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Old 12-20-2011, 05:11 PM
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i have currently been searching for a truck and i came across this 2006 ram 1500 quad cab vin # 1D7HU18NX6S688671 i know it has the 4.7L V8 and a automatic transmission 4x4. the dealer says it is a ST but i cant find anything confirming or denying it. all i want to know is what the truck originally(window sticker) came with so i have some bargaining room any help would greatly be appreciated
 
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Old 12-20-2011, 06:10 PM
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My autocheck account ran out yesterday, or I'd run a report for you. I did go to my owner's account and add your vin and below is what came out. I removed it from my account afterwards. Hope this helps.

VIN:
1D7HU18NX6S688671

Model:
2006 DODGE RAM 1500 ST QUAD CAB 4X4

Drive:
4WD

Odometer:
95960 (on 10-11-2011)

Standard Equipment:

Rear View Day/Night Mirror
Manual 6 x 9 Black Mirrors
Air Conditioning
Dash Liner Insulation
Floor Tunnel Insulation
Instrument Cluster w/Tach
Instrument Panel Black Bezel
120 MPH Primary Speedometer
Manual Door Locks
Manual Windows
Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Cigar Lighter
Dual Note Electric Horns
12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
Halogen Headlamps
Cargo Lamp
Bright Rear Bumper
Gray Upper Fascia
Bright Front Bumper
Front License Plate Bracket
Bright Grille
Ram's Head Badge
4X4 Badge
Removable Tailgate w/Caliper Latches
Front Air Dam
Front Air Close Out Panel
26 Gallon Fuel Tank
Bright White Clear Coat
4 Speakers
AM/FM Compact Disc Radio
Power Rack and Pinion Steering
4-Spoke Steering Wheel
Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
Front Stabilizer Bar
Tilt Steering Column
Full Size Spare Tire
Tire Carrier Winch
17X7.0 Steel Argent Wheels
17" Steel Spare Wheel
Non Adjustable Pedals
Pickup Box
Trailer Tow w/4-Pin Connector Wiring
Instrument Panel Parts Module
Tire & Wheel Parts Module
Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications
GVW Rating - 6700#
U.S. Dealer Retail
Zone 35-Washington
Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/(4X4)
Price Class L
6 FT. Cargo Box
Quad Cab
1500 Series
DR-Vehicle Family
Vehicle Order Tracking
U.S. Specifications Label
Pennsylvania Ship to State Code
Pennsylvania Sold to State Code

Optional Equipment:

Cloth 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
Med Slate Gray
Trailer Tow Group
4.7L Eng (EVA)/5Spd A/T 5-45Rfe(DGQ)
750 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
Rear Folding Seat
5-Spd Automatic 545RFE Transmission
Lock-Up Torque Converter
3.92 Rear Axle Ratio
All Gas Engine
4.7L V8 MPI Engine
Rear Sliding Window
All Vehicles W/O Power Mirrors
50 State Emissions
EVAP Control System
Federal Tier 2, Bin 10C Emissions
Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
Next Generation Engine Controller
Bright White Clear Coat
All Radio Equipped Vehicles
Fixed Long Mast Antenna
P265/70R17 BSW All Season Tires
Goodyear Brand Tires
All Steel Wheels
Center Hub
Class IV Receiver Hitch
7 Pin Wiring Harness
Assembly Plant Part Tracking
2.5 Additional Gallons of Gas
Spring - Left Rear
Spring - Left Front
Spring - Right Rear
Spring - Right Front
FAM: JR TRACKING: 50926S22 MY:2006
FAM: DR TRACKING: 50909T06 MY:2006
FAM: DR TRACKING: 50927T14 MY:2006
Customer Preferred Package 2TA
Customer Preferred Package 24A
4X4 Tracking
ISVL Tracking
Warren Truck Assembly Plant
Modified Fastest Moving Veh Order
Paint Order Code


Nothing listed under special or dealer installed equipment.

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Old 12-20-2011, 06:23 PM
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thanks so much that is exactly what i was looking for apparently the previous owner added ALOT of extra features and stickers that threw me off. and the dealers window sticker was listing options that werent even on the car
 
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"need help buying a used ram" Sorry, I'm 'bout broke
 
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with this knowledge the wholesale value of the truck is 11200 in excellent condition they are offering 15900. do you guys think the aftermarket parts are worth that much: 20" wheels, tonneau cover, volant cold air intake, and a aftermarket radio. or do you think i have some negotiating room
 
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Go in there with a baseball bat and make em see it your way...

Is 11.2 kbb?
If so, they are trying to milk a nice sounding truck. Get a bigger bat.
 

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Well I have $13,000+ in mods alone on my truck and I was told by a dealer (sales manager actually) that mods are worth NOTHING in the used car (truck) market when I went looking at getting a diesel about two years ago. I had one years ago and was seriously thinking of getting another.

So I'd say if it's in great shape, offer retail book and not a penny more...
 
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Yep, the extras were a nice freebie thrown on by the last owner. They don't change the value of the truck one dime.
 
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Agree with Hammer. Go to the same dealer and try to trade in a truck with expensive mods. They won't be listed in the book and they won't add a thing for them. And most banks probably wouldn't increase the amount they would loan based on them either. That said, I wouldn't pay 4 grand for those mods anyway. The value of mods is in the eye of the beholder. Consider them worthless unless they are things you'd do to the truck anyway. Then they may have some value to you, personally, given that they are already done.

I went through something similar when I sold my bike last year. I had thousands in mods and chrome added to it, as most do, but a dealer will allow almost nothing for them in trade and banks only loan based on book value. So, I had to find someone that had some appreciation for the value of the mods and was willing and able to pay cash. Took me a few months, but I found him.
 



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