2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Drove an '02 Dually today

[NETim]

Local dealer has an '02 dually with 50K on it. Very good shape overall. HO engine with 6 spd. Drove alright (except for a decided pull to the left) and ran alright. They want $31K for it. A little high in my estimation. In its former life it toted a gooseneck trailer full o' hogs around. One owner, dealer sold it new to him.



Nuthin' fancy otherwise. Towing mirrors are not remotely controlled. The vanity mirror on the passenger's side is not lighted. So I am guessing that this truck is not a "highline" model.



Defects that I noticed right off:



1) Tailgate has many, many tiny paint chips in it. From towing?



2) The black vinyl trim piece that adheres to the pillar directly behind the passenger door glass is missing.



3) Passenger side front tire center cap missing.



4) It has a decided pull to left, regardless of which side a south breeze was working on as I went down the highway.



5) Rubber OK, more than 50% left anyway.



I hate parting with my beloved '97. It's been such a good truck but unfortunately, according to the book, you can't put much of a slide in camper in a 2500. So I am looking at a 1 ton in the future. Maybe. If I can let go of the '97.



Anyway, Kelley blue book on the 02 is about $28K. The '97 trade in is an appalling $13K.



Bringing the '97 in tonight to see how bad he'll insult me for trading. I know their price is a bit steep. The front end is going to need some work (big surprise!) And the tailgate should be repainted IMHO.



I hate trading vehicles.



Tim

 

[onestackdram]

Hey i thought i would chime in and let you know since your really not that far away that if you dont like the deal you get at your local stealer that there is one here in KC (Olathe to be exact) that has an '02 3500 QC HO 6 Speed, 23K on it for about the same price. I drove it two days ago and runs really good, drives fine, has gooseneck hitch in it. no noticable dings or chips that i could find. And has factory exaust brake already in it. And the interior is LOADED for about 32K. The stealers name is Sunflower Dodge. Just thought i would throw that one in there.

 

[champspa]

hey let them have it, get a new one, it's only 5 or 6 more for one with 0 miles on it , there was an o2 at Chesterfield dodge for 31,flat bed with dump hydraulics, and it's a 11 ft also.

 

[Qualey]

I agree with champspa



I got my 02 brand new for about $3500 more than that. There are much better deals out there.



Good luck though!



Matt

 

[Sticks]

I got mine in Denver CO in Sept of '02 for 27k Same as onestackdram's description. 29k miles, gooseneck, brake control, and nerf bars. Otherwise a ST with cruise control and tow mirrors.



I walked out the door for 32k with extended warranty and a few extras from the shop.



Shop around some more!



Sticks

 

[NETim]

Thanks for the feedback. You've all basically confirmed my gut feeling. There's no way that I'd pay their asking price. Personally I don't think that truck is worth more that $25K, tops.



Thanks again,



Tim

 

[FCrawford]

Look at classified ad #1452. My truck is for sale 2002 Chassis Cab for $21,500.