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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Hi Guys...I'm still pretty new here and am looking at purchasing a 2005-07 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4. I need some opinions and advice from you guys.

I was at Woodhouse Dodge in Blair Nebraska and their prices seem very high to central Iowa prices... I thought Woodhouse has grown so much because of their great prices and selection...anyone have any experience here?

Would you guys recommend buying a certified vehicle to get the extended warranties and powertrain warranty?

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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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If you can, why don't you post up some links of trucks you are looking at and I am sure we can share our opinions about them.

If you can get a warranty it can't hurt but to be honest with you, unless my engine or trans ever goes I will probably never even use the one that came with my truck. It is just easier for me to do the work myself.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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come down here to Atlanta. saw an 08 brand new that they couldn't sell with the hemi and 4x4 quad cab for 17999. and life time warranty
 
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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ya. a warranty is more like a WARranty.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/1209614364.html

Woodhouse had an 06 Ram 1500 White Sport package 26K miles and wanted $23,000 -- not certified

http://www.stewhansens.com/site/used...ude-media=true

http://www.patclemons.com/used-inven...seHistory=true they want 19,995 for this one...it has dual exhaust on it and is very loud but its certified

http://www.findcars.com/a.php3?q=362312
 

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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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hey BigC....save that one for me!! i am on my way....haha
 
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Originally Posted by Bigc9164
and life time warranty
Yea as long as Fiat acknowledges it lol
 
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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Personally, I like the third one. It looks clean, it has a couple mods done on it already for you and it has pretty low miles. I would try to talk them down a little bit on the price.
 
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Yeah I really like the pickup but it was way too loud. I think the MDS was kicking on and off at about 68 mph. It was really annoying even just on the test drive. It is a certified vehicle which I like that idea.
 
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Remember gas prices are flying up again so you will be able to negotiate some good deals since dealers will have a harder time selling the big V8s again.
 
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