'07 or?

[Utah Willie]

OK... . here is/are the question(s)



I have a 13K fiver to tow and want a CTD replacement for my '99 3500 that does real well but is tired (not the engine... ... just drive train and chassis). I am considering an '07 or '08 and 5. 9 LWB, quad cab, DRW, 4X4. My quandry is whether the six speed manual with an exhaust brake and a chip (Edge Comp) like my present truck with its five speed and a two speed US Gear auxilary transmission or an AT with or without the two speed or chip but definitely an exhaust brake would best serve my purpose?



Also..... should I wait for and order an '08 or go for an '07? I usually keep my vehicles for at least five years.



Price, while to be considered, is not as important as performance and reliability.

 

[Jefff929]

I'm thinking if you want a 5. 9 you better get it now, that may not be an option latter.

 

[Simplysmn]

Ide say opt for the order of the 08 and get everything you want with the 6. 7 and 6 speed auto that way you dont have to add anything to truck its ready to rock n roll from the factory . thats what I am heading twards anyway . good luck with what ever choice you make . You are the one that will drive in and make the payments . I guess the best way would be go drive both the 5. 9 and the newer 6. 7 with the 6 sp auto and feel the difference.