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I am a newbie pilgrim seeking sage advice on the purchase of my first turbo diesel Ram. I test drove a '99 2500 ETH/DEE quad cab long bed with nearly all options I want; ran great, no brake problems or anything. Disclosure form on windshield says it is a warrantee buy back for brake problems and that discs, drums, shoes and pads have all been replaced, salesman (of course) says it is all better now.

While the salesman was checking the options list from the original sale, I saw the original buyer's name and telephone number. I called him after leaving the dealer and his only complaint is that the truck pulled hard to one side at times. The truck has rear only ABS and the owner felt this was the problem. Multiple trips to dealer yielded no satisfaction so they bought it back.

Now for the advice/opinion part; is this brake problem "fixed" (is there really a Santa Claus?) or how bad is it likely to get over the next few years?
 
Turbo, are you certain this truck was a 99 model? If so, it didn't come stock with an ETH engine. That option is brand new for year 2001 model trucks. The ETH is DC's designation for the High Output engine: 245HP/505 # torque. I guess it is possible that someone could have placed an ETH engine in a 99 model truck...

Just thought I'd pass that along in case you are truly being lied to by a dealer #ad


I am not sure about the transmission either. Was the 6 speed manual really available in 1999, or was that new in 2000?

Tom


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Tom Golden
Godzilla: Patriot Blue 2001 2500 SLT QC 4X4 LWB ETH/DEE, Tow & Camper packages, 3. 54 Ltd. Slip, 4 wheel disc ABS, Isspro EGT/boost gauges, black SmittyBilt nerf bars, K&N RE-0880 & pre-filter, no silencer ring, TDR decal, Jack holiday antenna ball

NRA Life/CRPA/El Dorado #26 F. &A. M. of California
 
I ordered my 99' Six speed Dec. 11th, 1998, - Got it April 23rd, 1999. Dealer told me that there was less than 1,500 6 speeds made in 99'.

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1999 Quad CAb, Short Bed,4X4, Sport Package, 6 speed, 4. 10 rear, Camper Package, MIA Silencer Ring, Amsoil Air Filter, VA CPC, Bosch 275's, Practical Solutions Boost Module, Custom Dual 3" Exhaust with dual 5" Tips, BD Exhaust Brake, Alcoa Classics.
 
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