It is going to be a 2005!

[geusterman]

Latest I just got. Orders stopped today on 2004's. Nothing like procrastination. I waited until the last minute... . too late. The new truck can be ordered next week. It IS a 2005. It has 325 hp and 600 ft pds torque. And a cat. Plus other stuff but DC laying low till lots are cleaned off. No cash back. So if you want a cat-free rig grab a 2004. I found just the right one delivered in October. I was waiting for the last minute... . but now I am thinking that 2005 might be alright. geusterman

 

[jlasich]

325 hp and 600 tq. Oh man. I just ordered mine on Monday and now I'm kinda mad. I wanted to get it ordered because no one was too sure about the EGR thing, but if they're just going to have a (removable) cat, shoot, I would've waited one week. Perhaps I'll get fortunate and it won't be delivered until they raise rebates again in January (just speculation on my part). That would suit me just fine, I guess.



I wonder what the "other stuff" is.

 

[geusterman]

I can't verify about EGR yet. I will work on it tomorrow. May be a while before we know. Deliveries won't be til after Jan but we can order next week. geusterman

 

[klenger]

So the question is, "is 20 HP worth $2500?"

 

[XcumminsX]

are they changing the cab size??? who cares about 25 hp... . my goodness you guys are crazy

 

[jlasich]

True. With $2500 I could buy a chip, injectors, exhaust and still have some money left so I guess it isn't that big a deal. Now, if they come out with a full crew cab, then I'll be really mad. That is the one thing that I will miss about my '01 PSD, but having the Cummins more than makes up for it.

 

[XcumminsX]

yeah if they have a bigger cab there will be a 2003 dodge ram 2500 5. 9l cummins h. o. 48re w/ 5000 miles for sale! Oo.

 

[geusterman]

I think the body is the same but you guys who want a bigger cab end up with a bigger truck. I like the compact 4 door. Usually just one aboard anyway. geusterman

 

[DPKetchum]

Don't be so sure its a easily removal cat. Some cats are dual and as well as in the exhaust pipe can be incorporated in the manifold itself. Remember lean burns!

 

[bpete]

What about the software on the autos to work with an exhaust brake?



Also something you guys may be over looking. My current CTD is an 01, but I ordered in Jan 00 and took delivery in Feb. 00. Thus buy Keeping the miles down a little and shopping for an 04 I was trading 3 years up. I was able to sell mine outright and am trying to order an new one, It looks like I upgraded for $. 11/ mile or $3300/year.



Just a thought for those who trade more often.

Brant

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

I see Dodge's retarded website lets you select Ram 2500/3500 for "Build and Price" but after you enter your Zip Code they take you to the 1/2-Ton trucks without any explaination why. Gotta be irritation for those who aren't in "The Know. "



Vaughn