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For Sale: 2003 ½ Ram 2500 SLT Quad Cab 4x2 with 82000 miles – 15K OBO

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1995 2500 FWD Laramie SLT

Curt brake controller

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barkerdl

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· The truck is burgundy with the light grey interior. It has never been in an accident and is dent-free and of course it is also rust-free as it lives in Las Vegas. No rips or tears in upholstery.
· Please note this truck has the HO engine factory rated at 305 HP and 555 ft-lbs of torque and the 48RE transmission that were introduced for the 2003.5 truck upgrade.
· I have installed the Edge EZ fuel boost system with three dashboard selectable settings.
· I installed turbo boost and exhaust manifold temperature gauges. They match the factory dashboard gauges and are lighted the same color as factory gauges and brightness is controlled by the factory gauge adjustment.
· A/C unit is working perfectly – had the blend door issue fixed.
· Power windows, power door locks, and power driver seat.
· Aftermarket tinted windows.
· AM/FM radio with single cassette unit.
· The B&W fifth-wheel hitch is included. It removes easily so the bed is available for other uses.
· Wired for rear 7-pin and 4-pin plugs. Additional 7-pin plug to the pickup bed.
· Factory powered and heated pivoting trailer towing mirrors.
· Auto dimming rear view mirror.
· Tekonsha Prodigy electric brake controller installed with a MOPAR wiring kit.
· The truck has a fifth wheel tailgate installed plus comes with the original tailgate in new condition. Tailgate has been stored in my garage for 15 years.
· Spray-in bed liner by Line-X when the truck was new. It is still in excellent condition.
· The truck has high quality Michelin tires with lots of life left both age and miles. Discount Tire warranty in effect.
· The front shocks were replaced last summer and the rear shocks were determined to be in good condition prior to my trip from Las Vegas to Yellowstone National Park.
· New water pump and serpentine belt also installed last summer. Long life antifreeze installed after cooling system flush.
· I recently replaced both batteries and they come with a transferrable three year full replacement nationwide warranty.
·The truck has been professionally maintained for its entire life. Every electrical and mechanical function of the truck works as intended. I will include the spare fuel filter I carried under the back seat that has never been needed on the road.
· I am a Ham radio operator, so I had two antenna mounts professionally installed on the roof. They are NMO style for two-way radios and can be adapted to SO-239 or the common 5/8” for CB radio antennas. They have never leaked a drop in 15 years of service, so no worries there. The coax is run out of sight under the head liner, driver’s side pillar trim, and under the carpet to the center of the front seat. I ran a 12V power cable with 12 gauge wire and fused on both positive and negative sides directly from the battery to the center bottom of the dashboard. I can leave the wiring there if you want it.
· Now for the negatives: the dash cover has some cracks from the sun and the roof clear coat is damaged from the sun. I would repaint the roof and replace the top of the dash if I were keeping the truck.
· I am selling the truck because I just purchased a new 2018 Ram Laramie 3500.
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JDoremire - thank you! It has served me well and never left me stranded in 15 years.

Forgot to include contact information!!!

Dennis
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Gentlemen (and Ladies too!),

With over 90 views and no offers I see at least two possibilities: First, no one wants a truck this old; or Second, I have priced the truck too high. I would appreciate the opinion of lookers regarding the price / value of the truck. Don't worry, my flame thrower is out of order at present. I would far rather someone have the truck that appreciates the power and utility of the Cummins equipped pickup than try to sell it on Craig's List or Carmax. Thanks for all advice!

Dennis
 
I don't think you are out of line with the asking price considering the mileage and condition. You may have to resort to a more broad based advertising platform however to gain more exposure.
 
I don't think you are out of line with the asking price considering the mileage and condition. You may have to resort to a more broad based advertising platform however to gain more exposure.

I think that the price is within reason for sure BUT the 4X2 kills it for us Northerners, still great trucks but helpless when things are slippery.......as stated above you need a larger platform to get it out there. Hit the right buyer and that thing is gone.....
 
Gentlemen,

Thanks for the frank advice. I do understand about the 4x2 issue in snow and mud country. I spent the first 28 years of my life in North and Central Missouri. Worked outside on the Norfolk and Western Railway in the signal department and as a brakeman. I broke my snow shovel when I moved to Vegas in 1978 and now avoid snow like the plague. Not much mud around Vegas either! Never needed the 4WD with this truck as its task was to pull the fifth wheel to "fair weather" campgrounds and as an older 2WD it was shorter and perfectly matched the height of my fifth wheel trailer. Had hoped (hope is not a plan!) for a buyer on TDR, but understand the size of the audience is limited and we all have our preferences on what type of truck to buy that suits our needs. My new truck is actually 4WD. I made that decision because the manufacturers have decided to make all the trucks the same height. I have an appointment Monday morning to put some spacer blocks in my fifth wheel suspension to make it level with the new truck when hitched. PITA and expensive, but necessary with any of the new trucks to have my Montana fifth wheel level when towing.

Will leave the ad up here of course, but will take good advice and branch out with advertising. Local newspaper, Craig's List (groan), Nifty Nickel, etc. Not in a big rush as the registration and insurance are paid up through August. Just need to get the truck a new home.

Dennis
 
Gentlemen,

180 Views and no offers. How about a dramatic reduction in the asking price? Price is now reduced to $11,000 OBO.

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