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Old 10-13-2009, 04:08 PM
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Thumbs up New to forum. Thinking about getting a diesel.

My name is Josh. I've been thinking of trading my old 1500 for a 3/4 or 1 ton for some time now. The 1/2 ton has been really forgiving for 205,000 or so miles but I don't think it will hold out much longer without major work. I'm not sure what year model I would like to get because I'm not sure which features are most important to me yet. I'm used to the manual tranny in the 1500 so I would most likely go with that again. I like the fewer parts - fewer things to break aspect of the manual. I think from what I've read I would like to go with a later 12valve, but I'm not completely sure yet.
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i dont know too much about the difference between the newer 12v's and older ones but i know for sure nothing looks as tough and beefy as the early first gens
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Welcome to DTR! What's your realistic budget? Good choice on the 12v 5speed combo
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I'll be saving for a little while but I think I would like to stay under $15,000.
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Welcome to the DTR!

You should be able to find a real nice truck for that money.

Be sure to check the classifieds on this site, under the dually at the top of the page, if you haven't already.
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