Advice on a Dakota purchase. All advice welcome.
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From: South Dakota
I just bought a 02 QC 4x4 a few moths ago for $6,800 and I love it. It had about 140k on the clock and I did have to fix a few things Water pump ( the water pump on a 4.7 is one of the easiest I have ever done ), and left front hub. When you buy a truck with that many mile expect to put a some money in it. I like the red one but I'd take them all for a test drive look them over good and just buy the one you like.
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From: costa rica
Thanks for the advice so far!
I have heard about the problems with the passenger side leak problem, so I will be sure to check that out. Thanks for pointing out the new paint, I will be sure to go over that carefully.
I have heard things about transmission problems and u-joint problems with some Dodge trucks. Is this something I should be looking for, and what exactly should be warning signs with this model. Also, it seems like the high mileage doesn't seem like a deal breaker so far, is this true?
I'm glad to hear I'm on the right track, and I am getting excited about the truck, but I still want to be patient and rational, and keep reminding myself I can probably find another one if I don't get this one. Not being in a rush to get a truck right away is a nice convenience.
The thought of trading my Honda Civic in and putting $1000 down on this, effectively making it possible for me to pay this off in just a few months is really tempting though. Again thanks for any and all help!
I have heard about the problems with the passenger side leak problem, so I will be sure to check that out. Thanks for pointing out the new paint, I will be sure to go over that carefully.
I have heard things about transmission problems and u-joint problems with some Dodge trucks. Is this something I should be looking for, and what exactly should be warning signs with this model. Also, it seems like the high mileage doesn't seem like a deal breaker so far, is this true?
I'm glad to hear I'm on the right track, and I am getting excited about the truck, but I still want to be patient and rational, and keep reminding myself I can probably find another one if I don't get this one. Not being in a rush to get a truck right away is a nice convenience.
The thought of trading my Honda Civic in and putting $1000 down on this, effectively making it possible for me to pay this off in just a few months is really tempting though. Again thanks for any and all help!
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It looks like a nice truck but the front bumper looks a little off - was it in an accident or a fender bender? I would suggest a Carfax and a compression test. They don't cost a lot and you may wish you had done it in the future.
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The truck ended up selling the same morning I called about it. Thanks for all of the advice, I am still looking for the right one and will definitely use this forum regularly as a resource. If anyone in the Middle TN area sees anything let me know! Thanks.
Also if anyone has any other advice to keep in mind feel free to share it. One can never have too much knowledge when buying a new (used) vehicle.
Also if anyone has any other advice to keep in mind feel free to share it. One can never have too much knowledge when buying a new (used) vehicle.