bucky wrote:
The horsepower is the same at 325 and the torque numbers are only 10 ft lbs different.
The 2006 does have a newer sensor system that allows more parameters to be read by scan gage and the like.
I would choose based on color, service history, condition, etc but would probably choose the 2006.
I am concerned about the reported mileages. What were these trucks used for? Most duallys were bought to pull and unless these were RVers or horse people I would be looking at Car Fax and other reporting services. Where registered, number of owners, salvage titles, and so on.
The biggest thing is go look and drive them. Worth the flight and time if not local. Lot of hurricanes in FL during those years.
They may not be the same. The early '04s had the 305/555 engine while the '04.5s got a power boost to 325/610, I believe. I've had both and there is a noticeable difference in the seat of the pants acceleration. You can easily tell which one this is by the label on the drivers side of the engine. I've read that the early '04s are more desirable but I'm not sure why. Must be the fact that it has zero emissions junk, I guess. Not even a cat.
I agree that I was never a fan of the big, gawky headlights of the '06 to '09s.
