The 5.9 is a lot less complicated with a lot less emissions equipment. The 03 - 07 5.9 is one of the more sought after diesels.
In my mind, the biggest disadvantage is that it only has a 4 speed auto (that is more than capeable, but will run higher RPMs since it has two fewer gears). The other disadvantage is if you need the back seat, unless you get a MegaCab, they are a lot tighter than competitor crew cabs.
Dodge/RAM made a huge improvement to the trucks when they went to the 2010 body style IMO.
Now we can sit back and wait for our Fish(ing) friend to come and throw stones from what his "cousin" sees in the shop, or what he has heard from his sister in law's boyfriend's nephew's dog groomer.......
2012 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn DRW CC 4x4 Max Tow, Cummins HO, 60 gallon RDS aux fuel tank, Reese 18k Elite hitch
2003 Dodge Ram 3500 QC SB 4x4 Cummins HO NV5600 with Smarty JR, Jacobs EB (sold)
2002 Gulf Stream Sea Hawk 29FRB with Honda EV6010