Both 08 6.7's DOA
06-16-2008, 08:24 PM
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I would get another diesel. I don't think you will like the gasser once you get to drive it. I had a 1500 gasser and I ain't going back. Since you have had so many issues they really want that truck back to find out exactly what is wrong with it. I haven't heard of anybody having this much trouble everrrrrrr.... You just got 2 lemons and a dealer who is struggling it sounds like.
06-16-2008, 08:29 PM
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Sounds from your previous posts that you don't necessarily NEED the towing capability of a 2500 CTD pickup. That being said, if they are willing to offer you an '09, I would take one of the new 1500 CTD trucks. Lighter suspension, smaller motor but still a diesel truck and one that will likely yield you mileage in the high 20's and last forever. If you are only offered an '08, I would stay with the CTD. The first time you tow ANYTHING with that hemi you are going to miss the CTD. I think your circumstances are isolated and will not be transferred to a new CTD-powered truck so you will be happy with another CTD I think. Just please, for the love of all that is good in the world, FIND A NEW DEALERSHIP!!! 
06-16-2008, 11:10 PM
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so here's the big question.......Diesel or Gas?!?!?!
i went to the dealership tonight to drive a Hemi mega cab. not a dog
but certainly not the equivalent in power to the 6.7.
so guys lets hear your opinions!
one last thing......
I'm not sure if the truck will be an 08 or 09.
i went to the dealership tonight to drive a Hemi mega cab. not a dog
but certainly not the equivalent in power to the 6.7.
so guys lets hear your opinions!
one last thing......
I'm not sure if the truck will be an 08 or 09.
Well being your on a diesel forum I think I know what the answer is.
I myself would go with the diesel again but it's up to you 
06-17-2008, 08:36 AM
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If the truck is repaired you may want to work out a settlement including lost whatever and keep the truck instead of letting the next buyer of it get the benefits of your hard work and frustration.
06-17-2008, 08:37 AM
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Sounds from your previous posts that you don't necessarily NEED the towing capability of a 2500 CTD pickup. That being said, if they are willing to offer you an '09, I would take one of the new 1500 CTD trucks. Lighter suspension, smaller motor but still a diesel truck and one that will likely yield you mileage in the high 20's and last forever. If you are only offered an '08, I would stay with the CTD. The first time you tow ANYTHING with that hemi you are going to miss the CTD. I think your circumstances are isolated and will not be transferred to a new CTD-powered truck so you will be happy with another CTD I think. Just please, for the love of all that is good in the world, FIND A NEW DEALERSHIP!!!
Unfortunately the 1500 CTD won't be available until 2010.
I would get another diesel, but find another dealer!
06-17-2008, 09:38 AM
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good news!
well my truck hasn't been in the shop for over a week!
bad news....i've been on vacation for a week and the truck has
been parked in my garage.
Chrysler called me while i was on vacation and asked me a few
questions regarding my truck. they said they would call me when
i got back home.
they called today and offered me a new identical truck! i am quite pleased
with the offer and how they have stepped up to correct a miserable situation.
they haven't finalized anything on the quad cab yet but they said they would
call me by the end of the week to finalize everything.
so here's the big question.......Diesel or Gas?!?!?!
i went to the dealership tonight to drive a Hemi mega cab. not a dog
but certainly not the equivalent in power to the 6.7.
so guys lets hear your opinions!
one last thing......
I'm not sure if the truck will be an 08 or 09.
well my truck hasn't been in the shop for over a week!
bad news....i've been on vacation for a week and the truck has
been parked in my garage.
Chrysler called me while i was on vacation and asked me a few
questions regarding my truck. they said they would call me when
i got back home.
they called today and offered me a new identical truck! i am quite pleased
with the offer and how they have stepped up to correct a miserable situation.
they haven't finalized anything on the quad cab yet but they said they would
call me by the end of the week to finalize everything.
so here's the big question.......Diesel or Gas?!?!?!
i went to the dealership tonight to drive a Hemi mega cab. not a dog
but certainly not the equivalent in power to the 6.7.
so guys lets hear your opinions!
one last thing......
I'm not sure if the truck will be an 08 or 09.
ben
06-17-2008, 03:17 PM
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Try using then Lucas. It may help lube the fuel pump and clean the injectors. I get better mileage and it runs quieter with Lucus. I odor it by the case form Lucas.com and save a lot of money. I am concerned about the low sulfur fuel.
06-17-2008, 08:09 PM
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another update.
the quad cab puffed a cloud of black smoke today and decided not to move
forward! I'm guessing the turbo went kaput. all the truck would do is idle while it smoked. it would move forward but not in a very convincing manor. so it made its 5th trip via
of a rollback to the dealership. can this get any worse!
i called Chrysler and they put me in touch with the company that does their
buybacks. gave them the information and now I'm waiting on their decision.
this experience defies imagination
captain kirk......please beam me up now
the quad cab puffed a cloud of black smoke today and decided not to move
forward! I'm guessing the turbo went kaput. all the truck would do is idle while it smoked. it would move forward but not in a very convincing manor. so it made its 5th trip via
of a rollback to the dealership. can this get any worse!
i called Chrysler and they put me in touch with the company that does their
buybacks. gave them the information and now I'm waiting on their decision.
this experience defies imagination
captain kirk......please beam me up now
06-17-2008, 10:21 PM
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another update.
the quad cab puffed a cloud of black smoke today and decided not to move
forward! I'm guessing the turbo went kaput. all the truck would do is idle while it smoked. it would move forward but not in a very convincing manor. so it made its 5th trip via
of a rollback to the dealership. can this get any worse!
i called Chrysler and they put me in touch with the company that does their
buybacks. gave them the information and now I'm waiting on their decision.
this experience defies imagination
captain kirk......please beam me up now
the quad cab puffed a cloud of black smoke today and decided not to move
forward! I'm guessing the turbo went kaput. all the truck would do is idle while it smoked. it would move forward but not in a very convincing manor. so it made its 5th trip via
of a rollback to the dealership. can this get any worse!
i called Chrysler and they put me in touch with the company that does their
buybacks. gave them the information and now I'm waiting on their decision.
this experience defies imagination
captain kirk......please beam me up now
My goodness,,,, Make lemonade????????
06-17-2008, 11:30 PM
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I agree with others. Get the diesel and see a differ dealer. I have had zero check engine lights and just got my AP flash done last Friday. Truck still runs like a champ.
06-18-2008, 09:22 AM
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another update.
the quad cab puffed a cloud of black smoke today and decided not to move
forward! I'm guessing the turbo went kaput. all the truck would do is idle while it smoked. it would move forward but not in a very convincing manor. so it made its 5th trip via
of a rollback to the dealership. can this get any worse!
i called Chrysler and they put me in touch with the company that does their
buybacks. gave them the information and now I'm waiting on their decision.
this experience defies imagination
captain kirk......please beam me up now
the quad cab puffed a cloud of black smoke today and decided not to move
forward! I'm guessing the turbo went kaput. all the truck would do is idle while it smoked. it would move forward but not in a very convincing manor. so it made its 5th trip via
of a rollback to the dealership. can this get any worse!
i called Chrysler and they put me in touch with the company that does their
buybacks. gave them the information and now I'm waiting on their decision.
this experience defies imagination
captain kirk......please beam me up now
06-18-2008, 10:36 AM
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Not wanting to jinx myself but in over 9000 miles not one CEL for engine malfunction!!!! I don't idle for long and when I do run it goes for 30 minutes minimum. I tow occasionally, heavy, 22000 lbs last week! My only complaint is the fuel mileage when empty, high 14's. It is either lemmons or your fuel has some space alien in it that is undetectable.
