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Which year is the best...

09-21-2008, 03:42 PM

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paulsmith

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Which year is the best...

Talk about a LOADED question!

But, I am looking at upgrading my fleet. I run a business, and we tow trailers. I have two 12 valve trucks, that see, to run great, but they are hust getting old...

I have a 2001 6 speed that I have spent THOUSANDS on in the pat two years

I rally would like a 98 but at 10 years old, it is, well 10 years old..

I have been told that given a choice of any truck, the 99 - 02 is not the best years... I was told to get a new Common Rail or the 12 valve.
I just picked up on the fact that a 2003 has no CAT or EGR... good points.

Cant afford a new one.

So, whats the opinion from the masses?

Paul

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