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Was thinking about buying this dodge ram, what do you guys think??

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Old May 21, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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I would not touch a vehicles from a guy that cant distinguish between front and rear wheel drive. Also you said there was enough damage to worry about frame damage yet he says two tiny dents? I would turn my back on that guy and let some one else get burned by stupid.
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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Well i guess I should add that his wife probably put up the add since he was a hispanic that spoke very little english.
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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Well i guess I should add that his wife probably put up the add since he was a hispanic that spoke very little english.
Oh, that is certainly confidence inspiring......
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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If you want it that bad then get it, It is your money after all. But if this is a daily driver you are looking at, then pass, the cost to fix it and to keep it running will quite possibility double the price you pay. If you are looking for a project then offer $500.
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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he prob came across the border and selling cars lol, i would say all the problem and say 400 bucks. gas smell could be a bad gasket anywhere its over 20 yrs old lol i dunno man up too you

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Old May 21, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Oh, that is certainly confidence inspiring......
Haha true.

Originally Posted by JackJ
If you want it that bad then get it, It is your money after all. But if this is a daily driver you are looking at, then pass, the cost to fix it and to keep it running will quite possibility double the price you pay. If you are looking for a project then offer $500.
Good point, I dont want it THAT bad, there just really arent any other options I guess. Plus it has about 156,000 miles, so i figure thats not to bad for ht eyear.

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he prob came across the border and selling cars lol, i would say all the problem and say 400 bucks. gas smell could be a bad gasket anywhere its over 20 yrs old lol i dunno man up too you

weather you get it or not were here to help
lol Thanks, And definitely thanks. I do wanna get a dodge ram ultimately wheter I wait or not, these forums do rock compared to some other, I was on an isuzu forum trying to help my dad fix his trooper and those people dont know to much about their cars lol.
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 05:54 PM
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I wouldn't touch it. There are others out there that are in much better shape for just a couple of hundred dollars more...
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by JackJ
I would not touch a vehicles from a guy that cant distinguish between front and rear wheel drive.


i couldnt agree more


i'd keep looking...my dad had a ram which is what made me want one...he let me use it to go to Mass. (from Maine) to bring some stuff down.....i was looking for about 2 months before i found my truck, and i got one HELL of a deal....just be patient, the right RAM is out there for you.
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 95RAM360
i couldnt agree more


i'd keep looking...my dad had a ram which is what made me want one...he let me use it to go to Mass. (from Maine) to bring some stuff down.....i was looking for about 2 months before i found my truck, and i got one HELL of a deal....just be patient, the right RAM is out there for you.
Thanks thats what I needed to hear. Ill just wait then. Somethings gotta pop up.
 
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Old May 21, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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Ill give you some info on my Hell of a deal

Paid $1800 for the truck.

-Newly rebuilt transmission, built for towing (saw recipt, he worked on farm which is why he needed it for tow)

-New fuel pump (saw recipt)

-Brand new tires, with new American Wheel Rims

-4.10's in front and rear diffs (saw recipt)

-only rust was on bottome of door and rocker panal, rest of the truck is flawless

-New front bumper painted to truck color and rear chrome bumper

-Truck diamondplate toolbox

-Chrome bedrails

-new grill

-brand new radiator (saw recipt)

-Chrome side steps

-Interior is flawless (well not since i took on water a few days ago lol)

-Cd player with Alpine 6x9 speakers

-All power options, A/C

-Bedliner

-187K, and ran perfect.


talked him down from $2200 to $1800....so trust me the deals are out there....and it was only 20 mins from my house


but i do have to say he sold it so cheap because he said he had to pay a major fine, and if he didnt he would lose his license for 3 years.


Truck has 203K now, and she still goes like a champ....its a 1995 Ram 1500 5.9L 4x4 SLT Laramie, and let me tell you, the 5.9's have ballz
 

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