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LittleJoe · 11-28-2013, 06:30 PM

IF buying a diesel, IMO not newer than 07 in a Ram (5.9) or go to 2013 + and you will be served well.

Best years in GM 06-07 or 2011+

Ford , only 2011+ with 6.7.

My reasoning is based on experience and potential cost of repair for known problems, including emission systems

IF going gas, make sure you have 4.10 gears, easier on everything, in fact the Tundra has 4.30 gears and does a stellar job on mountain pulls. All the newer V8's make lots of HP but there max torque is not available untill over 4000rpm. If you don't mind listening to an engine scream and feed the fuel it uses while doing so, for limited use the gas will do okay especially if you do shorter runs.

Once you drive a diesel with LOTS of torque, you will never go back

11-28-2013, 06:30 PM	#14
LittleJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa Valley Posts: 329	IF buying a diesel, IMO not newer than 07 in a Ram (5.9) or go to 2013 + and you will be served well. Best years in GM 06-07 or 2011+ Ford , only 2011+ with 6.7. My reasoning is based on experience and potential cost of repair for known problems, including emission systems IF going gas, make sure you have 4.10 gears, easier on everything, in fact the Tundra has 4.30 gears and does a stellar job on mountain pulls. All the newer V8's make lots of HP but there max torque is not available untill over 4000rpm. If you don't mind listening to an engine scream and feed the fuel it uses while doing so, for limited use the gas will do okay especially if you do shorter runs. Once you drive a diesel with LOTS of torque, you will never go back __________________ 2011 325SRX , Mor-Ryde Pinbox 2004 Ram 3500DRW 6spd,4x4,QC.LB ,340L aux tank 1999 Concours 2014 FJR 2014 Jetta TDI