BBslider001
Diesel Head
This is GREAT advice and should be heeded. Also, shot odometers are a different story, but again, depends on how the truck was maintained.
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Help me pick my first 1st Gen (Cummins) truck!
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This is GREAT advice and should be heeded. Also, shot odometers are a different story, but again, depends on how the truck was maintained.
Thank you Kaisen, this is GREAT wisdom!
However, the general perception when it comes to resale value is that a truck with very high miles is worth much less than one with lesser miles...and that's a point to consider when you are investing a substantial amount in a purchase. But as far as reliability and use that you can get out of a truck, I totally agree with your refreshing view. That's a great reminder to always keep in mind... THANKS!!
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redthies
Renaissance Redneck
Put the 12 v in your Ramcharger and never look back!
I'm glad you were inspired by it...let us know what you got and at what price if you do!
rxinhed
Dirt Guy
Never having driven one of the Cummins trucks, I don't know if hype heightened my expectations or if the individual truck is slow (??). Warmed up, the throttle response was kind of lacking as compared to the Ramcharger and the other gas Dodge trucks I've driven. This one is an early 92 non-intercooled truck with an automatic trans and 3.5 gear ratio. I was not able to do a highway run, and I suspect that is where the truck would be better suited than around the block and stop lights. There is not an associated price yet, pending his investigation of Kelly Blue. We'll see tomorrow when he calls.
BBslider001
Diesel Head
Never having driven one of the Cummins trucks, I don't know if hype heightened my expectations or if the individual truck is slow (??). Warmed up, the throttle response was kind of lacking as compared to the Ramcharger and the other gas Dodge trucks I've driven. This one is an early 92 non-intercooled truck with an automatic trans and 3.5 gear ratio. I was not able to do a highway run, and I suspect that is where the truck would be better suited than around the block and stop lights. There is not an associated price yet, pending his investigation of Kelly Blue. We'll see tomorrow when he calls.
Maybe this requires a new thread to be started on your truck so there is no confusion?
Just curious, what was the resulting price and your reason(s) for passing on this deal?
rxinhed
Dirt Guy
No message back from my coworker, yet.
This popped up on CL today:
http://chico.craigslist.org/cto/3843160097.html
This popped up on CL today:
http://chico.craigslist.org/cto/3843160097.html
It's a beautiful truck, though priced higher than my budget allows... One thing I've learned these past couple of months is to not offend sellers who feel they have a very definite idea of what their truck is worth with offers too below their expectations. Sometimes their expectations are well founded, like in this case (truck in Chico..the truck is definitely worth the $7K asking price), and sometimes they are not, but in either case it is to no avail to try and change their minds, it'll just enrage them. Let me know if your coworker makes up his mind one of these days. In the meantime, I'll keep busy looking, mostly at local deals. Thanks..
rxinhed
Dirt Guy
Here's a beauty:
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/3851432372.html
1993 Dodge Ram 250 LE 4X4
Diesel -- Cummins Engine. Manual Transmission. Extended Cab. Long Bed. Power Windows, side Mirrors and Door Locks. Black Step Bars. Original White paint exterior with original Red fabric interior: bench front seat with middle split for access to cab extension which has 2 passenger booster seats that fold completely for full use of space in the cab extension.
Banks Power Boost, Engine Brake (aka Jake Brake), Tow Package with trailer brake control in cab.
Low Mileage at 100K.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/3851432372.html
1993 Dodge Ram 250 LE 4X4
Diesel -- Cummins Engine. Manual Transmission. Extended Cab. Long Bed. Power Windows, side Mirrors and Door Locks. Black Step Bars. Original White paint exterior with original Red fabric interior: bench front seat with middle split for access to cab extension which has 2 passenger booster seats that fold completely for full use of space in the cab extension.
Banks Power Boost, Engine Brake (aka Jake Brake), Tow Package with trailer brake control in cab.
Low Mileage at 100K.