Thoughts on this truck please
I would appreciate thoughts on this truck. I'm particularly interested in reliability, known issues, and cost of maintenance. Were replacing our 2000 expedition and 27' TT. We'll probably look at t...
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I have had good luck buying used myself, but sometimes it has been helpful to compare what you can get new as well. If you are borrowing for the truck the interest rate will likely be less on a new vs. used vehicle. With new you also get a warranty (Ram is 5 year, 100k), new tires, new brakes, new battery, etc. What is that worth? Just for comparison here is a new Ram Crew Cab in cherry red or white for $33k in Eugene. From everything I have read the 6.4L looks to be a good engine with pretty reasonable milage (ask ib516).
Ram 2500 Tradesman Crew cab w/6.4L
The Ducks are playing at the Rose Bowl so traffic won't be too bad if you wanted to take a look. :)
As mentioned I have had luck with used myself, but have also chosen to buy new when the benefit outweighed the cost. Especially when I planned on keeping the vehicle a long time.
Good luck,
Stu
Ram 2500 Tradesman Crew cab w/6.4L
The Ducks are playing at the Rose Bowl so traffic won't be too bad if you wanted to take a look. :)
As mentioned I have had luck with used myself, but have also chosen to buy new when the benefit outweighed the cost. Especially when I planned on keeping the vehicle a long time.
Good luck,
Stu
