3rd Gen to 2nd Gen? Help!

Hey Everyone,

I currently have a 2015 DC which is beautiful but I just welcomed a newborn into the family and the room back there is really insufficient (also have 2 decent sized dogs). I am considering getting a Crewmax and found that this one just came up. Low miles and looks in really great shape but it is a 2nd gen. I can get over the less technology but am worried about bed rust since I am in NE PA. Is this a idea or am I just better holding out for a better deal on a 3rd Gen Crewmax next year at some point when I have more equity in my trade. Thoughts?
https://www.kressleysautoandtruck.c...V8-6Spd-AT-Natl-for-sale-in-Orefield-PA-18069

 

Bump. I know you 2nd gen guys have some good advice!

 

low miles and a Rock warrior edition. very nice.
as far as tech you can add aftermarket radio/nav, remote start and they even sell LED headlights. It's pretty much same truck as a gen 3.
for rust, go look up underneath truck and also lift the plastic bed cover to check for rubbing/rust.

truck also has tonneau cover so that would protect inside of the bed.

 

This is the cleanest second gen I have seen. There is only one picture that shows the frame slightly, and it might have been replaced, or it was a really well cared for truck that was barely driven. I would definitely get under it and make sure there is no rust hiding. It looks like the dealer has done a lot of work cleaning it up. If it were out here in Utah, I might have scooped it up a year ago. One thing to note, 3rd gen crew max doesn't have the collapsible rear seat like the second gen. I was severely disappointed when I discovered that my new to me 2014 CM only has the fold up rear seat. I upgraded from a DC to a CM too. It is definitely much roomier, and for my uses I don't miss the smaller bed, the extra room in the cabin is really nice with kids.

 

Just do it! I felt the same thing with going into a 2012 Sequoia, but after some LED updating and soon an android multi media radio, it will be close to my 2020 specs.

 

Yeah I am thinking the same. Looks really nice and most of my aftermarket parts (seat covers, bam muffler, rims and tires) can get transferred to right over. I will give them a call tomorrow if they are open!

 

Yup, I transferred most of the parts too. But front seats are different.

 

Looks really clean. Probably a nice find but at that price you may be able to find a 2014-15 3rd gen. It wouldn't be a Rock Warrior tho.

 

Yeah it is a little expensive but used 3rd gens with 80k plus start at 34k and that’s an SR5.

 

Looks this was put on hold the same day it was posted. Bummer. Thanks for input everyone!