based on what you want it for I agree, a Gas motor truck would serve you well. And if you dont mind 10mpg ( loaded or empty ) a V10 would be perfect.
There was a V10 5 spd truck just advertised out here for about $5000????? ( don't know if it sold or not as I really want a 1500 and auto )


Diesels out here command decent money, regardless of model year.

But deals do pop up from time to time.
Just a few weeks back there was a 1999 quad cab , 2wd Diesel Auto. white truck with grey interior. I think miles was around 175k. 'Listed for $6900 and was gone same day. As a general rule something similar gets advertised at $10k and up

Ive been watching for a clean truck for my next daily driver. And I would prefer a clean 1998 to 2001 quad cab 2wd auto . Trust me out here clean gas motor trucks of similar years pull $4k easily.
Im not really after a diesel truck per say, But If I had seen that cummins truck sooner I would have gave it some serious thought