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Old 01-19-2009, 04:36 PM
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HELP! Should I buy an 08?

I just walked out of the dealership... I can't decide if I really want an 08. I have an 06 with th 5.9 and I am happy with it but I want a dually.

What is really keeping me from deciding is the DPF and the regeneration cycles!

Can someone help me decide if I could live with the biggest flaw in the new truck...
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you just answered your own question. read the 6.7 forum
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I wouldn't trade.
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I had the sales guy clarify the "lifetime power train"; turns out diesels are excluded so I told them I wasn't going to buy. Too much risk with the emissions on the 6.7...
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my 05 is going to be the last one i buy. when it dies im going to buy a gasser...these diesels are geting way outa control.its going to be like the 72 big block 454 putten out 210 hp.
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if your gonna risc is wait till 2010 and get the new body style i sat in one a the dealer and wow way more leg room my passengers were deff lovn it but i got to much work in it plus i have the good ole 5.9
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I shopped carefully before buying mine. I could see absolutly no reason to jump into a 6.7. The bigger engine doesn't make the same increase in power, and certainly costs more in fuel. All those fancy emissions controls are going to be a lot of trouble. You never want to buy the first 2-3 years of anything new.
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Originally Posted by mini14
my 05 is going to be the last one i buy. when it dies im going to buy a gasser...these diesels are geting way outa control.its going to be like the 72 big block 454 putten out 210 hp.
mine won't be my last, but i will not buy a new diesel. when mine goes, i will look till i find another low mileage CR 5.9. there are always those older guys that buy these trucks just cause they can. in a few years you will still most likely be able to find a low mileage 06 that's almost new.
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I may not be looking to buy a new 6.7 now but I still need a dually.

If I convert mine with the stock bolt on DRW parts, I wonder what warranties
I will void...
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I would try the dually swap... go talk to the dealer, see if they will work with you...
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Originally Posted by AEmedic
I may not be looking to buy a new 6.7 now but I still need a dually.

If I convert mine with the stock bolt on DRW parts, I wonder what warranties
I will void...
The only warrenties you'll void will be the rear suspension comonents that you swap out. If you have troubel, refer your dealer to the Moss-Magnusen Warrenty Act.
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Originally Posted by .boB
The only warrenties you'll void will be the rear suspension comonents that you swap out. If you have troubel, refer your dealer to the Moss-Magnusen Warrenty Act.

I will keep this in mind, since this is the plan for my truck.
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