newbie seeks advice

[claygrassmann]

so im lookin to get a mid 90's with the 350 either 2 or 4wd im want either a 1500 or 2500. what do yall think about that? is there a certain year that is better than the others? i kno alot of issues come with first year new models. any and all advice will be greatly appreciated

[retired2001]

I'd go with a '96 or later, as that is when the 350R engines came out. 1996 was the first year for the 3rd door. I had a '96 2wd Ext Cab 1/2 ton and a '99 2wd Crew Cab 3/4 ton, both great trucks.