I need your guys input on turbo diesel

[Natedog3507]

I'm looking into buying a early or late 90's turbo diesel truck for work purposes and hoping i could get a little advice on what diesel trucks have proven there reliablity any info/advice would be appreciated greatly

[brokenantimatter]

Dodge:
The Cummings diesel is generally considered the most reliable of all diesel engines of the mid to late 90s.
The Automatics were some what flawed in the torque converter area up until about 1995 or so and both the Automatics and Manuals both had fuel injector problems but if buying a properly maintained used diesel the fuel injectors should have already been changed.
Ford:
I personally prefer despite every like major flaw each Ford vehicle has. Also DO NOT buy an automatic Ford built between 1986-2002 period. In 1999(I think?) is when Ford started producing the 7.3L Turbo Diesel which I adore.

I don't consider General Motors a real contender in the Diesel market unless we are discussing massive diesels.

The Dodge will hold up its residual value better and has a bigger following in the aftermarket area.
The Ford will cost a few thousand less and last just as long but Ford is going to be facing some serious problems in the near future and the parts availability for their older cars may become a problem when looking at a Vehicle that will out last petroleum diesel fuel itself.

[Mr Wiggl3s]

Dont dodge make some good disels? I frogot the name of that one good one they have >_<

[brokenantimatter]

the Cummings Turbo Diesel is made by Dodge..........actually it is made by Ford but we wont get into how the engine manufactoring works with in car companies.