How much should it be.....
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Originally Posted by jdecker88
A low milage truck is not always a good truck I can tell you that much I would pass. If you are up for a little drive up to Knoxville I know of three 7.3s that are in good shape for a decent price. A 2000 CC SB Lariat just like Jeff's truck, Oxford White and gold, cab lights, auto, bucket seats with a 120K without a scratch on it for 18K.
I think the price is too high after research. I see it as being in the mid 23's or low 24's.
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Sounds like a deal, I was all over it when I found mine, I paid a little more , three years back for my 03. But , never look back. I am still love'n it. even at 4.19 a gallon. Right truck almost the right price......do it
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The 7.3's can be hard to find around here. Mine was 17,500 a year and a half ago with 140,000. It was the best deal I found after looking for a few months. There is a guy in Louisville, KY, who usually has a couple on his lot - they come from an auction house - buyer beware. Have you done a search on autotrader and similiar sites?
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Autotrader, Ebay, Cars Direct, Cars.com, Carmax, crappy Vehix, the list goes on and on.
The ones I found nationwide lead me to believe its overpriced. I may just get to the point where I just suck it and go with it.
The ones I found nationwide lead me to believe its overpriced. I may just get to the point where I just suck it and go with it.
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Holy crap did this thing get around!
Update on this truck.
I asked for more information on it since it had a drop in liner over a spray in and if it was the original owner on trade in. Here's the response from the dealer:
"I had a Autocheck pulled on the truck and it was leased on 07-30-02 with 9 miles on it. It was then registered in Maryville,Tn on 09-02-05 with 16,532 miles on it. It was registered again on 02-08-07 with 25,442 miles in Knoxville,Tn. Then the owner traded it in to us on 02-28-08.
They clean up guys tell me that the spray in liner was scuffed and torn so they put a drop in liner in to cover that up."
The more I delve into the history the more worried I get about even thinking of buying it. Why the heck would this thing be traded around like this with such low miles?
I asked for more information on it since it had a drop in liner over a spray in and if it was the original owner on trade in. Here's the response from the dealer:
"I had a Autocheck pulled on the truck and it was leased on 07-30-02 with 9 miles on it. It was then registered in Maryville,Tn on 09-02-05 with 16,532 miles on it. It was registered again on 02-08-07 with 25,442 miles in Knoxville,Tn. Then the owner traded it in to us on 02-28-08.
They clean up guys tell me that the spray in liner was scuffed and torn so they put a drop in liner in to cover that up."
The more I delve into the history the more worried I get about even thinking of buying it. Why the heck would this thing be traded around like this with such low miles?
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Sounds like a pretty nice truck. I would get an Oasis on the truck and see if it checks out. Also, there are several places that can run a diagnostic check on the engine, trans, etc.
These usually cost around $75.00. Then you will know what shape it is in and how bad you really want it. Do you have a trade-in or is it a cash deal? If a trade-in, he might not come down his side but maybe you get a little more for yours. Bottom line, you are looking for the difference when you have a trade-in.
I would offer $2500.00 less than he is asking if it checks out and go from there.
Good luck
These usually cost around $75.00. Then you will know what shape it is in and how bad you really want it. Do you have a trade-in or is it a cash deal? If a trade-in, he might not come down his side but maybe you get a little more for yours. Bottom line, you are looking for the difference when you have a trade-in.
I would offer $2500.00 less than he is asking if it checks out and go from there.
Good luck
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ooohhhhh...that is one SWEET lookin' rig!!! PM me your asking price please!
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Well its a three owner car. The first guy bought it as lease and placed about 16,240 miles on it in 36 months. The second owner bought it and put 9000 miles on it in about 17 months. The third owner used it for about 13 months and put about 20,000 miles on it in that timeperiod.
The dealer its at now performed the following before putting it out for sale:
Fuel filter replaced
Fuel injector flushed/serviced
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Automatic transmission fluid flushed
Maintenance inspection completed
Oasis is clean and Carfax is clean. Is this one of those you think its too good to be true but its not?
I've got a line on two others but they are both 2002 models, one with 66K the other at 83K. Both are one owners. Is a one owner a better choice to you guys?
The dealer its at now performed the following before putting it out for sale:
Fuel filter replaced
Fuel injector flushed/serviced
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Automatic transmission fluid flushed
Maintenance inspection completed
Oasis is clean and Carfax is clean. Is this one of those you think its too good to be true but its not?
I've got a line on two others but they are both 2002 models, one with 66K the other at 83K. Both are one owners. Is a one owner a better choice to you guys?
Last edited by jefftb; Apr 1, 2008 at 01:25 PM. Reason: added information
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I am the third owner of mine. I bought it directly from the second owner. He claimed (and Carfax registration confirmed) that he bought the truck to pull his trailer while his Dodge was in the shop. He owned it less than one month.
I payed $20K in the summer of 06. At the time it had 102K on the odometer.
Oil sample with Blackstone revealed a great running PSD. Truth is, you NEVER truely know when you buy used. My first oil change I found a piston cooling oil jet laying in the oil pan. Had the motor pulled and jets replaced. That cost a thousand bucks. So I really paid $21K for it (plus expense to get to Houston). Still a great deal on what has been a great truck.
Only you can decide if it the right truck for you. I flew from Houston to Atlanta to buy mine because it had everything I wanted and was the right price.
Good luck!
I payed $20K in the summer of 06. At the time it had 102K on the odometer.
Oil sample with Blackstone revealed a great running PSD. Truth is, you NEVER truely know when you buy used. My first oil change I found a piston cooling oil jet laying in the oil pan. Had the motor pulled and jets replaced. That cost a thousand bucks. So I really paid $21K for it (plus expense to get to Houston). Still a great deal on what has been a great truck.
Only you can decide if it the right truck for you. I flew from Houston to Atlanta to buy mine because it had everything I wanted and was the right price.
Good luck!
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That seems a little high, i bought my truck (01 f-350 singal cab xlt) with 98k on it for 15k, but then again I looked for months apon months for that right truck. I know I would much rather buy from a private seller then a dealer too, because you get honesty from the owner and a cheaper price. I don't know how many times while looking I heard the "It was owned by an older man who used it to pull his horse trailer" or "It was owned by an older man who plowed his driveway". But thats just my opinion so, the choice is up to you.
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. I know I would much rather buy from a private seller then a dealer too, because you get honesty from the owner and a cheaper price. I don't know how many times while looking I heard the "It was owned by an older man who used it to pull his horse trailer" or "It was owned by an older man who plowed his driveway". But thats just my opinion so, the choice is up to you.
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thATS a fine looking rig, How many miles???