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67,740 on my '03 with a 4.7.
Wow, I take it you don't drive it much?
I've actually had it less than a year. However, I do work from home and don't drive much.
I've got an 08 4x4 hemi QCSB that just rolled into the 45,000 mile range. She's been flawless although I have a recurring problem where the truck doesn't like to start when it gets cold (lets say, lower than 20 degrees F).
Is it the original battery? It could be that.
Good luck.
Nah, I replaced the battery last winter. The plugs are new as well, and it doesn't throw any codes. I can rule out bad gas because it ran like a top for a half tank and then one particularly cold morning it started rough. The really crazy thing is that if you start the truck, shut it off and restart it it will operate normally. I'm thinking maybe a MAP or IAT sensor, possibly the EGR valve too. I might chuck 100 bucks worth of new sensors in it and see what happens.
Awesome. Thanks for the posts everyone.
I'm kinda in a crossroads.
I have a 2005 Ram Daytona 4X4 single cab/short bed which I love. The truck is amazing and goes really well still. I just put $1,500 into it, half because it needed it and the other half of repairs for preventive maintenance. Only 72k on the clock and interior and body are in great shape, except for some rust on the bottom of the tailgate and some rust on the rear bumper.
I am debating trading it in on a 2015 SRT 8 Jeep in early 2015. But, I got to thinking with your posts here. Seems like these trucks can last a long time. I only drive 16 miles a day both ways to work, so I don't put much mileage on. I was thinking the Jeep is too nice to be beating on in the winter, but if it were my daily driver, I would. lol
I've been throwing around the idea of keeping the truck for the winter months, take it off the road during the late spring/summer/fall and possibly buying a 2015 Hellcat Charger as my daily driver, and take that off the road during the winter months. I also have a 2013 Roush Stage 3 that I am still paying off, but I have it paid off until January 2016. The HC Charger is a lot less than the Jeep and then I could have a kick ass truck, a kick ass 4 door sedan and my Roush Stage 3.
Anyways, sorry for the long post, but what would you guys/gals do if you have that option? Thanks!
I'd keep the truck. 4x4, low miles, no payment, a little rust so you won't feel bad about driving it in the winter. Pick ups are handy for hauling just about anything clean or dirty. If you have to put some money into repairs its still less than a payment on a new vehicle. Plus...this is Ram Forum so what do you expect us to say.