estesbubba

i went from a 2003 1500 hemi to a 2006 2500 CTD. i am totally loving the new truck, but there were a couple of changes from my 2003 that i don't like:

1. my 2003 had adjustable cup holders that came out of the dash and worked great with every sized beverage. my 2006 has a floor console with short, rubber sided holders that don't hold worth a crap.

2. my 2003 with electric seats had electric lumber support that worked great. my 2006 with electric seats has manual lumber support that works it way back to no support in a couple of minutes. the dial just won't stay where i put it.

i do like the firmer seats and updated interior. at first i didn't care for the new front end, but it has grown on me and i like it. overall i think this is going to be a great truck for many miles and years. we're going camping this weekend and i can't wait to pull the travel trailer.

i used a clay bar to clean the surface and polished on 2 coats of sealer. the mineral gray metallic is shinning really nice now.





here is the hemi she replaced. someone is going to get a great-looking, well-maintained 1/2 ton.

Magnum Fatboy

I think that you have the exact same truck that I have. I agree on the cup holders, my 2000 Dakota had the pull out variety that seemed to function a whole lot better than these. Oh well, better than nothing I guess.

truckjunkie

Wow - that sucker is SHINY. Looks nice...

Sgt. Peper

I did the say as you, went from a 2003 3/4 ton to a 2006 diesel 3/4 ton. I pulled my big toy hauler up a steep hill to Pason AZ from Mesa and was down to 30 mph in 1st gear in the hemi at 6 MPG. I now set the diesel at 60 on cruise control and it stays there with twice the millage. I think your lumbar is broken, I don't have problems with mine. Make sure the next time you take it to the dealer, you ask for any computer upgrades. They had one for my truck and I had more power and better MPG. Nice shine.

Jmac

I think the lumbar is broken too. Mine I have the manual kind as well and it broke when I pushed myself back into the seat... no I'm not overweight. I wound up taking my seat apart and fixing it in a permant fashion with about 75% of the lumbar support working.

Jamie

triplenickle

VERY NICE! Silver is the sharpest looking color going. Nice 1500 too est..., except for that pig under the hood

MedicShawn

You need a cup smoothie from Genos Garage that will cure your drink problems.

Stingerpup

That front dealer tag looks like a Woodhouse tag. Just a stab in the dark.

bama

hey triplenickel,,where do you see a silver truck??thats gray in his pic... ...............bama

triplenickle

Man, I guess so!! "Its so silver its gray!!" However you see it, it's a sharp looking truck! My old Dakota was that color, stayed cleaner longer.

Herrin811

Your cupholders are part of the option package you purchased...My '06 still has the good fold-down flavor........But ur right about the lumbar...It just sux!!!

mikaele

Any annoyances you have with the truck will go away when you make your first long trip towing that travel trailer in the background. I went from a 98 1500 5.9 to the Cummins and I am towing about the same size trailer. The 1500 would strain up the hills, the Cummins doesn't even flinch. I think I could probably hook up 3 of those trailers and tow better than the 1500.

estesbubba

we just got back from our first camping trip using the new truck. nothing like pulling a trailer up a hill in overdrive at 55 and the speedo not dropping. the trip out was a touch bumpy but i adjusted my weight distribution hitch at the campsite. i adjusted it so the rear drops 1/2" and the front 1/8" and the ride home was smooth.

i'm going to contact the dealer about the lumber support. my back likes the extra lumbar support and i want them to take care of it.

brad - yup, that is a woodhouse tag. i've bought my last 3 vehicles from them and no one can touch their prices. they have always given me the best new price and best trade in price. i think they were the third largest dodge/jeep/chrysler dealer in the nation last year.

a few people PM'd me about how i get the shine on my trucks. i get all my auto products from a local company call hi temp. i use their terminator paint sealant and apply it with a porter cable polisher. after it dries, it wipes off with little effort using a microfiber towel. it cures in 36 hours and the protection lasts a lot longer than wax.

this company sell hi temp products online

pluguglyinhere

I agree with cup holders, you look like you take care of trucks real well like me so watch out for this. If you try and put a under half full beverages in the holders it will shoot it back out. I try and keep my vehicle immaculate and the day I shoved a grape juice in the holder and it shot it into the passenger floor board I cried. The good news is they do loosen up after a while but be careful.

Boz007

Beautiful truck. Im a little partial to the color.