Your thoughts on this truck...

[EmersonHart13]

http://www.palatineautomart.com/newandusedcars/0/1046752/8f15dc20-4b88-4a0e-aa85-5656ce1e6f4f/none/2002-Dodge-RamPickup1500-Palatine-IL-60074.aspx

2002 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST Quad Cab Short Bed 4WD

$13,995 Stock #: 5237 Color: White VIN#: 3D7HU18Z52G177115 Transmission: Automatic Year: 2002 Engine: 5.9L V8 OHV 16V Make: Dodge Drive Train: 4WD Model: Ram Pickup 1500 Mileage: 16,121 Trim: ST Quad Cab Short Bed 4WD State: IL Interior: Cloth Price: $13,995 Vehicle Type: Truck

Deciding if it is worth the drive to even go look at... 2002 Dodges are not exactly known for their reliability.... Though the newer ones are getting better.

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[Dasfinc]

You know my stance

First year of re-design

and then they changed the transmission and a number of other systems for 2003.

 

[EmersonHart13]

You know my stance

First year of re-design

and then they changed the transmission and a number of other systems for 2003.

I hear ya. I just want to see if anyone has anything positive to throw on. I dont expect it though...

I just cannot find anything to compare this to. Low miles and great price.

 

[bluzohh6]

you should pay 7k for that truck

 

[Dasfinc]

you should pay 7k for that truck

bluzohh out of nowhere!!!!

 

[AlmightyBirdman]

I'm surprised it doesn't have any rust on it already. I say no. My dad has that style Durango that was released 2 years AFTER and there is rust all over the damn thing. If it doesn't have any rust already it probably will soon.

 

[EmersonHart13]

you should pay 7k for that truck

For that price I would surely buy it.

bluzohh out of nowhere!!!!

That is how he always is!

I'm surprised it doesn't have any rust on it already. I say no. My dad has that style Durango that was released 2 years AFTER and there is rust all over the damn thing. If it doesn't have any rust already it probably will soon.

True, it does look surprisingly clean, must have been garage kept or should I say locked in the garage?

 

[bluzohh6]

16000 miles on a 10 year old truck is a little suspect. People buy trucks mainly for a utility, not to be kept in the garage. Do they have a good explanation?

 

[machausta]

Dodge truck = transmission failure

NEXT!

 

[EmersonHart13]

16000 miles on a 10 year old truck is a little suspect. People buy trucks mainly for a utility, not to be kept in the garage. Do they have a good explanation?

I have not even tried to call and ask...

Dodge truck = transmission failure

NEXT!

I am on my second GP and currently own a GP GXP, I am used to transmission failure!

 

[otter1363]

Too much $, stick with '04 and up for the 3rd gen Ram and yes Ram truck = blown slop bucket trans.

*edit* I know where an '04 with a worked 6.1 base 418 sits for 13k...But - its missing 3rd gear

 

[RICH17]

Yeah first year for the redesign STAY AWAY

 

[EmersonHart13]

I will have to wait for the next deal and hope it isn't a first model year...

 

[SRT41320]

Yeah first year for the redesign STAY AWAY

they actually didnt change much...the body and interior yes...powertrain is exactly the same...only downside is the 5.9 gets horrible gas mileage vs. the hemi...but the 5.9 is prolly one of the most solid/reliable/etc engine ever made!

 

[BillyBru]

what made you decide to go toward a truck?

 

[EmersonHart13]

We are about to get our second large do so we need a bigger vehicle... And my wife has a horse so looking for something that can fill both rolls. Plus the truck offers a lot of other benefits. My wife has the mpg mobile and i work 4 miles so the truck gas wont be bad.

 

[EmersonHart13]

they actually didnt change much...the body and interior yes...powertrain is exactly the same...only downside is the 5.9 gets horrible gas mileage vs. the hemi...but the 5.9 is prolly one of the most solid/reliable/etc engine ever made!

Too bad the trans is junk. :-(

 

[THEHKP7M13]

Not on their website. So its probably sold. End of subject.

 

[EmersonHart13]

It is gone!