Well in that case man I would just compare the 2 down to every aspect and choose whichever you like most. Me personally, I would get the Diesel just because of the schooling deal. You can modify both on an equal level to an extent. So truly up to you at this point.

if i had to choose i would personally do the 5.9..

as im currently driving a 2014 3500 with a 6.7 swap in it triple turbo with a small air lift suspension (25 in)

but indefinitely a cummins

Depends. I wanted a Jeep, but I have been persuaded to go for a truck. Trucks have more room than a Jeep. Also, people say that Jeeps are rough riding, I don't know if that is true but I wouldn't wanna be bouncing around driving down a road.

I feel like everyone has a 90's wrangler at my highschool and surrounding high school's. Also not many people buy a diesel truck to "race" and go fast...Its a truck haha. 7.3's and 5.9's are very reliable and you really couldnt go wrong with either one, i would make sure you have a good diesel mechanic near by, because at 15 you wont know everything.

IDK, if you aren't hauling anything I wouldn't get a diesel, they are just over rated IMO. From everyone I have talked to they say if you aren't hauling with a diesel you will nuke your truck. If you do go diesel though, I would get the 7.3L and if you have the money get it bulletproofed, it will last forever. Keep in mind though, you may be going to school because right now you want to be a diesel tech but you may get there and decide it is a bunch of crap you don't want to deal with. Or if you do want to do deal with it, just because you can replace something doesn't mean you should go and buy something to break so you can replace it (if that makes sense). The Wrangler seems to be at the opposite end of the spectrum lol. It all depends on what you want to do. Do you want to go wheeling? Haul some heavy loads? Just look good? etc. What condition is your current truck in? I would be tempted to say put that money in your truck. I have a '97 F-150 as well and it looks pretty darn nice. I have 5k in aftermarket crap in it but if you can find used things off CL cut that price in half. You don't need to spend 400 bucks on a darn grill guard.

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Me personally I would take the Jeep.

Usually, I'd pick the Cummins, but for a true work horse, I'd go with the 7.3

-Not saying that Cummins aren't reliable-
This is coming from a guy who's user name used to be Duramaxx, haha

Mort wrote

I'm telling you now, from experience.
Jeeps are a mother-fer.
My brother bought a '92 (just for screwing around)
and an '02 (for a daily driver) couple years back
The '92 needed more than $5000 worth of work
Where the '02 needed $2700 worth of work

Combined my brother, father and I have put more than 850 hours into the Jeeps
and there is still things we could do

I feel like most used vehicles will be like that though. If the PO decided that oil changes are optional, or ball joints are for the weak, then you will have some problems lol.

So I've been reading the comments, and I think i'm gonna get a wranger. Reason being is I won't be hauling anything as of now. Now when I get my own place, and have a good paying job i'll get a diesel pick up, because i'll need it then

-Vapes