It's a beautiful truck and doesn't look, feel or sound like it has that many miles on it. dark green sport with leather interior. No dents, no tears in the interior, no drivetrain noise, stops nice, accelerates nice.

What do you think?? I could pick it up for about 15k out the door.

the miles kill the deal for me, its only 2 years old, what was it used for? i know desils can go longer, but still, jiMMy

Originally posted by The Jerk
the miles kill the deal for me, its only 2 years old, what was it used for? i know desils can go longer, but still, jiMMy

The dealer said that guy lived here and worked during the week in the bay area. I confirmed that, as I know the original owner. It was serviced regularly at the dodge dealer. hhmmmm

As long as the motor has gotten it's services the motor is the last thing you need to worry about. As long as it drives good and the tranny is tight I would go for it. I just realized you said HO so it should have the 6spd, right? Again the powertrains are extremely tough.

Originally posted by locrwln
As long as the motor has gotten it's services the motor is the last thing you need to worry about. As long as it drives good and the tranny is tight I would go for it. I just realized you said HO so it should have the 6spd, right? Again the powertrains are extremely tough.

Correct!! I am gonna go drive it again today after work, and hopefully have my buddy who is a Dodge diesel freak come with me, to take a look at it.

How much coin? I would consider it.

Bryan

Originally posted by Oxjockey
How much coin? I would consider it.

Bryan



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It's a beautiful truck and doesn't look, feel or sound like it has that many miles on it. dark green sport with leather interior. No dents, no tears in the interior, no drivetrain noise, stops nice, accelerates nice.

What do you think?? I could pick it up for about 15k out the door.

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Auto or manual? Mileage is not a concern for a Cummins. The engine is probably not even broken in yet.

mine has 219k on it and going strong.

I am liking what I am hearing so far.

I am not concerned so much with the motor as with the rest of the truck. I know my Vortec is kicking ass still but other things on the truck after 85k after going downhill. :D:D

I think I would go over it real good first. Motor is probably fine, but pay close to the rest of the truck. Check the brakes, steering linkage, etc. You should also check the tires. I am sure they have been replaced at least once, but if they are fairly worn again you might be able to use that to leverage the price down some.

if its 4x4, check the front hub assymbly and the trac bar, those are some things that go out and aren't cheap to replace

I have an 01 2500 Cummins, Not HO but WAY better with Edge Comp and Exhaust. Rhino Lined, Quad Cab, Killer Stereo, LS Diff, (4x2), Custom Rims, BFG A/Ts, Less than 60K Miles. I'll let it go for about $24000 and I'll deliver.

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From NADA guides:

2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup-3/4 Ton-V8
Quad Cab Heavy Duty 61/2'
174,000 miles

F as the 1st position of the model # denotes 4WD
Average Trade-In Average Retail
Base Price $14,950 $17,625

Mileage Adjustment
174,000 miles subtract: ($5,050) ($5,050)

Options and Equipment
4 Wheel Drive add: $2,525 $2,750
Leather Seats add: $400 $450
Aluminum/Alloy Wheels add: $250 $300
5.9L 6 Cyl. H.O. Turbo Diesel Engine add: $3,500 $3,725
SLT Plus Trim add: $1,100 $1,225
Add Trailer Towing/Camper Pkg. add: $175 $200
Certification and Extended Warranties
Total Price $17,850 $21,225
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I would try to get them down on the price a little, but having just bought an '02 in basically the same trim, but with 33K miles, I would say they are a great truck. He must have been driving his ass off, though!

I had a 97 Cummins 12 valve, 150k on it in 2 years (landscaping and property maintenance) pullin a trailer the whole damn time almost and the motor was just getting broken in.

Miles don't mean jack to me anymore. My 1/2 ton silverado with 80k rides and runs better than my friend's 1/2 ton silverado with 20k on it...

Drive it, have someone follow you while you drive it and look for blueish smoke when you pin it and spool up the turbo...if normal dark smoke puffs out it's good to go IMOP

6 spd rocks

That truck is not hurt. Go for it if the chassis checks out ok.

if I had the money, i would probabally jump all over it. From experience with my ram, I have noticed if it is maintained properly, no problems. But the main killer of alot of my parts are age.

I do the same commute as the guy that owned th etruck. 20K miles on my 03 in 4 months going from Carson City to the Bay each week to work. Mostly full freeway, but some stop and go. Musch less stop and go than driving around town.

GO for it!!

If the truck has been serviced regularly and has not been BTS I would not worry about the mileage.These engine can go 300000 miles.If it makes you feel better take it to rep. mechanic to have a look.You mite also consider an extended warranty if the price is right.