Hey guys,
ever since i first rode in a 2001 Ram 1500 v8 magnum, i have been in love with them, now its my turn to be able to own one, but before i purchase I want to know your oppinions.

its a 1999 1500 sport v8 5.2L (i believe thats what it was )

@ 196k
new rearend, new tires, new windshield.

Replaced the exhaust from stock to magnaflow
its lowered about 1.5".

he said $4500 for it..

I need oppions and possible things to do to make it a little bit more fuel efficient and run a bit like a brute if you know what i mean, if that is possible.

Thanks,

 

how many miles? what about the trans? any paper work to back up his word?

 

Tranny is good, its at 196k if i remember correctly ( i jsut saw it again yesterday and forget LOL).. and there is paperwork including receipts for rear end and exhaust

 

196k is ok. These motors are very strong and will last you quite a while as long as you take care of it.

I'm kind-of curious why he lowered it though.. only 1.5"?

As far as fuel efficient? LOL, that's not possible unless you switch out to the Hughes intake and I believe they are saying that they are getting better gas mileage with those.

These engines are thirsty and can drink some gas.

It all sounds good except I wouldn't pay the 4500 he's asking, but I just about never pay the asking price of anything used. It's your deal and your money. If you feel it's worth the 4500 he's asking for it, then go for it.. I'm willing to be he'll take a little less if you showed up with cash though.

 

i would look around there alot better offers on craigslist, with the 5.9 too

 

Offer him 3k if he bite then good, if not keep looking. that would be my opinion with out pictures and more info on the truck.

 

yea id keep looking.

i got mine off craigslist for $1800 (talked down from $2200) 5.9L 4x4, all power options, recipts for 4.10 gears, rebuilt transmission, and fuel pump. Had new tires and new rims, with 187K, and ran excellent when i bought it, and still does, and its at 203K...Only rust it has is the bottom of doors and rockers, rest of truck has no rust....ive put in about 5K though....

 

I will get some pictures this weekend and more information when I go talk to him again.

See what happens. Thanks for the oppinions guys.