3rd generation owners who previously owned a 2nd generation…looking for opinions…

[RockinJ]

J-d-i

Just Do It . . . . no regrets here!!! Oo.



Traded my 01. 5 last week for an '05. Both are excellent rigs, but the '05 has much better steering, suspension and brakes. Also, the cab is tight and quiet (almost "too" quiet). I do miss that classic 24-V clatter on my 2nd Gen, though.



Any thoughts out there on how to get a 325/610 to start sounding like an earlier 24-V ??? This thing almost sounds like a well muffled gasser!

 

[msperos]

congratulations Frank , these trucks are a different animal compared to the second gens we traded in, but the third gen is growing on me. We just need to figure out how to mak'em rattle a little under the hood Oo. Next time at Bennets we can compare notes on our 3rd gens instead of our 2nd gens



Mark

 

[MBreyer]

does bigger exhaust help, any warranty issues?

btw, typing from my pda. kinda nice to have tdr on vacation LOL

my poor wife.

 

[jmtandem]

'01.5 to an '05

The difference between an '01 and an '05 is about the same as going from the first gens to the second. The quiet and the 325/610 power of the '05 is very impressive. I agree with those that urge you to consider the dually for a camper. The fenders do not stick out farther than the mirrors and only in tight parking lots and maybe a few drive thru's do the fenders become a consideration. The '05 3500 4x4 is rated at 12,200 pounds gross vehicle weight up from the '01's.

 

[Redbear]

Do it! You'll love it! I miss the rattle sometimes from my 01', but now I kinda like that I can hear what the kids are whispering about in the back seat.

 

[CajunDieselMan]

I join the list of those who went from 2nd to 3rd gen and miss the noise but I do not regret giving up my '00 2500 for the new one. Well... . kinda ... . the 2000 was in top condition when I traded it and had more of a "diesel" character, and I miss not having truck notes. Overall, I'm glad I got the '04. Sometimes the noise of the '00 was annoying. I'd do it again.

 

[bighornram]

Have to say I agree with the group here, I traded off my 02', the sound is the only thing I miss. I will turn 1000 miles tomorrow and will pull my fifth wheel which will really tell me if I like it as much as I think I do now. I'm glad I made the switch!

 

[NStates]

Frank,

I traded a 2001 loaded for heavy towing for a 2005 3500 4x2 with everything except the navigation system. I had the Banks system on the old one and went with Edge on this one. I believe it handles the increased performance better and everythings works great. The leather seats in the 2001 were more comfortable than the 2005. I have 17,000 miles on it and everything is working great.



Norm