Deleted means that the emissions compliant systems are removed. Illegal to do so, but there are a lot of people that don’t care.
Not sure what your budget is, but if you could find a low option new truck you would likely be better off than a slightly used. It’s crazy how well the current diesel trucks of any brand gold their value.
If you are staying on budget I would look at a RAM that is 2010 or newer. Regardless of frame, the 4th Gen trucks cabs and interiors are much better than 3rd. Gen.
Lots of talk about a large advantage for 2013 + trucks in MPG but it doesn’t really work out that way in Fuelly. Looks to be less than 2 MPG which is likely statistically significant but I’m not sure you will feel it in your pocket book.
