So I found this '98 Ram 1500 SS/T for sale today. My bother has been wanting to get rid of his Xterra for a while now and we figure this would be the perfect truck to replace with...he was looking for a 2nd gen Ram anyways...

So the interior is in pristine condition, exterior looks to be garage kept and in excellent cond no dents or dings. 5.9 mag, auto 2wd of course. 69900 original miles, dead stock completely unmolested. Flowmaster duals, A/C, all pwr, cd, cloth int. Matching painted tonnaue cover. White w. blue strips. Never crashed or harmed. Asking $5500. I feel like this is a real good deal, usually can't find this pkg truck for under $8K. KBB Retail value = 6000, KBB Private Party Value = 4750

So what do you guys think? Worth at this price? I figure it should get around 15-17 mpg on the highway? (My bro drives all highway back and forth for school) And he should be able to afford any minor repairs and maintainence costs... We will look at it tomorrow morning, it is local.

 

Looks legit and to be in great condition I would try and get it for 4500, but would probrably pay 5000 for it

That mileage doesnt sound to far off, with highway only driving

 

Yeah I was think 5000 cash offer too. But I have a feeling the owner probably won't come down cause the truck is in such nice condition...we'll see.

Does anyone know how many SS/T pgk Rams were produced in '98? Or where I can find that information?

 

Wow, that is an extremely clean truck. Very nice!

 

Base Price $1,300 $2,075 $2,725 $4,725
Mileage: 70,000 $1,362 $1,362 $1,362 $1,362

use nada.......or kbb work at diff car lot of the past 5 years dont use kbb

http://www.nadaguides.com/Cars/1998/...dard-Equipment


Aluminum/Alloy Wheels $75 $75 $75 $100
SST Package $475 $475 $475 $550
Laramie SLT Pkg $250 $250 $250 $300

See all options chosen
TOTAL PRICE $3,462 $4,237 $4,887 $7,037*

 

We got the friggin truck!!!!!!!!! I think I am more exited than my brother about it, but he is also very happy and pleased with it. It is in really amazing condition for a '98.
I would rate the interior a 9.8/10 exterior 8.9/10 and the undercarriage/engine compartment a 9/10.

Overall feeling was excellent. Brakes great, handles very nicely, and runs damn good! Paid $5300 for it, or I guess I did for now...lol in a way I feel like it is my truck right now even though he will have paid me back within a few months from now.....

So, here are the options:
'98 Ram 1500 SS/T Reg Cab SB 2WD
-all power, windows, locks, mirrors, driver seat
-cloth int
-infinity sound system, cd/cass
-locking tonnaue cover matching, tweeters
-Dodge rubber bed mat
-fog lights
-tow pkg
-overhead console
-cruise/ tilt column
-factory carpeted floor mats
-5.9 mag auto w/ O/D
-3.73 gears??? limited slip diff
-Flowmaster 40 series duals
-Good year 275/60/17
-Bone stock and xtra clean
-I think it pretty much has every option you can get for the year and pkg?

I will post lots of pics tomorrow for him. He had to leave for school just a few hrs after we bought it, so I will be watching over for now...

Future plans include headers, hemifever SCT Tuner, Dual E-Fans, 14X3 Mopar round air cleaner, deep tranny pan, and a full tune-up. No plans for cosmetics for now....except for the dodgeforum.com decals in white of course!

Oil change, filter
Tranny fluid change, filter
Dist Cap, rotor, spark plugs, wires (it has 8.5 taylors on now)
Coolant flush,
Drain PS fluid and replace
Rotate tires

So these are the plans for now, let us know what ya'll think...Or if we should add anything to it...open to suggestions, but we really just wanna do simple bolt on mods to make this truck come to life

Austin will be creating his own account for the forum by Saturday, so lets give him a nice welcome when he shows up! Thanks guys, DF is the best!

 

That truck is screaming for a set of fat Firestone Firehawks with the white letters out.

I think the only two problems I see with this truck is the fact that it is not in my driveway, and it doesnt have a 5-speed...

Take the tonno off. Your bro is going to get some in that truck and the tonno will just be in his way.

 

that is a really nioce truck ! ! my vote is do sct 1st , i cant beieve how good my truck runs now, wish i woulda done it as my 1st mod lol puts superchips to shame BIG TIME

 

That truck is really clean.
I was just wondering is it auto or manual trans?
Or did they not make these in standard?

 

The only 360 Ram that came from the factory with a 5 speed was the 2500.