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97 Dodge Ram 1500 - Questions?

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Old 10-07-2010, 03:44 PM
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No? Maybe I'm thinking of a different truck, I've looked at about 20 over the past week, could have mixed up some info there, and being a Chevy/GMC guy normally, I'm not overly familiar with Dodges and their engines lol. I will have to check my notes on the truck when I get home today, I know it has had engine work done 13 000 miles ago.
 
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Old 10-07-2010, 03:48 PM
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It can be honed and have new rings, or bored and oversize pistons/rings installed.
 
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Old 10-07-2010, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Beaters
I would have liked a longbox with V8, but in reality the truck will not be used for any towing or work, all I really need is a cheap truck (both to buy and insure) to last me a year or two until I graduate University. I'm no stranger to trucks and auto repairs, so I don't mind doing my own minor repairs and routine maintenance. I forgot to mention, 13 000 miles ago the engine was freshened up, cylinders were re-sleeved, new rings, and new heads, etc.

The truck runs and drives excellent, I took it for a spin and there are no noises, brakes are tight, it doesn't wander, etc. basically no visible problems. I can get the truck for $2400, does this sound fair given the condition and work that has been done? I looked at other trucks for sale in my area and most of that year range and model have higher kilometres, few if any newer parts, have not been maintained, and are listed for between $2000-$3000.

Thanks again for any help/comments!
Is the truck in PRISTINE condition?
If not, then it ain't worth no 2/3 grand
hell I only paid $1500 for my 5.2L Dodge 1500 4x2 Ram with 175k miles
 
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the v6 gets the same milage as the v8
 



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