03 QC standard output with 48RE?

[yunk]

I am a newbie about to purchase a 2003 SLT QC 4x4 shortbox (bummer) with the standard output engine(250hp)which has 45000 miles from my father in law. The manufacture date is 1/03 I was reviewing the buyers guide and I see this should have the 48RE transmission as the 235hp engine comes with the 47RE can someone confirm this? After much reading I'm nervous about the 47RE. The truck is in excellent condition with original tires and brakes and has towed only a popup camper twice a yr along with the garbage to the dump, the only issue is a dented rear bumper. I check his mileage whenever he comes in town to visit 190 mile one way and empty it always reads over 20. He wants $20000 and I'm trying to get it for $19000 does 20000 seem a little high?

 

[Missouri Mule]

I think the 47re was standard in 03s unless HO engine (seems to me 250 was standard. Should be able to tell by the serial no. on truck which trans it has.



Price don't know.

 

[JDiepstra]

I am not sure about the transmission but I can tell you that the overhead mpg computer is called the lie-o-meter by most people who hand calculate their mileage. I would expect lower mpg's than it indicates.

 

[1smoknC]

I think you could find a better deal out there. Diesels are being almost given away around here. But you do know the history behind it so that has to be a factor to.

 

[Missouri Mule]

I remember reading in the TDR that Dodge/CTD depreciate about $4000 a year. But low mileage and other things have to be added in.

 

[RDyson]

Most of the 03 SO's had the 47re. But there are a few that got the 48re in the swap over to the new transmission. The best way to find out is to take the VIN to the dealer parts dept and they can give you a build sheet for the truck. It will tell you exactly what equip is on the truck.



Randy