I went to look at a 98 Ram tonight. The seller said he drove it, shut it off, then it wouldn't start. He used 2 battery packs and was able to get it started for about 2 minutes while gassing it. Then it shut off and he wasn't able to start it again. I tried my battery pack on it but it didn't start. I'm wondering if I should take a chance on it for a very good price. What's the worse it could be? Oh yeah, the oil seemed very black but very thin also -- not thick like I'd expect it in this 25 degree weather. What could cause that?

 

Smell the oil. Smell like gas? If the engine sounded good for the little bit that it ran, and didn't make any rude noises. Buy it, tow it to where you can work on it.

Welcome to DF!

 

I did not hear it run, he told me he got it going. But when I put my battery pack on the truck it would just click?

 

How many miles on it? What model? How much is he asking? What condition is it in?

 

it has 220 miles. ram 1500. he is asking 400. the body is in great shape only a small rust spot. Bed looks brand new and underside has no rust

 

For 400 bucks, just buy it. Even if you have to rebuild the whole motor, it will still be worth more than you have in it. 2 or 4 wheel drive?

 

It is 4wd. what is it worth?

 

220K miles? Body in excellent shape? 1500 to 4000, depending on where you are. If its not too far, and you don't want it, I will take it.

 

I am in jersey so doubt your getting it lol. What can it tow? It has the 5.2 motor

 

Assuming an auto, about 7200 pounds.