Are 1994 12v any good ? - Dodge Diesel

440727 · 03-25-2011, 12:58 AM

I'm looking at a 1994 Dodge 3500 12v, auto, 2wd, with 140k and they are asking 6.5k.

Would I be better off with a later 2nd gen or go with a 1st gen ?

Thanks guys !

notw · 03-25-2011, 01:49 AM

Don't know on the price depends where you are 4X4, club cab etc. The 94 auto is around 160 horse but is capable of much more with very little $ thanks to the reliable P7100 pump. Which will also get close to 20 mpg if you drive it nice. Main downfall is the auto tranny. If it quits, spend a little more for a heavy duty trans and you will have a great truck. 2nd gen 12 valve is the way to go, if I didn't need a crew cab I would still have mine.

440727 · 03-25-2011, 01:53 AM

Its 2wd and a regular cab.

Thanks !

jstone44720 · 03-25-2011, 10:09 AM

I love my SRW long bed 2wd 94, but stole it for 1500 dollars with 230K miles on it. Good truck, I get 19.5 mpg driving gently around town, and it is now quick enough to embarrass my father's 2008 stock 6.7 . The trans is a bit of a downside, but they can be made to hold at greater than stock power. A set of gauges, and a TST cam plate/boost elbow made it very fun to drive for not much money.

infidel · 03-25-2011, 10:23 AM

Price seems a little high but it all depends on condition and how well it was maintained.
I personally wouldn't pay that much unless it was one owner.

sabercat · 03-25-2011, 06:24 PM

I like mine, bodys getting a little rough, may look for a chassis to put my drivetrain into.

cj360trider · 03-25-2011, 06:38 PM

i had to build my trans when i bot my 94. now im doing all the maint that the prev owners didnt feel like doing and i still love the truck

Hodge · 03-25-2011, 06:39 PM

There's nothing wrong with a 94. Any of the autos are marginal in stock form, regardless of the year. Mine has 192,000 on it, and is just hitting its stride. The transmission has been rebuilt, and that's it. It has been the most reliable truck that I have ever owned, and the most pleasing.

cromulius · 03-25-2011, 09:04 PM

Price sounds kind of high to me for that mileage and for a reg cab.

Robert Rausch · 03-25-2011, 10:59 PM

I have a '95 2-wd with automatic, and it's the most reliable truck I've ever owned too. 273,000 miles on it now.

Feed Em · 03-25-2011, 11:41 PM

I just bought a 94 RCLB 2wd 5sp with 210,000 miles. Original owner it's whole life except for several months last year. IT IS FLAWLESS....power EVERYTHING and it all still works perfect. I paid $4,400

HCannon · 03-26-2011, 07:09 AM

Got a 94 3500 with 295k miles and it has been the best. Had to have the trans. rebuilt and clutch at 290k. Still going strong pulling a trailer all the time.

440727 · 03-26-2011, 08:15 AM

Thanks guys !

03-25-2011, 01:49 AM	#2
notw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 196 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Don't know on the price depends where you are 4X4, club cab etc. The 94 auto is around 160 horse but is capable of much more with very little $ thanks to the reliable P7100 pump. Which will also get close to 20 mpg if you drive it nice. Main downfall is the auto tranny. If it quits, spend a little more for a heavy duty trans and you will have a great truck. 2nd gen 12 valve is the way to go, if I didn't need a crew cab I would still have mine. __________________ 2003 HO 3500 Quad-Cab SLT LB SRW 4X4 150K 6 Speed, HD Clutch, 3.73's, Guages, Smarty JR, AFE Magnum Force Intake, 4" Exhaust, Donaldson Muffler, PacBrake Air Bags, Ranch Hand Legend, B&W GN, 285/70/R17 Bridgestone Dueler A/T's Sold but missed: 95 2500HD SLT Laramie X-Cab 4X4 304K 47rh, Triple Disk TC, VB Upgrade, 3.55 gears, #11 FP, AFC Full Forward, Disabled Wastegate, K&N Air Filter, Guages, Dead KDP, Chevy Rear Wheel Cylinders, Straight Pipe + Glass Pack, Kool-vue Towing Mirrors

03-25-2011, 10:09 AM	#4
jstone44720 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 553 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I love my SRW long bed 2wd 94, but stole it for 1500 dollars with 230K miles on it. Good truck, I get 19.5 mpg driving gently around town, and it is now quick enough to embarrass my father's 2008 stock 6.7 . The trans is a bit of a downside, but they can be made to hold at greater than stock power. A set of gauges, and a TST cam plate/boost elbow made it very fun to drive for not much money. __________________ 1994 2500 CTD 2WD SCLB, NV4500 - 251K - SBCDynomax -09 , Autometer Pyro,Boost, and FP Gauges, TST #5 Plate and Elbow, 3k GSK, 16° Timing Pop's Project : 2008 QCSB 4WD - G56 - 48k - Deleted, Mini Maxx, 5" TBE, Pusher Intake, SB DD

03-25-2011, 10:23 AM	#5
infidel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Montana Posts: 14,434 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Price seems a little high but it all depends on condition and how well it was maintained. I personally wouldn't pay that much unless it was one owner. __________________ Bill '95 2500 4x4 auto '95 3500 5 speed flatbed hauler stock for one day

03-25-2011, 06:24 PM	#6
sabercat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mid-Mich Posts: 302 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I like mine, bodys getting a little rough, may look for a chassis to put my drivetrain into. __________________ 2008 Dodge 3500 Dually, lost DPF, Smarty JR ME, 3:73, Auto. Home Depot Air Box Mod, PML Trans pan. 36 gal aux fuel tank. 2004 Sportsman 600 2002 Sportsman 400 2006 Arctic Cat Sabercat 500 2005 Sabercat 500 LX 2005 Sandpiper 335 RLT 5th Wheel 1994 Dodge 2500, 4x4, 5.9 CTD, 5 SP. rebuilt tranny, and transfer case, Plow Truck

03-25-2011, 06:38 PM	#7
cj360trider Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seymour Tn Posts: 592 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	i had to build my trans when i bot my 94. now im doing all the maint that the prev owners didnt feel like doing and i still love the truck __________________ 94 Ram 2500 Flatbed 47RH 4x4 -Transgo Jr Shift kit & Precision TC -400 below factory stall TC -TC lock-up switch -KDP tabbed -100 fuel plate -fuel heater gone -90 hp inj's -210 pump 18* timing -4k gsk -285 NITTO Terra's -Rear airbag assist -intake heater wiring and solenoids deleted -dual Group 31 screw post's -more to come

03-25-2011, 01:53 AM	#3
440727 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 140 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Its 2wd and a regular cab. Thanks !

03-25-2011, 06:39 PM	#8
Hodge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 854 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	There's nothing wrong with a 94. Any of the autos are marginal in stock form, regardless of the year. Mine has 192,000 on it, and is just hitting its stride. The transmission has been rebuilt, and that's it. It has been the most reliable truck that I have ever owned, and the most pleasing. __________________ Romans 1:16- "For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ...) "The sum of your Word is truth" Psalm 119:160 94 Ram 2500 SLT CTD 4WD Auto 203,000 miles 75 horse DDP injectors dowel pin tabbed 03 VW Jetta TDI GLS 5-speed 116,000 miles 50.88 mpg best so far

03-25-2011, 09:04 PM	#9
cromulius Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 373 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Price sounds kind of high to me for that mileage and for a reg cab. __________________ 3rd gen sold 1995 dodge 2500 ext cab slt 5.9 diesel 2x4 auto 3:54, k&n intake, 4" no cat exhaust, kdp fix, boost, fuel pressure, trans temp gauges. running strong @205k

03-25-2011, 10:59 PM	#10
Robert Rausch Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 704 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I have a '95 2-wd with automatic, and it's the most reliable truck I've ever owned too. 273,000 miles on it now. __________________ 1995 Dodge/Cummins 2500, ATS Stage IV Trans w/Five-Star converter, TST #6, K&N, Aero 45 Gal. Aux Tank, Pac Brake, Rhino liner, Mag Hytecs, UTE Bullbar, disc-brake Dana 70, running boards, TripleLok Commander

03-25-2011, 11:41 PM	#11
Feed Em Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Western KS Posts: 11 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I just bought a 94 RCLB 2wd 5sp with 210,000 miles. Original owner it's whole life except for several months last year. IT IS FLAWLESS....power EVERYTHING and it all still works perfect. I paid $4,400

03-26-2011, 07:09 AM	#12
HCannon Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Got a 94 3500 with 295k miles and it has been the best. Had to have the trans. rebuilt and clutch at 290k. Still going strong pulling a trailer all the time.

03-26-2011, 08:15 AM	#13
440727 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 140 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Thanks guys !

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