2003 baby, and never been in the shop (except the body shop when the NY douchebag ran into me). Just watch out for the front BRAKES! If the originals are still on there (didn't see any mileage?) then replace them. The 04-05's seem to have blend door issues (at least I've seen enough people on here bitch about them). If the stock type tires on it, get rid of those too, they suck.

 

The only item I can add to the previous comments is that I replaced the power steering cooler last year. The dealer stated it is a problem here in the northeast due to road salt. Mine rusted out within 4 years. I have about 65K and generally satisfied.

 

Was it totally rusted out?

 

Started to lose a little bit of the PS fluid progressing to a wet underbody. Never had drops under the truck. Found where it rusted through on the bottom of the cooler on the passanger side. From my experience, Chrysler knows it has a problem since the replacement was only about $90.00. When an oem part is priced low, it's because the manufacturer calculated the point where the consumer starts to complain.

 

Huh, I might have to go take a look at it tomorrow. Haven't been losing any fluid since the power steering hose clamp fix but if yours rusted out and it is the same year as mine in the same climate there might be some rust forming on mine too.

 

Bought it! Signed the papers yesterday.

 

Congrats on the puchase. Get some more pics of it up when you get a chance.

 

Nice looking truck you got. Looks like it got a very good cleaning done to it, and you have the tow mirrors. So that'll be nice to have.