Ford guy, wife wants to buy Dodge, tomorrow!
So the wife found this awesome Dodge truck for sale. We went to look at it and we both drove it. Gotta say, it almost makes me wish I bought a Dodge (Cummins). I'm a diehard Ford guy, have a 2006 F350 Lariat FX4 DRW 6.0L. The wife has a 2007 F150 FX4. This truck would be for the wife, and if we can swing it with the bank, I'm gonna be jealous.
It's a 2006 Dodge 2500 SLT Mega cab, short bed, 4X4, 6 speed manual. Has a K&N cold air intake, Banks high rise intake elbow, 5" exhaust, and air bags w/ air compressor. Dealer also said it has upgraded air/fuel separator, I didn't look too closely to see if it was a FASS or Airdog system. Not sure what else I may find as far as mods/upgrades. Honestly, my seat of the pants meter feels my stock 6.0L is faster/has more power, but my God, the sound of that Cummins and the manual tranny wins me over. So, need some advice, what to look for, and just general assurance that I should let the wife get this truck. It's got 126,000 miles and they want $27,500 for it. |
Check for blow by from the oil fill cap. I always check all the fluids of any vehicle I look to purchase. check the air filter. see if the dealer has any maintenance records.
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$27,500 for it is pretty high too for that many miles. I would expect to see it in the 24 ish range if it was mint.
Cloth interior....bites. Manual tranny is good. Mega is nice. |
Originally Posted by 1999stroker
(Post 1028223)
Check for blow by from the oil fill cap. I always check all the fluids of any vehicle I look to purchase. check the air filter. see if the dealer has any maintenance records.
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Originally Posted by CHEMMINS
(Post 1028229)
$27,500 for it is pretty high too for that many miles. I would expect to see it in the 24 ish range if it was mint.
Cloth interior....bites. Manual tranny is good. Mega is nice. |
Originally Posted by CHEMMINS
(Post 1028229)
$27,500 for it is pretty high too for that many miles. I would expect to see it in the 24 ish range if it was mint.
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Originally Posted by Gadgetguru09
(Post 1028266)
The oil fill cap, is that something specific to this generation of Cummins engine?
Nah that's a pretty general test to check for piston ring blow-by. Just pull the cap or even the dipstick when the engine is running, if you have a lot of smoke puffing out of the hole that's an indicator of bad rings. :scare2: |
Originally Posted by Gadgetguru09
(Post 1028222)
So the wife found this awesome Dodge truck for sale. We went to look at it and we both drove it. Gotta say, it almost makes me wish I bought a Dodge (Cummins). I'm a diehard Ford guy, have a 2006 F350 Lariat FX4 DRW 6.0L. The wife has a 2007 F150 FX4. This truck would be for the wife, and if we can swing it with the bank, I'm gonna be jealous.
It's a 2006 Dodge 2500 SLT Mega cab, short bed, 4X4, 6 speed manual. Has a K&N cold air intake, Banks high rise intake elbow, 5" exhaust, and air bags w/ air compressor. Dealer also said it has upgraded air/fuel separator, I didn't look too closely to see if it was a FASS or Airdog system. Not sure what else I may find as far as mods/upgrades. Honestly, my seat of the pants meter feels my stock 6.0L is faster/has more power, but my God, the sound of that Cummins and the manual tranny wins me over. So, need some advice, what to look for, and just general assurance that I should let the wife get this truck. It's got 126,000 miles and they want $27,500 for it. Luke |
I'd offer $24,500!
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Thanks for the replies. Negotiated just a little, but it's a done deal. The wife's gonna have a more bad ass truck than me. :dang: I'm sure I'll have more questions once we get it home and drive it a bit.
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Congrats!! :jump: Now we just need to get you out of that Powerstroke!! :moon:
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Need pics for proof. :D:thumbup: congrats you'll want to sell your power stroke soon.
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