Best Dodge Diesel?

[brunner]

I am looking to buy a used Dodge diesel. What in TBH opinion is the best Cummins engine and year model. Looking to buy something used between an 2003-2008 because thats around the price range I can probably afford. Just now started looking so open to suggestions.

The reason I have choose Dodge is because I have a 2004 Dodge Crew Cab 3/4 Hemi 2wd. I have had it since from 61,000 and it now has 149,000 miles and I have not had one single issue, not one. (knock on wood) I am looking to get something with a little more pulling power though.

TBH thoughts...?

Ford and Chevy comments and suggestions will be ignored

Dodge Only please.

[Breezy]

i know several guys that have bought used 3/4 4wd 2006 and love em.

[Tbone2227]

only get the 5.9 diesel engine. That is the best and most reliable

[onetondodge]

I would have to say 5.9. Had one and lived it. Now have the new 6.7 and can not say anything bad about it. I just can't take all the emissions junk off without voiding warranty. Also mileage is a whole lot better on the 5.9. Hope this helps. The perfect set up would be if you can find an 07/.5. They have the 5.9 with the 6 speed auto tranny.

[mnsherick]

5.9. We have 2 of them both 2003s. Best mileage on a truck of that size, real solid engine. Pulled my fork lift and trailer 11,000lbs on friday and could barely tell it was back there. Also got 15.3mpg.

-Matt

[brunner]

Thanks guys! Thats what I been hearing on both of yalls ends.

[KDinTX]

06 or early 07 5.9, best year and most power in the 5.9

[brunner]

anyone know about the MPG Short Bed versus Long Bed?

[KDinTX]

not much difference, mine gets 16 in town, 19-21 highway, 33" toyo mts and heavy front an rear bumpers, quad cab short bed 4x4

[txbowhunter6]

not much difference in mpg. my is a 4x4 longbed 6 spd. and i get 13 in town and 17 on the hwy. and that with a kore lift and 35s

[simmentalover]

I have an 07 dually I got right off of this here green screen. It has the 5.9 and it is awesome! I can get (if I drive right) 20mpg on the highway. Pulls great. I have only had to replace the breaks (this week) at 70K miles.

KellyC

[txfireguy2003]

I have an 06 with 34" mud tires, no lift, auto trans, short bed. I get about 14 average, but keep in mind, I live within a mile of my primary work location, so it's almost all city driving and short trips. Also, keep in mind, I have heavy front and rear replacement bumpers, and a heavy camper shell with metal framework underneath, plus a hydraulic lift under the camper and I generally have several hundred lbs of "stuff" in the bed.

[Pernell]

I got a 2010 and it SUCKS!!!! getting rid of it soon for a duramax

[brunner]

not much difference in mpg. my is a 4x4 longbed 6 spd. and i get 13 in town and 17 on the hwy. and that with a kore lift and 35s

What year model?

[txbowhunter6]

early 07 5.9