32tudor

what questions to ask when buying used
what to watch out for ,when is it too many miles ,common problems with buying used
thanks in advance

megacabdad

A lot depends on what year truck you are looking at.

03-early 04's have some differences from the 04.5-early 07's.

Things that don't change include:

Ball joints
universal joints
injector problems due to poor factory fuel filtration and people running ramped up pressure on daily drivers.
transmissions (mostly when modified)
I'm sure others can add to this list

As far as high mileage, these motors break in at 100,000...so you can start from there.

Good luck in your hunt for a diesel.

Zeus1987

if you find a truck you like look at the cover for the fuse block in the engine compartment, if you see tape residue or a vlecro patch that is a fairly good indication that it had a box on it. also look at the exhaust to see if there any less than stellar welds on it, if there is there is a good chance somebody had some coin in the truck. those are a few things to look for if your looking for a unmolested truck. Though a completely stock truck may have had the crap beaten out of it while a modified truck may have been pampered. you get my point.

32tudor

going to look at this one tomarrow 2002 2500 4x4 turbo 77k miles
now it says in the ad that it has a branded title, I know what that means
KBB says it's not reported as to value but one of you guys should have a good idea he said pass door and right front fender were replaced and no frame damage but why would they total it for only a door and fender being damaged
looks good in the pic's not to keen on the color but hay used is what it is .
this is the ad
2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel 4x4 quad cab with 8ft bed. 5.9 litter turbo cummins diesel with 77k miles. Automatic transmision with manual 4x4 shift, fully loaded;

Canopy to match the truck.
Tilt Wheel
Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
Power Steering
ABS (4-Wheel)
Power Windows
Sliding Rear Window
Sprayed on Bed Liner (LineX)
Fender Flares
Aluminum Wheels
Splash Guards
Single Compact Disc
Bully Chrome Tubular Side Steps
AM/FM CD & tape
Bug Deflector
Dual Front Air Bags
Rugged Taupe Cloth Interior
Foldaway, Heated Mirrors
Center Console & Storage
Tow Package
Fold-down Rear Seat
Digital Compass / Outside Temp / Trip, Fuel Consumption Computer
Tachometer
Fog Lights
Remote Keyless Entry
Full-size Spare Tire
Power Door Locks
Anti-spin Differential Hi-Lo Transfer Case
Adjustable Rear Headrests
Cargo Lamp
Split Bench Seat (front)
Intermittent Wipers
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Tires with about 50-60% life.

Never been chipped.
Never had a transmission problem and it works like new.
This truck has been in a minor accident and comes with previous damaged title. Everything was repaired by a professional body shop and inspected by a mechanic.
This Ram is defect free and ready to conquer any job. It has never been abused but only used for recreational use.

Price is $14,000 obo
thanks guys I love this site and I'm a member from here on out you should'nt have replied

megacabdad

An '02 is a completely different truck than an '03.

It does sound like a nice truck, tho.

1985cucv

i wouldnt touch a 1998.5 to 2002 since they tend to blow pumps like its going out of style the vp44 pump is junk