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.

 

The oil fill cap, is that something specific to this generation of Cummins engine? The air filter is brand new, not a speck of dirt on it. Has a brand new water pump as well.

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Well, KBB says $28,800 is the price from a dealer in excellent condition. Also, I am factoring in the 5" exhaust which appears to be fairly new, new air filter on cold air intake, new wheels and off road tires, new water pump, air bags w/ compressor, in bed gooseneck hitch, tonneau cover, Banks intake elbow, upgraded fuel system, and whatever else it may have done. I know I didn't provide all those details before. And the exterior and interior are in great condition.

 

x2 27,500 is way too high. 24-24.5 is good if its in great shape. Dealers always want to jack up the price when they see any upgrades, even though they won't give you anything for them on your trade in


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.

 

That's what they go for around here in NC. And you can't find 6spd here at all.

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 *** truck than me. I'm sure I'll have more questions once we get it home and drive it a bit.

 

Congrats!! Now we just need to get you out of that Powerstroke!!

 

Need pics for proof. :thumbup: congrats you'll want to sell your power stroke soon.

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