my 2nd gen info - 96 4x4 2500 12 valve , 2.5 inch level kit , 35inch tires , 1 inch offset rims , 390,000k ext cab longbox , needs new exhaust , has play in front end , needs wheel allignment , needs new drivers seat , mostly cosmetics

1st gen info- 93 12 valve ext cab long box , not lifted , 4x4 2500 , has 450,000k has gauges , and its STANDARD my 2nd gen is AUTO , so thats the main thing i wanted , this 1st gen has dents to

 

I don't know im a sucker for older looking trucks

 

Yes. I wish I had a five speed so bad.so much more fun

 

I would keep the second gen you already know what you have new truck = new can of worms

 

Or a new bag of goodies

 

Preference. I'd rather have a 1st gen than a 2nd. Fewer known issues with a 1st gen.

 

Either one needs constant tinkering, but the first gen is easier to tinker on.
Parts for the first gen are kind of a PITA to find, though.

Mark.

 

i like them both!!!!

 

If you can't choose between one or the other, how about a combination of the 2?
Maybe this little guy below with a P-7100 12 valve and say a 5 speed?
Or maybe a 6 speed and Common Rail?

 

Love the idea Mark would make an awesome lil red diesel express!!!