I bought an 2005 Dodge 2500 diesel with 42K miles.
when I was looking for a low mileage dodge diesel
all low mileage trucks I found, the old man had died and the family members were selling his truck.
otherwise, no one would get rid of a low mileage dodge diesel.
so far, 72K now, its been a very good truck, drives good, rides good, mama bear can drive it fine and we enjoy the power (wow), plus its gets very good mpg for a big heavy truck.
only draw back I have seen in an 2005 model dodge diesel, it has a 4 speed auto and you cannot lockout overdrive. with my old chevy 2500, I always pulled the trailer in (3) no over drive, but the dodge does not offer that option.
however, the old dodge has so much more power, it has never made a difference. but, I have never pulled the trailer in the mountains.
would I buy my 2005 Dodge diesel again (yes)
you do not have to add the extra material to my truck for EPA control, you do have to add this material to the newer trucks (ask about it) dep or sum such.
good luck,
I would steer clear of any make diesel truck that has evidence of power enhancers, would mean the truck has been pushed hard or pulled hard.
Good advice:
spend the money and take the truck you find to a mech and have him go over the truck front to rear, as injector problems or transmission problems can mean big repair bills.
