Buying another Ram - Opinions on this deal

[O.R.T.]

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[MarshRam]

Waits for: www.ramforum.com/threads/marshrams-new-toy

Lol. Don't even know if I am going to create a build thread for it since it is pretty much already built. Other than getting it all black, everything else is done. I promised my wife that!

 

[ThunderMug95]

That looks so awesome. Congrats.

 

[indept]

Nice.

 

[MarshRam]

Nice.

Thanks. Super fun truck!

 

[BWL]

Have fun, but not too much. Remember the audi lol.

 

[BTD07]

That's that. Very happy with this purchase. Fastest thing I've owned since my 63 vw bug with a 1913cc. Thoroughly enjoyed driving this bad boy on the 150 mile trip back. Between physical inspection and the ride, I can tell he did a good job taking care of it.

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I feel super happy for you man, thats a sweet truck and a great price!

 

[BTD07]

And really the way I look at it, go on Cargurus and put in a 10k limit and just TRY and see if you can find anything as nice or cool in a similar year. Guarantee you cant.

 

[MarshRam]

I feel super happy for you man, thats a sweet truck and a great price!

And really the way I look at it, go on Cargurus and put in a 10k limit and just TRY and see if you can find anything as nice or cool in a similar year. Guarantee you cant.

Thanks and I couldn't agree more. Didn't have any plans to purchase another vehicle, but I could not let this slip away for that price. Having this as a commuter vs. my lifted is a big plus. Driving to work is super fun now!

 

[MarshRam]

Have fun, but not too much. Remember the audi lol.

Yeah, I've owned this for 24 hours as of 30 minutes ago, I think I'm safe now. Lol!

 

[Lucy Girl]

Just my 2c (if it was me looking at this)

So you would be the 4th (or 5th?) owner on a 2012. That seems excessive?
It's priced below KBB with all that money thrown into it? That makes me go hum?... (Most guys want to ask double for all the stuff)

My rule of thumb is never buy a modded truck. You have no idea how it was treated, did the guy doing the mods have a clue at what he was doing? Lot's of "what if's" there.

You asked for opinions so there you go...


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I am with you on no mods unless I do them myself. Never know what lurks inside that motor. Just my 2c worth.

 

[Runninbear]

I was thinking about getting a new Ram but if they can't fix my key problem why would I?

 

[jagman_xjs]

I am going to sell my 2012 RAM it has a 4.7 , 4x4 and it is a SLT . I am gonna ask 12k and take whatever reasonable offer I get. Because I just bought a new RAM and do not need this one anymore. Even yours being a 2wd seems like it may be an ok deal.

 

[slacadjuster]

With all the research I have done, this truck seems like a good deal. Pulled the build sheet, but did not pull Carfax. Per the current owner, there were 3 owners, no title or accident issues. Looking to see what everyone thinks.

2012 Ram 1500 Regular Cab ST Pickup 2D 6 1/3 ft (Black)
5.7 Hemi 2WD
116,000 miles
Price: $10K


Private Party KBB Very Good $10,025 - $12,088
Private Party KBB Excellent $10,578 - $12,666
Owner rates it between good and excellent

Mods:

-American Racing Catless Tubes
-Magnaflow 18" muffler/ y Pipe / 5" dual tips
-Trinity T1000 w/ Jay Greene
-Eddie Perfomance 3400 tork stall converter + the stock to swap if wanted
-Transmission + rear end - Came out of Matt at Moe's blue truck, Garry Williams valve body w/ stock clutch pad. @Hemi450hp
-Modern Muscle ported intake
-S&B CAI
-Fastman 82mm TB
-clutch fan delete
-170 thermostat tune
-ATI underdrive pulley

-Belltech 4/2 drop
-Hellwig sway bar + end links
-22" SRT wheels
-Drilled and slotted rotors + ceramic pads replaced t 103K miles. Likely EBS, he couldn't remember the brand

All those mods, I'd run away...fast. I'm sure that truck has been beaten and abused. Probably the reason it's being sold.

 

[MarshRam]

All those mods, I'd run away...fast. I'm sure that truck has been beaten and abused. Probably the reason it's being sold.

Lol..too late, I bought it. And it was well taken care of and all mods were done the right way!

 

[ThunderMug95]

Whispers...dont change the wheels...then fades back into your subconscious....

 

[MarshRam]

Whispers...dont change the wheels...then fades back into your subconscious....

Lmao!! There going black, getting 5% wrapped on the windows and picked up all the trim and bumper paint to renew the plastic. Outside will pretty much be done!

 

[ThunderMug95]

Arrrggghhhhh. I tried. It just looks so class, but I understand the personal preference. Im sure it will look sinister.
Saw a R/T murdered-out Wednesday at a 7-11...Went over and talked to the guy...He was clueless, what a waste...

 

[huntergreen]

Lol..too late, I bought it. And it was well taken care of and all mods were done the right way!

Cngrats. Hope it works out perfectly.

 

[tron67j]

Well, current owner put 73k miles so probably worked out any issues first two owners found. There might be some things to fix, but that is possible with anything. 2 questions you answer for yourself: Is this a good deal to me; and, Do I have a mechanic give it a good once over or just buy it and hope for best? Good luck.