Buying a diesel truck

[Grit dog]

That blue Dodge is a real bargain. Just get it. The ext cab is fine with little kids, actually easier because they're closer to the front when in car seats, can reach them. 
Heck if it's too small of a cab in 5 years and has 100k mi on it, it will still be worth something.
If you're looking for low miles you won't find one much better than that.

[snocohunter]

It's a nice truck for sure, wonder what it books for. Seems low miles or 6 sp means add $5k

[JLS]

I drove a Quad Cab for 13 years.  It's fine with little kids.  It's not very convenient when they get a little bigger and you have to open your door so they can get out of the back.  Our three girls were a little snug, and the 2004 cab style was a very nice change.

All that said, it will work fine.

[Special T]

I don't think you will get a better deal than that blue dodge for a low mile truck. And I've owned 5 dodge 1 tons that i have run from new to 200k+miles each. If i were looking i'd dropp everything and go check it out.  take it to a local shop in wen pay the $80 or so and have a vehicle inspection.

[jackelope]

It's a nice truck for sure, wonder what it books for. Seems low miles or 6 sp means add $5k

You really gotta quit paying attention to book value if you want to buy something. Every time you look at book value, the price of the truck will be too high and you'll never buy anything. KBB is absolutely useless in the world of vehicle sales.

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[Woodchuck]

  Especially when you start talking about pre-emmision oil burners.

[snocohunter]

It's a nice truck for sure, wonder what it books for. Seems low miles or 6 sp means add $5k

You really gotta quit paying attention to book value if you want to buy something. Every time you look at book value, the price of the truck will be too high and you'll never buy anything. KBB is absolutely useless in the world of vehicle sales.

.02

Then how come the bank will only loan on blue book values? I understand it's not 100% accurate, but when I sold my car everyone's expectation was based off blue book pricing. I don't have an issue with paying more, i am mostly concerned with resale value. I know the market dictates real pricing, and so on, but I just find it really hard to believe there is a $5k swing in price for diesel trucks.

[snocohunter]

Also, there is nothing wrong with that blue truck. I'm sure it will run for another 20 years. There is a white one here locally with 63000 miles for about the same price. When the price of the blue one was $14500 it was a screaming deal. $18500 is still about right on the money though.

[Woodchuck]

It's a nice truck for sure, wonder what it books for. Seems low miles or 6 sp means add $5k

You really gotta quit paying attention to book value if you want to buy something. Every time you look at book value, the price of the truck will be too high and you'll never buy anything. KBB is absolutely useless in the world of vehicle sales.

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Then how come the bank will only loan on blue book values? I understand it's not 100% accurate, but when I sold my car everyone's expectation was based off blue book pricing. I don't have an issue with paying more, i am mostly concerned with resale value. I know the market dictates real pricing, and so on, but I just find it really hard to believe there is a $5k swing in price for diesel trucks.

Print ads for comparable trucks and go to the bank and show them "real world" value. Most bank people are not car people, they are just going by what some other banker taught them.

[jackelope]

I'm not a finance guy and I have little to no experience with the how's and why's when it comes to loans but usually when you're at the dealership you can get financed for 125% of book value on the vehicle. That has been the case with a few vehicles I have purchased anyway.

[et1702]

Also, there is nothing wrong with that blue truck. I'm sure it will run for another 20 years. There is a white one here locally with 63000 miles for about the same price. When the price of the blue one was $14500 it was a screaming deal. $18500 is still about right on the money though.

It was originally posted as $16,500.  Even at $18,500, the truck only has 46K miles and is still one heck of a deal    I have the same truck, except mine is a 6spd manual.  I LOVE my truck!  Not trying to talk you into anything, but you said you had $6k down.  Make an offer on truck and you are only financing $10 to $12K.  Monthly payments would be a couple hundred bucks, at most! 

But, If you don't pull the trigger, I'll bet you a $100 bucks that it won't last more than a week on CL before it sells to someone else.

ET

[Special T]

I thought the first year that they had the 6 speed manual was in 03? I had 3 of the trucks with the 5speed stick... one of them had a hell of a time keeping the 5th gear on while towing heavy loads.

[Mudman]

My ford is a supercab.  I have 3 daughters and have plenty room for them.  That Dodge is  a great deal.  I would look into it if I was shopping.  Im sure bank will finance it as well.

[JLS]

I thought the first year that they had the 6 speed manual was in 03? I had 3 of the trucks with the 5speed stick... one of them had a hell of a time keeping the 5th gear on while towing heavy loads.

99 was first year.

[gutsnthegrass]

Here is an example, I just sold my 2001 F-350 CCLB Lariat with the 7.3L diesel engine.  It booked at 15,300, I sold it within 1/2 hour on craigslist for 18,500.  The pickup had 120,000 miles on it and it was in really good condition.  I think I should have asked for more since it sold so quickly, hell the guy didnt even open the hood when he bought it.  These diesel pickups sell pretty quickly, there is a pretty healthy market for them right now.