Went to local Toyota dealership today and looked at and test drove a 2001 2500 4wd Cummins. It was a QC with a Fiberglass Leer cap, Line-X liner, SLT/Laramie trim (or so it said on c pillar). Had PW,PDL, fold-out trailer mirrors, aftermarket AM/FM CD, cloth interior, 50% BFG AT KO 285 tires on stock aluminum wheels. Truck was automatic

Exterior looked good with no obvious damage, etc.
Interior was clean, not worn
Tires were wore evenly
Chassis was clean/ black spray painted (even tailpipe)
Truck seemed to pull to right

Mileage was almost 59k

Asking price was $22,500, "rock bottom" was $20,995.

I got info off door jam and listing below:

VIN: 3B7KF23691G765711
MDH: 022801
TRM: R1C3

QUESTIONS:
1) Any way to tell what rear end ratio?
2) Didnt see any mirror controls, were the 2001 fold out mirrors manual?
3) Does this sound like a good price?
4) Any other things to look for?

Thanks

Here is link:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...lor=&cardist=24

 

Sdaves take a look at the sticker in the glove box to find out the ratio. the fold out mirriors were manual until 03. the price sounds ok for what you described. but i'm sure someone will chime in with more info. as to pulling to the right my truck does the same thing and i have heard of others doing it also so it probably isn't uncommon.

 

My first question would be why is it on a Toyota lot?

You better do a vin search, something sounds fishy to me.

 

I have to agree with the above post. The price sounds good but I don't like "black paint on the chassis". Could just be me, but it doesn't feel right. Make us all feel better and do the VIN check and at least have a shop you trust really check it out. Not just a buddy that "knows cars". Maybe it's as good as it sounds.

 

This would trouble me a bit.
Run the vin. Find out more about the history of that truck.


Rich