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I can only comment on my cousins as far as Rams go. He had a 2016 that the company took back because of a bad engine and replaced it with a 2018. He had to put a new transmission in that one last year. Both in 6.4 Hemi. He has an early 2000s 3/4-ton GMC with the 6.0 that is still running that he passed onto his son. And just got a new Chevy 1 ton with the 6.6. He will not buy another Ram. I had a 2000 GMC 3/4 ton with the 6.0 that just ran and ran until my wife rolled it on icy roads in 2017.

Milage on my 6.0 was 12-13 with 265/75R16s and I could tow 4 ton of hay with confidence. The most I tried with it.

On Chevy 6.0, crew, 4wd stuff…Trying to decide if a 2018 WT long bed w/114k is better than a 2019 LT long bed w/152k, for same $. I like the LT features, but 38k miles is a lot of driving dif, for me…..1.5 - 5 years, depending on daily vs only tow. It may only get driven when my Tundra is getting serviced/upgraded/restored on. If it’s nicer, probably get driven more. ….then again, 38k miles isn’t much dif when looking at 100k+ mile trucks, either…I guess

My 2018 is an All Star Edition LT, which is one click above the W/T. It has drivers power seat, dual climate control, additional steering wheel controls, upgraded wheels, brake controller, 4wd controls on the dashboard instead of the floor, running boards, and some other stuff that I'm sure I'm forgetting.

I spend enough time in the truck that I appreciate the added features, and am considering Katzkin heated/cooled seats. If I had the W/T configuration, I'm sure I would be spending more time and money to get it up to what I wanted. JMO.

The 6.0 is a dog compared to pretty much anything else. It will last but you won't have the power you'll be happy with for towing anything more than a go-cart.

6.0 GM gas is bulletproof and a bit low on power. I wouldn’t call it a dog, but it’s not as powerful as any of the newer gassers. I have both a 6.0 and a 6.6 gas and the 6.6 is noticeably more powerful. The 6.0 will tow a boat like it isn’t even there and a 22’ travel trailer no problem.

I’m never indecisive about much of anything….except buying trucks. Lol

Some stuff has me back looking at older, LBZs now, too. There’s an ‘07 locally, one owner, with 200k that’s cheap enough.

Is that '07 a Dodge? At mid-year they made the switch from the 5.9 to the 6.7 and added all the pollution crap. You need to know ifs the early or late 07.

I’m just glad my ‘03 Duramax is long paid off. I’ll keep running her until the wheels fall off. 220k well-cared-for miles and still runs like a raped ape.

New truck and post-COVID used prices are insane ...

You can buy my "real" diesel for 25 grand with only 108 K miles and no winters.

Thought you drove a dented Pacifica with bad TPMS readout?

That is absolute BS. I have an '06 I have used for years to pull a 27 ft. travel trailer. Handles it no problem.

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LBZ Duramax….last year before emissions crap

Worked a deal on a 2007 LBZ LT3Crew 4wd….so, I’ll have an older diesel to try out. We’ll see.

You don't know how to back up a trailer?

You need to start working on finding a deal for injectors, water pump, power steering lines, and all the other steering components. If you tow heavy you'll need to replace the U -joints with Lakewood performance U - joints. The same U- joint that a 1981 Blazer uses doesn't work very well for a 3/4 or 1 ton.... especially towing. At least you have the best riding - handling 4x4 diesel pick up that I've ever owned.

My '08 2500 cost about $1400 last year. Swapping those ball joints is pricey.

Wyoming plates . Is that 2319 at the front? Lol.

My '99 F-350 is all washed up after elk season.... Just turned over ones. Sure is a good truck.

Nice !!! I had it’s twin at one time. Except mine was Red.