Like the title says, which model year was the Crew Cab available in a 3500? Sort of a newbie question, I know. But I did not find a FAQ on here, and the wiki info on the open net is terribly written with blurred lines between 1500s and the heavy duty trucks.
Only reason I'm even contemplating a 4th Gen is rear seat comfort for my ever-growing kids. Megacabs were never an option, since I'm an long-bed guy. I thought my bought-new 2004.5 would be a keeper forever. Still hard to rationalize since I don't expect a newer truck will do anything that my tried and true 5.9 can't. But I expect a 4th Gen can do it with greater comfort, so I have to consider a switch.
That said, I need to keep the investment in the cash transaction range, so earlier years are probably better, barring a significant reason to opt for a certain model year. Especially considering some engine mods would be likely, does it really matter what year regarding evolution of the 6.7 (power, noise, etc)? Any insight on the proportion of trucks produced with a 68RFE vs. Aisin, and tips on how to recognize the difference when browsing used trucks online?
Finally, any comments on satisfaction/regrets from anyone who made the 3d Gen to 4th Gen leap would be appreciated.
Only reason I'm even contemplating a 4th Gen is rear seat comfort for my ever-growing kids. Megacabs were never an option, since I'm an long-bed guy. I thought my bought-new 2004.5 would be a keeper forever. Still hard to rationalize since I don't expect a newer truck will do anything that my tried and true 5.9 can't. But I expect a 4th Gen can do it with greater comfort, so I have to consider a switch.
That said, I need to keep the investment in the cash transaction range, so earlier years are probably better, barring a significant reason to opt for a certain model year. Especially considering some engine mods would be likely, does it really matter what year regarding evolution of the 6.7 (power, noise, etc)? Any insight on the proportion of trucks produced with a 68RFE vs. Aisin, and tips on how to recognize the difference when browsing used trucks online?
Finally, any comments on satisfaction/regrets from anyone who made the 3d Gen to 4th Gen leap would be appreciated.