Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 1997 Dodge 2500 Pickup 2WD
NON-Smoking truck!!!
I am giving up my baby :{ . I am doing way too much driving as outside sales now to small towns to want to drive her for that. My wife & I have used her for commuting a lot (averaging 45k per year). We are the second owner and have had her for 4 1/2 years.
I have used her to pull my car trailer and it works fine. Since Indiana has been enforcing their 10k pound rules
on everyone towing, even private owners, it has a current DOT inspection. (It was a whole lot easier to pay the money than argue about revoking my drivers license. )
I get 19-22 mpg on the highway, 14-16 in town and 11-14 pulling my single car enclosed trailer at 62mph.
Features
6 cylinder Cummins engine
SLT package
Automatic Transmission.
Full bed
AC/Cruise/Tilt/PW/PL/Security system
60 gallon in bed additional tank with rollover valve
Standard and louvered tailgates
AM/FM/Cassette/CD
Stainless exhaust
Full length running boards
Front end bra
Sensors for EGT, Vacuum boost, trany temperature, air pressure
Extra large rear end, transmission and oil pans
Aluminum grill
Hard tonneau cover by Snug-fit that is a waterproof seal
Spray in bed liner
Towing package
Helper air bags
354 rear gears
Service
Regular servicing (my mechanic calls it a “cream puff” contact Fred’s Northside at 574-256-0240 with questions talk with him about Roger’s truck)
220k miles
Rebuilt transmission with ATS torque converter, valve body etc in October 2004
Valve adjust 2k miles ago
New tires 2k miles on them
Brakes just rebuilt with new caliper
2 year old batteries
New leaf spring
All fluids have HyperLube additives in them
Lift pump replaced (I run 3 in line fuel filters and have NEVER had any problems with fuel)
Current DOT inspection
Additions
Fiberglass conversion unit on the cab by RoadMaster Towing ($12,000 unit)
52” long,
68” sofa/bed
separate heat/cooling unit
additional power outlets in back
integrated TV antenna
Side door entry
Sliding step
Meets DOT regulations
Minuses
· Drivers seat shows some wear.
· Crack in passenger side box from a running board screw.
· Stone crack in windshield that I will repair prior to delivery. It doesn’t affect my visibility but I’m sure you will prefer it fixed.
· Air compressor doesn’t work. I have the new compressor just haven’t had time to put it on.
· Small wear mark from the tonneau above the passenger tail light.
· Sliding step sometimes doesn’t work. (either corroded connections or bearings need grease or trim molding slides down).
I'm asking $15,500 for it. I know that may seem a little high but it does have the $12k conversion. If you haul for a living and you buy it before the end of the year you could claim a full years depreciation on it.
Any questions please contact me at: -- email address removed -- or 574-315-2218
NON-Smoking truck!!!
I am giving up my baby :{ . I am doing way too much driving as outside sales now to small towns to want to drive her for that. My wife & I have used her for commuting a lot (averaging 45k per year). We are the second owner and have had her for 4 1/2 years.
I have used her to pull my car trailer and it works fine. Since Indiana has been enforcing their 10k pound rules
on everyone towing, even private owners, it has a current DOT inspection. (It was a whole lot easier to pay the money than argue about revoking my drivers license. )I get 19-22 mpg on the highway, 14-16 in town and 11-14 pulling my single car enclosed trailer at 62mph.
Features
6 cylinder Cummins engine
SLT package
Automatic Transmission.
Full bed
AC/Cruise/Tilt/PW/PL/Security system
60 gallon in bed additional tank with rollover valve
Standard and louvered tailgates
AM/FM/Cassette/CD
Stainless exhaust
Full length running boards
Front end bra
Sensors for EGT, Vacuum boost, trany temperature, air pressure
Extra large rear end, transmission and oil pans
Aluminum grill
Hard tonneau cover by Snug-fit that is a waterproof seal
Spray in bed liner
Towing package
Helper air bags
354 rear gears
Service
Regular servicing (my mechanic calls it a “cream puff” contact Fred’s Northside at 574-256-0240 with questions talk with him about Roger’s truck)
220k miles
Rebuilt transmission with ATS torque converter, valve body etc in October 2004
Valve adjust 2k miles ago
New tires 2k miles on them
Brakes just rebuilt with new caliper
2 year old batteries
New leaf spring
All fluids have HyperLube additives in them
Lift pump replaced (I run 3 in line fuel filters and have NEVER had any problems with fuel)
Current DOT inspection
Additions
Fiberglass conversion unit on the cab by RoadMaster Towing ($12,000 unit)
52” long,
68” sofa/bed
separate heat/cooling unit
additional power outlets in back
integrated TV antenna
Side door entry
Sliding step
Meets DOT regulations
Minuses
· Drivers seat shows some wear.
· Crack in passenger side box from a running board screw.
· Stone crack in windshield that I will repair prior to delivery. It doesn’t affect my visibility but I’m sure you will prefer it fixed.
· Air compressor doesn’t work. I have the new compressor just haven’t had time to put it on.
· Small wear mark from the tonneau above the passenger tail light.
· Sliding step sometimes doesn’t work. (either corroded connections or bearings need grease or trim molding slides down).
I'm asking $15,500 for it. I know that may seem a little high but it does have the $12k conversion. If you haul for a living and you buy it before the end of the year you could claim a full years depreciation on it.
Any questions please contact me at: -- email address removed -- or 574-315-2218
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