RollWithIt

Looks like its about that time. We are starting to get tired of putting money into a 13 year old truck that keeps breaking stuff, has rust and needs the AC system repaired. The current scenario is that I get rid of the Challenger RT and the current truck. It will get replaced with a new truck that will be a daily driver with the occasional tow of the boat, a Baja 36 Outlaw which is about 13K pounds on trailer. No, I haven't had it properly weighed but should.

That being said, I have been a fan of Ram trucks and really like some of the features. The 2500 has coil springs all around with the optional air ride leveling system. The Cummins diesel is a beast. However, due to numerous problems with the current Ram, and they do not have the best reliability record, the wife is very apprehensive about getting another. I kinda agree.. The other angle we are looking at is getting a gas vs diesel motor. I know, the diesel tows sooooo much better and I am a big pusher of diesels for towing, but, at 8k up front for diesel over gas, that is a big price difference out the door. We are looking new. Once again, the Ram with 6.4 and 4.10 gears can tow over 15k pounds. The Chevrolet 6.0 with 4.10 is rated at 14.5k pounds, at the rear hitch. Unfortunately, to get the allison tranny I would need to get the diesel, once again, 8k upgrade.

That being said, does anybody here have experience between the 6.0 and 6.4 motors? Truck configuration we are looking at is Crew Cab with 8' bed 4x4. Any thoughts or comments will be helpful.

Sydwayz

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Jason, if you can pull the trigger quickly, there are a handful of leftover 2016 SuperDuty trucks out there with the 6.7 PSD. They are a significant cost savings over the 2017 and other new trucks.

http://www.billtalley.com/new/Ford/2...archDepth=3:29
The above truck is at least $10K-$12K cheaper than the 2017 version. If you don't care about the interior upgrades and boost in HP/Tq, that's a good deal. That dealer even has a new 2015 (XLT) on their website.

The hard part is finding a long bed SRW truck nowadays. They are turning into unicorns.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2016-Ford-F-...m=311725048236




I have some time recently in a couple of Ram 2500s gassers, both a stripped rental model and a Hemi Power Wagon Surprises me that I'm saying this, but I do like them.

offshorexcursion

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I LOVE the RAM 2500 4 corner coils with the 6.4 Hemi, sounds like the PERFECT truck for you. Don't think you need those 4.10 gears though she will easily tow your Baja with 3.73.

class6

I have a 2014 2500 6.4 with 3.73 and love it. 16.5 mpg at 75mph. It pulls great.

Dean Ferry

This is the1st RAM we have owned, and I really like it. I haven't towed the 388 yet with it, but it tows our 25 Talon, and the 30 Spectre like its not even back there. I know you said you really didn't want a Cummins, but this one is close to you... Have fun truck shopping, and at this time of the year, you can really get some killer deals, end of year sales quotas have to be met.....

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...elCode1=RM2500

ben

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Chevy is giving 20% off 2016 models, You can buy a loaded Duramax for just over 50k.

sprsptr

Do some time on the net, there are still some great deals on 2016's, in all brands. Also, reconsider a diesel, the power starts at low rpm's, right where you need it to get a heavy trailer going. I run four diesel Ford's and a 454 Chevy, it is not how much power, but where it is. Diesels are more costly to maintain, but my 2016 Ford F-350 dually routinely gets 14 mpg hauling my 42 Tiger. In my experience, the 8k price difference is mostly recovered at trade in or resale down the road. I don't see me buying any gas one ton's in the future. Just my opinion.

halfgassed

I just went through a similar scenario. My 02 ford 7.3 diesel is getting rough, 160k, plow truck/tow rig/ work truck/ dd. My wife's half ton rams lease was coming due in a few months. We decided to look at getting here a 1 or 2 year old 2500 ram crew cab with the 6.4. Ended up buying her a new 2016 cummins crew cab. Can't beat the current rebates, sticker price was 52k.all said an done we got it for 44k!
And it pulls like a mofo! Makes my 7.3 super duty seem like a joke.

halfgassed

The full exhaust brake is a nice feature too. The rear springs in my ford are needing to be replaced so I used her truck to tow or 38 fountain too and from winterizing, and again to haul a dump trailer loaded with 24+" diameter fire wood, and the cummins did both effortlessly.

offshore312

I'm sort of in the same boat as you, and there seems to be some leftover 2016 Ram Diesel 2500 / 3500's in Texas. I don't mind travel if the deal is right...