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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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How many miles is too many miles for an 03?

They are asking $14,500 but it has 229,000 on the clock. 4x4, quad cab, lifted, aftermarket wheels/tires, aftermarket front bumper, automatic, SLT, no warranty. Thanks for the input.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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kbb says "good" price is $16,440. What do yall think? Who has that many miles on a truck and still having good luck?
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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That's probably a good deal if it's not beat. Any maintenance history?
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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mileage for me wouldnt be that big of an issue, my dad has one that is an 01 with 280,000 miles that is a daily hot shot truck and in his own words he says " it still runs like a sewing machine" . The price is what I would worry about to me that seems a little high but its your choice
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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What do you think is fair if $14,500 isnt?
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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Pretty cheap for an "03". I would not sell my "99" for $18K.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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With all those mods, that truck has been used in ways that speak of shenanigans. I vote "NO"
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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With all those mods, that truck has been used in ways that speak of shenanigans. I vote "NO"

....and that tranny is on it's way out, IF it lasted that long.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Txwelder
What do you think is fair if $14,500 isnt?


Well my dad payed 10,000 for his in 05 and it had 230,000 when he got it. I just think you could shop around jmo.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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Kevin, since things have slowed a bit, why not low-ball an offer and see if it bites. I promise I will help w/ the 12V swap. Hey,at least you will be posting in the 3rd gen more........

Len
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 05:38 AM
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Its on e-bay with one of those "best offer" deals. The highest offer so far is $13,900. If Im going to low ball him it will be like $9,500 and go from there. This one I believe is too far gone. How hard would it be to put that CR 5.9 into my 96 and my 12V into the 03 anyhow? Im going to keep my eye out for an 03 cheap gasser that I can yank the motor out of and drop my Cummins into.
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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10 grand for an 03 in 05??? Thats pretty cheap. Around here, you couldnt touch an 03+ truck for 14,500. Your lucky to find a 98 for 14,500...
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