M35 a2 vs m35 a3

[Mike2]

Will be buying one or the other very shortly. What are the advantages/ disadvantages of each???? Which would you choose if you had it to do all over again???

 

[patracy]

The quick and dirty:

A2- Multifuel engine, 5 speed manual, very simple in design

A3- Cat diesel engine, automatic, CTIS (problematic to say the least), ugly front end, 3pt belt, electric wipers, and small nick nacks like that.

 

[patracy]

I've never owned a A3, but I don't believe I'd ever buy one. (Unless it's less than $3K)

 

[clinto]

This discussion has been covered in amazing depth multiple times on the site already. Here are two of the biggest discussions:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/general-polls/48649-buying-m35a2-m35a3.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/58641-m35a2-m35a3-pros-cons-each.html

Please carry any further discussion over to these relevant threads. We need to start using the search feature to find this information that has already been posted.

 

[Bad_Carp]

Simple...

M35A2 - Beautiful

M35A3 - Ugly

 

[Mike2]

Sorry bout that guys, new to the site and just starting to explore. Guess asking that questions is akin to asking which is better 9mm or 45??? ak vs ar??? Green bay vs Steelers??? Thanks for the input. Still leaning toward the A3.

 

[drgreg]

.45
AR
Green Bay..... by far

Welcome.

 

[wreckerman893]

The deceased equine continues to be pummelled.

 

[patracy]

.45
AR
Green Bay..... by far

Welcome.

.45
AR
Steelers (If I have to pick between those two teams )

 

[FrankUSMC]

I will take the M35A2, and the .45, God help who ever gets in my way.
One of the few, Frank USMC RET

 

[mktopside]

Sorry bout that guys, new to the site and just starting to explore. Guess asking that questions is akin to asking which is better 9mm or 45??? ak vs ar??? Green bay vs Steelers??? Thanks for the input. Still leaning toward the A3.

Beans or no beans in chilli?

 

[dittle]

Ford vs Chevy (not going to include foreign owned Dodge)

 

[steelandcanvas]

M35A2, I prefer my carry: a 40 cal Glock, don't care about football, my Dodge/Cummins has been very good to me, can do with or without beans in my chili, and Mary Ann not Ginger!

 

[4x4 Forever]

The deceased equine continues to be pummelled.

I think they are working on getting a possum to take the equines place WM....

 

[Awesome Possum]

AK rifle, AR pistol, 9mm ("cause I've gotten soft), and A2 'cause I can afford it!

 

[Awesome Possum]

I think they are working on getting a possum to take the equines place WM....

Whoa, there! Talk about bad timing for my post!

 

[4x4 Forever]

Whoa, there! Talk about bad timing for my post!

Look up wreckerman893 and read some of his latest posts...nothing bad meant by that comment...at least not THAT bad

 

[TexAndy]

A2s have a higher top speed.
A3s have greater available power.

A2s CAN have electric wipers. Most have the original air-powered wipers. Which suck.
A3s have power steering. A2s do not. Or maybe air-assist steering (upgrade).

The A3s come with singled out radials. Usually Michelin XLs.
The A2s come with dual NDTs.

The A2s either have a box seat (horrible) or a springer seat (tolerable).
The A3s have a nice weight adjustable trucker seat.

 

[Awesome Possum]

Look up wreckerman893 and read some of his latest posts...nothing bad meant by that comment...at least not THAT bad

No offense taken. My son (Badga the Badger) has warned me about wreckerman893's deep love of all things Possum! It was just funny that as I wrote my first remark the possum thing came up. My timing's always been perfect that way.....

 

[roscoe]

A2s have a higher top speed.
A3s have greater available power.

A2s CAN have electric wipers. Most have the original air-powered wipers. Which suck.
A3s have power steering. A2s do not. Or maybe air-assist steering (upgrade).

The A3s come with singled out radials. Usually Michelin XLs.
The A2s come with dual NDTs.

The A2s either have a box seat (horrible) or a springer seat (tolerable).
The A3s have a nice weight adjustable trucker seat.

But I like my air wipers (easily adjustable speed) and the lack of power steering keeps the weaklings at bay.