Thinking of buying a ram
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Thinking of buying a ram
Hey guys,
You helped me fix my dad's Dakota a while ago, thanks for the help.
Anyway I am thinking of buying a 1997 Dodge Ram 2500xlt 4x4 Automatic with the V8 Magnum engine.
It runs and drives good, I did however notice that the valve covers and front main seal are leaking along with the transmission cooler lines. All the fluids seemed clean and normal, no milky colors or mixtures. What should I check when I go back to take a look at it? I have heard bad things about the steering systems on the ram 2500, what are the problems.
Thanks
Justin M.
You helped me fix my dad's Dakota a while ago, thanks for the help.
Anyway I am thinking of buying a 1997 Dodge Ram 2500xlt 4x4 Automatic with the V8 Magnum engine.
It runs and drives good, I did however notice that the valve covers and front main seal are leaking along with the transmission cooler lines. All the fluids seemed clean and normal, no milky colors or mixtures. What should I check when I go back to take a look at it? I have heard bad things about the steering systems on the ram 2500, what are the problems.
Thanks
Justin M.
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Its a 1997 Dodge Ram 2500xlt, extended cab, 8ft bed, 4x4 automatic. Its got the 5.9L magnum V8. 159,000 miles on it
The previous owner installed headers, Flowmaster muffler and replaced the cat with a pipe. Other then that it is stock. The truck has a contractors cap and sliding bed rail installed.
The frame underneath is clean, undercoated and has no major rust, the oil pan is solid with no rust along with the transmission pan. The body has scratches and a couple surface rust spots but nothing major.
The guy is asking $3800 for it.
The previous owner installed headers, Flowmaster muffler and replaced the cat with a pipe. Other then that it is stock. The truck has a contractors cap and sliding bed rail installed.
The frame underneath is clean, undercoated and has no major rust, the oil pan is solid with no rust along with the transmission pan. The body has scratches and a couple surface rust spots but nothing major.
The guy is asking $3800 for it.
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If you like it, it's worth that. Just think of what this truck was built for. It's a whole lotta truck. If your not going to tow or haul much, you probably don't need that much truck. A snow plow would be good on that truck though. You'll also need plenty of $$ for fuel.
Last edited by halfamil; 01-19-2010 at 09:27 PM.
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I'd pay special attention to how it shifts, operation of the 4x4, and also any clunks in extreme left or right turns.
No rebuild history ?
Price doesn't sound bad, but you're probably looking at some major repairs not too far down the road, as with any 10+ year old vehicle.
I'd try to chisel the price down a bit.
No rebuild history ?
Price doesn't sound bad, but you're probably looking at some major repairs not too far down the road, as with any 10+ year old vehicle.
I'd try to chisel the price down a bit.
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