Here is the situation. I am having a hard time making up my mind as to what I wanna do here so I am just looking for some opinions. I am in the market for a 2nd gen ram. I used to have one, loved it, traded it, regretted it. I am not to concerned about the horrible gas mileage these things get as it is just a fun truck for me. I am trying to figure out what options I wanna look for. It will be a Qcab 4x4 (short to long bed doesn't matter). I am having a hard time with the 1500 vs 2500 5.2/5.9 Vs V10. I dont have a exact need for a truck so a 1500 would suffice. If I ever did want the 2500 axles they are a dime a dozen in my area in junkyard. So i could easily upgrade if need be. Chances are I wont be lifting the truck, maybe a slightly larger size tire. So what would your choice be.
can't make up my mind
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Nikolai553
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If I had the the option I would take the 2500 with a diesel. Fuel may cost more but youll get double the engine life over a gas engine. Atleast thats what I've always been told. (stronger parts will last longer though, only downside is the extra cost in the required hardened tires)
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hmmm since you are not set on a particular model, maybe see what is available in your area in the price range you want to pay and go from there.
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Welcome to the forum.
I agree with quietpeen's post above.
I agree with quietpeen's post above.
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welcome to RF, if i were you i'd go with a 5.9 cummins. was play with gas when you can smoke there @$$
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I would go with a v10 or a cummins!
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I'd go with the Cummins... wait, I did go with the Cummins in my 4th Gen. I had a gas 2nd Gen that served me well for many years.
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i went with a cummins in my 2nd gen, only thing powertrain wise i am going to change is to a manual conversion. hopefully pick up everything i need this January.....
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