In the market for Cummins

NHDuckHunter8003 · Jul 24, 2013

I currently own a 04 Hemi QC. I'm looking to buy a diesel in the next few months. Based on the little research I've done so far as well as my budget (+/- $20K), I'm looking at getting a 5.9. I know more about gas trucks than diesels so any advice as far as what years to look at/avoid would be much appreciated.

Thanks for input guys and gals

NHDuckHunter8003 · Jul 25, 2013

hmm, I guess I could get a Powerstroke...

that white kid · Jul 25, 2013

i dont know much about diesels either so i guess just find one with low miles and take it to a shop of your choice and get a inspection done if its good i guess you would be good to go

Trupiano · Jul 25, 2013

Power stroke... How dare you! Advice? Just do it! :waytogo:

Really not much to say. Stay under 100k miles used, so you can ensure the maintenance has/is being performed at critical intervals.

Stay away from huge massive builds, as they aren't always the most reliable, especially if they we're beaten to hell.

That being said, you should've able to find a nice one, average miles, slight to semi modded for a great price.

And you'll absolutely love it, and never let go of it!

El phono

Trupiano · Jul 25, 2013

Maintenance is a little more spendy, as we'll as the price if diesel.

But it evens out as they last waaay longer, and mileage is better.

El phono

NHDuckHunter8003 · Jul 25, 2013

Also, any well formed arguments that I can use to convince my wife would be much appreciated. Yeah I found an 04, not yet sure if its the 600 or not, with 87K on it, 4" turbo back, bulldog, with an intake. Clean looking rig for 24K

Trupiano · Jul 25, 2013

Sounds great!

El phono

NHDuckHunter8003 · Jul 25, 2013

Besides the increase in hp and torque are the trucks built in the second half of '04 better/worse or no different than the early half?

Stangshcky12 · Jul 25, 2013

I want to say 03-04s had a 3.5" exhaust
Basically the same other then that
They get better fuel mileage

NHDuckHunter8003 · Jul 25, 2013

Aright so no deal breakers either way

Stangshcky12 · Jul 25, 2013

nah nothing a tuner couldn't fix
An upgraded exhaust is never a bad thing either!

NHDuckHunter8003 · Jul 25, 2013

^^Can't argue that. The one I'm lookin at comes with a bullydog, and he has already deleted all the crap holding back that sweet cummins sound.

Power247 · Jul 26, 2013

NHDuckHunter8003 said:
^^Can't argue that. The one I'm lookin at comes with a bullydog, and he has already deleted all the crap holding back that sweet cummins sound.

Sounds like you may have found your gem.

As for help convincing your wife... There are those of us that just do what they want because they are the man of the house. I am not one of those guys so I resort to continually bringing it up until she says "Just get it if we can afford it". :emotions133:

LOL!!!

Best of luck!

NHDuckHunter8003 · Jul 26, 2013

The good thing is that it is a QC so when I come home in it, I'll have plenty of room to sleep in it for a few nights...

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