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I bought a '23 RAM Laramie 2500 Diesel a few months ago, this is my third Cummins powered RAM and my 6th RAM truck. 300k on the first diesel, 208k on the second, and they both treated me well enough to want a third one. Not to say the others are not good, but the Cummins motor for me is a big plus. Easier to maintain, all the torque I need and quite fuel efficient for what it is. They've been very reliable trucks for me......
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No start/stop BS. All 8 all the time. Is that unique to the 6.6? I know the 5.3 and the 6.2 have the DMF. I have it in my 2021 GMC 5.3. But, I have the Pulsar in mine to turn off the DMF and that automatically turns off the start/stop. Don’t know if it will prevent the lifter issue, but at least they are not shutting down anymore. Time will tell I guess. Clyde My 2022 gmc 1/2 with 5.3 doesn’t have DMF. Came from the factory that way. Chip shortage so GMC shipped them without it. I know this a 3/4 ton thread but if you all are looking for a 1/2 ton the early 2022 models like mine do not have DMF. Your 2022 still has AFM, is just doesn’t have the chip that makes it ‘work’. This is better than having one that is active, but the problematic valve train components are still in the truck and can still cause issues. It’s better than having the system active, but not the same as the system not being there at all. Good copy, yes the motor still has the problematic lifters. Also AFM was gone by 2022 with the switch DFM.
Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
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I was going to by a new truck before I got the wife a Grand Wagoneer, I drove several 7.3 Ford, and 6.4 Dodge. The 13 mpg on Ford was the breaker, power wise couldn’t tell any difference, Dodge only got a few more mpg, maybe 16, I already have three 3/4 tons so I will wait until something better comes along.
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Ford F350. Much higher resale value than the F250. The sticker on the door jam is very important. If you don’t run 75 mph or more most of the time opt for the 4:30 gears and elocker.
Only time you should even consider a F250 is if registration, insurance, and taxes and tags cost less.
My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
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Ford F350. Much higher resale value than the F250. The sticker on the door jam is very important. If you don’t run 75 mph or more most of the time opt for the 4:30 gears and elocker.
Only time you should even consider a F250 is if registration, insurance, and taxes and tags cost less. Gotta link?
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If I won’t a Chevy man I’d rather be cummin than strokin 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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I talked to several mechanics about one ton’s compared to three quarter ton’s, only difference is springs on me at one ton’s, I beef up my 3/4 ton to do anything a one ton will , most one ton’s can and chassis are lower HP than 3/4 are, it’s done to not blow motors pulling and hot Rodin, plus up here in west Texas , the Hi Po love to give out tickets for having a one ton and not have commercial numbers on truck, no need for one ton.pulling 15-k
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You should go with one of the big three.
Honda, Nissan, Toyota.
America stopped putting in quality long ago.
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You should go with one of the big three.
Honda, Nissan, Toyota.
America stopped putting in quality long ago. I did not know that they made 3/4 ton pickups...
Conduct is the best proof of character.
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Conduct is the best proof of character.
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You should go with one of the big three.
Honda, Nissan, Toyota.
America stopped putting in quality long ago. I did not know that they made 3/4 ton pickups... My narcissism got in the way so fast of wanting to reply that I glossed over that.
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We went with the 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 Duramax DRW with Denali trim. Although we only have 6500 miles on the truck so far, we are very pleased with it! That thing is a beast!
and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8) d.v. Musings on TDS
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lmao you're just an old enough
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lmao you're just an old enough maybe I misunderstood your post
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GM has given us the best service in the 2500-6500 class trucks. Owned all 3 brands.
That said, if Toyota ever got into that market I’d gladly own nothing else.
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Local station had gasoline for $3.09 a gallon, today. They wanted $4.49 for diesel. I love my Cummins, but if I was buying today, I’d at least CONSIDER a gasser (if I wasn’t regularly towing heavy loads).
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Local station had gasoline for $3.09 a gallon, today. They wanted $4.49 for diesel. I love my Cummins, but if I was buying today, I’d at least CONSIDER a gasser (if I wasn’t regularly towing heavy loads). unless you're really racking up the miles and doing lots of heavy hauling this is it key right here. lower maintenance cost lower fuel cost per mile even if you figure the motor on the average of longevity of life. I ain't seen a Duramax yet that didn't need injectors 250,000 or so maybe 200,000 and the cost is pretty damn steep. I take it Dodge hemi over that anytime..
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The new diesels, thanks to the emission equipment aren't reliable. Bought a new 2019 Ram Cummins and it was constant trouble and parts weren't available.
Only vehicle I have had that left me stranded on a road trip. Def system took a crap in Denver, computer shut the damn thing down.
No replacement parts in all of Denver to fix it. Stranded for 8 days. Finally part showed up and 100 miles down the road the check engine light came on again.
Made it to the next dealer and was told the EGR was failing and could go out at any time. The last one they did, took 6 weeks for the part to show up!!
1200 miles from home, fugg that POS.
Today I would only trust a gasser.
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