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Originally Posted by VincentVega View Post
Its funny how we all have different wants/needs. If you werent across the country I'd be interested in your 'old' truck as it sits.

My uncle has a 2-3 yr old Chevy 2500, really impressive. I think the ride is excellent for a 3/4 ton and like you said the trans is excellent. I've read way too many dodge trans issues to be a bit weary. At the same time, I'd be a bit cautious about the early Duramax, make sure you get the right year or at least avoid the bad ones.
I have been reading a bit about the Chevy, and this 06-07 are the ones to get. Trouble free. The way I see it, the cummins is "the" motor (living proof from my 93. 126xxx miles without one single thing done to it but a pump. That's was all my decision and it really wasn't needed). I think the weak link is the motor or IFS suspension. With a Dodge, transmissions are cheap to rebuild where as a Duramax motor is $$$$ when it goes. Th drive train on that dodge is solid with the questionable tranny. Love the solid front axel.
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