Whats the best state to buy a used Dodge?
04-01-2008, 05:12 AM
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I'd stay away from coastal areas, if given a choice. you have no way of knowing if it's been flooded. electrical gremlins is best stayed away from.
in the ad example above, $15k for a low mileage 98 CTD (assuming it's a 12v) from a prime state like NM or spend $17k for a much newer say 2002 24v 4x4, 5sp w/67k miles from texas, another prime state http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=406
now which would you rather risk your hard earned $$ on?
in the ad example above, $15k for a low mileage 98 CTD (assuming it's a 12v) from a prime state like NM or spend $17k for a much newer say 2002 24v 4x4, 5sp w/67k miles from texas, another prime state http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...00&cardist=406
now which would you rather risk your hard earned $$ on?
04-01-2008, 01:11 PM
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Well just because they are in a coastal area doesn't exactly mean they have more of a chance of being flooded..... But if you don't clean them and they are parked near the water most of the time the salt can get to them after awhile. Sand blows up off the beach sometimes and it has salt in it. Or it could have been driven on the beach a lot and not cleaned.
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04-01-2008, 06:21 PM
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2001 2500 CTD 150k miles , $9500 in tulsa. white, good clean body. needs tires. PM me for phone #
it's not mine, just saw the truck today and took down info to share
much better to get a 12v
it's not mine, just saw the truck today and took down info to share
much better to get a 12v
04-02-2008, 08:35 PM
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I'm rather new at this, and will be looking for a 97/98 12v, that being said. I would like to know is there a definite difference in the looks between the 12v and the 24v engines and what do I need to be looking at to tell the deference between the two engines?
Thanks for any help offered.
Rob
Thanks for any help offered.
Rob
04-03-2008, 10:13 AM
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Everybody bashes the 24V but I absolutely loved mine. My favourite truck ever, I even enjoyed it more than my 06 Mega.
I put one lift pump on it at about 150K and it finally needed a VP44 at 220K, not bad at all in my oppinion. I didn't have a full time FP gauge just checked it periodically with a temporary gauge.
And the sound...... Oh how I loved the sound of that staright piped 24V
It was a fun truck.
I put one lift pump on it at about 150K and it finally needed a VP44 at 220K, not bad at all in my oppinion. I didn't have a full time FP gauge just checked it periodically with a temporary gauge.
And the sound...... Oh how I loved the sound of that staright piped 24V
It was a fun truck.
04-03-2008, 01:25 PM
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hope no one thinks I was bashing 24valve CTD's, as that's not the case. loads of 24v folks have gone 200k+ miles with zero issues. but loads have not and have been stranded multiple times on side of the road.
just that if given a choice like someone considering what to buy. assuming both trucks are in similar condition and same $$. hands down the better choice is a 12valve.
just that if given a choice like someone considering what to buy. assuming both trucks are in similar condition and same $$. hands down the better choice is a 12valve.
Everybody bashes the 24V but I absolutely loved mine. My favourite truck ever, I even enjoyed it more than my 06 Mega.
I put one lift pump on it at about 150K and it finally needed a VP44 at 220K, not bad at all in my oppinion. I didn't have a full time FP gauge just checked it periodically with a temporary gauge.
And the sound...... Oh how I loved the sound of that staright piped 24V
It was a fun truck.
I put one lift pump on it at about 150K and it finally needed a VP44 at 220K, not bad at all in my oppinion. I didn't have a full time FP gauge just checked it periodically with a temporary gauge.
And the sound...... Oh how I loved the sound of that staright piped 24V
It was a fun truck.
04-03-2008, 02:06 PM
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Back to where to buy and a cautionary tale.
In the mid 90's, I ran into a guy from Detroit down in Florida for a little winter boating. He had a business buying used vehicles in Michigan and shipping them to wholesale buyers in Florida. He said he made from $1,500 to $3,000 on each vehicle he shipped south. He also said the biggest demand was for pickup trucks.
So, be careful and look closely at what you are buying. That "rust free" truck just might have spent the first part of its life in the rust belt.
In the mid 90's, I ran into a guy from Detroit down in Florida for a little winter boating. He had a business buying used vehicles in Michigan and shipping them to wholesale buyers in Florida. He said he made from $1,500 to $3,000 on each vehicle he shipped south. He also said the biggest demand was for pickup trucks.
So, be careful and look closely at what you are buying. That "rust free" truck just might have spent the first part of its life in the rust belt.
