For the first time in my life (spring 2006)... I am going to need a 3/4 or 1 ton truck for towing 7000lbs. Whether or not the trailer gets towed will mean the difference between getting paid or not... and getting the job done or not.
I'm not going to use my 1991. 5 D250 for this task. Its my personal ride and I'm going to keep it that way. Its for fun and enjoyment and perhaps a little work once in a while... like towing a trailer load of ATV's or a boat
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For everyday use... I need something else. I've considered a new 2500 in both Hemi and Cummins forms. Based on our Hemi 2500's at work... I'm really leaning that way. The mileage isn't as good as the Cummins while towing... but the initial cost is much less and they seem to be rock solid reliable.
More than anything... what are the chances of an 06 Cummins going 100K and over without needing a new lift pump or transmission work or ??? Are these 3rd gen engines living up to the Cummins reputation?
How many of you would trust your income to a 2006 Cummins equipped truck... day in and day out? Sitting at a dealership for warranty work isn't going to cut it.
I'm not going to use my 1991. 5 D250 for this task. Its my personal ride and I'm going to keep it that way. Its for fun and enjoyment and perhaps a little work once in a while... like towing a trailer load of ATV's or a boat

For everyday use... I need something else. I've considered a new 2500 in both Hemi and Cummins forms. Based on our Hemi 2500's at work... I'm really leaning that way. The mileage isn't as good as the Cummins while towing... but the initial cost is much less and they seem to be rock solid reliable.
More than anything... what are the chances of an 06 Cummins going 100K and over without needing a new lift pump or transmission work or ??? Are these 3rd gen engines living up to the Cummins reputation?
How many of you would trust your income to a 2006 Cummins equipped truck... day in and day out? Sitting at a dealership for warranty work isn't going to cut it.