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12-15-2007, 01:37 PM
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Hello, I am brand new to this site and to the diesel truck environment. I would like some expert advise on the best year for the most dependabilty and power etc. I would like to purchase a 4x4 with higher mileage to get a better deal. Would this be a smart decision? Thanks for any advise.
12-15-2007, 03:38 PM
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You need to do your homework....and DTR is the place for that.
First decision....12v (98 and earlier) vs 24v 98.5 and later. Depends on your budget & mechanical ability.
I would be comfortable buying a CLEAN CTD with up to 200,000 miles on it.
Good Luck - RJ
12-16-2007, 10:04 AM
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My preferences would be....
If 12v - 1998
If 24v - 2001 or 2002 (watch out for #53 engine block on the early 01's)
If Third Gen - 2004 (not real familiar with these).
Do lots of searches here.... You'll learn a great deal!
Examples ...........
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...&highlight=12v
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...&highlight=12v
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...&highlight=12v
RJ
If 12v - 1998
If 24v - 2001 or 2002 (watch out for #53 engine block on the early 01's)
If Third Gen - 2004 (not real familiar with these).
Do lots of searches here.... You'll learn a great deal!
Examples ...........
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...&highlight=12v
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...&highlight=12v
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...&highlight=12v
RJ
12-16-2007, 06:53 PM
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The 12V '98 & earlier are relatively bulletproof, but getting up there in mileage. I know of several with close to 400K & not many probs.
Haven't done much research on the '03 & later trucks.
The '98.5 thru '02 24V are good trucks, but have fuel system issues. They can be found w/100k to 200K miles for a reasonable price. If you find one of these with 1) a fuel pressure gauge 2) a frame mounted transfer pump replaced with something other than a carter (also called lift pump) 3) and an injector pump has been replaced recently, I'd buy it because the owner has already fixed the most common & expensive fuel system problem & the gauge allows you to monitor & head off low fuel pressure to the injector pump which is certain death for it.
I've been through all this with my '99, I love my truck & I love this site. Here you'll find info to solve nearly every problem imaginable & the members are great folks willing to help.
Best of luck.
Haven't done much research on the '03 & later trucks.
The '98.5 thru '02 24V are good trucks, but have fuel system issues. They can be found w/100k to 200K miles for a reasonable price. If you find one of these with 1) a fuel pressure gauge 2) a frame mounted transfer pump replaced with something other than a carter (also called lift pump) 3) and an injector pump has been replaced recently, I'd buy it because the owner has already fixed the most common & expensive fuel system problem & the gauge allows you to monitor & head off low fuel pressure to the injector pump which is certain death for it.
I've been through all this with my '99, I love my truck & I love this site. Here you'll find info to solve nearly every problem imaginable & the members are great folks willing to help.
Best of luck.
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