Buying a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500?

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I am going to look at a Ram tomorrow. Its 1999, V8 extneded cab with 126k miles. The owner says nothing wrong with it but the price is so low that im begining to wonder if there is something wrrong with it. I am not going to use this much - at the most 100miles a week to haul stuff in an out of my ranch...What shud i be looking for while inspecting the vehicle. Thanks RK
 
Don't try to save a couple bucks by looking the truck over yourself. That's why they have mechanics.
First thing to do is contact a garage (a real one, not a gas station with a bay)
Make an appointment to have the truck inspected, with the instructions you want to know EVERYTHING that is wrong with the vehicle, and what it will cost to get it fixed.
Either take the seller with you, or take the bill back to the seller and you will probably be able to get the seller to knock the amount of the repairs off what he was asking. Whether he will pay for the needed repairs or not, at least then you will know what you are getting into. If you decide then you want to buy it, before the deal is finalized, take it to a transmission shop and have the fluid changed and a new filter installed. This will probably cost you $60- $75. It needs to be done anyways, and if there is any problem they will find it. Get the sellers permission before doing this, and if they say you're going to need a new transmission, walk away from the deal before you get into it. If you do this it will cost you $100-$150 which you can probably get the seller to pay, if the mechanic can't find anything., you'll know you're getting a good deal.

http://trucks.about.com/od/usedvehiclebuyingadvice/Used_Trucks_and_SUVs_Buying_Advice.htm

http://www.hsssearch.co.uk/stories/articles/-/lift_trucks/lifttrucksafety/buying+a+used+truck%3F+insist+on+thorough+examination/
 
They look good, If he selling cheaper there is something wrong! I suggest you to get another cars! Is like taking a risk. Good Luck.
 
Look for any fluid leaks. See if it smokes, check the front end and bearings, exhaust. Drive it and make sure it shifts right, check the brakes. The best thing to do is take it to a mechanic and have him check it out for you. I own a 2001 and so far I've only had to replace upper ball joint. Hope everything works out for ya.
 
check the tranny fluid with all those miles the trans will be the first thing to go
 
I don't know why anyone would buy a V8,,,it is a total waste of money, fuel and common sense....please take time to think...a vehicle will get you from point a to b....nothing more...put the extra money into something that will last you a longer time...
 
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