Cumminsdude

I have a chance to buy a 98 Dodge 2500 Shortbox 4x4 with an auto tranny and only 73,000 miles on it. Its an extended cab, 4 doors in Excellent shape. I can get it for $16,500, do you think thats a pretty good deal? Thanks, and heres a pic of it.

rharveysr

12v I take it....<br><br> That is just what I would like to run onto for my wife...<br><br>That sounds....good..<br><br>Rick

Cumminsdude

Oh no I am sorry. It is the 24 Valve. Is that a bad thing? I dont really have the expenses to gain more horsepower and all that yet so the chips and computers are kinda out of the question for now but eventually I will. So you dont think the 24 Valve is bad do u?

goldenears

it probably is a 24 valve...not a bad thing, 12 valve is easier to to mods on maybe. First thing i would do is see if i could find out some history on the truck, see if it's been in any accidents, find out what it was used for...if you have any friends that know diesels, have em look at it. It's a nice looking rig what with the cab lights, tonnue(sp?) cover and running boards. <br>First thing i would do is hose all that armour-all off the wheels!

Cumminsdude

haha, I wont need a hose for that. First thing I am gonna do is take it off road. Second thing is some Guages and a pillar mount and the third thing is a Scotty II. I need to talk to someone that sells all this. Any suggestions?

goldenears

SO.....did ya get it?!?

There are lots of guys on here with the scotty II's they'll gladly talk to ya about those... check out the links and ads on this site for the guages and pillar mounts.
have fun!

wheezer

Sounds O.K. on the price considering the mileage. Seems like its hard to find any diesel around here with less than 100k unless it's only two years old.

Cumminsdude

I have to pick it up. Its about 8 hours away and I sending the money, now I just need to find time to get it. I thought it was a pretty good price.

spots

Looks like a nice rig. If you are concerned have it checked by an independent shop. That way you would be sure.

Shovelhead

See if your local Dodge service Department can run a Maint. Record check on it in D/C's computer.<br>It'll show if the remaining engine warranty may have been voided due to previous owner's &quot;Mods&quot;.

Cumminsdude

Good advice shovelhead thanks. If its all clear do you think its a good deal? Is there still a warrenty on this one? The dealer didn't say anything about it.

Shovelhead

If it checks out OK with your local mechanic who's diesel savy, and it looks as good as the pics.......I think you'll be happy with it.

geer

It looks like a nice truck. In my experience if you really like the truck, the price with in reason dos'nt matter. Looks like you got a good deal.

rharveysr

That is going to be one sweet truck..<br><br>24v is just fine! They are all fun to play with..<br><br>Good Luck and enjoy. Dont worry about not knowing about the power upgrades..this bunch will take care of that in short order...lol Get out the plastic or the check book!<br><br>Rick

me4osu

[quote author=Cumminsdude link=board=8;threadid=13982;start=0#131596 date=1051233959]<br>Good advice shovelhead thanks. If its all clear do you think its a good deal? Is there still a warrenty on this one? The dealer didn't say anything about it. <br>[/quote]<br><br>If you have the vin, first run a check on carfax, then call your local dealer to see if the warranty is still good like Shovelhead said. Mine was 100k miles or 5 years, so you may be outside of the 5 years unless the original owner bought an extended policy.