Found! '97 12V: 75K original miles!
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Found! '97 12V: 75K original miles!
Darn it if this isn't tempting. I found a cream puff of a '97 12v FIVE SPEED truck. Interior and body aren't immaculate, but awfully close.
It's 2wd, so the extra mpg and lower ride height would be nice.
They're asking over 12K for it, though-- that's pretty rich for me.
I bet it's worth it though to have a "grail" truck. I know only the '98 12V 4x4s are considered grails, but imo the 97 2wd is every bit as desireable. It's all about the 215 pump, right?
Justin
It's 2wd, so the extra mpg and lower ride height would be nice.
They're asking over 12K for it, though-- that's pretty rich for me.
I bet it's worth it though to have a "grail" truck. I know only the '98 12V 4x4s are considered grails, but imo the 97 2wd is every bit as desireable. It's all about the 215 pump, right?
Justin
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That sounds great - mine is a '96, about the same, but not extended cab or short bed either. I prefer the '96 & 97's less "cost improved" dashboard (and I don't see them cracking either). They are asking quite a bit too much, however. But you know the drill - take them cash, and they should budge. I would want to verify the mileage, use and service records first of course...
Is it in Hawaii?
Is it in Hawaii?
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This one is an extended cab (no quad in '97) LONG BED--
But it's never had a fiver hitch or G/N. The bed looks untouched!
I'd offer them $9K and see if they budged.
JH
But it's never had a fiver hitch or G/N. The bed looks untouched!
I'd offer them $9K and see if they budged.
JH
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dude!! i got a "grail"! check out my signature... to bad a totalled it last weekend. people of the 12v community i am sorry. i feel like i have betrayed you all .. destroying such a beautiful thing. its gonna stay in the family tho i wont let that thing leave its to perfect..
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There is one in the DTR classifieds with less milage than that, he is asking less to begin with too:
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...t=14698&cat=19
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...t=14698&cat=19
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Darn it if this isn't tempting. I found a cream puff of a '97 12v FIVE SPEED truck. Interior and body aren't immaculate, but awfully close.
It's 2wd, so the extra mpg and lower ride height would be nice.
They're asking over 12K for it, though-- that's pretty rich for me.
I bet it's worth it though to have a "grail" truck. I know only the '98 12V 4x4s are considered grails, but imo the 97 2wd is every bit as desireable. It's all about the 215 pump, right?
Justin
It's 2wd, so the extra mpg and lower ride height would be nice.
They're asking over 12K for it, though-- that's pretty rich for me.
I bet it's worth it though to have a "grail" truck. I know only the '98 12V 4x4s are considered grails, but imo the 97 2wd is every bit as desireable. It's all about the 215 pump, right?
Justin
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That's what my 97 was. Mine had 3.54 and I miss the mpg and the 5spd for city driving. No shortbed diesel in 97 and the 97 was the first year for hydroboost brakes. I did the mainshaft 5th gear fix and the kdp and built a really nice hauler bed on it. I sold it at 94k and it was as cherry as any could get for $10k. I still wouldn't go back to a 2nd gen but they are great trucks! Craig
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I found a 97 dually, ex cab, 4x4 on a local car lot, w/ 50k mi on it. Wanted $17k for it. I offered them $13k and the laughed at it.
Truck was off the lot in less than a week. Guess they fetch pertty good money here in NM!
Truck was off the lot in less than a week. Guess they fetch pertty good money here in NM!
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