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davisenvy
Explorer
Apr 15, 2017

Used Dmax or New Cummins

I am currently looking to upgrade to a newer truck. I now have a 2006 Duramax and I am looking at a 2016-2017 with 0-10k mi Cummins or 2013-2014 50k mi Duramax.
Apples to Apples the Cummins is a cheaper truck and I do honest beleive the Duramax to be a better set up, but can't justify the extra cost of a Dmax. I am leaning towards the Cummins. I think the Dodge has a nicer interior and the exterior isn't bad either. Is the Duramax worth that much more than the Cummins?

Please don't turn this into a diesel vs gas debate and Ford is absolutely off the table.
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    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Apr 15, 2017
    We love our 2015 RAM 3500 SRW. The 3.42 gears with the optional Aisin(3500) transmission is a great setup. It cruises at 80 MPH at only 1750 RPM. The low Aisin first and second gears get our 16k 5th wheel rolling very easily.

    Ours is a Laramie with nice bells and whistles. Keyless entry and power folding tow mirrors are two of the nicer features.

    One small complaint is the tow mirrors when down are not as good as when in Antlers UP position! So I added a small spot mirror on the arms.

    This is our third RAM truck. The I6 is a great engine, however they are not hotrods. Well our 2001.5 was, but that is a different story, fueled by injectors, chip, turbo, exhaust, transmission on and on. I miss that just a little bit, but the luxury of the new truck offsets that greatly.

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