the 6.4, I definitely would go with the 4.10 axles for towing. One tow with the diesel and you will wonder why you even looked at the gas engine. Diesels for towing are really that impressive!
Go on line and check out the prices at Dennis Dillon in Boise Idaho. That will give you a good base price to negotiate with any local dealer.
