I'm not sold yet on the 6.7

[AHarris]

Great posts in here with lots of information. I've read about Dishman Dodge (and the prompt quote I got from Adam), about regeneration, CELs, etc. From all of this I've concluded that spending 40 Large on this truck would be a bad idea for us because:

- I only have a 5200Lb (loaded) travel trailer which would get pulled once a month

- Because of the regeneration cycle, this truck seems to be designed for lots of towing, long distance driving, etc. The kind of driving I do--shuttling kids to soccer games, weekend camping trips, driving to and from work, going to Wal Mart, some short distance driving mixed in--would kill this truck

- Immature technology and lack of understanding of it at the dealer network is turning new buyers into test pilots



So I'm either going to get my friend's 2002 Dodge Ram Cummins (as mentioned in "Check this Out" in the First Time forum) or, if that doesn't work out, just find another 2000-2004 Dodge Cummins to use when I need a truck. I love the Cummins, but for 40 Grand, I can get a decent truck when I need a truck and a Toyota Prius for everyday commuting. Gas and Diesel are only going to keep getting more expensive.



Having said all that, these new trucks are still better than the 6. 4 Powerjokes in the new Fords. Love those tailpipe torch videos! :-laf



Your 6. 7's sound like awesome trucks to me--when they actually work. Love that new 68RFE transmission and e-brake too... too cool!! But... living in a two full time job and two kid household, I don't have time to screw around with taking a new truck to the dealer for service every other day. Also, 11-16mpg just won't cut for me which is the mileage you guys are telling us you get with these beasts. My hopefully future 2002 Dodge Cummins gets 19mpg hmy HAND CALCULATED and a Prius gets 50! And for both of them I will have paid $35K!



To sum it up, the posts in this forum have told me to steer clear of the 6. 7 until DC (now just "C" again I guess) gets some bugs worked out and the ultra-low diesel emmissions technology matures beyond the embryonic state its in now. I am sure glad I followed my instincts to wait before getting the 6. 7. To those of you who already have these trucks, good luck and I hope the trucks serve you well. To those who are considering buying one, the smart money is on getting a 2006 or earler model with the proven, more fuel efficient, and much less complex 5. 9 Cummins.



Think about it and I hope I didn't hurt anyone's feelings. This is just my thought process.

 

[MFenza]

6.7 engine

This new motor unfortuantely is this future no one has to like it but this is what it is I traded in a $50,0000 2006 gmc sierra 3500 duramax crew cab 4x4 that only had a 11,000 miles on it after a year and I have know regrets doing this I have a lot of faith in Cummins ,like you said about the FORD POWER STROKE I was a hairs breath from buying a ford f-450 king ranch but when I opened to see the nightmare under the hood I floored my gmc right to Dodge and bought it. if your are interested in a 5. 9 there is around seven new ones were I live on long Island from various dealerships I COULD OF HAD ONE OF THOSE 5. 9 S BUT I CHOSE THE 6. 7 INSTEAD and my truck sticker was $55. 000 and I paid 48,000 I hope you find the truck your looking for MATT 2007. 5 6. 7 QC black laramie dually 4x4 leer cap tfp ss handles factory steps navigation go rhino hitch step

 

[gsbrockman]

Your 6. 7's sound like awesome trucks to me--when they actually work.



To sum it up, the posts in this forum have told me to steer clear of the 6. 7 until DC (now just "C" again I guess) gets some bugs worked out and the ultra-low diesel emmissions technology matures beyond the embryonic state its in now. I am sure glad I followed my instincts to wait before getting the 6. 7. To those of you who already have these trucks, good luck and I hope the trucks serve you well. To those who are considering buying one, the smart money is on getting a 2006 or earler model with the proven, more fuel efficient, and much less complex 5. 9 Cummins.



Think about it and I hope I didn't hurt anyone's feelings. This is just my thought process.

Not all of us are experiencing problems. :-laf



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[CUMMINZ]

I LUV Oo. my 07. 5 with 6. 7L. I luved my 06 and had goosed it up to where I wanted it and still bought the 07. 5 and would do it again. I'll say again for you guys with a good running 1900-2006 you might ought to stay with it if you like loud trucks and able to make all the changes you want. You will not get that in a 6. 7L.

 

[AHarris]

I'm glad to hear you guys are enjoying your new trucks. I just don't think it's the right choice for me right now--but that's just what's right for me. Based on what I've read right here on TDR, I haven't yet become comfortable with how well high tech computer engineering and unproven diesel emmisions technology marries up with heavy duty trucks that take a pounding for a living in all temperatures. I love Dodge Cummins trucks--just not all that high tech crap they've heaped on top of them. Having said that, when the technology has matured a little more, I'll be in the market for a 2011 or 2012 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel!! Maybe by then I'll be able to get a diesel 1500--which is all I really need anyway--and can enjoy 26+ mpg along with diesel power and torque. In the meantime, I need trouble free daily transpo that can handle some part time RVing, hauling kids to school and the soccer game, and hauling materials for upcoming home improvement projects. Also want the freedom to run biodiesel and any grade of diesel I can get... something I don't think I can do on a 6. 7.

 

[EB]

Well, I'm up to 56,000 miles with only one bout of trouble (at 50,000 miles) and most of it was brought on by a dealer tech trying to put a pickup tsb on a cab and chassis truck. The real problem was a faulty throttle control valve. Once that was fixed and the programing for the cab and chassis engine put back in the truck, I've had no problems since. I can assure you the cab and chassis engine does not run very well with a pickup program in it. This truck is worked and worked hard everyday.

 

[Jeepstang]

I have not had any issues with mine and i idle mine often here in the Washington DC area we have some of the worst traffic on the planet

i also do plenty of short trips 1-2 miles round trip and have had 0 issues

I am now just under 2800 miles and my mpg has gone from a high of 15. 1 to 18. 2 mpg unloaded. I love how quiet it is and the fact that it does not smoke

before this I had a GM 6. 5 that was a nice and loud and smokey which after a while got old. I am all for high tech and a clean running engine. I am going to be driving over a thousand mile trip starting tomorrow I have no worries taking it.