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i do not know much about your moneys. i say get both of them checked out by a machanic, assuming both get a 100% thumbs up i vote for the 2001. it is new, more than likely less miles, the rubber floor (like what i have) are some much better than carpet, and the blue looks like it's seen its share for off roading which isn't good for the following buyer. i vote for the 2001. plus black is a sexy color when all cleaned up and shining.
One thing you need to know is if the intakes were fixed on these trucks and if not maybe the black one has been death flashed??? If i ever buy another dodge ram 1500 i'd make sure i know if they have.
2001s came with the death flash from the factory. Even if the intakes are "fixed" by a previous owner, the death flash will still be there unless reprogrammed by a performance shop or tuner.
I'm with the rest/majority of the guys that have already "voted". I'd get the black truck, and talk it down in price.