2nd (24V) or 3rd Generation for Girlfriend?

2nd (24V) or 3rd Generation for Girlfriend?

12-08-2003, 09:05 PM

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2nd (24V) or 3rd Generation for Girlfriend?

Good news and bad news.

Good, I got my girlfriend hooked on Dodge CTDs.

Bad, she wants to show me up and get an '03 or '04.

Ok, so it's not bad news, I would be more than happy for her to get one.

I am kind of stuck on the 2nd Gens. I have one (see sig). It would be nice to have a more spacious truck since mine is only a reg cab.

She prefers the quieter common-rail and doesn't plan on modifying it however she does want the 6 speed.

She is not sure what she wants. She would be happy with the 24 Valve 2nd gen but wants something that will last forever. I know the 2nd gens will BUT she has found some 3rd gens for the same price with better financing and rebate options.

I am all for her doing this. She currently has a lifted Jeep Liberty auto and is not getting great mileage.

She is torn between paying a higher price for a new, low miles, quieter, crew cab (yes, I know) OR an older 24 valve HO/SO quad cab with higher miles and thousands cheaper.

Thoughts, comments, dos/don'ts?!?!

Thank you!

Nick

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