What's Next For The Nob?
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What's Next For The ***?
I currently have a Gen 3....2008 RAM 1500 with the Hemi that I pull a 3000lb work trailer with.
It has 120,000 kms on it now and I'm thinking of trading it in on another affordable 1500 of a newer year.....perhaps a 2010?
I've had the diff rebuilt once and additional bearings replaced yet again.
Other than that it has been a good truck.
What should I worry about / look for on a 2010 or 2011?
It has 120,000 kms on it now and I'm thinking of trading it in on another affordable 1500 of a newer year.....perhaps a 2010?
I've had the diff rebuilt once and additional bearings replaced yet again.
Other than that it has been a good truck.
What should I worry about / look for on a 2010 or 2011?
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So I've been looking at used 2010 Ram 1500 quad cabs with the 5.7 and ....WOW....they are still commanding $22K to $28K depending on mileage and upgrades.
Too rich for me at the moment.
I'll keep looking for "the deal".
Too rich for me at the moment.
I'll keep looking for "the deal".
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I just assumed I'd find another 4 year old truck at a similar price.
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The 4th gens are pulling in much more. My father was just offered $38K on his 2012 Laramie CC. Granted, he was shopping for a brand new '14 with a sticker well over $50K. Around me I do see some '13 SLT Quads selling for $24K but nothing much below that.
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I just went looking for a 2008....and guess what? The cheapest I found was at $14K....with 140,000 kms.
I guess I bought a good deal when I did.
Maybe I'll keep it for now.......
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If your 08 is not nickle & dimeing you to death, the only thing you`ll gain with a newer one is payments.
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Trade and cash.
And because the "financial" guy was such a dick the last time.......$8000 in $50 bills.
He almost sh*t.
Nobody uses cash anymore.....and I had to order it from my bank 24 hrs. ahead of time!
A lot of extra work just to re-dick.
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I avoid payments on something that depreciates.
Trade and cash.
And because the "financial" guy was such a dick the last time.......$8000 in $50 bills.
He almost sh*t.
Nobody uses cash anymore.....and I had to order it from my bank 24 hrs. ahead of time!
A lot of extra work just to re-dick.
Trade and cash.
And because the "financial" guy was such a dick the last time.......$8000 in $50 bills.
He almost sh*t.
Nobody uses cash anymore.....and I had to order it from my bank 24 hrs. ahead of time!
A lot of extra work just to re-dick.
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From: Brooks AB
Early 4th gens had a recall for the rear pinion nut, lots of owners had issues with exhaust studs breaking causing exhaust leaks (ticking) especially on cold start-ups,
HVAC actuators caused problems with vent/defrost selection on the heat a/c system
Best bet is to browse the forums and look for recurring topics, good luck with the hunt for a truck
HVAC actuators caused problems with vent/defrost selection on the heat a/c system
Best bet is to browse the forums and look for recurring topics, good luck with the hunt for a truck