Hello members, I like the style of the 3rd Gen Dodges. It’s hard to find a clean rust free one in Jersey area. I found one listed. 2006 Mega crew , 150,000 miles. It looks very clean and at a car lot as one owner. I’m going to take a look. Probably ask for a carfax. The price is $13,000. It’s a Laramie model. I looked at the tread on their problem areas.This wound be a second vehicle. I looked at one truck already it was cheaper but the guy hacked the heater box trying to fix it. Don’t want that. Just looking for a very clean one owner if I can get one. Did these trucks come with snowplow prep or tow packages ? What pricing do these vehicles command ? Any assistance would be grateful.

 

Usually these trucks do have optional tow packages. That price is a bit steep at $13k though...

 

2500/3500 diesel?
I wouldn't plow with a 1500

 

I’m going to take a look. I think the price is high for the mileage. It’s a 2500 series. I’m going to ask them to show me a carfax. This will tell me where truck originated from and any service repairs or issues. Maintenance records. I also see these trucks had several issues. I guess I can use this in my advantage. I handy when it comes to repairs.

 

Hello yes it’s gas 2500 mega crew model. I’m hoping it has a snowplow prep and towing package. I’m looking to replace a older 89 K5 Blazer I use for work /second vehicle. I like the looks of the 3rd gen Dodge’s.

 

price is high for a gaser. Its got the towing package. the 4th gens were outfitter ready. my third gen 2500 isn't

 

Since you're saying it's a gas engine, and they're asking $13k, you need to get that price lowered. You could get a much better deal on a different truck for under $10k with that type of mileage.

 

Definitely get the price lowered. For comparison I bought an 05 2500 slt quad cab 4x4 with 46,000 miles 5.7 hemi, nv4500 5 speed manual for $17,000 6 years ago.

 

A few weeks ago I purchased an 07 2500 SLT 5.7 Hemi with plow prep, recovery hooks, tow package, soft tonneau cover, bed liner, cloth seats with power driver's seat with lumbar, prodigy brake controller and aftermarket double din touchscreen dvd radio with backup camera. Similar miles and very little rust for living its entire life in the Syracuse NY area. It was a private sale, two owner vehicle. I paid $9,000 which I feel was a really good price where I live.

There were a lot of trucks with lower miles but a lot more rust for at least $2,000 more. I was surprised at what used trucks go for here. I wasn't willing to spend the kind of money being asked for trucks made in this most recent decade. So I went for an older higher mileage truck in good condition. But I can do most of the work myself so I was willing to take a chance.

I figured I would post this to give some perspective on a recent sale in a region not too far from you. It all has to come down to what it is worth to you. If you feel like you are getting a fair deal then buy it, don't look back and enjoy the truck for many years to come. If something breaks, fix it and move on. Good luck.

 

Hello Yes the truck is rust free one owner but with higher mileage. The Mega cab is nice but I told guy too much money. I be checking other regular crew cabs out.