Is it time to buy a new truck?

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Jun 5, 2013 | 07:08 PM
  #1  

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
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Jun 5, 2013 | 07:15 PM
  #2  
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.
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Jun 5, 2013 | 09:05 PM
  #3  
Keep the 06 and just fix stuff that breaks. It's still cheaper than the insurance and the new truck payment.
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Jun 5, 2013 | 09:38 PM
  #4  
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!
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Jun 6, 2013 | 02:07 PM
  #5  
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..
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Jun 8, 2013 | 12:59 AM
  #6  
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.
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Jun 10, 2013 | 12:00 PM
  #7  
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.
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