Which Dodge Diesel 1 ton would you buy?


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Posted by Eric B. on Friday, February 01, 2002 at 1:48PM :

Needing to replace my smashed Volvo, I have decided a truck might be more useful to me then another car, so I was wondering what you guys would buy if you had to choose.

I am looking for a 1 ton(might take a 3/4 ton in a pinch) with a club cab, 5 speed, and the higher end interior(Power Windows, Power Drivers seat, A/C etc).

What year, options would you buy?

I was looking into it and here is what I have been told so far:

1. Stay away from the 24 Valve unless you want to replace two or three injection pumps for over $1,000 a pop. This means no trucks after early 98.

2. Get a post 96 as the 94-95-6 had a problem with the frame cracking.

3. Get a 98 or newer as the quad cab came out in 98 and you can get better back seat access.

4. The automatics break down alot in towing, get a 5 speed.

What this leads me to belive is that I need an early 98 with the quad cab, 12 Valve, and a 5 speed.

Am I right? Are other options better?

I can not afford to buy new, I need to spend less then $16,000 if possible.

Thoughts?

Eric



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