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I would buy at least a 96 on up. Pre 96 is OBD1. The later ones had issues with the blend doors. They had a lot of the same issues because they didn't change all that much over the years. You are in the rust belt so look for it at the bottom of the doors rockers and wheel arches. I have two 96's if that sways your decision.
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I believe 97 or 98 was the first year for the blend door motors. If i'm wrong someone will correct me. Heater treater says 95 but i know up to 96 had cable operated doors. I wouldn't let this sway your decision.
http://www.heatertreater.net/magento...ram-95-02.html
http://www.heatertreater.net/magento...ram-95-02.html
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Electronic blend doors began in 1999. Already had to fix mine. Not a fun chore.
All of the "problems" of the 2nd gens are present through all years, i.e. plenum gasket, track bar, trans issues, steering box, etc. If you like 4 doors, look at 98+. If you want to ever tune: 96+. If you want to add a 180 tstat, stay under 2000 or you'll throw codes. Lots of pinging and deathflash issues from 99+ but better brakes 2000+. Upgraded dash, interior and mirros in 98. Backlit odometer, electronic blend door and rotary light switch in 99. Off road Edition in 2000-01 with 4.10 gears. Sports got new fascia in 99.
Pick what you like and go with it.
All of the "problems" of the 2nd gens are present through all years, i.e. plenum gasket, track bar, trans issues, steering box, etc. If you like 4 doors, look at 98+. If you want to ever tune: 96+. If you want to add a 180 tstat, stay under 2000 or you'll throw codes. Lots of pinging and deathflash issues from 99+ but better brakes 2000+. Upgraded dash, interior and mirros in 98. Backlit odometer, electronic blend door and rotary light switch in 99. Off road Edition in 2000-01 with 4.10 gears. Sports got new fascia in 99.
Pick what you like and go with it.
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Electronic blend doors began in 1999. Already had to fix mine. Not a fun chore.
All of the "problems" of the 2nd gens are present through all years, i.e. plenum gasket, track bar, trans issues, steering box, etc. If you like 4 doors, look at 98+. If you want to ever tune: 96+. If you want to add a 180 tstat, stay under 2000 or you'll throw codes. Lots of pinging and deathflash issues from 99+ but better brakes 2000+. Upgraded dash, interior and mirros in 98. Backlit odometer, electronic blend door and rotary light switch in 99. Off road Edition in 2000-01 with 4.10 gears. Sports got new fascia in 99.
Pick what you like and go with it.
All of the "problems" of the 2nd gens are present through all years, i.e. plenum gasket, track bar, trans issues, steering box, etc. If you like 4 doors, look at 98+. If you want to ever tune: 96+. If you want to add a 180 tstat, stay under 2000 or you'll throw codes. Lots of pinging and deathflash issues from 99+ but better brakes 2000+. Upgraded dash, interior and mirros in 98. Backlit odometer, electronic blend door and rotary light switch in 99. Off road Edition in 2000-01 with 4.10 gears. Sports got new fascia in 99.
Pick what you like and go with it.
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