I have a 06 2500 with the 5.9 Cummins and have about 110k on it. The truckis great and the only problem is the rmp guage does not work... I have beenthinking/looking/driving the new trucks but I am not sure they are better thanwhat I have. I keep hearing all kinds of horror stories about all the new smogstuff. I don't tow everyday and when I do I just tow my 21ft toy hauler withseveral motorcycles. Do you guys have any opinion on the 2010-2012 truck or isthe 2013 better VS the 06?? I am also thinking maybe I should just get thepower wagon and get gas???? Please help and advice is greatly appreciated

 

I think you should stick with the 06 you already have. At 110k, that motor is still breaking in and still has another 300-500k in it.

 

Keep the 06 and just fix stuff that breaks. It's still cheaper than the insurance and the new truck payment.

 

I've heard the newer trucks have some issue with all the new EPA stuff on them. I had a friend buy one in 2010, kept it for about a year and sold it. I would keep it, or sell it and get three or four second gen CTD's!

 

keep it and fix the issues with it.

start customizing/modding it to what you want out of it...

if it's more power you seek: put EFI-Live on there...

better radio? in-dash nav anyone? lol

new wheels and tires and a more aggressive stance maybe?

tons of things you can do to the truck to freshen it up a bit..

 

The truck itself is better now, head and shoulders better than any previous generation. The 6.7 is a great engine held back by BS emissions crap. The vast majority never have a problem, or nothing major at least. They really have the system pretty well in control now, but yes it does still suck. The '13 should be a nice improvement on the emissions/engine front.

 

the new urea injection systems are already failing...

had several reports already of DEF failures within 2,000 miles on a brand new truck. and the dealerships tried to blame the owners for the issue and refused to cover with warranty.