Kroni
Member
Hey all,
I've never owner a diesel truck and I could use any help you guys are willing to give.
I currently have a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, quad cab, 5.7 hemi, tow package with 3:55 gears, 92K, original owner. She's been a great truck but she's struggling to pull my camper, which lightly loaded is 7100 pounds. She doing it, but its tough on the hills.
I've been looking and have found a 2014 2500 6.7 Laramie mega cab with 49K for $45,000. It looks to be in very good condition. Only things I don't like is the plastic bed liner and no clearance lights (I'm a sucker for those lights haha!). Does that seem appropriately priced?
Anyway, I'm looking for any advice or even opinions. I've been thinking about getting a 2500 with the 6.4 hemi but I don't want to be in the same place again if I get a heavier camper or load more into mine. I also want to be able to climb hills without having to be in the right lane with my hazards flashing.
How are the new diesels with the DPF and DEF? Does the engine try to re-generate at inopportune times? Is the DEF a PITA? I will be buying from a dealer and will want an extended warranty so I won't be deleting anything anytime soon. Also, I will only be putting about 5000 miles a year on the truck. How bad is it for a diesel to sit for a month or so without driving? It will be kept in a garage. How much maintenance besides oil changes should I expect? Are they maintenance nightmares or relatively maintenance free? What kind of fuel mileage should I expect towing and not towing?
I know these are a bunch of rookie questions... I apologize in advance. I'm just trying to be sure I'm making a good decision.
Thanks
I've never owner a diesel truck and I could use any help you guys are willing to give.
I currently have a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, quad cab, 5.7 hemi, tow package with 3:55 gears, 92K, original owner. She's been a great truck but she's struggling to pull my camper, which lightly loaded is 7100 pounds. She doing it, but its tough on the hills.
I've been looking and have found a 2014 2500 6.7 Laramie mega cab with 49K for $45,000. It looks to be in very good condition. Only things I don't like is the plastic bed liner and no clearance lights (I'm a sucker for those lights haha!). Does that seem appropriately priced?
Anyway, I'm looking for any advice or even opinions. I've been thinking about getting a 2500 with the 6.4 hemi but I don't want to be in the same place again if I get a heavier camper or load more into mine. I also want to be able to climb hills without having to be in the right lane with my hazards flashing.
How are the new diesels with the DPF and DEF? Does the engine try to re-generate at inopportune times? Is the DEF a PITA? I will be buying from a dealer and will want an extended warranty so I won't be deleting anything anytime soon. Also, I will only be putting about 5000 miles a year on the truck. How bad is it for a diesel to sit for a month or so without driving? It will be kept in a garage. How much maintenance besides oil changes should I expect? Are they maintenance nightmares or relatively maintenance free? What kind of fuel mileage should I expect towing and not towing?
I know these are a bunch of rookie questions... I apologize in advance. I'm just trying to be sure I'm making a good decision.
Thanks