Looking at a used 2014 Ram

[Jim W]

Hi, my son is still looking for a 2014 used Ram truck with a Cummins engine. The deal fill through on the truck from KS, the dealer sold the truck before my son was able to get financing. So now he has located another truck in New Jersey this time and I was wondering if anybody could look at the truck for me, that is in the area?

The truck is is located at "Family Ford" in Netcong, NJ at intersection 183 and 30 New Jersey. The truck is a 2014, 2500 SLT Ram, short bed,Bright White, 6 sped auto, with 30,615 miles.

Jim, Thanks in advance.

 

[Bob4x4]

Last 8 of the vin and I can see any warranty history

 

[Killer223]

no way would i get a east coast truck... but yes you can take the vin to carfax, or the dealer and see what's been done.

 

[Deleted member 995608]

Jim - He just be able to pick up a left over 2016 for the same price or nearly the same price as the 2014. That's the very reason I bought new...... Used prices are stupid high

 

[Jim W]

Last 8 of the vin and I can see any warranty history

Thanks Bob:The last eight Vin numbers are EG277433. If I copied the number correctly.

Jim

 

[Bob4x4]

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Standard Equipment


Code
Description
Code
Description
Code
Description


APAS
Monotone Paint
BCNS
730 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BNBS
Electronic Stability Control


BRTS
Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
CBZS
Prem Vinyl Door Trim w/Map Pocket
CB9S
2nd Row In Floor Storage Bins


CGDS
Front Height Adjust Shoulder Belts
CGSS
Supplemental Side Air Bags
CG3S
Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags


CJ1S
Supplemental Frt Seat Side Air Bags
CKES
Floor Covering Carpet
CLES
Front Rear Floor Mats


CSPS
Driver/Passenger Assist Handles
CUES
Rear Underseat Compartment Storage
CUNS
Overhead Console


CV1S
Chrome Accent Shift Knob
DJNS
6,000# Front Axle
DK3S
Elec Shift-On-The-Fly Transfer Case


DRQS
11.50 Rear Axle
DS7S
Conventional Differential Frt Axle
GACS
Tinted Glass Windows


GBBS
Tinted Windshield Glass
GFES
Rear Power Sliding Window
GNMS
Passenger Side Sun Visor w/Mirror


GXMS
Remote Keyless Entry
GXXS
Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
HAAS
Air Conditioning


HGBS
Dash Liner Insulation
HGFS
Floor Tunnel Insulation
JATS
Instrument Cluster w/Display


JBYS
Instr. Panel Color Keyed Bezel
JCBS
120 MPH Primary Speedometer
JFJS
Temperature Compass Gauge


JHAS
Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JJBS
Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS
12V Auxiliary Power Outlet


JKYS
Power Accessory Delay
JPBS
Power Locks
JP3S
Pwr Front Windows, 1-Touch,Up Down


LAZS
Vehicle Information Center
LA6S
Incandescent Tail Lamps
LCHS
Rear Dome Lamp


LETS
Traveler/Mini Trip Computer
LMES
Halogen Quad Headlamps
LMGS
Automatic Headlamps


MBFS
Bright Rear Bumper
MCMS
Body Color Headlamp Filler Panel
MCTS
Bright Front Bumper


MDAS
Front License Plate Bracket
MENS
Front Wheel Spats
MGAS
Ram's Head Badge


MNES
Body Color/Chrome Door Handles
MPLS
Black-Out Tape
MS4S
Ram 2500 Badge


MUSS
4X4 Badge
MXBS
Front Air Dam
NFTS
31 Gallon Fuel Tank


NHMS
Speed Control
NMCS
Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
QW7S
Bright White Clear Coat


RCGS
6 Speakers
SBES
Power Steering
SFBS
Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers


SGBS
Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SHAS
Front Stabilizer Bar
SUAS
Tilt Steering Column


TBBS
Full Size Spare Tire
TBMS
Tire Carrier Winch
WKNS
18 Steel Spare Wheel


XA8S
Non Adjustable Pedals
XBSS
Pickup Box
XFKS
7 Pin Wiring Harness


XFRS
Class V Receiver Hitch
XFUS
Trailer Tow w/4-Pin Connector Wiring
XGMS
Tire Pressure Monitoring Display


XHCS
Trailer Brake Control
XJ8S
Body Color Fuel Filler Door
XKDS
'Why Buy' Label


XLNS
English/USA Language
X8ZS
Seat Parts Module
X81S
Instrument Panel Parts Module


X82S
Door Parts Module
X83S
Front End Parts Module
X88S
Tire Wheel Parts Module


YAAS
Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications
1AAS
U.S. Dealer Retail
132S
Zone 32-New York


5AXS
Crew Cab
5I4S
Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/(4X4)
5LBS
2014 Vehicle Specifications


5ZBS
Price Class H - SLT
5ZES
6 FT. Cargo Box
5ZMS
2500 Series


57AS
DJ/6303 Vehicle Family
594S
Vehicle Order Tracking
6USS
U.S. Specifications Label


631S
New Jersey Ship to State Code
931S
New Jersey Sold to State Code



Optional Equipment


Code
Description
Code
Description
Code
Description


*MJ
Premium Cloth Bucket Seats
-X8
Black/Diesel Gray
ADB
Protection Group


AFZP
Big Horn Regional Package
AHD
Heavy Duty Snow Plow Prep Group
BAJP
220 Amp Alternator


CACP
Bucket Seats
CJ2P
Supp. Side Curtain Frt/Rr Air Bags
CSXP
Rear 60/40 Split Folding Seat


CUFP
Full Length Floor Console
CVNP
Folding Flat Load Floor Storage
DBAC
All Automatic Transmissions


DG7
6-Spd Automatic 68RFE Transmission
DMRP
3.42 Axle Ratio
DSAP
Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle


ETK
6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine
GN4P
RR View Auto Dim Mirror w/Display
GPG
Power Black Trailer Tow Mirrors


GVBC
All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
JFEP
Ram Active Air
JKVP
115V Auxiliary Power Outlet


JLNP
GPS Navigation
JLPP
GPS Antenna Input
JPWP
Power Lumbar Adjust

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[Bob4x4]

It had a couple flashes at low miles still has 3 open recalls

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

What kind of price are they offering? Anyone want a 2013 3500 (mine) at 47,000 miles?

 

[sag2]

What kind of price are they offering? Anyone want a 2013 3500 (mine) at 47,000 miles?

You have the itch for a new one already?

 

[Cummins2014]

Hi, my son is still looking for a 2014 used Ram truck with a Cummins engine. The deal fill through on the truck from KS, the dealer sold the truck before my son was able to get financing. So now he has located another truck in New Jersey this time and I was wondering if anybody could look at the truck for me, that is in the area?

The truck is is located at "Family Ford" in Netcong, NJ at intersection 183 and 30 New Jersey. The truck is a 2014, 2500 SLT Ram, short bed,Bright White, 6 sped auto, with 30,615 miles.

Jim, Thanks in advance.

Fairly low miles for a 2014, its all about the price. Most 2014's have six recalls, would have to look ,but I believe that is what my 2014 Laramie has had. I too was in the market for a 2-3 year old truck until I started looking at new truck prices. It just didn't make sense to buy a used one.

Low miles ,and a decent price would make sense on that truck though.

 

[Jim W]

Truck has already been sold, the dealer (Ford) was asking less than $34,000 for the truck.

Joe, my son has decided to wait until spring to look for a new truck, a suggestion from his wife I think. She wants him to buy locally since it would be easier to acquire and not fly/drive hundreds of miles to get. Every thing in our area is way higher in price compared to other areas of the country.

I was even asked by a neighbor if I would selll my 2008 to his son for $30,000. I said thanks but no thanks, I needed my truck for a tow vehicle for our 5ER. And I do not want car/truck payments now, since I am retired.

Jim

 

[aj73942]

i read that you're son is not "really" looking at this time, just wanted to share this truck with you http://www.bobmoorecadillacokc.com/....4_Ft_Box_Laramie-Oklahoma_City-OK/2852941953
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it is a one owner and only has 28K New tires etc. I really wanted it but traded for a year end 2016 Longhorn. Don't think you'll find a nicer used one.

 

[Cummins12V98]

Joe's truck is beautiful, that Copper color is NICE!

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

I am beginning to get a low-grade itch for a new one, although the 2013 has been great and very reliable. Maybe a sunroof, etc.

 

[Cummins12V98]

I am beginning to get a low-grade itch for a new one, although the 2013 has been great and very reliable. Maybe a sunroof, etc.

Maybe by the 2019's your condition will be full blown. All new RAM, 30 year anniversary Cummins/RAM and Cummins 100 year anniversary. AND exhaust will be treated down stream.

 

[Cummins2014]

Maybe by the 2019's your condition will be full blown. All new RAM, 30 year anniversary Cummins/RAM and Cummins 100 year anniversary. AND exhaust will be treated down stream.

Anything to improve the emission systems on these Rams, they are troublesome at best. Talk to ANY tech at the dealership, and you will get an ear full. So far have talked to three of them ,and its the same story, pretty much a constant parade of trucks in for emissions related issues. DEF codes, bad sensors, bad converter etc. Was told by two of service techs, they hope its not a bad
converter , they were on back order. This was a dealer in Burley, Idaho, and the other was in Tremonton, Utah. That right there tells you the issues on these emission systems.

As crazy as it sounds , this is according to the techs I have talked to, when filling the DEF it will sometimes trigger a code, what it does is it runs a diagnostic test . Makes sense I guess.

 

[spoon059]

Anything to improve the emission systems on these Rams, they are troublesome at best. Talk to ANY tech at the dealership, and you will get an ear full. So far have talked to three of them ,and its the same story, pretty much a constant parade of trucks in for emissions related issues. DEF codes, bad sensors, bad converter etc. Was told by two of service techs, they hope its not a bad
converter , they were on back order. This was a dealer in Burley, Idaho, and the other was in Tremonton, Utah. That right there tells you the issues on these emission systems.

As crazy as it sounds , this is according to the techs I have talked to, when filling the DEF it will sometimes trigger a code, what it does is it runs a diagnostic test . Makes sense I guess.

I have to wonder how many of these issues require the fix that they are getting... I got some stupid DEF error code in my truck when I filled up the last time. I forget what it was, but its the one signifying bad DEF and apparently it "requires" dropping and draining the DEF tank for a couple hundred dollars. Stupid me, I just cleared the code and put another 5000 miles on my truck with nary an issue.

My gut tells me that these trucks are throwing codes for something stupid or inconsequential, and these "techs" don't know how to fix it so they just throw parts at it until the light turns off. Very few trained mechanics left who can diagnose a problem... most are people who are limited to plugging the truck into a computer and hoping for the best...

 

[Cummins2014]

I have to wonder how many of these issues require the fix that they are getting... I got some stupid DEF error code in my truck when I filled up the last time. I forget what it was, but its the one signifying bad DEF and apparently it "requires" dropping and draining the DEF tank for a couple hundred dollars. Stupid me, I just cleared the code and put another 5000 miles on my truck with nary an issue.

My gut tells me that these trucks are throwing codes for something stupid or inconsequential, and these "techs" don't know how to fix it so they just throw parts at it until the light turns off. Very few trained mechanics left who can diagnose a problem... most are people who are limited to plugging the truck into a computer and hoping for the best...

This is getting to be quite the issue, hearing more, and more about. Was your code P207F, thats the bad DEF code ?

 

[spoon059]

Yup, that's one of the two codes that I got. Ram is recommending hundreds of dollars worth of work to "fix" the issue. I just cleared the code and kept on driving. Never came back, never had any issues.

 

[Cummins2014]

Yup, that's one of the two codes that I got. Ram is recommending hundreds of dollars worth of work to "fix" the issue. I just cleared the code and kept on driving. Never came back, never had any issues.

Same here other then I did see a dealer ,and all was well, no recommendations for repair.