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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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the red ones 4wd too, another thing you will NOT regret imo.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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Yea I would hop on that red one ASAP. For 4WD thats a pretty good price
 
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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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A motorhead friend of mine (one of my automotive idols) once told me "Mileage doesn't scare me. It's the yahoo's who did or didn't do the maintenance that keeps me up at night"
 
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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GoBills2012
Well from the looks of it the Hemi is the resounding way to go..

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...26209184&Log=0

I did find this one.. 3 owners and not the exact color I was looking for. Would love the hemi though

I'd be scared because the history shows 3 owners. 1st owner seems legit. Ran it up to 35kmi just prior to 36kmi typical Lease.
Why would owner #2 sell so fast? Just after 6mo? Did they go Bankrupt or have an accident that wasnt reported? Or maybe mechanical/electrical issue's that were too costly for them too afford? Remember, the 1st buyer is stuck with the lease and has everything covered under warranty.
Why did buyer #3 sell so fast? This one after 10kmi? Find issue's from previous seller? Electrical issue's? Or did this one go bankrupt as well?
Lots of reasons people buy and then change their mind, but it usually doesnt happen that fast on a large purchase price unless they can no longer afford the vehicle(i.e. payments and/or fuel) or something happens and they have had a hard time getting it fixed.

Just a few things to keep in mind when looking at previous buyer/seller history. Also, if you noticed, the vehicle went to auction and wasn't sold on the dealer lot. Why is that? Could have been a different dealership or the one that knew its history.... I would try to get history from Dodge if you can about any and all warranty repairs done to it.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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Anybody had any luck or heard anything about 'manufacturers vehicle'? Through email, the rep said it was driven as an exec car for the dealership. Haven't taken a close look at it yet, but this seems like a pretty good deal. Looks like it's been at the dealership for about 2 months tho. Pretty low mileage..

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...23220777&Log=0
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 08:14 PM
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Personally. I'd try to find a 4x4. Since your name involves the Buffalo Bills I would assume, although I could be wrong, that your in or around the NY area where 4x4 will be alot better for you when those winters come.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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Hah you are correct that my name refers to Buffalo, but i'm a transplant. I live down in Atlanta. We maybe see a good snow every 5 years, if that. 4x4 really isn't a concern for me, but would be a nice added feature if it were to come with it.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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Great price for an almost new truck with plenty of room for mods!
Jump on it if you can...
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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Well then if 4x4 isn't important to you and you're willing to spend the little extra for the newer truck I say jump on it. Can't beat something with a warranty. Mine still had one when I got it and it came in handy for sure!
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 08HEMI1500
CCW your friend needs to go fix some things if he's getting 13 on the highway. Unless he's doing 90mph

08 I get better mileage than that doing 90 mph
 
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