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O.T. Replacement truck

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IanC

12-25-2006 20:55:34




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I"m looking to replace my current hauler a 1986 F250 w/6.9 diesel. It"s getting so you can see the outside NOT through the windows, but at 318,000 miles it doesn"t owe me a dime. I"ve found a really clean 1999 Dodge 2500 with Cummins 5.9l and "only" 127,000. What else should I be looking at besides the "usual"? This appears to be the first year for the 24 valve engine. Also I"ve seen articles about steering problems, but those seem to be centered on the 4WD versions.

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IanC

12-26-2006 20:17:25




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 Re: O.T. Replacement truck in reply to IanC, 12-25-2006 20:55:34  
Thanks for the replys. I just have to decide between the Devil I know (F250 I have)and the one I don't.



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Aaron Ford

12-26-2006 12:17:38




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 Re: O.T. Replacement truck in reply to IanC, 12-25-2006 20:55:34  
The limit for a used auto loan is around 7 years as a rule of thumb. This severely depresses the value of vehicles that are too old for a normal loan and too expensive for folks to outright afford out of pocket, $2500-3K. These 'tweeners can be bought for much less than expected. Good luck.

Let's go Mountaineers,

Aaron



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the Unforgiven

12-26-2006 08:52:07




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 Re: O.T. Replacement truck in reply to IanC, 12-25-2006 20:55:34  
The trans is about it, be it auto or manual, and if it has not pulled a trailer I wouldn't worry about either one yet. I like the 3.54 gears, the 4.10's will pull ANYTHING but cost you some mileage and highway drivability, and the 3.54's will pull more that the chassis and brakes will handle anyway. I bought a new '98 1 ton 4X4 cab and chassis, one of the first with the 24V. I really don't know anything about the Dodge vs. Ford vs. Gm, but the Cummins engine is really hard to beat, good power, good mileage, and long life, usually longer than the rest of the truck.

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thejdman01

12-26-2006 16:16:38




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 Re: O.T. Replacement truck in reply to the Unforgiven, 12-26-2006 08:52:07  
Id look for the 12valve inline pump if it was me. Easy upgrades good motor. Manual. Dont know what yoru pulling but as stated above 4.10s really cost money at the pump.



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Stumpalump

12-26-2006 08:51:33




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 Re: O.T. Replacement truck in reply to IanC, 12-25-2006 20:55:34  
Ian,
1999 is considered a 8 year old truck. If this is on a dealer lot offer less than half of what he is asking and you may be suprised. If you want really dirt cheap find one of the last two years for the 6.5 chevy 3500. I think about 1998 is the last. All the bugs and cooling problems were worked out but the reputationed remained. Check out large dealers and tell them you want a wholesale older diesil. They know they can't give the old chevys away and you can find low milage ones for a few thousand. They will also point you to the trucks that will be auctioned off because of age. Nice thing is you can tell how they have been treated because they have not been cleaned up. Show up to buy and offer less than half of what you thought you should pay and they will be happy to get rid of a truck they were going to get little for at aution anyway. Some dealers play some don't so don't be afraid to hit a few large dealers. People trade in nice trucks everday. Big dealers need to get rid of older trucks everday. Everbodys happy especialy the smart buyer that you are now. You can get dealers to tell you exacly how much they have in a truck so if they make 100 bucks plus they don't have to auction it off they are happy to let it go. Start out at smaller lots to learn the ropes of horse trading cars and in no time you will be a wholesale buyer. Look professional not a tire kicker when you go in. It is really as easy as I am saying. Good luck!

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oldcraneguy

12-26-2006 06:22:03




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 Re: O.T. Replacement truck in reply to IanC, 12-25-2006 20:55:34  
Ive got a friend with a 99 2500 4x4 he just had to rebuild the tranny @ 100k he was told thats about all they get outa that box Id check and see if yours has been done yet...Also if you dont mind my asking what do they want for it?



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IanC

12-26-2006 10:49:11




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 Re: O.T. Replacement truck in reply to oldcraneguy, 12-26-2006 06:22:03  
He"s asking $9750. Looks like they"ve replaced the driveshaft as it has a parts sticker on that I can"t believe has been on there since 1999. I"ve bought vehicles from this litte local dealer before and had good luck. He specializes in local trades as his dad was a dealer for Years.



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