My heart wants a Gen 2, my brain wants a Gen 3...

[joecuba]

My heart wants a Gen 2, my brain wants a Gen 3 :-(

Please help me understand all the pro's and con's of each model!

I have put down what I know below, any help much appreciated!


Gen 3

Pro:

Middle diff
Swing up rear door (no putting the window down to open it)
Airbags
Better side impact protection
Wider body
More space
Improved suspension (?)
Newer
More 'plush'

Con:

Not as classic looking as the 2nd Gen
More expensive


Gen 2

Pro:

Classy styling
Cheaper
Little more compact

Con:

Older
No 4wd on tarmac (break the transmission)
No airbags
Less side impact protection
Agricultural
Wind down the (prone to fail) rear window to open boot (but easy fix)

[darkdezigns]

well being slightly biased,yr con for 2nd gen rear window.......,isnt really,it's very handy for timber etc,window motors do go wrong,but very easy to fix,plus if u get even a decent second gen,leaves u cash to modify

[darkdezigns]

and the 3rdgen diesel is identical to the 3.0td 2ndgen

[KERRSURF]

you don't need 4wd on tarmac, and they don't roll over any easier than a 3rd gen.

[steve s]

Cant use 4wd on tarmac are you sure i have only once i admit but i did most of a 20 ml trip and it still work's

[KERRSURF]

Cant use 4wd on tarmac are you sure i have only once i admit but i did most of a 20 ml trip and it still work's

in a 2nd gen it's not a good idea to go round corners on a dry surface with 4wd on.

[steve s]

in a 2nd gen it's not a good idea to go round corners on a dry surface with 4wd on.

OH thanks for that

[KERRSURF]

4wd is fine where the inner wheel on the corner has a certain amount of slip, otherwise it can cause transmission windup.....not good.

[darkdezigns]

how do i stop the power slides tho lol

[steve s]

4wd is fine where the inner wheel on the corner has a certain amount of slip, otherwise it can cause transmission windup.....not good.

wot would be the affects of that

[KERRSURF]

how do i stop the power slides tho lol

lighter right foot and better tyres? fit a normal turbo....

[Bogus]

well being slightly biased,yr con for 2nd gen rear window.......,isnt really,it's very handy for timber etc,window motors do go wrong,but very easy to fix,plus if u get even a decent second gen,leaves u cash to modify

The third gen has the same rear window, you can still shift lengths of timber with it.

Bogus

[RodLeach]

Im a 2nd gen fan!! Gotta be honest.

I know the 3rd gen is a 'better' truck etc. but for looks... 2nd gen wins.

[si tate]

Im a 3rd gen owner & i love it, but if i'd have been on a tighter budget it would'nt have put me off buying a 2nd gen, just as good, make sure you get the 3 litre though.
Which ever one you choose im sure you will be happy, try get one thats not been in the country for long, they tend to be mint especially the chassis.
good luck.

[yoshie]

wot would be the affects of that

This is what can happen

here