Need educated opinions on my first diesel truck!
 

Hi, I'm new to the forum and was hoping for some good insight. I'm about to start shopping for a diesel truck and would like some good input from educated people. I've. Basically got my mind made up between three different trucks I want to look for.

Firstly, no matter what I'm limiting the mileage to 100k or lessno matter what truck it is. The truck must have a crew cab, and a long box is preferable. Could live with a reg. box. 4x4 is also a must as is a tow package.

I'm basically torn between a chevy, a dodge and a ford... its a nightmare every time I think about it.

I've thought about doing a 6.7 cummins. Id like a 6-speed with a cummins, and a id do a megacab with a reg box if available. But if they can only have short beds id take a plain old quad cab.

Also considered a ford 6.4, but I know little about them. It would also need a 6-speed.

Then I considered a lbz duramax, only truck id take with an auto trans, mostly because that's all that's available. I like the ride quality, as well but its not a deal breaker by any means.

Also, I want to have a good trim level. Laramie, lariat and whatever chevys top trim is is a must almost. For the right truck I could step down a little but I really want leather and a good radio.

Also, a 3/4 ton would be sufficient, but a srw 1 ton is always welcome.

So my question is, out of these three options, which would you choose and why? Any ideas what the price tag will look like

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Also consider the fact that I have a wife and two year old son. So the truck has to be nice to look at and comfortable, and leather is better because messes are way easier to clean.