I have been looking to buy a Dodge with a 5.9L in it for a while and have come across one that I really like, I am just trying to convince myself the price is worth the truck here are some of the stats:

2006 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT QUAD CAB 4 WHEEL DRIVE, 5.9L HO CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL ENGINE, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, BRIGHT SILVER EXTERIOR, SLATE GRAY CLOTH INTERIOR WITH SPLIT BENCH SEAT, FACTORY SEAT COVERS AND CARPET COVERED SINCE DAY 1(NEVER BEEN TAKEN OFF) SUPER HIDE BRAND SEAT ARMOR SEAT COVERS ON ALL SURFACES, POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS/MIRRORS/SEAT, POWER REAR SLIDING WINDOW, FOLD AWAY TOW MIRRORS, TRAILER TOW PACKAGE, ALUMINUM WHEELS, TILT STEERING AND CRUISE CONTROL, AM/FM/CD PLAYER, LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL, REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY, OVERHEAD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH TACHOMETER, DODGE FACTORY WHEEL WELL COVERS GRAVEL GUARD SYSTEM, FACTORY DODGE REMOTE START PACKAGE, 7 YEAR 100,000 MILE HIGH TECH PACKAGE FACTORY CHRYSLER SERVICE CONTRACT, SERVICE RECORDS FROM EVERY 2,000 MILES, TRUCK IS BRAND NEW FROM INSIDE OUT! ADDITIONAL UPGRADES TO THIS TRUCK INCLUDE 315/70/17 BAJA ATZ RADIAL MICKEY THOMPSON TIRES, 4 INCH BOSS STEP BARS POWDER COAT BLACK, RANCH HAND BRAND BUMPERS FRONT AND REAR, TOW RECEIVERS ON FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS FOR TOWING OR PLATFORM CARRIERS, HELLA BRAND 8 INCH SPOTLIGHTS ON FRONT BUMPER, WARN BRAND WINCH HOOKUPS ON BOTH FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS, REAR BACK UP CAMERA, STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SYSTEM, POWDER COAT EXHAUST TIP, K&N BRAND AIR FILTER, RAM AIR TURBO INDUCTION SYSTEM, 3500 SERIES FRONT COIL LIFT SYSTEM, COIL SPACERS AND EXTRA LEAFS ON REAR, LEER BRAND COLOR MATCHED BRIGHT SILVER FIBERGLASS BROWNING HUNTING EDITION CAMPER CAP, THULE BRAND TOP ROOF STORAGE WITH RACK AIR DEFLECTOR, SURCO BRAND FACTORY INSTALLED ROOF CARRIER, BEDRUG BRAND CARPETED BED LINER, TRUCK VAULT BRAND 2 DRAWER FULLY CARPETED CUSTOM DESIGNED GUN BOXES WITH COMBINATION LOCK. THIS TRUCK IS A 1 OWNER, GARAGE KEPT TRUCK, SHOWROOM CONDITION, 2 KEY FOBS, BOOKS, SERVICE RECORDS & TITLE IN HAND. WITH ONLY 16,000 MILES.

It is a great looking truck, and its hard to pass up a 5.9L with only 16,000 miles on it...price is around 38k...

let me know your thoughts.

 

a bit like you, i bought a 05 model 2500 with 42K

old man owned it, he passed away and his daughter sold it.

guess you take a change on a vehicle that old with low miles.

mine has been a great truck, good mpg, i had all the fluids changed due to age

also, next thing to go will be the batteries, but so far they work fine.

I was a bit worried about buying one that age with low miles, but mine worked out fine, so far its been a great truck.

can you take to a service center and have it checked out,

mine is a two drive, so the price was much lower,

only thing is see is check around on that price, seems a bit high to me, but i am an old tight wad with plenty of time to check the internet for trucks.

i have been pleased with my purchase,
04-06 had the HO engine, 325hp with 660 # of torque few of the environmental add on's.

buddy of mine bought an 08 model new, in a few months it was so clogged up it would not pull itself out of the driveway, dealership had to come and get it.

he traded it for an older model and is very happy with it.

 

I have looked around online and the price seems to line up with the features and some of the upgrades it has. The low mile and the 5.9L are what makes the price so high though, I just havnt seen anything remotely close on miles and the great shape. I will try to post a picture up here later

 

here are a couple of pics

 

I'd say if you like it, go for it. My 06 has been a great truck!!!

 

Your a little high on the torque.. 610ftlbs...

 

you are right, my bad,
610ft of torque,

who knows where i got 660, guess i like my truck so i just wanted it to be even stronger.

 

I bought an 06 red mega cab3500. cummins ,4x4, 6sp trans, 315's,factory flatbead w/48222 miles for 800.00 bucks. It was smokin a little and hard to start, dodge said the engine was dusted would not honor warranty. Have to hone cylinders. I THINK I STOLE IT let me know what you think.

 

Hard to say, depends on how bad the engine is... 800$ is hard to argue with though. I'm certain the parts on a truck like that are worth more that that.

What are your plans with it? Fix it up, or see how far into the ground you can drive it?!

Lets see some pics!

 

I'm planning on fixing the engine, the Dodge dealer did'nt send the injectors with the truck so I had to go back to get them, the service manager scrounged around and found six laying on the work benches and gave to me, he said they were good, but probably not. I have a 96 12 valve I thought about putting in it but everyone says it would be too complicated. I have to go back out to New Mexico to get the truck, left it with a friend when I moved back to Florida.