I'm looking to upgrade my truck and join the big boys club. i currently drive a 2014 ram 1500 slt and hope to move up in the world and get a 2012 ram 3500 Laramie. It has 39k miles on it with all the bells and whistles along with a clean title. asking price is $48,000 and it is located 330 miles away. they are offering me 24k for my 14 ram which has 30k miles. just curious if i should pull the trigger. $48k is a lot of money to spend on a truck(for me at least). however, i feel if its going to last me 500k in the long run it is a great investment. has anyone heard of or experienced any major issues with the year/model? i heard of a rumor that the newer rams have a grounding/electrical issue in the engine. the guy could be full of it but trying to do my research now so i can decided what the best route for me is. i plan on pulling a 45 ft toy hauler 5th wheel. any advise or problems you know of would be greatly appreciated!
you don't state whether it is a diesel or hemi. That would make a HUGE difference in the price. As mentioned already you can get into a new truck for that much. I dont know if you'll get the full blow Laramie package for that but you should be easily in the big horn cummins range. I'd think you would be able to get a Laramie hemi with $48k though.
I gave a touch over $40 for my truck. A 2015 crew cab long box 2500 tradesman.
Personally I suggest new for many reasons. Better interest rates, you know what you are getting and not worrying about what someone else has done, warranty...
Just FYI, I went 2500 to keep the 4 link coil spring rear suspension vs 3500 with the leaf springs. The coil rear end is quite a bit smoother as well as the 4 link really plants the power to the ground, there is literally zero axle wrap or wheel hop! If my 2500 is ever loaded too heavy i will just throw a set of air bags at it... I haul a camper with 2200 pounds of tongue weight and haven't had any issues thus far though...