got offered $7500 cash today for my 99
#31
tatiup8: just an fyi, which will likely cause me grief with the mods and admins here, but you posed a question in the 3rd gen section.. beware.. there is ONE person in that section who knows his stuff (Hammer).. the rest are questionable at best..
anyway- the 4.7 is a horrible engine.. terrible.. timing chain issues, lash adjusters (lifters) suck, it's terribly underpowered, valves clack.. I'd rather run a 3.9L magnum ANY DAY.
the hemi is a great engine.. the power curve is a bit higher than the magnums, and they have some valve clatter issues (hemi tick), but all in all, it's a great engine..
third gens in 4x4 1/2 ton are tricky.. if you go '06+, you'll get springs in the front.. 02-05 have torsion bars.. I'd rec springs.. the 1/2 tons don't have solid axles.. that solid axle is a heckuva advantage for a truck- not so much for a car, but for a truck? YES..
02-04's have electrical issues.. 04.5-05's w/ 5.7 engines are considered by some (as in Dodge too, because of customer satisfaction and maintenance records) the best trucks dodge ever made (axle and torsion bars not withstanding)..
this part is pure opinion: If it were me, and it isn't, but if it were- I'd aim for a '02 2500.. you get a second gen body style, with most of the bugs worked out of the engine and chassis.. the second option I'd target is a 04.5-05 Hemi 4x4.. I'd swallow the split axle and torsion bars, because those trucks had other things going for them too..
if you want to talk to someone who has knowledge of all things dodge, (he likely isn't as knowledgeable as some here about the second gens, or others about the third gens, but he likely has more working knowledge of all of them in comparison), seek out Hammerz71 and hit him up with some questions.. He's worth his salt.. take everything else you pick up from the 3rd gen section with just a grain of the stuff..
mods and admins: sorry, I call 'em like I see 'em.. that section needs help.
anyway- the 4.7 is a horrible engine.. terrible.. timing chain issues, lash adjusters (lifters) suck, it's terribly underpowered, valves clack.. I'd rather run a 3.9L magnum ANY DAY.
the hemi is a great engine.. the power curve is a bit higher than the magnums, and they have some valve clatter issues (hemi tick), but all in all, it's a great engine..
third gens in 4x4 1/2 ton are tricky.. if you go '06+, you'll get springs in the front.. 02-05 have torsion bars.. I'd rec springs.. the 1/2 tons don't have solid axles.. that solid axle is a heckuva advantage for a truck- not so much for a car, but for a truck? YES..
02-04's have electrical issues.. 04.5-05's w/ 5.7 engines are considered by some (as in Dodge too, because of customer satisfaction and maintenance records) the best trucks dodge ever made (axle and torsion bars not withstanding)..
this part is pure opinion: If it were me, and it isn't, but if it were- I'd aim for a '02 2500.. you get a second gen body style, with most of the bugs worked out of the engine and chassis.. the second option I'd target is a 04.5-05 Hemi 4x4.. I'd swallow the split axle and torsion bars, because those trucks had other things going for them too..
if you want to talk to someone who has knowledge of all things dodge, (he likely isn't as knowledgeable as some here about the second gens, or others about the third gens, but he likely has more working knowledge of all of them in comparison), seek out Hammerz71 and hit him up with some questions.. He's worth his salt.. take everything else you pick up from the 3rd gen section with just a grain of the stuff..
mods and admins: sorry, I call 'em like I see 'em.. that section needs help.
#32
The 4.7 isn't as bad as some people think. Plenty of power for most use, reliable if you don't abuse the thing.
The thing with the 3rd gen is the CV joints in the front axle, those things go.
The Chevy will be a hog. Sorry, besides, I see too many of those around Tyler to suggest one.
*EDIT*
How 'bout this?
http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/2616905518.html
Or this:
http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/2629151198.html
lol, the lady took that in front of Broadway.
The thing with the 3rd gen is the CV joints in the front axle, those things go.
The Chevy will be a hog. Sorry, besides, I see too many of those around Tyler to suggest one.
*EDIT*
How 'bout this?
http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/2616905518.html
Or this:
http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/2629151198.html
lol, the lady took that in front of Broadway.
Last edited by dodge dude94; 10-03-2011 at 01:40 AM.
#33
The 4.7 isn't as bad as some people think. Plenty of power for most use, reliable if you don't abuse the thing.
The thing with the 3rd gen is the CV joints in the front axle, those things go.
The Chevy will be a hog. Sorry, besides, I see too many of those around Tyler to suggest one.
*EDIT*
How 'bout this?
http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/2616905518.html
Or this:
http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/2629151198.html
lol, the lady took that in front of Broadway.
The thing with the 3rd gen is the CV joints in the front axle, those things go.
The Chevy will be a hog. Sorry, besides, I see too many of those around Tyler to suggest one.
*EDIT*
How 'bout this?
http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/2616905518.html
Or this:
http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/2629151198.html
lol, the lady took that in front of Broadway.
#35
#39
Did you ever even sell your truck yet? Better jump on that before the guy comes to his senses, or starts looking around at other trucks, which if he's serious about buying it, is what he's going to do.
So you're budget is under 9k, There are plenty of good trucks listed under 9k, and on a good day, even if someone is asking 12k, like someone else already said, Wave 9k in front of them, and you can usually score.
Here's some nice trucks you should be able to get for 9k or under.
http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/2629997887.html
http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/2613494452.html
http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/2609943806.html (F'ed up Grille, but w/e)
http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/2603957778.html
http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/2629824566.html
http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/2580605876.html (if you don't mind gay lambo doors.)
http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/2602738449.html
Damn, East TX has some overpriced ****.
http://easttexas.craigslist.org/ctd/2624673605.html
It's not even in that great of shape, look at all the dents down the side.
#40
I've seen the blue 04 with the lambo doors cruising around town, never knew he had lambo's on it.
Gaaay.
Yes, ET has some expensive stuff, that's why I jumped at $6500 for my truck, it was in great condition for the price.
ET got hit hard when CFC came along, I have buddy who bought his 96 for $2000 3 years ago. That truck now could sell for 6 grand prolly.
Trucks have a premium around here. Thank you big oil.
Gaaay.
Yes, ET has some expensive stuff, that's why I jumped at $6500 for my truck, it was in great condition for the price.
ET got hit hard when CFC came along, I have buddy who bought his 96 for $2000 3 years ago. That truck now could sell for 6 grand prolly.
Trucks have a premium around here. Thank you big oil.