Danattherock wrote:
I plan on keeping truck till my kids are off to college. They are both currently in diapers. The $11k for the Cummins and AISIN is not a concern. Assuming this combo will provide more reliability over the long haul. I'm just checking with you guys and gals here to be sure my driving habits won't prematurely wear on the diesel. I've never owned a diesel so my insights are limited and my opinion infirm. Thanks for any thoughts.
Dan
Sounds like you want a diesel Dan, for the longevity....Do you need the Aisin? "No". As mentioned the 68RFE is a very good transmission. I'm from the Asheville area and do all my towing in the mountains of NC, TN, SC, VA and WV..last two dually's I owned had the 68RFE tranny and my 5er again, was loaded to 16,300# and I never had the first issue with the 68RFE auto tranny....Nothing wrong with it at all....Now AGAIN, IF you want the Aisin, it is a medium duty tranny, as is the Cummins, a medium duty diesel....With Aisin, you get more HP & TQ and can also opt for the 4:10 or 3:73 tranny or stay with 3:42.....Your money, your call...I purchased my truck because it's going to be my "retirement" truck and I may go with an even heavier 5er than what I have now and plan on seeing the US west of the Mississippi soon, so I figure I already have all the truck I need for doing what I have planned:)
