96 2500 CTD with 277k should I be scared?

Nick110 · 10-31-2009, 07:06 PM

I recently found a truck that has me interested. It is a 1996 2500 CTD 4x4 ext cab 8 ft bed with 277k miles with a newer trans in it. It is a texas truck with no rust at all. Truck is mint to say the least Im just a little hesitant because of the miles. He wants 6500 for it. Can you gguys give me some opinions on if I should go ahead and buy it. Also if the miles arent a problem what would be?

NASTY97SS · 10-31-2009, 07:16 PM

auto or 5 speed? Are there any service records that you could see? Ask questions. 6500 is kind of pricey imo. Just my .02
Dave

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12vCTD · 10-31-2009, 07:17 PM

Got my 96 with 272k on it for 3k. Same truck but minehas rust. Don't be worried bout the miles Is the truck stock? Mine was a one owner bone stock truck

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Nick110 · 10-31-2009, 07:22 PM

Truck is auto and the current owner said he has service records. Also it is bone stock and has never been turned up.

cummins freak · 10-31-2009, 07:25 PM

yeha price seems kind of high

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Nick110 · 10-31-2009, 07:33 PM

What do you guys think its worth.

Nick110 · 10-31-2009, 07:34 PM

Heres the craigslist ad for it

1996 ram 2500 cummins

motocxer117 · 10-31-2009, 07:49 PM

i dont know if i would personally buy it, i got a 97 same as what that is but its 2wd with 180k stock with a new tranny and TC for 5k with an overflowing folder with service records. just look around be patient and youll find what your looking for with even less miles, the only plus is that its from texas

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1997whitefozo · 10-31-2009, 07:58 PM

Hmm, Looks good to me if the truck is sound...

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Nick110 · 10-31-2009, 08:07 PM

I guess im just trying to push myself to get this one since Ive been looking for a little over 5 months. Its slim pickens when your trying to find a truck within 5hrs of Buffalo with no rust. Ill keep looking though. thanks guys.

***12VEG*** · 10-31-2009, 08:13 PM

I'd offer him 6 and pay up to 65 if he wont go down. That's a nice truck, and I bought mine with the exact same mileage, I have never even once looked back! Seems like an good deal to me, don't worry about the mileage if the things been taken care of, it's not high mileage for a 5.9 12 valve. esp. with no rust!

Mine was a shot in the dark with only the most recent service records, and this guy has some, which is good.

I say go for it if it's the one you're looking for.

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1997 2500 SCLB 290,XXX - 5-spd. 4x4, pump tuned with #10 plate, K&N CAI, no sil. ring, KDP tabbed, Autometer C2 Boost, Pyro, & Fuel gauges, BFG All-Terrains, HD Veggie Oil System, B100 & WVO burner! Working on the VGT Turbo conversion, soon to have Valair single disc...
http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...20the%20Dodge/

Nick110 · 11-03-2009, 05:09 PM

I got the guy down to 5900 now and Im seriously considering it. Any more opinions guys? its never been modified at all so it probably wasnt beat on and it has never had a 5th wheel hitch or goose neck. So light towing if any and a new tranny. I think im gonna go for it.

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Nick110 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Nick110's Truck Pics	96 2500 CTD with 277k should I be scared? I recently found a truck that has me interested. It is a 1996 2500 CTD 4x4 ext cab 8 ft bed with 277k miles with a newer trans in it. It is a texas truck with no rust at all. Truck is mint to say the least Im just a little hesitant because of the miles. He wants 6500 for it. Can you gguys give me some opinions on if I should go ahead and buy it. Also if the miles arent a problem what would be?

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10-31-2009, 07:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
NASTY97SS Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Atlanta, Il. Posts: 36 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts NASTY97SS's Truck Pics	auto or 5 speed? Are there any service records that you could see? Ask questions. 6500 is kind of pricey imo. Just my .02 Dave __________________ 95 12v 4x4 automatic regular cab, BONE stock...........Not for long!

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12vCTD Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sycamore, IL Posts: 101 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post 12vCTD's Truck Pics	Got my 96 with 272k on it for 3k. Same truck but minehas rust. Don't be worried bout the miles Is the truck stock? Mine was a one owner bone stock truck __________________ 96 2500 Ext Cab Long Bed 4x4 auto, 3.55's, silencer ring gone, #100 plate FF, starwheel & smoke screw turned in some, 5 inch SS exhaust, S&B intake, Di pricol guages, 285 baja claws, 2 inch leveling kit, bilstein shocks

10-31-2009, 07:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nick110 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Nick110's Truck Pics	Truck is auto and the current owner said he has service records. Also it is bone stock and has never been turned up.

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cummins freak Diesel Freak Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 684 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post cummins freak's Truck Pics	yeha price seems kind of high __________________ 1997, 2500 CTD. 4x4 LWB, ext cab, MODS-#100 plate, JL Machine 5x0.016 Injectors, 3kgsk, timing at 16*, Dave G. trans, , HTT killer B II 64/14, Custom DV's from weston!!! Mods soon to be- traction bars,head studs, marine gasket.

10-31-2009, 07:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nick110 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Nick110's Truck Pics	What do you guys think its worth.

10-31-2009, 07:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nick110 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Nick110's Truck Pics	Heres the craigslist ad for it 1996 ram 2500 cummins

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motocxer117 Cummins Fan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Caledonia WIS Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts motocxer117's Truck Pics	i dont know if i would personally buy it, i got a 97 same as what that is but its 2wd with 180k stock with a new tranny and TC for 5k with an overflowing folder with service records. just look around be patient and youll find what your looking for with even less miles, the only plus is that its from texas __________________ 97 2500 Ext. Cab Long Bed 2wd Stock rebuilt tranny, protorque TC, 4in all the way back, Silencer ring MIA

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1997whitefozo Diesel Head Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canby Oregon Posts: 1,399 Thanks: 11 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts 1997whitefozo's Truck Pics	Hmm, Looks good to me if the truck is sound... __________________ 97 cummins 5-speed 37's 4x4,HID's!,super B turbo. 5x14, sbc 3600dd, Rip's 4in, 4gsk no plate, gauges, titanium retainers, 60#springs, o-ringed head, arp's myspace.com/tylerfozo

10-31-2009, 08:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nick110 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Nick110's Truck Pics	I guess im just trying to push myself to get this one since Ive been looking for a little over 5 months. Its slim pickens when your trying to find a truck within 5hrs of Buffalo with no rust. Ill keep looking though. thanks guys.

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*12VEG* Veggie Burner Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Francisco, Ca. Posts: 425 Thanks: 17 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts 12VEG's Truck Pics	I'd offer him 6 and pay up to 65 if he wont go down. That's a nice truck, and I bought mine with the exact same mileage, I have never even once looked back! Seems like an good deal to me, don't worry about the mileage if the things been taken care of, it's not high mileage for a 5.9 12 valve. esp. with no rust! Mine was a shot in the dark with only the most recent service records, and this guy has some, which is good. I say go for it if it's the one you're looking for. __________________ 1997 2500 SCLB 290,XXX - 5-spd. 4x4, pump tuned with #10 plate, K&N CAI, no sil. ring, KDP tabbed, Autometer C2 Boost, Pyro, & Fuel gauges, BFG All-Terrains, HD Veggie Oil System, B100 & WVO burner! Working on the VGT Turbo conversion, soon to have Valair single disc... http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...20the%20Dodge/

11-03-2009, 05:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
Nick110 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Nick110's Truck Pics	I got the guy down to 5900 now and Im seriously considering it. Any more opinions guys? its never been modified at all so it probably wasnt beat on and it has never had a 5th wheel hitch or goose neck. So light towing if any and a new tranny. I think im gonna go for it.