interesting post from rv.net...

[troll3193]

Check this out...



"I am considering buying a: 2007 Dodge RAM 2500 - Diesel - 4WD - Long Bed - Quad.



I let a friend of mine know about this possibility (one that has always owned Chevy Silverados) and sent him the Dodge discription of the new Diesel for the 2500 that is coming out in a few months. He sent me the following email:

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"My opinion before I read any of your truck information. I truly believe General motors offers a vehicle that provides a greater ride with more interior features and luxury. However, I know Dodge is offering a new engine in some of its trucks. They are Cummins engines with twin turbo charges. The Cummins engine is one of the best, (our motor home has a Cummins a feature I liked) the twin turbo charges will simply give you more high end power. I suspect you want an engine with good torque (hill climbing). Low end. If you have a problem with your engine I believe Dodge will send you to a Cummins Dealer, where as Chevy or GMC will repair their Diesel Duramax, one stop shops. I would suggest you check on that. I strongly believe it would be easier to find a Chevy Dealer vs. a Dodge Dealer. I also believe the Duramax engine has come along way and is a great engine. And lastly I would strongly suggest a truck with an Allison Transmission. I hope I have been of help!"



Is he correct about Dodge sending you to a Cummins Dealer (two stop shopping)? "



I called BS, already but has anyone ever had Dodge point you to Cummins for service???



Bryan

 

[surfbeetle]

BS is right! If you read any posts regarding engine service, you will see that Dodge buys the engines from Cummins and Chrysler is solely responsible for warranty service. Suffice it to say that certain dealers without a diesel mechanic may send you to a Cummins dealer if one is close. This option is far and few between from what I have read. As for twin turbo, again BS. I believe Ferd has the TT but I don't recall hearing that Cummins has gone that route from stock. As far as the turbo is concerned, they are offering a built in exhaust brake function with the new turbo.

 

[Todd T]

that guy's "friend" is a mentally retarded lemur, at best!



I cannot believe the narrow sightedness of some people.



Tell that "friend" I have a LBZ chevy and have also owned 5 Dodges. The only point he is right on is, the GM's ride better. They dont out-tow. BTW at 13K my obviously contrived to charm GM made it's first of many trips back to the dealer for a CEL and drivability problems related to EGR and turbo control. P. S. They (GM's) can only go about 9-10K on a $42 fuel filter.



Nothing or no one is perfect, but why ask advice from a uneducated/uninformed GM cheerleader in the first place? That's like punching a cop in the face and then kneeling down and asking him if that was ilegal :-laf

 

[robertyoke]

"And lastly I would strongly suggest a truck with an Allison Transmission. "







kinda only leaves one truck choice then I guess.

allison = chevy

twin turbo = ford

what a idiot!

-robert

 

[Grizzly]

I think you should disregard anything your friend tells you and stay with Dodge/Cummins.

 

[rattlbox]

your exactly right to call b. s. tell him to know what he is talking about before he makes a statement like that.

 

[RVTRKN]

Ask your "friend" what he thinks about torque management on his allison trans. I drove a 05 5spd. DMAX/Allison for awhile, just try to pass a slow semi when they try to pass at 1 MPH faster around another slow semi on a pass. That truck would take forever to build up speed due to torque management and down shifting would not help, also with a small load it could not pass on flat roads. I think Todd T would verify what I'm talking about.