Trade my 2004 Ram for a 2000 Ram?
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09/22/14 10:04 PM
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Some of you know I blew up another 48RE in my Cummins 2004 Ram 3500 Laramie single wheel 4x4 quad cab shortbox with 216K miles and it is still sitting in Pennsylvania. A friend has a 2000 Ram 2500 2wd quad cab shortbox sport and is a black SLT Cummins automatic that he bought new and has 150K miles that still runs great and he hasn't driven it in winter for the last 7 years. He wants to trade me even as he needs a real 4-door truck for his family and also wants a 4x4 he can drive in the winter. What do you think? Here is a pic of my truck, it has 18" wheels with new tires and I have added a Ranch Hand monster bumper on the front after this pic was taken.
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Re: Trade my 2004 Ram for a 2000 Ram?
[Re: Rhinodart]
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09/23/14 12:28 AM
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Not sure if looks matter to you at all but the '04 looks better. Which do you like more. If it's your current truck then get a good tyranny in it and enjoy it as I think you'll enjoy it more. If your tyranny wasn't in bad shape would you even consider this trade?
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Re: Trade my 2004 Ram for a 2000 Ram?
[Re: Rhinodart]
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09/23/14 01:18 AM
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The 04 gens are going for stupid money & don't know what it'd cost to rebuild your Cummins, but if you need 4WD, I'd keep it. I loved my 02 2500 4wd, but the had to learn the hard way what upgrades I shoulda made!. The 98-2002 gen 2500's with a steering box stabilizer, 727 upgrades for towing & the Fast Pump upgrades are hard to beat. I like the later gen's interiors & front suspension, and they are much quieter than the earlier gens, so that's something to consider. Two friends of mine just bought 04's. Both 4wd's & the one with 23K orig miles went for $29K & the one with 120K went for 23K. I think your decision basically comes down to cash outlay to fix the 04 & do you really need a 4wd. Best wishes in whichever direction you go.
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Re: Trade my 2004 Ram for a 2000 Ram?
[Re: Rhinodart]
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09/23/14 01:24 AM
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The 2000 is a sweet looking truck. I also prefer the 2000-02 Sport style and larger comfyier interior (front seat room). It sounds like a fair deal for both of you. You will miss the 4wd during the next few months tho.
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Re: Trade my 2004 Ram for a 2000 Ram?
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09/23/14 10:09 PM
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I would fix the 04 the 2000 isn't worth as much and it has basically the same trans that is in your 2004. The 2004 has different electronics in it along with a few other changes. get someone that knows the 48re and you should have no problem getting 200k out of 1 of them.
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Re: Trade my 2004 Ram for a 2000 Ram?
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09/24/14 12:35 AM
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It is the original trans for the truck. When I blew the original Cummins I figured I would have the trans built while everything was apart, apparently a bad decision. I have even considered an Alison conversion, though pricey. I appreciate all the advice, gonna make a decision soon...
The funny thing about science is that if you change one miniscule parameter you change the entire outcome to the way you want it.
JB Rhinehart, Realist
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