McDonoughDawg wrote:



I'm thinking you haven't priced used diesels lately, much less used trucks.

Keith99RS wrote:



That and the new emissions regulated diesels aren't getting all that much better mpg than my gasser empty. The old 5.9L on the other hand was very impressive in my FIL's old 2500 Ram. His 6.7L has disappointed him in the mpg department so far. Don't get me wrong, he loves the Megacab and the refinement of the 6.7L, but just expected better mpg numbers than he is seeing.

To the poster who mentioned lack of comfort, I too think you are confusing a Quadcab with a Megacab. The Mega has so much room you can recline the rear seats and is cavernous compared to my Titan CC which had one of the largest CC's in 05. My best friend has a Quadcab 2500 and the roominess is bad. His 1.5yo son sat in his carseat behind me and for him to have room for his feet my knees were almost touching the dash. I am 6'3". This same situation would not have even been an issue in my truck or a Megacab.

heitjer wrote:

Great discussion here and I appreciate the feedback. I am actually glad this did not turn into yet another Ford vs. Chevy vs. Dodge discussion.

I have a few more questions -

• the payload question is a concern now, I might need to check into the 3500 for that matter as suggested by TROLL. I occasionally have to carry 6 people and two big dogs plus whatever on the bed plus a 1000 lbs from the trailerIf I remember correctly from my 07 brochure the load carrying ratings for the mega cab are less than for comparable standard.quad cab configurations. The GCWR and GVWR are the same, but due to the extra weight of the mega cab load carrying is less. By all means consider a 3500. The cost difference is nothing compared to trading up later if you decide you are too far overloaded.
  
• I understand the comments from MIKE but I sat there for 15 minutes and personally think the back seats are the best seating option compared to other options (...and I don't have to sit there anyway)
  
• do all oth the diesls have the exhaust break or is this an option that I have to order. This is a real plus...Yes, the 6.7L Cummins comes as a no cost option with the exhaust brake. It is a great feature
  
• There seems to be a favor for the older Cummins (no "g" - I am learning) and from an engineering perspective it makes sense that a 5.9L is more efficient than a 6.7L. Should I try to find a good, low milage used one rather than buying a new truck?With the 5.7L you gain a bit in fuel economy, but you loose the wonderful 6 spd automatic and factory EB. So there is a trade off. By the release of the 09 models they should have most of the software bugs worked out of the new motor.
  
• the $20k is a marketing trick, although the website says $20k off MSRP they will up-sell you some extras to place you right back where you started. Overall it equates to ~ 12k off MSRPDo some web searching and you can usually find several dealers willing to deal. Dave Smith Motors in Kellogg ID for instance.
  

Thanks for the comments on the mirrors.

willald wrote:


That, and when you factor in that the diesel option now costs more than ever over a similiarly equipped gasser truck, AND that diesel fuel seems to permanently be a good .50 to 1.00 more a gallon than gas....The reasons/benefits of diesel are quickly fading away, strictly with regards to new trucks.

camping man wrote:

I'd be concerned with available payload if you bought the 2500Mega,plus4x4, can't be too much left?

mikehart92 wrote:

Don't let the looks of the Mega Cab fool you. Set in the back and see just how UNcomfortable that back seat is. I rode an hour in the back of an 08 a couple months ago and couldn't wait to get out of it.

Mike