hey everyone, I have a 2001 dodge 1500 and am looking at upgrading to a 2005 1500. I found one that I can afford. The specs are 4.7v8 35,000 miles auto tranny. 4x4 with IFS.

What do you guys think it this a good motor, tranny and front end. It don't make as much hp as a hemi, but is it a good truck.

Oh and its 4 doors with short box, leather trimmed, power everything, and he is asking 12,995 is this a good deal, or should I keep looking

Thanks for your imput

 

Too much money. We have dealers here that are selling new for 12k. Go to a dealer and see what deals you can get. ESP since you can thenget the lifetime warranty.

 

and the $2.99 gas

 

We have a couple of dealerships that are offering 50% off on Rams here too to try and dump them. One dealer down here has a new quadcab 4.7L SLT for $14k.

 

Yea, but is it loaded, and 4x4. NO. Either way my parents bought the truck. I am still a 2nd gen owner, but now my parents are 3rd gen owners. I'm sure my dad will be on this site before long

 

they're just trying to give you ideas on cost comparison.

Btw a loaded truck had a gun in the cab.

 

lol. No I understand what everyone was trying to say, but my main questions were how good is the motor, tranny and IFS

 

What is the motor in your 01 Ram?

 

318 5.2L, and I love it. I also have that motor in a jeep grandcherokee, and it has 230,000 miles on it. My truck has 90,000.

 

wow, I think I shoulda waited to buy mine.... the prices have came waaay down.

I guess if they are selling that low new now, I would get a brand new one then.