Should I trade?

[RamRunner1899]

I have a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500
5.2L 318 Magnum V8
Automatic 4x4
134k miles
Everything works. Perfect condition. Mine has the Camper Shell.

Someone offered to trade me:
1998 Dodge Ram 2500
5.9L Cummins Diesel
5-speed manual 2WD
400k miles
Looks just as nice. He claims everything works.

Is it worth the trade?

I really want a manual Cummins, but I don't know if it's worth it with miles like that.

What do you think?

 

[HockeyPops]

134 vs 400

 

[buddy guy]

i know the Cummins were famed to go 100's of thousands of miles, but what about the rest of the truck? its not a f'cking Volvo.

 

[CantRepeat]

If you do, get some cash on the deal as well.

 

[Joe w.]

If it was me i'd keep my own truck and pass on the Cummins.

 

[PIPTHEREDRAM]

Another thing to keep in mind is that you know of all your upcoming issues and are familiar with that rig. Another truck brings another set of unknown problems.

 

[xFred12]

Another thing to keep in mind is that you know of all your upcoming issues and are familiar with that rig. Another truck brings another set of unknown problems.

x2. - well said.

 

[Shadow_Death]

Yep, and in this case 400k miles. If it was 200k miles I'd strongly consider it, but at 400k.... Just remember not every Cummins is a million miles engine.

 

[PIPTHEREDRAM]

Also I couldn't give up 4wd, that's just me though.

 

[DodgeTx]

strong considerations for both pros and cons, check the blowby, if its excessive it could still go another 100k, try to start it cold, if it starts right up thats a good sign, if it takes a good 15 seconds thats not. check the oil and check for leaks, check the coolant and look for oddball wiring (on the road fixes usually). Check to make sure all the gears engage without any grinding. Ac heat etc.