I have the opportunity to buy a 1989 Dodge 3500 dually. Its 2wd and longbed/utility bed with a lift gate. It has 39k original miles. BTW---this has no rust. It is an Arizona vehicle. What is it worth? Are these intercooled? Whats the goods and bads about this year? Thanks

 

what it's "worth" is what someone will pay. 39k original would go for a very large amount on ebay i would think.
what is it worth? 2wd non-ic assuming no rust and decent paint with all the extras i would probably give $4500-$5000 at the most PERSONALLY (and that's much higher than i would usually pay) but i'd say if he wanted to get it on ebay he'd top out $8000 without much trouble. if he doesn't know what he has a truck like that could be found in the $2000-$3500 range IMO (probably not with those miles though)
are these intercooled? no
What are the goods and bads about this year? earlier motors had lager stock injectors, it's it's an auto it's got the 727 which is pretty stout probably 3.07 gear ration. no computer so just an external voltage reg. off the alternator. just look for rust.

 

I paid 2200 for my 4x4 93. Lots of rust and dents. I *should have* paid around 3g's I think. Just the engine alone is worth 1800-2000. All depends on the condition of the cab. Check for steering play, shouldn't have more than 1/4 of "play". Check for rust bubbles above the windshield. If it has rust above the windshield, RUN! Not an easy fix.

Dont think twice though. I had the chance to get a 89 d350 too, no bed, excellent condition, for 1200. It was gone right after I looked at it!

Jon

 

Just a word to the wise, This almost sounds to good to be true. An 89 with 39k original?? Not saying its not possible, but ................I would do a carfax report on that one just to be sure either way. If any of the records show up as shady, steer clear completely. Some states have different rules or regulations governing the transfer from state to state and the records are lost or not very forthcoming with accurate information. Also some are salvage titles and do not show up in the new state that its titled in. A lot of vehicles come in from Canada and the speedos have to be converted. At that time, some are tampered with and rolled back and then sold at state sales or vehicle auctions.
Unless it has been converted it is not intercooled.

 

Especially with an '89. IIRC, they only had a 5 digit odometer. So the question would be how many times has it had 39k original miles? Also check and make sure that the odometer works. There is at least one thread a week about how to fix a speedo/odo on these trucks.

 

Hey another Arizonan I think 4000-5000 is good money

 

it worth up to 8, if you ask me, im pretty close to arizona, def 8!!