need advice (repost)

[004x41500]

http://treasure.craigslist.org/cto/2428017640.html

182k miles on it mostly highway. older guy, only owner bought it new, only driver, towed 15k# trailer once.

he worked for a company that did work in other states as well, thats where most of the miles.

4wd was used no more than 10 times, never been off road.

only thing ever replaced on it was left front wheel bearing.


The guy said he always serviced it every 2500 miles. Ill try to see what his bottom line is. If I can get him to around 7k I'll be happy. He said he needs the money, so well see what happens, I'm not gonna go down there til I have the money. I don't wanna waste gas, nor his time either.


hes willing to negotiate on the price.

advice/suggestions?

[Redtruck-VA]

I would doubt the statement of servicing every 2500 miles. Not many folks maintain their vehicles to that extent, especially in a slow economy and diesels are more exspensive then gas to do maitenance on. When was maintenance last done? Look it over carefully to see if there is any indication of abnormal use. When it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't true. Sounds like a excellent find. Good luck..

[004x41500]

Very true, he said he had a garage and did all his own fluid changes, but of course anyone can day that.

[Storm Rider]

You could always do an oil check and see if their are shavings in the oil. A test will tell you a lot about the motor. I am one of those people who believe in 2500 mile oil changes and if he drove his truck out of state he may have been a person not wanting any troubles and did change the oil every 2500. Good Luck on the price. If this is the truck you want, go get her.

[004x41500]

Oil analysis? I think it'd take to long to get result back

[4XLGator]

Cory, I think Paul means to check the oil yourself for any obvious issues...dirty, metal shavings in it, etc. But like Paul said, if the guy was driving out of state that much he may have done regular maintenance to avoid possible issues on the road. Then again without service records, Greg could be correct as well. This is one of those things in which you have to satisfy your own concerns and "feel" it.

There are Cummins with 300k and 400k miles on them. Hell, there are Cummins with 800k and 900k miles on them.

Good luck in your decision.


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[004x41500]

That's true. What do you think pricewise? Good or bad?

[Redtruck-VA]

Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to be dicouraging. But when I get perfect answers to the basic questions one asks about a vehicle and there is nothing to back it up I get nervous. I like the 3/4 ton single wheel better then the 1 ton's. If it is in good shape inside and the mechanicals are good. I'd go with the book and try to knock what I could from the price. Usually you can get $1500 off. If he is over book, I'd try to explain that without exceptional documentation it simply isn't worth it and walk away. Good luck..

[004x41500]

Ya, as of right now he's at 12,500 til friday i guess, he had it originally at 13,500, he said book value is 18,000. I'll double check it though. And I asked him if he was firm on it, and he said he could negotiate a bit, said he really didn't wanna sell it, that he loves the truck, but he needs the money. And doesn't have a use for it anymore.


http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/3675/2500kbb.th.jpg (http://img845.imageshack.us/i/2500kbb.jpg/)


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[4XLGator]

Have you looked at it yet to determine if it's in good, fair or excellent condition? That's really going to be the determining factor. That, and a test drive. Is it close to you?

I understand book values but something is only worth what someone will pay for it. Another consideration might is how long has it been for sale. If a long time, why hasn't someone bought it yet, etc. Something else...if it books at $18k, why is he selling it for $6k under. And I would always offer less than asking price, worst he can say is no, then you counter offer. If you have cash in hand, most will always take less.

You may have found a POS or a gem, hard to say. You're gonna have to lay eyes on it, sit in the seat and drive it. What I'm getting at is that it appears to be a good deal on paper. But ultimately you're taking a risk that it's as good as he says it is, and you have to check it out for as much peace of mind as you can get.

It's a tough decision.

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[004x41500]

Ya, he's about 30mins south of me, but I don't wanna go to test drive it without cash in hand.

[BAD HABIT]

id say 10k and go from there, i got a buddy with a 12v who is a member but dont post much and he's in the 500k club...and always drive it and get a feel for it...take a friend who is good with cars and trucks, my friends always come get me...

[004x41500]

Ya, I still wanna wait til I got the cash, before I test drive it

[Redtruck-VA]

Cory, If putting the money together is not a problem, I'd take $500 cash with me and go see if I liked the truck or not. If it is what you want, then work a deal and give him the $500 to seal the deal. Then arrange the payment and pickup the truck. No sense to withdraw the money if you don't need it. Anyway my 2 cents.

[004x41500]

That is true. Though I'm still unsure about it. I really don't wanna pay more than 8k for a truck. I might pass this one up, and go for the gold 1500 on the other post

[4XLGator]

Cory, I don't think you will get him down to $8k when he is asking $12.5k. Just my thought.


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[4XLGator]

Wonder why the guy's CL ad states "this offer good thru Friday"? It was created on 6/8 and it's only good through 6/9?

[BAD HABIT]

odddddd.....

[004x41500]

Like I said before it was originally 13,500, then he edited the ad and put 12,500 good through Friday

[4XLGator]

^ So, is it gonna be $11,500 after Friday or back up to $13,500? LOL

[004x41500]

Lol I wish it'd go down

[4XLGator]

Hell, maybe it will...he already knocked a grand off.

[SmokedRam]

Lol I wish it'd go down

THAT what she said....

[4XLGator]

^ lol

[004x41500]

Lmao, I'd rather have it stay up, and fight to get it down, then have it down and fight to get it up.

[4XLGator]

this thread has gone south...literally

lol

[004x41500]

Haha very very true.

[004x41500]

well he sure enough didnt go down on price, he went up $2,500.

heres the new ad \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/

http://treasure.craigslist.org/cto/2432051924.html

[4XLGator]

WTF? I've never heard of anyone raising and lowering the price like that. Maybe next week it will be back to $12,500.

[004x41500]

Thats a deal killer for me, tells me something fishy is goin on. Oh well I'm gonna try to get that gold 2nd gen, Laramie slt, off road package, 5.9 360. Quad cab. Which is all I really need, and then I'll slap some 33 nitto mud grapplers on it the same day.

[4XLGator]

Yeah man, I think it's weird. And that would make me not "feel" it either.

[txbass06]

Oh well I'm gonna try to get that gold 2nd gen, Laramie slt, off road package, 5.9 360. Quad cab. Which is all I really need, and then I'll slap some 33 nitto mud grapplers on it the same day.

Level it and throw some 35's under it lol. Chicks love big rubbers


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[SmokedRam]

Please dont get Nittos, every Dodge Ram in the world has Nittos....LOL

[4XLGator]

Damn Adam...making fun of an orange slice in my blue moon and now you're effin with my tires! WTF man?

[SmokedRam]

Damn Adam...making fun of an orange slice in my blue moon and now you're effin with my tires! WTF man?

LOL...not knocking your tires bud...I'm just saying...I have always been a fan of Wild Country tires...made by Multi Mile.

[4XLGator]

I was kidding LOL. I know multi-mile well...I ran grand am radial gt's, wild country's, etc back in my high school days and beyond. I actually didn't know they were still around, but I love my nitto's.

[004x41500]

I'm currently rollin on nittos now. Lol. The terra grapplers. And I love these things. My step dad has them as well.

And nah, I'm not gonna do all that, I gotta be able to haul the camper when I want to. Or when the stepdads truck is down. And I just found out that I might already have my truck sold. :) so I might be gettin the gild one a lil sooner. And I hear, a Hughes plate, kegger mod, water pump, double roller t-chain an tensioner, oil pump( high volume standard pressure) and a good cleaning of the pan. Some HS 1.7 rrs long tubes with true duals, w/no kitty, and super 44s :) then an sct tune somewhere in there. ;)

[004x41500]

And maybe just maybe a custom 1 off true cold air intake. (proprietary info right here... In my head for now.) ;)

[4XLGator]

...and a quadraphonic blaupunkt! LOL

Keep us posted bud.


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[004x41500]

Lol for sure. And if anything I'd put infinity 9300s in there. :)

[004x41500]

well everyone hes dropped the price again, this time to $11,500

http://treasure.craigslist.org/cto/2432694570.html

[4XLGator]

WTF? Maybe in a couple weeks it will be under $10k. LOL


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[004x41500]

Lol maybe, then I'll offer him 6k lol

[Storm Rider]

That guy must be desperate for money. It must be a sell or give it to the ex type thing.

[004x41500]

could be. but with the up an downs in price who knows. if i can get it for 5-6k then ill buy it, other than that, illl pass. for all i know it could have a bad cp3/vp44, bad or weak turbo, failing injectors, and so on

[Smitty]

Update :)

[4XLGator]

^ He didn't buy the truck, the guy kept raising and lowering the price every week and he got a little leery of it.

I probably shouldn't be answering for him (Cory) but he hasn't been on in a couple weeks.

Cory, where you at brother?

[004x41500]

sorry guys, ive been busy, havent really touched the computer til now, but ya, i passed on getting a new truck, i bought some 4wheelers, and property at river ranch instead.

lee pretty much hit the nail on the head with the response though.