[sandman9]

im thinkin about upgrading to a 3rd gen. i would like more room and a nicer interior. what im wondering is what year should i look for. i know they changed the lp location in 04.5 but is there anything else that i should look for. i found a 2003 that looks really nice.
thanks everyone

 

[sandman9]

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[Suprcynic]

Get an 06 or 07 5.9. I haven't seen anyone yet that doesn't love theirs.

 

[07white59]

Get an 06 or 07 5.9. I haven't seen anyone yet that doesn't love theirs.

x2, i think the headlights look the best out of all of the 3gens. and i have had mine for almost 2 years and love it.

 

[mikmaze]

depends on what you are after....... mpg, go for the 04 truck, 305/ 555 motor. want to get a truck to go fast not as worried about mpg, 04.5 and up, watch for plastic intercooler tanks on 05's, and then in late 06/ 07 welcom canbus to the mix, making it a little harder on the programmers to get to the power.......... trying to go fast, hands down the 04.5, a bit older, lower price = money left to get goodies and go fast ! hit the lottery lately ? then go for a 6.7 and show us all what can be done !

 

[Its a Diesel Punk!!]

Get an 06 or 07 5.9. I haven't seen anyone yet that doesn't love theirs.

i have had no problems w/ mine,,,besides the govenor solenoid,,easy fix by the dealer,,

 

[drunk on diesel]

the seats are better in the 03-05's, the mileage is better and you're 100% smog legal without a cat in the 03-04's, I prefer the 06+ headlights

really, the only reason I have ann 06-07 is for the mega cab

 

[elephantrider]

get an 04.5 - 05. 325 horse motor and
a little newer interior. be sure and check
the front end out for wear and tear.
the 06 and up headlights look like the trucks
eyelids are taped to its forehead.

 

[Suprcynic]

the 06 and up headlights look like the trucks
eyelids are taped to its forehead.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[drunk on diesel]

I didn't like the headlights when I first saw them... they've grown on me, and I actually prefer them now. They kick out more light too.

I hate to say it, but the 03-05's look "cheaper" to me, and I've decided it's because of the front end/headlights/etc. I know that sounds pompous and lame, it's just what pops into my head when I see them now

 

[sandman9]

well im kinda lookin for mpg right now. because im going to be going to school in laramie wyoming and its a 10hr drive from where i live ha. so that would be nice

 

[drunk on diesel]

you're not going to notice a vast difference in mileage between any of them IMO... vehicle weight, height, tires, and driving style are going to play the biggest roles.

I had an early 04 6sp short bed w/ 4.10's and 35" Toyo MT's. I consistantly got 14mpg in it. (I drive agressively, not gonna lie)

my 06 Mega cab auto gets 16mpg driving the exact same way