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sicminds
GenIII
5/28/2004
11:55:00
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 Subject: Looking at a 99 5.2L 4x4 - questions
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I am looking to buy a 99 5.2L 4x4 rc with a 6" lift and 33" superswampers. Powel everything.
Just wonderin what to look for as far as problems, and any suggestions to talk the price down.
its got 63k miles and he's asking $13k
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daveman
Dodge Dakota
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5/28/2004
22:41:53
| RE: Looking at a 99 5.2L 4x4 - questions
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The price sounds about $5-7K too high. A year ago, I bought a '99 extenede cab 4x4 5.2L auto with around 50K miles. Factory options included upgraded Infinity stereo/CD player with steering wheel controls, cruise, tilt wheel, ABS, overhead console (with trip computer, outside temperature, sunglass holder, garage remote, etc), power locks/windows, towing package, class IV receiver, HD cooling package, etc. I paid $9,000 for the truck a year ago.
According to kbb.com (Blue Book), today the truck you are considering buying is worth $7030 (private party value, in "good" condition).
According to edmunds.com, the TVM for that truck is only $5898.
Modified trucks are worth less than book value. With those mods, the truck was probably driven pretty hard (and taken off road). Watch out for bad ball joints, which is a typical problem on all Dakotas, not just ones driven off-road. I'm not sure what state you live in, but here in Virginia, ball joints are part of the state inspection, so running the truck through a state inspection might be a nice way to get the truck "checked out" for $15 or less. They'll also check the brakes and other things that could be potential problems or soon need replacement.
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sicminds
GenIII
5/29/2004
08:11:49
| RE: Looking at a 99 5.2L 4x4 - questions
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Yeah i knew the price sounded a little high. Retail value is $13,000 for it, not including the mods to it.
I am going to definitly check ball joints,trans,rear end... etc....
I was figuring to go there and check it out and if it seems good, drop like 90 $100's bills on the table and say take it or leave it.
I paid 9k back in 2001 for my 98 rc 2wd with 30k miles on it.
I live in FL, how much do you think a stealer ship would charge to have the truck checked out. Meaning have them inspect everything.?
I would be willing to pay for that just for the fact of knowing i wouldn't be buying into a junker.
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