looking to get another truck and was wondering how many miles it to many? This is what i was looking at.
$16,500) 2003 Dodge Ram SLT 2500. Quad Cab, 4x4, 5.9lt. Cummins Turbo Diesel. Power Locks, Power Windows, Sliding Rear Window, Single CD, Cruise, Tilt, All Black Cloth Interior, Running Boards, Tow Package, 93,000 miles. This Truck Has been Completely went through within the last 15k. In the last 15k It has 4 New 285/70R/17 (70%) Firestone M/T Tires, new waterpump, new thermostat, all U-Joints are new,Transfer Case, Constant Velocity and Front Drive shaft are new, 2 New Batteries, The Front end was completely went through, Tie rods, Ball Joints, main steering linkage,and alligned. Oil and Fuel Filters Changed. Added BANKS High Ram system and BANKS Exhaust. Plus 3 Stage BULLY DOG Programmer. ITS Like a BRAND NEW Truck!!!

 

CTD can last a long time. some say they arent even broken in yet till 100k...

 

im a heavy duty diesel tech and if maintained good enough Cummins are damn near bullet proof. diesels are good for easily 300k

 

yeah if this was a gas truck then it might be a little high miles but a diesel will run easily to 200k and then some if maintained and it sounds like a lot of the problem areas have all been replaced giving you even more miles to work with sounds like a good deal to me

 

hey it sounds good but throw him a lower price whats the worse that could happen him say NO..... and go from there...good luck

 

well the only problem i see is that it is abot 900 miles away one way

 

Guess the main question is: Do you NEED a diesel?

 

ReefGuy, Get someone to run you a current CarFax on the VIN. Some of those items you listed, seemed to be a little too soon for replacement unless it was used to haul heavy equip for the state for six years. I wonder what the rear end is singing?
My brother's '05 gas v10 van w/auto just rolled past 280k, no hint of any on coming troubles.
The truck you described sounds like one of the white ones I see everyday around here. It may be 900 miles from you but it could be in the yard next door of any one of this sites members that could do a look-see for you. That is a long way to be crap-shooting.

 

heres a link to the truck
http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/3r...4x4-sb-qc.html

 

I just saw the pic. It looks as if it has the snow plow hook points all ready to go to work. Where did the big-stuff replacement parts come from? Dealer installed? I would insist on seeing all paper work done by certified installers.