GRoche asks about, "....buying used: 1st or 2nd gen?

[BushWakr - RIP]

Moved here from the FAQ Forum... . PLEASE GUYS... USE THE FAQ TO POST TECH/FACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS... . NOT GENERAL QUESTIONS THAT BELONG IN THE REGULAR 1ST GEN FORUM





ok, i am planning on buying a used dodge diesel, 3/4 ton, 4X4; i want a reliable vehicle and will pay good money for it, but i am having a hard time finding a 12 valve with reasonable miles (under 150K) for under $17K. $17K is a lot of $ for me, so... are 1st gen ctd's reliable? will 1st gens. have rubber fuel components (i intend to use biodiesel); why even consider a 12V if i can get a low mile older 1st gen for $5-10K cheaper? btw, i will mainly be using the truck on a farm and for construction projects, only occasional pulling... any advice would be appreciated.

 

[theferalkid]

sorry, jus' getting the hang of this beast, thot i was posting to 1st gen forum in the 1st place...

 

[1stgen4evr]

FAQs

USE THE FAQ TO POST TECH/FACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS... . NOT GENERAL QUESTIONS THAT BELONG IN THE REGULAR 1ST GEN FORUM



I have noted that a number of others have made the same mistake. Bushwacker or Steve, could you post this message prominently at the head of FAQ forum so the novice won't make this mistake. I am sure that some don't realize that they are supposed to HAVE the answer if they post here.



1stgen4evr

James

 

[MFalkinham]

Wow, it seems incredible to me that there are no 1st Gens around with under 150k for less than $17k! I bought mine two years ago with 137k miles for $8k, and it is rust-free.



GRoche, if you want to buy mine for $17k (it just turned 148k miles), I'll be happy to let her go for that price!!



- Mike

 

[MFalkinham]

Ooops, I guess I should have read the first post better. I now see that GRoche was talking about 2nd Gen - 12v trucks selling for $17k and up. My bad!!



The offer to sell mine for $17k still stands, though.



- Mike

 

[Headshot zod]

Maybe this helps... maybe this doesn't. I have only had my first gen since July 5th. My reasons for a 1st gen over 2nd gen.



Pros...



1) Looks, the 1st gens are more truck-like

2) Less electrical and computers

3) Nearly infinite room under the hood <-most important

4) Cheaper to buy as opposed to the fresh new style with '94 and up.

5) Not really different then my 1973 w250

6) If I was in need of second generation performance I can do the upgrades



Cons... .



1) Lack of front end stuff, 2nd gen front end mod parts seem to be a dime a dozen

2) Turning radius similar to that of the Lusitania.

3) Not as comfortable as first class accomodations on the Lusitania unless you are making a comparative study of its present state.



I made my purchase based on Pros 1-4 discovered 5&6 and I still don't care about the cons. Somebody might mistaken a 1994 for something newer, that can't possibly happen with a 1st gen...