He is looking at getting a quad cab, 1500, 2002+, 4x4, fairly well equiped. I haven't found too many consistant problems by searching the forum. Just wondering what to watch out for and a decent price. Or possibly if someone has a good truck they want to get a new home. thanks for the input.</P>

 

Make sure he test drives it before he buys it...

 

Not to pick on ya Viper... but DUH!! LOL! Everyone should drive a car before they buy it!

I don't think there's any consisent problems.. great trucks! As for price, where are you at? I'd say, depending on mileage... $18,000+

~Amanda

 

Hey guy...welcome to the site...once your buddy gets his Ram you guys gotta come back more...LOL


in the mean time check this page out!!

http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2002-index-DR.htm

 

how much difference is there between the 4.7L and the 5.9L, i've heard that the 4.7L is a little underpowered. I see no recalls on this truck but is there any parts on a used one we need to be wary of. thanks again

 

I myself have a 5.9L and LOVE it and agree that the 4.7 isn't as... macho as the 5.9, but I think both engines are great...

Since your looking for a 4x4, your likely not going to be turning it into a race truck, so the 4.7 should be perfectlyfine. It's not like it's sickly or anything, I just think the 5.9 is better because it's bigger... Hehehehe!

Always check the tire wear, that can tell a tale of woe... even on a spotless truck. Went and saw a NICE '98 once... perfect condition... got to the tires, the belts were slightly showing, there was excessive burnt rubber under the body... totally beaten on... and it ran great, but I don't want a truck that was beat up. LOL!!

I'd check the Oil to ensure they've changed it and also check/smell the Trans Fluid... but all in all... I've not heard anything bad about used 2002+ Ram's. I hope your friend finds what he likes!

~Amanda

 

In my humble opinion, I wouldn't pay the difference between the 4.7 and the 5.9, there was a test of 2 dakotas equipt comprably the only differance was the engine, both stock no mods, both running 3.92 gears. So what do you think would win a 4.7 sport, or a 5.9 r/t?</P>


Well in 6 runs the 4.7 won all SIX, 3 and 3 the drivers swapped trucks after 3 runs!___________________not to menchon the reason for that though is all the torc in the 5.9 it couldn't grab like the 4.7 and still get a good jump.</P>


Anyways in the 03 they were the same price for the 5.9 as the 4.7, because the 5.7 HEMI was coming out to replace it! Thats what you should get is the HEMI!</P><edited><editID>HEMI TT</editID><editDate>37951.5169675926</editDate></edited>

 

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