need advice which one, 2nd gen 12v,24v,or early 3 gen

im in the market for a truck to upgrade from my current 93 club cab 4x4 cummins 5 speed

looking for advice
which would be the best choice
truck must be a rust free ext cab long bed 5 or 6 speed

12v 2nd gen I realize it wont have the rear doors but is it worth if for the 12 v reliability

24 v I realize the vp problems

or should I look for a 2003 or early 2004 3rd gen

which would you guys choose , thanks for the info

 

The 3003's won't be out for a while....but I would go with a nice 3rd gen 5.9 with 6 speed.

I drive my 01.5 still because I have over 12K in upgrades/repairs and it is pretty reliable and still looks new. However, after being in quite a few newer ones, I like the 4 door longbed common rails and wouldn't hesitate on a clean one.....

Just my $.02

 

thanks I fixed the 3003 into a little more attainable 2003,

 

I'll trade ya my 01.5 for your 93.

 

I'm a 12V kind of guy, so to me, find a club cab 12V 97 5 speed and be happy.

I do have to say though, the crew cabs are nice....... If I were to go to the space age, it would be a 2003-2006 common rail.

What is wrong with your 93? Have you decided what you are going to do with it?

 

if I find a nice rust free 4x4 ext cab longbed to replace it with with faily low miles ill probably put my 93 up for sale
. thanks, joel

 

I'm in the same situation..have my 92 but hate the auto. in the bush..tired of getting thrown around in the cab, and need more room...from what I have been reading, seems most fellas are leaning towards the third gen. stuff. recently I went on a moose hunt and drove my friends 03 4 door long box, 6 spd. while a bit long for turning around in the mountains, it was a real nice truck to drive, good power, decent fuel economy, and after banging around in my 92, I found the ride was considerably smoother...this is the type of truck I'm leaning towards.

 

if I could get an 05 power wagon, with a 6 spd. and a first gen. 12 valve..i would die a happy man..

 

thanks for all the input , im still looking for the right truck to pop up,, thanks , joel

 

Be patient, I looked at a bunch before I finally found mine, but I had a hunch it was the right one and went for it. No regrets after 100K miles.

 

search is over , bought a real clean 03 6 speed ,quad cab longbed,4x4,
I just put my 93 up for sale, thanks for all the input from everyone, joel