TEXWS6

Can someone run a Carfax for me? I am looking at buying a 95 4x4 Single cab with 130k.

1B7KF26C5SS263256

thanks,

Kelly

TEXWS6

This will also be my first CTD that i have purchased. The guy used to ranch with it. Should i stray away from this vehicle? What type of mileage should i expect, it's an automatic.


Kelly

uncleroty

I can't run a carfax for you, but I would suggest a few things to look at.

First off, if he's a rancher, them likely he's been towing a trailer full of cows, horses whatever. Pay attention to how the tranny shifts. Cummins dodges do a kind of stutter shift normally, so don't worry about that. Just make sure the shifts are crisp and strong. Ask about maintenance records, look around for leaks at the pans, t-case and difs. Insist on a test drive, and ensure you get her up to highway speed. Test the truck out in 4x4 as well.

I even go so far as to check all of the levels when I'm looking to buy a vehicle. Sure I'm a pain in the a**, but I have a pretty good record of not getting ripped off or stuck with a lemon. If he won't let you check, or there's noises and leaks etc. then walk away. I know you probably really want the truck, but there will always be another. If you get a good one, then your enjoyment of the vehicle will be much higher.

I look forward to hearing of your purchase.

chrisguthrie

i bought my pickup from a rancher and as of right now i have 2 of the welds on the bed break, i'm thinking i'm going to have to pull the bed but i want to paint it while it's off. The other thing i just got my transmission rebuilt by a nationwide tranny rebuilder in Oregon and then i moved up here to Anchorage and it went out a month and a half later and now i got the pickup back last friday and there's still an issue with the new tranny. If i could do it over again i would go with a DTT tranny or if i bought a new pickup i wouldn't buy an auto all together.

Chris

WaFLHTRider

VIN: 1B7KF26C5SS263256
Year: 1995
Make: Dodge Truck
Model: Ram 2500 LT/ST/Laramie SLT
Style/Body: Unspecified
Engine: MFI I-6 5.9L DSL
Country of Assembly: United States

Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 1995 Dodge Truck Ram 2500 LT/ST/Laramie SLT (1B7KF26C5SS263256) show no significant Title events. When found, events often indicate past automotive damage or warnings associated with the vehicle title.


Problems Checked Results Found
Abandoned No Abandoned Record Found
Damaged No Damaged Record Found
Fire Damage No Fire Damage Record Found
Grey Market No Grey Market Record Found
Hail Damage No Hail Damage Record Found
Insurance Loss No Insurance Loss Record Found
Junk No Junk Record Found
Rebuilt/Rebuildable No Rebuilt/Rebuildable Record Found
Salvage No Salvage Record Found
NHTSA Crash Test Vehicle No NHTSA Crash Test Record Found
Frame Damage No Frame Damage Record Found
Major Damage Incident No Major Damage Record Found
Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Record Found
Odometer Problem No Odometer Problem Record Found
Recycled No Recycled Record Found
Salvage Auction No Salvage Auction Record Found
Water Damage No Water Damage Record Found
Problems Checked Results Found
Accident Data No Accident Data Record Found
Corrected Title No Corrected Title Record Found
Driver Education No Driver Education Record Found
Duplicate Title No Duplicate Title Record Found
Emission/Safety Inspection No Emission/Safety Inspection Record Found
Fire Damage Incident No Fire Damage Incident Record Found
Lease No Lease Record Found
Lien Lien Record(s) Found
Livery Use No Livery Use Record Found
Government Use No Government Use Record Found
Police Use No Police Use Record Found
Rental/Fleet No Rental/Fleet Record Found
Repossessed No Repossessed Record Found
Taxi Use No Taxi Use Record Found
Theft No Theft Record Found


Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text.

Report Run Date: 11/16/2004
VIN: 1B7KF26C5SS263256 1995 Dodge Truck Ram 2500 LT/ST/Laramie SLT




Event Date Event Location Odometer Reading Data Source Event Detail
03/21/1995 TX 16 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV
03/18/1996 VERNON, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
03/27/1996 VERNON, TX 26,766 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:24400035140093021) (Lien Reported)
02/11/1997 VERNON, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
02/24/1998 VERNON, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
02/26/1999 VERNON, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
05/03/2000 DALHART, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
05/13/2000 DALHART, TX 66,451 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:05600036647112709)
02/01/2001 DALHART, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
02/01/2002 DALHART, TX Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
11/20/2002 CLAYTON, NM 104,425 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:02324110N248761)
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
12/12/2002 CLAYTON, NM Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL

TEXWS6

I am just a little shy of buying this truck. I am graduating from college in May, and i don't know if i should wait and get a new truck, or go ahead and get this one and test out my liking of the CTD.


Kelly

TEXWS6

i am going to look at it tomorrow. they only want $9995 for it. Any last minute tips or pointers?

WaFLHTRider

Is this truck at a dealer or privite party? In my area this truck books for $11,495.00 on Kelley blue book and ranges from $8,525.00 to $10,875.00 on the NADA site.

Look it over very very close.
Don't impulse buy.
Take a friend or family member whose opinion you trust.
Don't get suckered into a high interest rate loan.

Just for info, I purchased a 92 3/4 ton 2X4 CTD Reg Cab long box. Asking price was $8,100.00 plus tax & license. Looked at it several times over a couple weeks. Ended up getting it for $5,000.00 with my $500.00 trade in. 1st gens in my area are running from 3 to 5K over book.

TEXWS6

Located at a car dealership in Amarillo, Tx. I am in college, so I don't have any family members to look at it with me. So i guess the $9995 isn't such a good deal? Should i be weary of the high mileage (130k)? I have never had a vehicle with that much mileage, so i am worried about issues that come with high mileage vehicles.


thanks,

Kelly