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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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Black 2008 SLT with the 4.7L motor, four door, 4WD with 18000 miles on it asking $18,300. The dealer is going to throw in a running board. Did drive it and drove very well. I am coming from an 02 R/T. Always missed the four door and 4WD. Seems like a good price to me. So, yay or nay?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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KBB says $18,115 (but that is for the Tampa, Fl area)

Excellent
$18,115

Looks new, is in excellent mechanical condition and needs no reconditioning.
Never had any paint or body work and is free of rust.
Clean title history and will pass a smog and safety inspection.
Engine compartment is clean, with no fluid leaks and is free of any wear or visible defects.
Complete and verifiable service records.
Less than 5% of all used vehicles fall into this category.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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Are you sure this is retail(dealer asking price)? Mine says $22,015.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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If he is 'throwing in' the running boards, then negotiations should start at the lower price point...
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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I would, but than again I'm a big time Dakota guy Good luck man
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by DakotaAgain?
Black 2008 SLT with the 4.7L motor, four door, 4WD with 18000 miles on it asking $18,300. The dealer is going to throw in a running board. Did drive it and drove very well. I am coming from an 02 R/T. Always missed the four door and 4WD. Seems like a good price to me. So, yay or nay?
I would definitely buy it, that sounds like a great deal...low miles...2008...4wd...4 door...what are you doing on here?! Go get it! lol! Its obviously in good standing if it was checked out by the dealer and a 2008, that's awesome...plus its black! Get the VIN number and run a carfax!
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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and repetative!!
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Thanks guys. Put down a deposit on it and will pick it up tomorrow. They didn't budge on the price and every other 08 I see goes for $20K+. One little kink was that their supplier didn't have the running board so I am not getting it. I am not sure if I really need it anyway. So barring unforeseen glitches I will be riding home in my "new" truck tomorrow.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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Congrats on the new ride. I had to have the step bars on mine since these dakotas ride so high......
 
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