ok guys as some of you may know i have been lookin for a 4x4 dak to replace mine w/ as shes getting up there in the miles and i would like to have a more reliable truck

i found a 1999 dodge dakota SLT ext cab v8 4x4 power everything, cruise control, cd/tape deck/radio with 101,000 miles the guys wants 8900 for the truck, should i buy it, or pass it up, or offer him less?? when we went to look at the truck it was i pretty good shape brand new tires, a single spot of paint that chipped, hasnt even had time to rust over yet, the bumper needs to be straightened out, what would you guys give the guy for it, if you would even spend the money on it??? thanks for your input

 

definitaly offer less but sounds like a good truck. i was looking at a 1998 with 100k on it with a 5 spd and they wanted 7 for it and when i was talking to the guy at our garage who sells lots of trucks and cars and were really good friends with asked me before i could even tell him if they wanted around 7 when i told him about it so i would offer him that maybe 7500 at the max.

 

idk man, that sure is a lot of miles...id keep lookin for a better deal

 

For what it's worth....
I Bought a '98 5.2L, 4x4, auto with all the bells and whistles (incl. box liner-I added a cap), 55,000 mi. Traded in a 1994 Ford Ranger 4.0L,4x4 auto (not much more) with 135000 mi. and leaking oiland $3000.00 for it.
Seems like a lot of dollars for a high milage truck.
I have replaced the plugs, wires,cap and rotor. All were original.
Will do trans serv soon.

 

4500id buy it 7 is alot for a 8 year old truck...

 

dont buy a dodge. their heaps of junk. Go import, or if thats not affordable, go chevy or Ford. much better build.

 

One small question for ya jbuist. Seeing how much you dont like Dodge, why are you on the forum for Dodge?

 

I just checked Kelley Blue Book and they said you shouldn't pay more than $7,000. Personally, I'd try to talk him down to $6500 or less for that...yeah, it's in good shape and loaded, but it's got a ton of miles.

 

I just got a 2004 Dak w 4.7, 5sp, 4x4, short cab, short bed w 15k miles for 12,000.00. Thats about loan value for these. I love it, fast and steady at 90-100 cruising speed and gets 21 mpg at the same time. Already had a shell and carpet kit which I don't really need but its nice to have it. Love these Daks !!
Rick