Here are my experiences. I had two 2nd gen (one 97, one 98) 3500 ext cab, 4x4, dual wheel dodge trucks, both diesel, one standard one auto. I got rid of them for the heaviest spec 2012 3500 I could get. Cab was great, fuel economy was not as bad as I expected (it seemed for the amount of work done you burned the same fuel, it was just a lot faster, instead of clearing the top of a hill and being glad you made it you've got to watch for the cops). Great truck, however in the 15 years they improved their truck so much it was too much truck for my need, could never get it to squat with a load or get my trailer to ride right with it. I traded it on a 2013 2500 with manual transmission and love it. I've hauled 15000lbs and it doesn't bat an eye. Light years ahead of the 12 valve in many ways, but when it's dead and gone I'm sure the '97 12v that my girlfriend has will still be rattling along.
The '06 will be a good step up power wise and is still pre-emissions. They seem to be pretty sought after. I personally would stay away from 07.5 to 2010 as they were the first years for emissions and there were problems. I didn't have any emissions problems with the 2012, which didn't have fluid. All 13's have fluid and so far so good - getter better fuel mileage with it. Deleting, while possible, gets more difficult with the newer trucks. Exhaust brake is wonderful, especially with a manual.
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