Hello again, everyone! We have our "list" ironed out (thanks to so many replies here!) .... I gave it to the local Ram dealership and they're looking also. We're trying to hit a difficult price point (to leave money for the 5er!)... not impossible but also not an easy find. One of our requirements is a front bench row 6th seat, so that rules out SO MANY trucks with the center console.
Just a few new questions!
1) To make it easier to hit our price point, I am wondering how many years older than 2014 I could reasonably consider. The 2014's got rear coils. Prior years had leaf's. Which makes me thnk a 2013 would be similar between 2500 and 3500. -- But I don't know what kind of OTHER differences that I might not be aware of?
2) I am used to looking for cars with under 20k/yr mileage... do I need to be doing that here? I know diesel's last a lot longer, but miles are miles when it comes to everything else, still, right?
3) Anybody know of a 2014 Ram 2500/3500 for sale? :D Seriously, it's a TOUGH find with our list. :(
FWIW, here's our list that I gave the dealership:
Vehicle:
- Model: Ram 2500 preferred (3500 SRW acceptable)
- Cabin: Crew Cab (Mega acceptable)
- Engine: 6.7L Cummins Diesel
- Drivetrain: 4x4
- Bed: Short
- Axle Ratings: FGAWR>= 6000lb, RGAWR >= 6500lb
- Year: 2014 or newer
- Mileage: Prefer < 15k/yr (< 20k/yr acceptable)
- Trim: SLT to Laramie (but NOT: Longhorn, Limited, PowerWagon, Tradesman, or Outdoorsman)
- Color: NOT White/Cream; Chrome grill/bumpers/etc a plus (but not req'd)
Features *Must-have* (quote installation if not already included):
- Clean Carfax (No Accident, No Lemon, No Frame Damage, No Salvage, No Fleet)
- Front 60/40/60 Split Bench (cloth OR leather), for 6-Seats (*No* Center Floor Console)
- Diesel exhaust brake
- 5th wheel prep package
- Trailer brake controller
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Rear backup camera
Features *Desirable* (quote installation if not already included):
- Auto-level air suspension
- Cargo bed camera
- Rubber floor mats
- 7x11" towing mirrors
Features *Bonus Items* (nice but won't pay extra for):
- Motorized seat controls w/ memory
- Dual-zone air
- CD player
- Wheel-to-wheel running board / side steps
