Looking to buy a 2002-2007 Ram diesel
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Looking to buy a 2002-2007 Ram diesel
Ok, so I did not notice there was a separate forum for the diesel Rams, I posted in the 3rd gen. section, as thats the type I'm looking at, most likely a 2002-2007, and here's my post:
I currently have a Durango that is in need of a lot of work, and I'm very seriously considering upgrading to a 3rd generation Ram, either a 2500 or 3500 with the Cummins. My budget is about $15,000, hoping to keep the payment a bit under $300/month, ideally around $250-270 at the most. My main concern is knowing what should I be looking for on one of these trucks thats nearing the 200k mile point, are there any common issues I should know about, I'd imagine that as long as its been well cared for and maintained, 200k miles on such a truck shouldn't be too worn out? I honestly don't have much if any experience with Rams that are this new, and this would be my first diesel truck as well. I've got quite a bit of help in the Durango section over the years, so I guess I'm mostly looking for any advice based on experience that might help me avoid buying a truck that I'd end up regretting deeply once I discover its got far more problems than I expected.
I currently have a Durango that is in need of a lot of work, and I'm very seriously considering upgrading to a 3rd generation Ram, either a 2500 or 3500 with the Cummins. My budget is about $15,000, hoping to keep the payment a bit under $300/month, ideally around $250-270 at the most. My main concern is knowing what should I be looking for on one of these trucks thats nearing the 200k mile point, are there any common issues I should know about, I'd imagine that as long as its been well cared for and maintained, 200k miles on such a truck shouldn't be too worn out? I honestly don't have much if any experience with Rams that are this new, and this would be my first diesel truck as well. I've got quite a bit of help in the Durango section over the years, so I guess I'm mostly looking for any advice based on experience that might help me avoid buying a truck that I'd end up regretting deeply once I discover its got far more problems than I expected.
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The 5.9 Cummins in those year models are still highly sought after. As far as engine goes, many would say that 200k on a 5.9 means its not quite to the halfway point of it's lifespan. As long as you find a truck that has been properly cared for and no signs of obvious abuse, you should be good to go. I, personally am leery of buying a vehicle with a lot of custom mods, but that is just a personal preference.
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The 5.9 Cummins in those year models are still highly sought after. As far as engine goes, many would say that 200k on a 5.9 means its not quite to the halfway point of it's lifespan. As long as you find a truck that has been properly cared for and no signs of obvious abuse, you should be good to go. I, personally am leery of buying a vehicle with a lot of custom mods, but that is just a personal preference.