96 2500 CTD with 277k should I be scared? - Page 2

LaMoparPower · 11-03-2009, 05:50 PM

hell i just bought my 96' with 313k on it and ive put another 3 k in the past month.... wouldnt look back... i paid 4k for mine rust free.. i htink i may like it better then my 06'.... but dont tell anyone!

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matterhorn · 11-03-2009, 06:11 PM

with those miles even stock, I wouldn't pay that much for an auto transmission ...

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Nick110 · 11-03-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by matterhorn

with those miles even stock, I wouldn't pay that much for an auto transmission ...

Are the autos really that bad?

LaMoparPower · 11-03-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick110

Are the autos really that bad?

The stock tranny in this truck lasted the guy 278k miles... And no, it's not bs... It's all depends how you treat and service it... This one had fresh lube and bands checked every 25k miles... The truck I used to hotshot was at 183k and had been hooked to a trailer it's whole life and was still kicken with the stock auto...

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96' CCLWB 4x4, 22's, blacked out.... still has factory cat and muffler! its a work in progress

Big Thanks to Wally At FTEDiesel!!!!!
Enter the FTE FASS giveaway HERE!!!!!!!!!!!

sdiesel · 11-04-2009, 11:03 AM

go after this rig without reservation its really nice
the mileage is a secondary issue it looks like a highway rig and it has had care
i'd vote yes and if i were looking for a rig i would take the time to drive it and get a feel

Also look for the usual tech service bullitin issues for this year of rig and see if they have been done that is a sure way to determine the care the rig has had

my 2 cents....

sdiesel · 11-04-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LaMoparPower

hell i just bought my 96' with 313k on it and ive put another 3 k in the past month.... wouldnt look back... i paid 4k for mine rust free.. i htink i may like it better then my 06'.... but dont tell anyone!

i agree with you about the early 2nd gen dodge i lost my 05 in a flood and replaced it with a dmax chev (choke) and had to buy a loaner truck while the chev was in the shop getting work done on it
I bought a 94 and it truly is the best rig i have ever owned
its even more comfortable than my other trucks

hensley1 · 11-04-2009, 08:36 PM

i picked up a 95 2wd with 273k on it with an at for 2700 and it was bone stock. the mileage doesnt mean chit on these trucks.

liamfm · 11-04-2009, 09:23 PM

I bought mine with 164K on a 98. The injector lines had the stock paint on them, never even had an injector cracked. I've done 10K since I bought it and put in a new oil pressure sensor, changed all the fluids, etc - just to be safe. Truck runs great. Go get it.

By the way, I'm in rusty VT and spent the time and money to get a nice one in Texas too. I had a friend with a 2004 chevy look under it and ask to trade. His is rusted out, mine looks like it just came off the showroom.

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b.lee · 11-04-2009, 10:13 PM

I bought mine with 355,00 miles for $6000 from a dealership
1 owner truck, no plow mounts or even a reese hitch.

$5900 seems like a good deal to me as long as all is well with the truck

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hulkaman2003 · 11-08-2009, 12:11 AM

Mine's bone stock at 199,8xx and still has the stock slush-box that still motivates the truck fine. The most I pull with it is my 24' Grady White (7,000# dry weight). Have seen original trannys go well into the 300k range, depends on the care and maintenance it receives. I've left the truck stock, I figure more HP would probably be the death of the Trans. If the truck is really what you want, go for it. The only way someone would get my old 94 is if they pry the keys from my cold dead hands. Good luck with your descision, Dave.

sdiesel · 11-08-2009, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by hulkaman2003

Mine's bone stock at 199,8xx and still has the stock slush-box that still motivates the truck fine. The most I pull with it is my 24' Grady White (7,000# dry weight). Have seen original trannys go well into the 300k range, depends on the care and maintenance it receives. I've left the truck stock, I figure more HP would probably be the death of the Trans. If the truck is really what you want, go for it. The only way someone would get my old 94 is if they pry the keys from my cold dead hands. Good luck with your descision, Dave.

never could'nt be said better!
the 94 rocks an i have the same deal goin on 'cept i put a new tranny in for the weight i tow
original HP is cool in some ways- 'specially when u want it reliable!

hulkaman2003 · 11-08-2009, 03:47 AM

sdiesel, I've had the 94 for years, bought it from my Dad when he bought his new one. With the miles it has it'll have to wait for the big rebuild for HP increases (I've got a father/son/daughter project planned). The kids (all 5 of them) think it should have the Monster Truck look when we're done so who knows how radical we'll get with it but, hey! I'm an engineer and have some "Tim the tool man" traits as well. Good to hear from you. Always thought the slogan "real trucks don't have spark plugs" is the best. Best of luck, Dave.

BTW: I've got a built car if I need to go fast, a 6,000# truck is the brawn that gets the car to the track.

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hulkaman2003 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts hulkaman2003's Truck Pics	reply to sdiesel sdiesel, I've had the 94 for years, bought it from my Dad when he bought his new one. With the miles it has it'll have to wait for the big rebuild for HP increases (I've got a father/son/daughter project planned). The kids (all 5 of them) think it should have the Monster Truck look when we're done so who knows how radical we'll get with it but, hey! I'm an engineer and have some "Tim the tool man" traits as well. Good to hear from you. Always thought the slogan "real trucks don't have spark plugs" is the best. Best of luck, Dave. BTW: I've got a built car if I need to go fast, a 6,000# truck is the brawn that gets the car to the track.

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LaMoparPower Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,037 Thanks: 12 Thanked 61 Times in 31 Posts LaMoparPower's Truck Pics	hell i just bought my 96' with 313k on it and ive put another 3 k in the past month.... wouldnt look back... i paid 4k for mine rust free.. i htink i may like it better then my 06'.... but dont tell anyone! __________________ 96' CCLWB 4x4, 22's, blacked out.... still has factory cat and muffler! its a work in progress Big Thanks to Wally At FTEDiesel!!!!! Enter the FTE FASS giveaway HERE!!!!!!!!!!! Last edited by LaMoparPower : 11-03-2009 at 06:09 PM.

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matterhorn Cummins Fan Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts matterhorn's Truck Pics	with those miles even stock, I wouldn't pay that much for an auto transmission ... __________________ 1997 DRW NV5600 4WD - Banks Cat-Back - Banks "Big Head" WG - Banks Fuel Plate - Center Force Clutch - BD Exhaust Brake w/Press Gauge - 2" Leveling kit - Banks Boost and EGT gauges - Firestone Assist Bags... Need 4" Turbo/back exhaust badly... trade?

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sdiesel Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vernonia oregon Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts sdiesel's Truck Pics	go after this rig without reservation its really nice the mileage is a secondary issue it looks like a highway rig and it has had care i'd vote yes and if i were looking for a rig i would take the time to drive it and get a feel Also look for the usual tech service bullitin issues for this year of rig and see if they have been done that is a sure way to determine the care the rig has had my 2 cents....

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hensley1 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: independence, ky Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts hensley1's Truck Pics	i picked up a 95 2wd with 273k on it with an at for 2700 and it was bone stock. the mileage doesnt mean chit on these trucks.

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liamfm Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 150 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts liamfm's Truck Pics	I bought mine with 164K on a 98. The injector lines had the stock paint on them, never even had an injector cracked. I've done 10K since I bought it and put in a new oil pressure sensor, changed all the fluids, etc - just to be safe. Truck runs great. Go get it. By the way, I'm in rusty VT and spent the time and money to get a nice one in Texas too. I had a friend with a 2004 chevy look under it and ask to trade. His is rusted out, mine looks like it just came off the showroom. __________________ 1998 12v QC LB 4WD - White - Tan Leather - SLT - Stock and Staying that way

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b.lee Cummins Nut Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 473 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts b.lee's Truck Pics	I bought mine with 355,00 miles for $6000 from a dealership 1 owner truck, no plow mounts or even a reese hitch. $5900 seems like a good deal to me as long as all is well with the truck __________________ 96 CTD 2500 x-cab 4x4 - Goerend Trans and Triple Disc TC, BD Flex plate, Mag-Hytec Trans pan, #10 Plate, 3K GSK, 4" Down pipe/Exhaust, Isspros in A-Pillar, Boost Elbow 36psi, Prime-Loc, 08 CTD wheels/tires, KDP tabbed, 3rd Gen Trackbar kit - 402,000 Miles

11-08-2009, 12:11 AM	#22 (permalink)
hulkaman2003 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts hulkaman2003's Truck Pics	Mine's bone stock at 199,8xx and still has the stock slush-box that still motivates the truck fine. The most I pull with it is my 24' Grady White (7,000# dry weight). Have seen original trannys go well into the 300k range, depends on the care and maintenance it receives. I've left the truck stock, I figure more HP would probably be the death of the Trans. If the truck is really what you want, go for it. The only way someone would get my old 94 is if they pry the keys from my cold dead hands. Good luck with your descision, Dave.