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Thinking of a 3500 Diesel... Is this a good deal?

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Old 06-07-2010, 07:38 PM
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http://www.fitzmall.com/fitzway/carf...03255499652778

120k miles.
Not sure if that is a good price or not, figured I could ask if they would take 18500.

Has Rhino lined bed, and an MBRP exhaust.
 
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love the stick on cowls .... not on a big truck imo . buy yes at 100k the cummins is just broke in . get a car fox on it lol . but price is fair
 
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^^^ ditto
 
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IMO, a 3500 diesel should be a long bed. but put it this way, My dad bought a 2002 ford f350 7.3 diesel in immaculate condition for $22k. and that is with 103k on the odometer. diesel hold their value and a properly maintained engine can last up to 800,000 miles. Pretty much the truck will fall apart before the engine. Just try and talk them down as much as you can.
 
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I also agree with the other responders that a 118k is nothing on a diesel is nothing. I agree with you that offering them $18,500 seems fair. If you ever want to check vehicle pricing try sites like nada or Kelly Blue Book.
 
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18500 is about what kbb would give it.
Truck drives and feels great, only thing is im not to big on the color.

Looks good in the sun, but out of the sun it looks purple. not sure if I can overcome that or not...
 
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maybe I should just wait until a white one comes around...
btw, does insurance run high on these trucks or would you consider it lower than lets say a new sports car, I would be trading in a Mazdaspeed 3.
 
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dont settle man, if you dont like the color then you never will. hold out and see if you can find one in a color you like.
 
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Originally Posted by fdkss03
maybe I should just wait until a white one comes around...
btw, does insurance run high on these trucks or would you consider it lower than lets say a new sports car, I would be trading in a Mazdaspeed 3.
definetely. went from $150 liability on my slow Grand prix Gt to 80 full coverage on a hemi truck
 



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