Comparing Two Cummins Powered Trucks.....

Posted By: Dragula

Comparing Two Cummins Powered Trucks..... - 04/18/13 09:50 PM

I picked up another 2001 2500 shortbed ext cab 6-speed HO truck after my last one got totalled, but I really wanted an '06 Mega cab with a 6-speed....I get +17mpg and it tows pretty well.

How do you guys think this one would compare on mileage and towing and just plain old around town manners?

http://buffalo.craigslist.org/ctd/3700825216.html

Posted By: dusturbd340W5

Re: Comparing Two Cummins Powered Trucks..... - 04/19/13 12:42 AM

I had a late 05 6sp and I can tell you it got better mileage in town than it did on the interstate because of the way the trans is geared.
you will notice more power with the 06 for sure.

Posted By: Mopar2DBone

Re: Comparing Two Cummins Powered Trucks..... - 04/19/13 04:18 AM

I had an 01 and now have an 2004.5 with the 600 Cummins.. No comparison IMO.. The new truck is quieter and has way more power. Fuel mileage is about the same but the 01 had 4.1 gears.. My nephew has the Megacab and that thing is sweet. Really my 04 doesn't seem to have much more back seat room than the 01 had..

Posted By: dart4forte

Re: Comparing Two Cummins Powered Trucks..... - 04/19/13 04:27 AM

My 07 5.9 4x4 gets an average of 16.5 to 17 around tow. Towing my 24" car trailer with a car inside averages 14.5 to 16

Posted By: Dragula

Re: Comparing Two Cummins Powered Trucks..... - 04/19/13 06:21 PM

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I had a late 05 6sp and I can tell you it got better mileage in town than it did on the interstate because of the way the trans is geared.
you will notice more power with the 06 for sure.

Mine is turned up a little. Its got a programmer, straight pipe and air filter done to it. Nothing fancy, but it tows with more power than my last one, but I swear they removed a leaf spring because it drops a lot further when I hitch up...Rides nice though...

Posted By: J_BODY

Re: Comparing Two Cummins Powered Trucks..... - 04/20/13 05:32 AM

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Really my 04 doesn't seem to have much more back seat room than the 01 had..

that change netted a whopping 4" over your 01. The reason I still own my 01.

Posted By: Silver70

Re: Comparing Two Cummins Powered Trucks..... - 04/20/13 06:38 PM

I have an 01 and I have used my friends 05 a few times. The 05 rides and drives better, looks better inside and so on. However for me, the extra cost for the truck and parts didn't add up to go newer. I drive my truck daily and tow a lot, but I couldn't see selling it and spending another 5k plus to do what mine does. As far as power, injectors, tuner and exhaust... it's way faster than a stock common rail now and still cost a lot less

Posted By: Cab_Burge

Re: Comparing Two Cummins Powered Trucks..... - 04/21/13 07:46 AM

My 2006 3500 four door 4WHD automatic(3:73 gears) gets around 14.5 around town, 20 MPG out on the road on long trips empty, 11 to 14.5 towing, (depending on terrain and my need to get there

,) my 24 Ft tag trailer, 10 to 12.5 MPG towing my 34 Fy fifth wheel travel trailer at or under 65 MPH

All stock, no mods, maybe some mods soon