I'm sure i'm not the first ..

**AnOldBiker** · 03-09-2018

to the forum @Richard Tyler

I'm a big beliver in the later 3rd gen, but that's because I own one. Plenty of parts, the later 5.9's are proven, no DEF and it has never let me down and easy to maintain. Yes, the newer modles have more torque and HP, but with a few bucks, so can the 5.9's. It's a hard choice being a 1st time buyer.

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**Richard Tyler** · 03-09-2018

Ahh! I was almost dead set on something like a 2012 Cummins .. but now @AnOldBiker you have me second guessing .. I would enjoy "cheaper" maintenance.. I'm so lost .. help guys!! And girl

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**cumminsbadgirl** · 03-09-2018

Just “shop” around in your area, test drive both the 5.9 and the 6.7 only you will know what you want and like. This forum is definitely the best out there and no one will judge you for what you choose and if you have any questions or doubts members on here will help you out

GOOD LUCK and hope to see you soon

"Cumminsbadgirl"
2014 Cummins Mega 3500 ( Aisin ) 4X4
MM3 Tuned by Double R Diesel

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**cumminsbadgirl** · 03-09-2018

Agreed with @AnOldBiker, the 5.9s are low maintenance vs 6.7

"Cumminsbadgirl"
2014 Cummins Mega 3500 ( Aisin ) 4X4
MM3 Tuned by Double R Diesel

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**Richard Tyler** · 03-09-2018

2008? 141k miles

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**Richard Tyler** · 03-09-2018

Nothing will be exactly what I want till I play with it .. and the ones that are exactly what I want I dont want to buy cause they may have been ragged out by some kid

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**Richard Tyler** · 03-09-2018

Is there any year models to stay away from or a mileage I should stay under?

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**Power247** · 03-09-2018

I have a '12 and love this truck!! Been deleted since 5k miles and since it's deleted the only extra maintenance cost over my buddy's 5.9 is the price difference in the filters.

A big plus for us is with the 4th gen trucks ('10+) you get a full crew cab instead of a club cab like the older 5.9 trucks but still get a full size bed.

Like stated above, drive a few different years before deciding. All in all, get a clean one, that was well maintained and the year doesn't really matter.

Greg
2012 | RAM 2500 | CCSB | Custom tuned by Double R Diesel
2016 | Heartland Pioneer | DS310

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**Richard Tyler** · 03-09-2018

thanks everyone for you input .. and thank you @Power247 .. what you just said really helped me make up my mind .. i'm sorry if i'm frustrating .. i'm just starving for information that i haven't gotten from hundreds of videos and reviews etc. i've read ... I crave peoples personal experiences ... i'll drive both (5.9 and 6.7).. but this will also be a family vehicle need to be able to get a car seat in the back for my boy .. so big crew cab is a must .. not a fan of MEGA cabs .. i'm defiantly leaning towards 4th gen (2010+) .. Since i'll be dropping quite a chunk of coins .. I want her to be perfect ... i'll have her forever .. right?

... idk quite the difference between smarty for 5.9 and MM3 for 6.7 .. but i like the way the MM3 changes the truck (from what i've seen)... youtube :/ ... she will def. be nice .. i hope ..

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