Hey guys,
I came across a 1999 Ram 2500 Diesel today at the shop... Fires right up, doesn't miss a beat, 133k On the clock, 2WD (not too big of a deal down here in NC) It was love at first sight.. I asked the salesman if he could possibly get the guy to trade out of it (like they do here...) and he said he already did! I asked him what it would cost to take it off their hands.. They quoted me around $7500!!! I thought it was a damn good deal. Until I inspected further...
You see, when you see a truck you just love and MUST have you become blind (anyone relate?) But I let it settle in and racked it up. Took a look under, and what do I see? Everyone's worst nightmare. Rust. The frame is not rusted through. The leaf springs are rusted, shocks, all suspension components. As well as parts of the bed and front fenders are rusted. Rear main is leaking as well (can have that fixed easily considering it's a 2WD)
I just want to know what you guys think.. While I am a Dodge technician.. I'm not a rust technician.. So... any opinions??
I came across a 1999 Ram 2500 Diesel today at the shop... Fires right up, doesn't miss a beat, 133k On the clock, 2WD (not too big of a deal down here in NC) It was love at first sight.. I asked the salesman if he could possibly get the guy to trade out of it (like they do here...) and he said he already did! I asked him what it would cost to take it off their hands.. They quoted me around $7500!!! I thought it was a damn good deal. Until I inspected further...
You see, when you see a truck you just love and MUST have you become blind (anyone relate?) But I let it settle in and racked it up. Took a look under, and what do I see? Everyone's worst nightmare. Rust. The frame is not rusted through. The leaf springs are rusted, shocks, all suspension components. As well as parts of the bed and front fenders are rusted. Rear main is leaking as well (can have that fixed easily considering it's a 2WD)
I just want to know what you guys think.. While I am a Dodge technician.. I'm not a rust technician.. So... any opinions??