2007 ram 2500 4x4 durability

[ncfz6]

Hello Guys, I am looking at a 2007 ram 2500 4x4 with a 5.7 and auto trans. Truck looks good but has 227000 miles on it. It is a one owner N.C truck. Price is high at 11900 I think. How durable is the Hemi engine and the auto trans? Any help will be appreciated.

[ncfz6]

BurbMan wrote:
Since it's a 1-owner truck, if you are buying privately I would ask the owner if he has service records to back up that price? If buying from a dealer, ask them to throw in an extended warranty at the price because of the mileage.

That was what I was thinking. It is at a Chevrolet/Cadillac dealer in Concord.

[BurbMan]

Since it's a 1-owner truck, if you are buying privately I would ask the owner if he has service records to back up that price? If buying from a dealer, ask them to throw in an extended warranty at the price because of the mileage.

[ib516]

That is a lot of miles on any truck. If it was looked after, it could be fine. If the oil wasn't changed, it could be a POS.

[ncfz6]

It is a quad cab SLT 4x4. It was in the ball park according to KBB. Price was already dropped from 13999. I was thinking more around 9000 or less. Still has a lot of miles.

[schlep1967]

If you look at Kelley Blue Book the price looks reasonable. The average truck would have half that mileage. I assumed quad cab and SLT and it gave me a fair value of $15K. Ckeck KBB and NADA to see where they put the truck you are looking at.

[YZ]

Cool...

Good luck on your hunt !

YZ..

[ncfz6]

I already have a travel trailer. It is a Jayco 25z. Not very heavy and I tow with a 2005 F150 but all our towing is in the mountains. Just wanted a 2500 series truck.

[YZ]

Some people think that what ever they are selling is gold... I just finished restoring a car with my kids...I have seen absolutely crazy prices for common parts..

The key here is to do some homework and get a feel of the market.

BTW, the first rule of buying a trailer...TT or 5th...is to buy it first then find a tow vehicle for it. This saves being disappointed or more dangerously, buying a trailer on a sales reps advice that will overwhelm your tow vehicle.

Hope this helps..

[Targa]

That price is ridiculous. Great truck combo but I wouldn't even entertain that seller with a counter offer.

[ncfz6]

Thanks for the reply. I have heard 6000 to 7000 would be a good price.

[YZ]

I have a 1500 of the same vintage. No probs with the engine or auto transmission...but I only have 85K miles on her..

Mine is in excellent condition and I doubt that I could get 8K for mine.

I always thought the 2500/3500 should have a diesel.

Personally, I would run in the opposite direction... mileage is high for a gas unit and there are great deals out there...

Just my opinion...

YZ