Used RAM Mileage Question updated w/Photos and Carfax

Grit dog wrote:
^Hard to believe so many pay msrp at a local dealer.
I haven't shopped there yet but I know that places like Dillon, Dave Smith and that place in Indy are the real deal price wise.
Plus I think most people selling almost new big expensive trucks are the paid msrp, financed to the hilt,no down payment, cantaffordit, thousands in bling before the first oil change, 5k in tax rolled into the loan and still owe msrp or more after a year.
Then they think they're giving away their used truck at $49999 and looking for someone else to finance their bad decision.

I think you're exactly right.

Saying that, "good" used diesel trucks in good condition sell for a premium around here. Before I bought my truck I had my sights on a 2007 Ram 3500 DRW 4x4 Laramie, 5.9L, G56 with 60k miles. It was in great shape with a ton of extras and the dealer would not drop below $39,500 Cdn. I just couldn`t see spending that much on a truck of that age so I passed, but it sold a week later!

^Hard to believe so many pay msrp at a local dealer.
I haven't shopped there yet but I know that places like Dillon, Dave Smith and that place in Indy are the real deal price wise.
Plus I think most people selling almost new big expensive trucks are the paid msrp, financed to the hilt,no down payment, cantaffordit, thousands in bling before the first oil change, 5k in tax rolled into the loan and still owe msrp or more after a year.
Then they think they're giving away their used truck at $49999 and looking for someone else to finance their bad decision.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Me Again wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:


Actually 75/110 as recommended by AMZ/OIL, RAM recommends 75/90.

Everything looked good in the rear diff. Chris

Yes it did! I can say with certainty it will go another 15K! :B

Interesting that Amsoil recommends 75/110. I just changed mine on Saturday and put in Amsoil 75/90 as per the Ram manual.

Mine looked really good too, but the oil was due for a change. It was noticeably dark and there was quite a bit of dark residue when wiping out the pumpkin. I was having a "grabbing" feeling before the change, especially when towing. I took the truck for a good highway/city drive yesterday and it seems to be better. I'll see for sure the next time I tow.

On a side note I was really impressed with the Amsoil product; it's pricey but well worth it IMO.

Me Again wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:


Actually 75/110 as recommended by AMZ/OIL, RAM recommends 75/90.

Everything looked good in the rear diff. Chris

Yes it did! I can say with certainty it will go another 15K! :B

Cummins12V98 wrote:


Actually 75/110 as recommended by AMZ/OIL, RAM recommends 75/90.

Everything looked good in the rear diff. Chris

2012Coleman wrote:
Thanks for all the great feedback everyone. I contacted the dealer and after reviewing the carfax, I'm definitely not interested. This truck went back and forth from Indiana to Arizona numerous times. It was a one owner truck and you can only guess what it was doing. You must agree that the interior/exterior is in great if not new shape. Notice the new Michelin tires.

Just between June and July of this year, almost 11 K was added to the odometer. Who drives a truck that much?


I'm posting a link to the photos and carfax to satisfy your curiosity - not to try to help sell it.

Photos

CarFax

braindead0 wrote:
Do not use NADA for pricing. It's owned by the National Automobile Dealers Association.. there's a huge conflict of interest there. KBB is just as bad, owned by the same parent company as AutoTrader.

Edmunds.com is much more likely to be accurate as far as real sales prices. You don't say if it's 4x4, what bed length, cab size.. but guessing at those things I got roughly $32,000 for private party sales price in my area.

Edmunds values this truck at $40,186 - not to far of NADA. Agree about KBB.

I didn't give that much more then that for my 2014 Ram 3500 Laramie Megacab. I would go new truck shopping . Good choice not purchasing it.

I would have a hard time spending that much for 0 mile power train warranty. True those trucks hold their value; however, who's to say how many times the rear dif fluid was changed? With those many miles towing it should have been done 3 times by now. I'd offer 40K max IF they also agree to do every single scheduled maintenance item they can't prove has already been done. But that's just me :)

Just as a Comparison I found a similar truck in Boone NC with 24k for 6K more. Would it be worth 6,000 more for 70k in power train warranty? Would be to me. Good luck, if you do get a Cummins count me as jealous ;)

2012Coleman wrote:
Who drives a truck that much?

Take a look at a map--Rochester, IN is 60 miles from Elkhart, the center of RV manufacturing for the entire country. Surprise, AZ is a suburb of Phoenix with at least 4 RV dealers and multiple RV parks for snow-birders. Me Again is right, he was delivering travel trailers from the factory to Phoenix.

According to Google Maps, the I-40 route between the two towns is 1844 miles and 27 hours one way or 3700 miles and 5 days RT. So, if he hauled two trailers a month, he would average 7500 miles a month. And, in 14 months, that would put him at 105,000 miles, pretty close to the mileage on his odometer.

Last year, we went east on I-80 from Denver in late March, just as the 2016 RVs were being introduced. All the way across Nebraska and Iowa, there was a steady stream of brand new RVs headed west. New motorhomes of every size without toads, new travel trailers and 5th wheels, and flatbed trailers loaded down with 2-4 small camping trailers or tent trailers. I haven't seen that many dually pickups on any road outside Texas in my 70 years!

Me Again wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:

Me Again wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Me Again wrote:
I year ago we bought a brand 2015 3500 4x4 Laramie with everything but the sunroof for only 10K more than this high mileage one. Given that financing is easier and has lower rates on new vehicles, I would look for a similar new 2016.

BTW it took me 4 hours to install the four pucks and wiring harness working by myself. With a helper I could have done it in 2 hours or less. Chris

Code words above for, " I got all antsy and just did it my self " even tho "someone" offered to help! ;)

Rear diff lube tomorrow with help! Chris

Do you also need help changing the blinker fluid too?

NO, I have friends!!! This friend has a 5 gallon pail of 75/140 Serve Gear Lube and a place to work on it.

Actually 75/110 as recommended by AMZ/OIL, RAM recommends 75/90.

FishOnOne wrote:

Me Again wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Me Again wrote:
I year ago we bought a brand 2015 3500 4x4 Laramie with everything but the sunroof for only 10K more than this high mileage one. Given that financing is easier and has lower rates on new vehicles, I would look for a similar new 2016.

BTW it took me 4 hours to install the four pucks and wiring harness working by myself. With a helper I could have done it in 2 hours or less. Chris

Code words above for, " I got all antsy and just did it my self " even tho "someone" offered to help! ;)

Rear diff lube tomorrow with help! Chris

Do you also need help changing the blinker fluid too?

Please!