Thought I would start a new thread since I bought the truck on Monday.:)


2007 Dodge 3500 DRW SLT Lonestar QuadCab 2WD 5.9L Cummins Auto 3.73. White with gray interior. Towing package, fold out towing mirrors, Serious Sat radio, etc.

Msrp $41,890

Bought it for $32,500

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Next week I will be installing:

Frontier Brush Guard
5th wheel hitch
Spray in bed liner
Aluminum low profile tool box

Future mods:

I will build a 2 3/8" pipe headache rack/roll bar
pinstripes/ strip decal (wife wants stripes to match the 5th wheel on both our white trucks).

:) Congrats, I do like the looks of Dodge much more than Ford, maybe one of these days I get to ride in one, what else does it have, is that a sliding rear window
P.S, except my hay-guy's dodge with a trailer of hay, my kidneys are still missing.

:) Congrats, I do like the looks of Dodge much more than Ford, maybe one of these days I get to ride in one, what else does it have, is that a sliding rear window
P.S, except my hay-guy's dodge with a trailer of hay, my kidneys are still missing.

Yes, it has a sliding rear window. I didn't notice that until the drive home. It has the power locks, windows, mirrors, cruise control, 8-way power seats with lumber support (my 2003 LS did not have lumbar :mad: ) plus the trip computer and compass/temp, fold down jumper seat with storage in the the seat and under the seat with power outlets inside, and has a nifty tool tray built in under the rear seats. The rear seats just push up or down, no strap to grab first. Also the seat belts are not in the seats, but on the side of the cab where they should be :) .

Basicly, it has everything my 2003 LS had plus some nice extras.

My 04 had those stupid straps also, I hated it, and just love this easy fold up and down, nice improvement, I think you got a good deal:)

Were you having issues with your truck, is that what made you buy a new one? Or did you just want something different? Why Dodge and not another GM truck or Ford? Just curious as I have started looking as well.

Thought I would start a new thread since I bought the truck on Monday.:)


2007 Dodge 3500 DRW SLT Lonestar QuadCab 2WD 5.9L Cummins Auto 3.73. White with gray interior. Towing package, fold out towing mirrors, Serious Sat radio, etc.

Msrp $41,890

Bought it for $32,500


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Bought it for 32,500? Was that with your old truck as a trade in, or was that just the incentives they are offering right now? :eek:

I have some positive equity in my truck right now, maybe it is time to move to something new. If anything, it would give me a good chip to bargain with at the GM dealer.
Thanks for the info. Great looking truck.

Bought it for 32,500? Was that with your old truck as a trade in, or was that just the incentives they are offering right now? :eek:

I have some positive equity in my truck right now, maybe it is time to move to something new. If anything, it would give me a good chip to bargain with at the GM dealer.
Thanks for the info. Great looking truck.

$32,500 was the price I negotiated before mentioning the trade-in. Surprisingly they even gave me more than blue book for my trade-in. Financed amount was much less.;)

Were you having issues with your truck, is that what made you buy a new one? Or did you just want something different? Why Dodge and not another GM truck or Ford? Just curious as I have started looking as well.

I was originally planning to purchase another truck next summer. But last month the local dealer ship screwed up a comprehensive claim repair, and voided my injector warranty when I complained about the shoddy repair work.:eek:

I still went and looked at a new Chevy, but a comparable Chevy LT1 was $39,500 invoice price. The Dodge was $32,500.

I just couldn't see spending that much money, especially after the "quality treatment" I had just received from the Chevy dealer ship and GM.

I did have several other small issues like a bad instrument cluster, bad fuel guage sender, steering clunk, and etc.

I have bought 3 new Chevys since 1998 all with minor and major issues. Just thought it was time to try something different. Plus, my father works oilfield and has not had any issues with his 2006 Dodge Cummins (unlike his 2001 Chevy 3500).

Ford still hasn't gotten their engine problems fixed yet, so I didn't include them.

I am curretnly looking at the dodge as well. I dont like the dpf, and dotn want to be a first year guena pig but that asian trans i drove shifted nice, and I loved the jake brake. I hope you like your new truck, around here a dually w/2wd is a huge no no. I wish I could order a 5.9 w/jake and 6spd itd be done by now. The 6.7 isnt that much different fromt he 5.9 but has that dpf

Well congrats on the new purchase. Looking forward to reporting on how it is running and such. Going to add any more power to it or keep it stock?

Well congrats on the new purchase. Looking forward to reporting on how it is running and such. Going to add any more power to it or keep it stock?

Keeping it stock for now;)

Drive ability is great! The 48re shifts/drives like a built 4L80e (had one in the 2001 6.0L) Low end power is huge compared to the Juiced Dmax!:eek:

I always complained about how "loose" and "mushy" the allison felt. The built allison I test drove (Suncoast) felt like stock most of the time.

The 48re just "feels" better. I don't seem to miss the "5th" gear from the allison. However, time will tell if the 48re will hold up.:rolleyes: If not, the 48re is cheaper to have "built" than the estimates I had for the allison.

Noticed a few other items too.

The suspension is firm, but still rides nice. The Chevy was slightly softer on the suspension, but had a tendancy to bump/richocet/bounce on rough roads. With the Dodge you feel the bump once, not 2-5 times. On smooth roads I think they ride roughly the same.

Also, the steering is night and day different. The rack and pinion on the Dodge has great steering response and feedback. This truck tracks very well. Cross winds don't blow me all over the road anymore!:D

The windshield is completely clean after using the washers! No more having to make the wipers "wipe" multiple times to remove those last splats of water from the windshield.:)

All in all, the new truck feels more "solid" than the old one...:)

Keeping it stock for now;)

Drive ability is great! The 48re shifts/drives like a built 4L80e (had one in the 2001 6.0L) Low end power is huge compared to the Juiced Dmax!:eek:

I always complained about how "loose" and "mushy" the allison felt. The built allison I test drove (Suncoast) felt like stock most of the time.

The 48re just "feels" better. I don't seem to miss the "5th" gear from the allison. However, time will tell if the 48re will hold up.:rolleyes: If not, the 48re is cheaper to have "built" than the estimates I had for the allison.

Noticed a few other items too.

The suspension is firm, but still rides nice. The Chevy was slightly softer on the suspension, but had a tendancy to bump/richocet/bounce on rough roads. With the Dodge you feel the bump once, not 2-5 times. On smooth roads I think they ride roughly the same.

Also, the steering is night and day different. The rack and pinion on the Dodge has great steering response and feedback. This truck tracks very well. Cross winds don't blow me all over the road anymore!:D

The windshield is completely clean after using the washers! No more having to make the wipers "wipe" multiple times to remove those last splats of water from the windshield.:)

All in all, the new truck feels more "solid" than the old one...:)

could it be!:eek: Is it possible!:eek: The new dodges are not as bad as some still think they are?:rolleyes::D

why didn't you go with the bigger cummins I drove one and was pretty impressed. I also couldn't beleive how with the 6.7 you heard vertually no engine noise in the cab a very nice inprovement over the years.

why didn't you go with the bigger cummins I drove one and was pretty impressed. I also couldn't beleive how with the 6.7 you heard vertually no engine noise in the cab a very nice inprovement over the years.

DPF issues and pricing ($3k more). I am not a fan of the new emissions junk anyways.:mad:

FWIW, the wife said the new 6.7L did NOT sound like a diesel and she didn't want it because of that..:eek::p:

But, the 5.9L is much quieter than the 03 Dmax.

could it be!:eek: Is it possible!:eek: The new dodges are not as bad as some still think they are?:rolleyes::D

This is my first Dodge and the first time I even considered one.:eek::p:

I am very impressed so far...:cool:

DPF issues and pricing ($3k more). I am not a fan of the new emissions junk anyways.:mad:

FWIW, the wife said the new 6.7L did NOT sound like a diesel and she didn't want it because of that..:eek::p:

But, the 5.9L is much quieter than the 03 Dmax.

Does the 5.9 have a cat on it, or is it still a catless motor?
I was under the impression that any and all trucks built after Jan 1, 2007 had to pass the diesel particulate testing and that meant a DPF on the 5.9 motor as well as the 6.7.
I may be wrong though, has happened once before.

Cool truck! Congrats! :D

Does the 5.9 have a cat on it, or is it still a catless motor?
I was under the impression that any and all trucks built after Jan 1, 2007 had to pass the diesel particulate testing and that meant a DPF on the 5.9 motor as well as the 6.7.
I may be wrong though, has happened once before.
Anthing after jan 1st built then does have dpf, I heard some companies if they had some "non emission motors" (ie 5.9's for dodge 6.0's for ford) could still build them but doubt it..

There is no 5.9 with a DPF and yes they do have cats.

you won't be sorry,the 06 in my sig is the first dodge I considered as well. It has over 80,000 mi. on it,and no problems. the best tow rig I have owned,but all the others were chevy's.not knocking the chev's because they held there own, but there is just a different feel of the cummins,and the 48re has performed very well. congrats.

My accessories were installed today! :ro)

Frontier Brush guard
5th wheel rails and legs (already have the head)
Spray in bed liner

And a Tough Country Dually rear bumper. The rear bumper wasn't originally part of the list. However, the hitch place special ordered the bumper for a guy who backed out of it last week. Retail price is $750 installed. The invoice price was $490. Negotiated a deal for $300 installed. :eek: :ro)

Here's the pics. We are still getting flash floods (for 3 months now! :eek: )

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really like that rear bumper I like the way it wraps around the truck. Looks GOOD.

I am curretnly looking at the dodge as well. I dont like the dpf, and dotn want to be a first year guena pig but that asian trans i drove shifted nice, and I loved the jake brake. I hope you like your new truck, around here a dually w/2wd is a huge no no. I wish I could order a 5.9 w/jake and 6spd itd be done by now. The 6.7 isnt that much different fromt he 5.9 but has that dpf

What do you want? The local dealer has a lot of 5.9/6spds left. 25+ when I was there 4 weeks ago.
DPF can be removed BTW :)

really like that rear bumper I like the way it wraps around the truck. Looks GOOD.

Thanks guys!

To be honest, I was expecting a "roasting" for my "defection". Glad to see reasonable adults around here.:)

Truck looks good, nothing wrong with that.
I like that bumper also, looks like someone could rear end the truck at 45 and not do much damage to the truck at all.

I wouldn't mind finding a crew cab 5.9 with a manual. It has been a while since I rowed gears. I drove a mega cab with the 5.9 and a manual before I bought my Chebby. Just didn't like the ride of the truck and the seats felt like card board. Might have just been that truck though. I noticed that truck sat on the lot for a long time, and many others came and went.

Who knows, maybe it is time to give a 6.7 with a manual a test drive. I think the Dodge place has one on the lot right now.
Now if I can just convince the sales man that the truck pull at the county fair next week is a legitimate test drive. Hmmmmmm

Truck looks good, nothing wrong with that.
I like that bumper also, looks like someone could rear end the truck at 45 and not do much damage to the truck at all.

I wouldn't mind finding a crew cab 5.9 with a manual. It has been a while since I rowed gears. I drove a mega cab with the 5.9 and a manual before I bought my Chebby. Just didn't like the ride of the truck and the seats felt like card board. Might have just been that truck though. I noticed that truck sat on the lot for a long time, and many others came and went.

Who knows, maybe it is time to give a 6.7 with a manual a test drive. I think the Dodge place has one on the lot right now.
Now if I can just convince the sales man that the truck pull at the county fair next week is a legitimate test drive. Hmmmmmm

Good luck! Let us know how that works out!:eek::D

Way cool, man! :D

Welcome to the Goat contingent.

Bought my newDodge for the exact same reasons!!! Too many little problems with my GMC and the company wants to hear nothing of it. Our other Chevy is getting EXACT same problems. All for a $45,000.00 truck. The Dodge definitely feels more like a truck but my seats SUCK:mad: So far so good on the Dodge with 8500 miles.

Congrats on the truck! Looks good.

Is there a forum for Dodge truck owners like this one for GM? My brother has one and is looking for such a site?

YEA CHECK OUT http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/

What do you want? The local dealer has a lot of 5.9/6spds left. 25+ when I was there 4 weeks ago.
DPF can be removed BTW :)
You can pm me if you want (so I know ill see it, if i dont check this thread), I want a quad "mega or quad cab", 8ft box, 4x4, 6spd manual and 5.9 cummins. Just moderatley equipped (ac, power locks windows, headted mirros are a +), if youc find one Id appreciate it, dealers around here dont have many esp w/manual lef tand want a premium

Truck looks good, nothing wrong with that.
I like that bumper also, looks like someone could rear end the truck at 45 and not do much damage to the truck at all.

I wouldn't mind finding a crew cab 5.9 with a manual. It has been a while since I rowed gears. I drove a mega cab with the 5.9 and a manual before I bought my Chebby. Just didn't like the ride of the truck and the seats felt like card board. Might have just been that truck though. I noticed that truck sat on the lot for a long time, and many others came and went.

Who knows, maybe it is time to give a 6.7 with a manual a test drive. I think the Dodge place has one on the lot right now.
Now if I can just convince the sales man that the truck pull at the county fair next week is a legitimate test drive. Hmmmmmm

Thanks guys!
I tell you waht I drove a 6.7. w/the engine brake, and that new asian auto If i didtn mind the dpf id buy that truck in a heart beat. Taht new asian is supposed to be as durable as the allison (1st year out so only time will tell) but shifted nice, rode nice and loved the exhaust brake, I just dont want a truck w/a dpf, and dotn want an auto 4spd. so 5.9 w/6spd is the only way to go for me.
To be honest, I was expecting a "roasting" for my "defection". Glad to see reasonable adults around here.:)
You have a super charp truck.

Now that's a truck! It looks like you purposely parked it next to the GM

Now that's a truck! It looks like you purposely parked it next to the GM

My wife's 2006 1500 EC SB.:D

I LOVE my Chevy Duramax...:)

Just thought i would burst everones bubble...:D

I LOVE my Chevy Duramax...:)

Just thought i would burst everones bubble...:D

I am happy for you!):h:lol:

I LOVE my Chevy Duramax...:)

Just thought i would burst everones bubble...:D

Don't get me wrong, this is my 2nd Duramax and I have loved both of them. I have had Chevys and Fords all my life. I am just wondering if it is time to give the goats a try is all...
Gotta look at both sides of the fence to see if the grass is REALLY greener on the other side. Don't want to take one guy's word for it, right?
I stopped at the Ford dealer and took a look at an 08 Super Duty just to compare and see if there is a difference. I saw on the build it site for Ford, they are offering a manual... Twins and a stick stock from the factory. Why do I feel head gaskets being a problem. LOL..

That rear bumper should help to save the tail lights. thats one thing I don't like is the way they stick out on the 07's

YEA CHECK OUT http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/

Thanks for the link. Great site.

Thought I would start a new thread since I bought the truck on Monday.:)


2007 Dodge 3500 DRW SLT Lonestar QuadCab 2WD 5.9L Cummins Auto 3.73. White with gray interior. Towing package, fold out towing mirrors, Serious Sat radio, etc.

Msrp $41,890

Bought it for $32,500

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Congrats on new truck, she is beautiful!!!!

Enjoy...

Nice truck congrats on the new purchase

Nice truck congrats on the new purchase

Thanks for the congrats guys!

Update:

2,500 miles.

Towed my 5th wheel for the first time this weekend. The Cummins did a wonderful job! Plenty of torque, easily and quickly accelerated. The 4-speed 48re performed flawlessly. Honestly, the Cummins doesn't need the extra gear. One thing I especially liked was that the trans would upshift sooner than the allison, but the Cummins was never "lugging", just accelerated like normal. Also, probably a dually attribute, but the truck and trailer tracked well with no sway or rocking. My previous SRW had a "knack" for rocking when a cross wind was present.

All & all, very happy with the fit/finish, performance, and economy.:D

Congrats on the truck! Looks good.

Is there a forum for Dodge truck owners like this one for GM? My brother has one and is looking for such a site?

Yeah, Turbo Diesel Register !!!!!!!!!!!!! It's Awesome,!!!! Plus they have a publication that comes out quarterly....it covers all generations of Dodge/Cummins.

Check it out at www.turbodieselregister.com (http://www.turbodieselregister.com)

It is the premier Dodge Diesel site in my opinion !!!:ro)

I love my 6.7 with the automatic. 1,200 miles and loving life. My wife now drives the dmax.

This body style of Dodge's had been out for awhile. Does anyone know what/when are Dodge's plan to change the body style? I test drove both the Dodge and GMC diesel's on the weekend. Both have their pros and cons. I have never owned a Dodge before but for the difference in price, I am truly considering it. Gotta love the Mega cab too.

but for the difference in price, I am truly considering it. Gotta love the Mega cab too.

Cost was one of the factors i considered before switching brands.

GM is a nicer truck, but is it really 10,000.00 nicer?

Congrats on the truck! It looks really nice. I've been thinking of a new truck which would be a GMC or Dodge. I dont like fords. My Family has always had GM. My brother has a Dodge but its a gasser. Yuk! What ever I buy it will still be a Dually! Love Duallys! One more thing how was the ride and the mileage.