2004-2006 Dodge Diesel

I would avoid the 03. It has a smaller turbo and less power. The gap between them and the newer year after that is something I wouldn't compromise on unless the price was right.

Pumped up 2005 can leave you with a hole in the inter cooler. Plastic.

You can go as far as early 2007 with minimal emissions. Of course you also loose out on a 6 speed auto and a exhaust brake. Honestly, the 07,08,09 6.7L Cummins was very reliable and had very little emission system problems.

The thing about the auto is, if you rebuild it you'll have a sweet performing rig that runs far better than stock.
Or, just find one of the hand-shakers. Bullet proof trans!

ScottG wrote:
Why not a 2003?
Not much different from a 2004..

The only bad thing I have to say is I wasted my money on the extended warranty. Never got a dime of use out of it.

Extended warranty on a 2004 to 2006, not complicated enough for one.

Weak points are the auto transmission, if you don't chip the engine, then it should be OK.

Why not a 2003?
Not much different from a 2004..

The only bad thing I have to say is I wasted my money on the extended warranty. Never got a dime of use out of it.

Seriously, the worst part is it's hard to find one that hasn't been beat to death or modified to the point its useless junk.