opinion on 2006 ram 2500 or 3500
Both are mega cabs. Both have 5.9 i6 both 4x4 regular box one has 86000 miles asking 30 and 131000 miles asking 27. what should I look for? I am a complete "V" to the diesel. any help in me dec...
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The only mechanical difference between those two trucks (besides interior options) is the 3500 will have different rear springs, and higher rear GAWR and therefore a higher GVWR and more payload.
My 07 (identical to the 06) has been pretty good. The wires like to break in the rear doors - the ones that operate the pwr windows, locks, and speakers - so check for that. I've had to repair (and extend) mine twice.
Get the front end checked, they do like to wear out parts pretty quick. I have had to replace ball joints and a few other wear items - I'm at 110,000 miles.
Get the transmission checked too, if the engine power is cranked up (which is easy to do) that can be hard on the transmission.
The 5.9L Cummins is the most reliable powerplant ever put under the hood of a pickup - you won't have trouble there.
My 07 (identical to the 06) has been pretty good. The wires like to break in the rear doors - the ones that operate the pwr windows, locks, and speakers - so check for that. I've had to repair (and extend) mine twice.
Get the front end checked, they do like to wear out parts pretty quick. I have had to replace ball joints and a few other wear items - I'm at 110,000 miles.
Get the transmission checked too, if the engine power is cranked up (which is easy to do) that can be hard on the transmission.
The 5.9L Cummins is the most reliable powerplant ever put under the hood of a pickup - you won't have trouble there.
