Should I buy this?
So there's a 1990 Dodge power ram w250 (cummins) for sale in my town. I'm extremely interested in it and have gone to see/test drive it already. His original asking price was 6,500$, I offered 5,000$ which he said he would take. I'm not sure its really worth it for this truck. Here's a list of things that I think affect the value:
Cons: -Rough looking paint -Minimal rust coating on some undercarriage parts -There is some wear in the interior (Door panel is falling off on one side, handle is also loose) -The gear gauge does not function (You have to count the clicks) -Not sure the cruise control works(The cruise control module in the cabin is partially hanging off) -The hood unlock in the cabin was taken out (There's a wire on the outside to pop the hood) -Crack in the grille -No ram hood ornament -There is a small valve cover leak -It did not crank on the first try(It did on the 3rd, but it was parked on a slope I'm not sure if this actually affects the fuel pump?, it has been cold these past few days and he said he hadn't started it since a week ago) -No hub caps -The braking seemed odd (This was the first diesel I've driven, so it most likely felt weird) -Will need new tires Pros: -The engine looked really clean -The turbo had no visible oil leaks -It had no odd sounds -Everything "looked" mechanically sound -Power windows/door locks -4x4(Not sure if this works, he said it has been working ever since, but I did not test it) -His dad has been the original owner -Does not need any suspension repair -There were no hiccups in the transmission while driving it -I did a 15-30 roll, it got up and went like it should -straight axle -Power(The son/seller said he used it to pull most 4x4 trucks out of the snow and mud in the winter) -Reliability(The seller said him and his dad have had no problems whatsoever with it since came off the showroom floor) -Fuel economy Questions: -Is 5,000 a fair price for this? -If I do decide to go look at it again, what should I look for specifically? -I think it has the "4-speed" automatic, is this a reliable transmission(Not sure what the model of it is) -Should I bring it to our local mechanic, or have the local mechanic come look at it? -Overall should I get this truck? I don't want to purchase something I won't be able to drive or have to sink money into right away(Huge mechanical problems) Thanks |
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Rough looking paint
-Minimal rust coating on some undercarriage parts -There is some wear in the interior (Door panel is falling off on one side, handle is also loose)-interior panels are hard to find in good shape. -The gear gauge does not function (You have to count the clicks)-No big deal, only needs a nylon cord or new little "box with the cord in it-30 minute repair after you have it. -Not sure the cruise control works(The cruise control module in the cabin is partially hanging off) -The hood unlock in the cabin was taken out (There's a wire on the outside to pop the hood)-Ghetto... what else is jerry rigged? -Crack in the grille-might find another at a pick a part for $50 -No ram hood ornament-This will be a tough one, maybe eBay. Never find it in a u-pull it. -There is a small valve cover leak-$40 repair and 30 mins. -It did not crank on the first try(It did on the 3rd, but it was parked on a slope I'm not sure if this actually affects the fuel pump?, it has been cold these past few days and he said he hadn't started it since a week ago). I don't buy that excuse should start right up. -No hub caps=can find on eBay. -The braking seemed odd (This was the first diesel I've driven, so it most likely felt weird) -Will need new tires $900 or so This truck should have a 3 speed automatic, no overdrive. OD didn't come in until 1991.5. It's a 727 Torqueflite. Considered one of the best trannys ever built. The thing I found about these old trucks is they WILL break down and CAN be $ pits. I bought a 1990 Ram about a year ago and it's left me stranded twice and I've spent maybe $2000 in repairs, and it needs work about once every other month. I love the truck. The engine mostly. But even though it only has 111k miles, it's old. Stuff ages, it's undependable, and I will never trust it. I fixed various things the original owner neglected but new things keep coming up. I will never buy an old vehicle again. The 1991 F250 I had a few years back gave me the wrong impression on old low mileage trucks. Never had to work on it the year I owned it. The 1990 Ram is different. I spend about $200 a month or so at least on repairs. It won't make it as a dependable daily driver (currently not running for about 2 weeks and still don't know what's wrong with it). As soon as I get it running again I'm selling it. I have no use for an extra truck. I bought a new 2013 F250. Had the old Ram been more dependable I'd love to keep it instead. |
Originally Posted by metriccar
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Rough looking paint
-Minimal rust coating on some undercarriage parts -There is some wear in the interior (Door panel is falling off on one side, handle is also loose)-interior panels are hard to find in good shape. -The gear gauge does not function (You have to count the clicks)-No big deal, only needs a nylon cord or new little "box with the cord in it-30 minute repair after you have it. -Not sure the cruise control works(The cruise control module in the cabin is partially hanging off) -The hood unlock in the cabin was taken out (There's a wire on the outside to pop the hood)-Ghetto... what else is jerry rigged? -Crack in the grille-might find another at a pick a part for $50 -No ram hood ornament-This will be a tough one, maybe eBay. Never find it in a u-pull it. -There is a small valve cover leak-$40 repair and 30 mins. -It did not crank on the first try(It did on the 3rd, but it was parked on a slope I'm not sure if this actually affects the fuel pump?, it has been cold these past few days and he said he hadn't started it since a week ago). I don't buy that excuse should start right up. -No hub caps=can find on eBay. -The braking seemed odd (This was the first diesel I've driven, so it most likely felt weird) -Will need new tires $900 or so This truck should have a 3 speed automatic, no overdrive. OD didn't come in until 1991.5. It's a 727 Torqueflite. Considered one of the best trannys ever built. The thing I found about these old trucks is they WILL break down and CAN be $ pits. I bought a 1990 Ram about a year ago and it's left me stranded twice and I've spent maybe $2000 in repairs, and it needs work about once every other month. I love the truck. The engine mostly. But even though it only has 111k miles, it's old. Stuff ages, it's undependable, and I will never trust it. I fixed various things the original owner neglected but new things keep coming up. I will never buy an old vehicle again. The 1991 F250 I had a few years back gave me the wrong impression on old low mileage trucks. Never had to work on it the year I owned it. The 1990 Ram is different. I spend about $200 a month or so at least on repairs. It won't make it as a dependable daily driver (currently not running for about 2 weeks and still don't know what's wrong with it). As soon as I get it running again I'm selling it. I have no use for an extra truck. I bought a new 2013 F250. Had the old Ram been more dependable I'd love to keep it instead. |
I think I'm going to pass on this one because I don't think he'll have any other takers unless they are really hunting for a 1st gen. Here's some pictures I forgot to add:http://i59.tinypic.com/111nw8w.jpg
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Pretty rough for the price at least around here.
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id pass for that price
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I just found two more I'm interested in. not sure if I can turn them around. i'll post the add on craigslist. I need to know if either is really worth the trouble and price?
Add #1: 91 dodge ram 2500 diesel Add #2: 1994 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 4x4 burns oil (This on burns oil, not sure if that's an easy fix or a cheap fix) Add #3: http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/4466905563.html Theres this one to, but only if I can convince my mom and dad to let me own a stick shift. Thanks everyone for the replies! |
Both of the first gens are kinda high on asking price for a 2 wheel drive truck I payed $4700 for my 90 4x4 almost four years ago now. Around my neck of the woods you can find a 2 wheel drive first gen for around $3000 even with that low of mileage. And yeah that tan truck looks rough as hell for $5000. Just remember everyone has a second gen cummins not everyone has a first gen I love driving my head turner. Good luck in your endeavors.
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1991 Dodge ram 250 Cummings diesel. Here is this 1st gen I just found. Is it worth 9k?
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