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Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . .

Posted By: a12rag

Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/11/14 12:43 AM

Just curious if the crowd has an idea on the value of the Cummins equipped vehicles . . . from the late 90's to today . . . my truck is 2002, quad cab, HO, 6speed, 2 wheel drive with total of 66k miles on it now - only ever use it in the summer time for towing and have owned the truck since new. . . . I have heard that the newer models don't get the mileage the older trucks do. But the new trucks sure have nicer creature comforts . . .
Posted By: sam64

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/11/14 12:50 AM

your year has a very good resale value.just look what they are selling for on ebay.i would guess you could get 2/3 of what you paid for it,maybe more.not so much in your area[snow]being 2wd,but southern buyer are out there looking.
Posted By: a12rag

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/11/14 12:54 AM

Thanks for the reply . . . just not sure I want to part ways with a truck that is totally clean, paid for and needs nothing !!! Specially when the new ones don't seem to be up to the old ones for mileage . . . I have heard of the 12valves getting some good money too !!
Posted By: Grizzly

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/11/14 01:23 AM

It's a bad time to sell with gasoline prices dropping and diesel barely changing. I doubt we'll ever see diesel cheaper than gasoline ever again.

Diesel is well over $1 a gallon more and that's a significant enough difference for people to put buying any diesel (new or used) on "hold".

People in general are not good at saving money so the reality is folks just simply don't have 20 grand in their bank account to buy a mint used truck. Most just barely scrape up enough money to pay the first months' rent on a new one and keep going back to the dealer for another....

I tried selling my Flame Red '02 Cummins 4x4 SLT+ Sport with 15,000 miles and not one single person who called on it had the money. Now, going through the same thing with my '07 Hemi Sport: 9,000 miles on it, no one has any money.

I mean, you can try.........just don't expect it to be gone tomorrow.
Posted By: RUNCHARGER

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/11/14 03:36 AM

2WD will kill the resale value. I much prefer 2WD trucks as I like the lower height, easier maintenance and better handling they provide. However I learned my lesson and don't buy them anymore so that I can sell my trucks when I'm done with them to the unskilled drivers that we are stuck with these days.
I also agree that maybe the old trucks hold their value but who are you going to sell them too? People live payment to payment these days. My plan is to run my 05 into the ground for that reason (wish I'd bought a six speed 2WD though as I've already owned this one ten years). So my advice is contradictory but I ended up keeping mine past the point where I can sell it, that's the way I see it.
My son just paid cash $16k for his 01 but it's not normal to find a customer like that.

Sheldon

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Posted By: a12rag

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/11/14 05:34 PM

quote]It's a bad time to sell with gasoline prices dropping and diesel barely changing. I doubt we'll ever see diesel cheaper than gasoline ever again.

Diesel is well over $1 a gallon more and that's a significant enough difference for people to put buying any diesel (new or used) on "hold".

People in general are not good at saving money so the reality is folks just simply don't have 20 grand in their bank account to buy a mint used truck. Most just barely scrape up enough money to pay the first months' rent on a new one and keep going back to the dealer for another....

I tried selling my Flame Red '02 Cummins 4x4 SLT+ Sport with 15,000 miles and not one single person who called on it had the money. Now, going through the same thing with my '07 Hemi Sport: 9,000 miles on it, no one has any money.

I mean, you can try.........just don't expect it to be gone tomorrow.




Yes, have to keep in mind the spread between diesel and gas prices !!! And very true about the economy and people living paycheck to paycheck . . . and I believe we are about to see things get even worse again ! Not that I am saying I want to sell my truck, it is mint, and paid for, etc. . . so no real reason to sell it. Seems that once you have a truck, you just can't get rid of it - way too handy !! I feel for the folks that need to sell off items because they can't make a go of it . . . I am glad I got my 70 Sport Satellite finished a couple of years ago - don't think I would want to be starting a new project these days.

Mark
Posted By: Guitar Jones

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/11/14 06:09 PM

I sold off my big 3500 4wd diesel dually crew and picked up a 92 D250 CC 2wd diesel for $2500. It's in real nice condition for a truck that old and quite frankly I'm loving it. It cost me about $1500/month to operate the dually daily including the payment of course. This truck costs me about $500/month. I am loving that.
Posted By: DaytonaTurbo

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/11/14 06:22 PM

The cummins trucks do hold their value very well, even ones with age and mileage on them. Especially the stick shift ones, around here they command a good premium in price and saleabiilty over the autos. Nobody wants the autos. When I sold my 99 24v auto, the main comment I kept getting was "if it was a standard...."

I don't waste my time or money on the 2wd trucks. Around here you take a bath on them when sell time comes because nobody wants them. They are HARD to sell because guys just don't want them. But here at least, a good running 4x4 is always worth something. Yes sure, probably 95% of the guys who "have" to have a 4x4, only put it into 4wd once a year, but that's what matters to them when it comes time to buy a truck.

And around here, I've found when it comes to the cummins trucks, guys don't want regular cab trucks. They want the club cab or quad cab trucks.
Posted By: DodgeCharger

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/12/14 02:48 AM

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Just curious if the crowd has an idea on the value of the Cummins equipped vehicles . . . from the late 90's to today . . . my truck is 2002, quad cab, HO, 6speed, 2 wheel drive with total of 66k miles on it now - only ever use it in the summer time for towing and have owned the truck since new. . . . I have heard that the newer models don't get the mileage the older trucks do. But the new trucks sure have nicer creature comforts . . .




If that was a 4x4 short bed it would bring $25000 in my area.Maybe more. The 02 Ho is the holy grail of the cummins truck.
Posted By: DodgeCharger

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/12/14 02:50 AM

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It's a bad time to sell with gasoline prices dropping and diesel barely changing. I doubt we'll ever see diesel cheaper than gasoline ever again.

Diesel is well over $1 a gallon more and that's a significant enough difference for people to put buying any diesel (new or used) on "hold".

People in general are not good at saving money so the reality is folks just simply don't have 20 grand in their bank account to buy a mint used truck. Most just barely scrape up enough money to pay the first months' rent on a new one and keep going back to the dealer for another....

I tried selling my Flame Red '02 Cummins 4x4 SLT+ Sport with 15,000 miles and not one single person who called on it had the money. Now, going through the same thing with my '07 Hemi Sport: 9,000 miles on it, no one has any money.

I mean, you can try.........just don't expect it to be gone tomorrow.





Do you still have the Cummins?
Posted By: Grizzly

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/12/14 04:51 AM

Nope.

My '07 is living under the 02's blankets now.

I don't miss that noisy, rough, 16mpg Pig since I got my Hemi.




...then I found a cherry 30,000 mile '01 Off-Road to replace my diesel. It's now got over 200,000 miles on it and the 360 Mag has never been touched.
It gets just as good of fuel mileage as the Cummins did, does the same job, and costs thirty bucks a tank less to fuel up.

Posted By: DodgeCharger

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/12/14 12:48 PM

After owning a cummins I could never own another gas truck. There is no comparison.
Posted By: 70Cuda383

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/12/14 01:03 PM

In the 6 months I've owned my Cummins, I've already seen diesel sway from .30 per gallon more to a few cents cheaper per gallon to the current $1 difference.

sure, crude is down, thus the media hype about falling gas prices, but it's also fuel oil season for those of us north of the mason dixon line, so I don't see diesel dropping like gas did until later.

but, given the volitility in the market, I wouldn't say that diesel will never be cheaper than gas.

During my shopping, I made an offer on a 06 with 80k miles, quad cab, short bed, 4x4, auto cummins. offered the guy $20k for it. He wasn't interested and was trying to get more money for it

I ended up at a dealer, ended up paying $30k for a 06 megacab 4x4, auto truck that has a few grand in aftermarket mods done to it...5" exhaust, aftermarket wheels, big tires, lift/leveling kit, etc. Truck also had 80k miles, and coming from Georgia...ZERO rust!

the day I bought it, there was another guy trying to buy the same truck. I told the dealer I wasn't interested in a bidding war with another customer and that I was going to walk. Only reason I stayed to finish the deal was because he said that A) there would be no bidding, only the deal we struck and B) the other guy had no financing/bad credit, so he quickly became a non-issue

but, They are popular and have excellent resale right now because everyone wants one, but can't afford a $60k truck
Posted By: an8sec70cuda

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/12/14 03:16 PM

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After owning a cummins I could never own another gas truck. There is no comparison.




Grizzly...If you only pull an open trailer, then I agree...a 1/2 ton gas truck will do the job just fine. Put an enclosed trailer behind it and you'll be wanting that diesel back.
Posted By: dusturbd340W5

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/12/14 03:31 PM

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After owning a cummins I could never own another gas truck. There is no comparison.




Grizzly...If you only pull an open trailer, then I agree...a 1/2 ton gas truck will do the job just fine. Put an enclosed trailer behind it and you'll be wanting that diesel back.




I have a 34' 5th wheel rv and I tried to pull it with a 3500 gas 1 time what a joke that was.
Posted By: max_maniac

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/12/14 03:56 PM

Heating oil is not the only reason the price of diesel fuel is still up. The other factors are the EPA rules for low sulfer which adds cost to the process but the even bigger factor from my understanding is the futures based on purchases. The very large trucking companies have tied into price contracts for a couple of years set to pay a certain price to guard against rising prices. Well it has worked in the past but now it has bit them and they have to pay the inflated price. Because of that the open market will keep prices higher to us daily driver users so as not to get a bunch of big trucks trying to buy fuel in the "auto diesel line". So my guess is when/if the trucking companies contracts run out or if they can get them changed then the price will start to drop.
Posted By: Challenger 1

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/12/14 04:20 PM

I think the reason diesel is so high, is because the rest of the world is burning higher sulfur diesel in there cars and trucks because it get's better mileage than gasoline which is causing a high demand for crude oil. The rest of the world is using a higher sulfur diesel and here we are getting bent over buying ultra low sulfur fuel.

Yes my tow vehicle burns diesel and diesel engines are so nice, the older ones and not the newer ones.

And like said above I don't believe diesel will ever be cheaper than gasoline.

So I would think? that diesel trucks are losing there value and popularity? It may take a few more years for it to sink in? I know hard to believe, I think the future is in natural gas. I already know of several fleets of trucks around here that are operating on natural gas.

I have a diesel fuel bulk plant and deliver thousands of gallons of it everyday.

My new last year 3/4 ton pickup truck is gasoline. And I am thankful that it is every time I fill up. Diesel around here is $1.20 more than 87 gasoline. Even I can't swallow that.

I use my pickup to pull trailers(but not big enclosed trailers) and there's plenty of power in my new truck to do the job. Way more power than my 20 year old gasoline 454 had and I pulled enclosed trailers with it.

My new f-250 has more torque than our 5.7 hemi has. So I'm driving a ford now, it's a nice truck and rides better and quieter than our 2007 300. That's saying a lot.
Posted By: DodgeCharger

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/12/14 04:36 PM

I own an 06 Cummins that I bought new. The truck was loaded a Laramie. I paid 37,000 for the truck. My wife would like to get one just like it in another color. We looked for over a year and not just at Laramie's. Any 2006 Cummins with less than 100k mile were bring around $35,000. I told more than one dealer that they were asking new prices for a used truck. These trucks were not lasting long even at these prices. Maybe it depends on the part of the country but around here they are like gold.
Posted By: an8sec70cuda

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/12/14 05:02 PM

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I own an 06 Cummins that I bought new. The truck was loaded a Laramie. I paid 37,000 for the truck. My wife would like to get one just like it in another color. We looked for over a year and not just at Laramie's. Any 2006 Cummins with less than 100k mile were bring around $35,000. I told more than one dealer that they were asking new prices for a used truck. These trucks were not lasting long even at these prices. Maybe it depends on the part of the country but around here they are like gold.



There's a 2006 Ram 2500 4x4 mega cab Cummins automatic w/ 109k miles on it for sale locally that I want bad. They're asking 30k for it.

Even the older 12v & 24v trucks are bringing good money...as long as they're quad cab and 4x4.
Posted By: KillerBee

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/12/14 05:15 PM

I'm going through a tough diesel Ram sell decision also.

My 2004 diesel Ram just turned 160k miles
It's been my daily driver has been flawless the entire time I've owned it.

I have gone out of my way to keep it in excellent conditon mechanically and cosmetically and never modified/bombed it.
I was planning on keeping it forever.

The wifegod isn't as impressed with the truck as it's ride is a little too rough for her and of course the diesel noise and smell.
She also is real impressed with the nice interiors and fancy options in the newer trucks.
We do use the truck often for hauling and towing so she is pushing to replace it.

I recently did some research and was looking at newer 1/2 ton Hemi powered Rams with the 8 speed transmissions.
From what I can tell the newer Hemi Rams should be able to haul my 22' enclosed trailer if they have the tow package.

I only tow the enclosed trailer 3-4 times a year but also tow my boat and open trailer with ATV's and UTV's which also should be no trouble for a newer Hemi Ram.

So I'm checking prices on used diesel Rams.
In my area 4wd is a must and the 2003 to early 2004 HO Rams seem to bring good money.
I would think my truck should be worth $20k if I sell it myself.

Posted By: a12rag

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/12/14 06:43 PM

Regional fluctuations for equipment level and price sure seems to make a big difference. I know most out this way want 4x4, and I guess that was why I got a "great deal" when I bought my 2wd . . . not that I need to sell my truck, but when you get into a new rig with all the right stuff, sure is hard to wonder about keeping the old machine . . . but I do like not having payments or dishing out money for something I already have. Guess my thinking was if I sold off my Magnum RT AWD and my truck, use that $$$ for a NEW 4x4 truck, then I am going from two rigs into one that would do everything the two do.

Thanks for the comments . . . guess it comes down to what I guess I might be able to pull for both vehicles. . . . and like most I have kept both in premo condition, which hopefully helps in resale. . .

Mark
Posted By: gss

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/12/14 11:50 PM

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I would think my truck should be worth $20k if I sell it myself.






That is what I am looking for. Too bad you are not in Minnesota. Is there any rust hiding under those rear flares? Cat converter?
There is a 58,000 mile '02 2500QCSB 6 speed diesel Ram for $21k locally, but I can't stand the color.
Posted By: kenworth_goose

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/13/14 01:03 AM

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It's a bad time to sell with gasoline prices dropping and diesel barely changing. I doubt we'll ever see diesel cheaper than gasoline ever again.

Diesel is well over $1 a gallon more and that's a significant enough difference for people to put buying any diesel (new or used) on "hold".

People in general are not good at saving money so the reality is folks just simply don't have 20 grand in their bank account to buy a mint used truck. Most just barely scrape up enough money to pay the first months' rent on a new one and keep going back to the dealer for another....

I tried selling my Flame Red '02 Cummins 4x4 SLT+ Sport with 15,000 miles and not one single person who called on it had the money. Now, going through the same thing with my '07 Hemi Sport: 9,000 miles on it, no one has any money.

I mean, you can try.........just don't expect it to be gone tomorrow.




Diesel is .60 cents higher than gas here in Florence ky.
Posted By: kenworth_goose

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/13/14 01:06 AM

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I think the reason diesel is so high, is because the rest of the world is burning higher sulfur diesel in there cars and trucks because it get's better mileage than gasoline which is causing a high demand for crude oil. The rest of the world is using a higher sulfur diesel and here we are getting bent over buying ultra low sulfur fuel.

Yes my tow vehicle burns diesel and diesel engines are so nice, the older ones and not the newer ones.

And like said above I don't believe diesel will ever be cheaper than gasoline.

So I would think? that diesel trucks are losing there value and popularity? It may take a few more years for it to sink in? I know hard to believe, I think the future is in natural gas. I already know of several fleets of trucks around here that are operating on natural gas.

I have a diesel fuel bulk plant and deliver thousands of gallons of it everyday.

My new last year 3/4 ton pickup truck is gasoline. And I am thankful that it is every time I fill up. Diesel around here is $1.20 more than 87 gasoline. Even I can't swallow that.

I use my pickup to pull trailers(but not big enclosed trailers) and there's plenty of power in my new truck to do the job. Way more power than my 20 year old gasoline 454 had and I pulled enclosed trailers with it.

My new f-250 has more torque than our 5.7 hemi has. So I'm driving a ford now, it's a nice truck and rides better and quieter than our 2007 300. That's saying a lot.




You need to come across the river and see diesel prices, .6o cents more than gas
Posted By: DodgeCharger

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/13/14 01:31 AM

You should be able to get $20k or close. The things that hurt your truck is the mileage and automatic.
I plan on keeping my truck the rest of my life. My wife supports that decision. She would like to have her own.
Posted By: RUNCHARGER

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/13/14 02:15 AM

My wife loves my 05 Cummins in the winter. I feel pretty good about her driving it as well. Driver's around here are pretty bad and if they want to tangle with her in the Dodge they're going to lose.

Sheldon
Posted By: KillerBee

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/13/14 02:44 AM

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I would think my truck should be worth $20k if I sell it myself.



That is what I am looking for. Too bad you are not in Minnesota. Is there any rust hiding under those rear flares? Cat converter?
There is a 58,000 mile '02 2500QCSB 6 speed diesel Ram for $21k locally, but I can't stand the color.




I bought my truck out of North Carolina about 8 years ago.

I put the flares on when I bought it and haven't had them off in years, I doubt there's any rust under them.

I put the Mopar rear wheel wheel liners on the truck when I brought it to Ohio, http://www.rumblebee.org/viewtopic.php?p=159162&sid=4f43303a673bdbf73937fb8356d5b53b



These keep the nasty winter sludge and salt form getting behind the rear bed sides and off the rear frame rails.

The only rust on the truck is on the rear painted sport bumper, I plan to replace it with a new one that will be Rhino-lined body color.

The bed has had a tonneau cover since new and has a bedrug liner inside, it's like new.


My Ram is an early 2004 HO (305hp 555torque) no cats or emissions.
Posted By: 70Cuda383

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/13/14 04:28 AM

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There's a 2006 Ram 2500 4x4 mega cab Cummins automatic w/ 109k miles on it for sale locally that I want bad. They're asking 30k for it.

Even the older 12v & 24v trucks are bringing good money...as long as they're quad cab and 4x4.





Shoot, that means I could sell mine for a profit after driving it for 6 months!

Like I mentioned above, I paid $30k out the door for mine, had 87k miles, 2006 Megacab, Auto 4x4. today it has 100,500 miles on it.
Posted By: gss

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/13/14 06:15 AM

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My Ram is an early 2004 HO (305hp 555torque) no cats or emissions.




I'd be keeping that one
Posted By: Polarapete

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/13/14 10:22 AM



I had an '02 CTD HO 6 speed 2WD. It was totaled by State Farm even though the air bags did not go off when I crushed an F150. I bought it back and it sat in my driveway until the first guy that saw it bought it for my asking price with cash. He drove it onto his trailer, put it back together and loves it. I should have kept it, but my wife could not drive it before (she is short) and I got a new knee from the accident so I couldn't either. So now I am looking at a '99 Ram 1 ton dually 2wd with a V10 auto and 113K that looks mint for $10K. Should do what I need w/o the noise and smell, I can buy a lot of gas for the difference in price
Posted By: J_BODY

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/13/14 02:24 PM

Interesting on the "stick has more value" comments.... We rarely see a manual equipped trucks out here, and it would have to be one he77 of a deal for me to ever own a G56 equipped truck. We've had our 01 since 03. It was purchased and maintained at the dealer I work at so I scooped it up when the original owners had to have the new "quieter" common rail. To be honest, I was a bit disappointed with the power, but an EZ, set of mild injectors, and a trans upgrade has made it a towing machine. "IF" i were looking at a newer rig the Hemi and 8 speed trans would probably get the pick, but my old noisy oil burner is paid for, and does the job it was designed to do.... and does it well. The terrain sucks out here in the desert southwest so I need all the help I can get.

Posted By: DaytonaTurbo

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/13/14 03:24 PM

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Interesting on the "stick has more value" comments.... We rarely see a manual equipped trucks out here,




Hence the reason for the push on value for them. The guys that want them have a hard time finding them, and are willing to pay. Autos are everywhere.
Posted By: gss

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/13/14 05:25 PM

So the Cummins is typically good for well over 300,000 miles, but at what point does the rest of the truck start to deteriorate significantly. In other words, if you were looking at a used truck, what would be your cutoff point on miles?
Posted By: Lugnutz

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/13/14 06:03 PM

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So the Cummins is typically good for well over 300,000 miles, but at what point does the rest of the truck start to deteriorate significantly. In other words, if you were looking at a used truck, what would be your cutoff point on miles?




This one came for sale 4 years ago in Minneapolis, paid 8500.00 for it. Its almost the holy grail, 98 quad cab, 4x4, auto with the 12V Cummins. It has 181k on it and rust has started on the drivers side door and over the wheel wells which is standard for trucks in the rust belt. Not sure about non rust belt areas.

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Posted By: I_bleed_MOPAR

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/13/14 07:35 PM

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I own an 06 Cummins that I bought new. The truck was loaded a Laramie. I paid 37,000 for the truck. My wife would like to get one just like it in another color. We looked for over a year and not just at Laramie's. Any 2006 Cummins with less than 100k mile were bring around $35,000. I told more than one dealer that they were asking new prices for a used truck. These trucks were not lasting long even at these prices. Maybe it depends on the part of the country but around here they are like gold.



There's a 2006 Ram 2500 4x4 mega cab Cummins automatic w/ 109k miles on it for sale locally that I want bad. They're asking 30k for it.

Even the older 12v & 24v trucks are bringing good money...as long as they're quad cab and 4x4.




Mines a Laramie quad cab instead of a Mega w/ 105k. I'd probably take $25k for it. But then I'd have to find a new home. My wife loves that truck.


Tim
Posted By: Joshs68

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/13/14 08:55 PM

I'm glad you guys all have such good luck with them. I sold my 00' at 125k. So far It had 3 injection pumps, 1 transmission, the dash had completely collapsed and the clear coat was coming off all over...

I truly wish it was not had been the case because the engine was fantastic.
Posted By: DaytonaTurbo

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/13/14 09:20 PM

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So the Cummins is typically good for well over 300,000 miles, but at what point does the rest of the truck start to deteriorate significantly. In other words, if you were looking at a used truck, what would be your cutoff point on miles?




That’s what I was trying to figure out. I’ve seen some very clean looking ones on the internet with 300k miles on them. Then I’ve seen some used up work trucks that looked like they were ready to be put out to pasture. Tomorrow I’m picking up a 97 with 280k miles on it. I know it was still being driven until the transfer case took a dump a year or two ago. I don’t know what happens to these trucks when guys are done with them, I’ve certainly never seen a cummins pickup in the junkyard.
Posted By: Lugnutz

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/13/14 10:34 PM

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So the Cummins is typically good for well over 300,000 miles, but at what point does the rest of the truck start to deteriorate significantly. In other words, if you were looking at a used truck, what would be your cutoff point on miles?




That’s what I was trying to figure out. I’ve seen some very clean looking ones on the internet with 300k miles on them. Then I’ve seen some used up work trucks that looked like they were ready to be put out to pasture. Tomorrow I’m picking up a 97 with 280k miles on it. I know it was still being driven until the transfer case took a dump a year or two ago. I don’t know what happens to these trucks when guys are done with them, I’ve certainly never seen a cummins pickup in the junkyard.




Its been my experience Manitoba does not have a lot Dodge trucks with the Cummins in them, not sure why and yet in Saskatchewan, they're loaded. I have a friend over there and he finds them on a regular basis. In the years I've looked for one here, its been slim pickings. And agree you will not see one in any wrecker's yard.
Posted By: DodgeCharger

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/14/14 01:06 AM

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I'm glad you guys all have such good luck with them. I sold my 00' at 125k. So far It had 3 injection pumps, 1 transmission, the dash had completely collapsed and the clear coat was coming off all over...

I truly wish it was not had been the case because the engine was fantastic.




Guys realize the weak points and up grade them. The dash is like $200. The injection pump was failing because of the bad factory lift pump. Most guys put a FASS or an Airdog on ASAP. As far as the paint a lot depends on the color. Some hold up much better than others. Almost forgot the trans. If you get a good rebuild with upgraded parts they will last 300,000 miles or more even if you beat them every day.
Posted By: 70Cuda383

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/14/14 01:50 AM

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Guys realize the weak points and up grade them. The dash is like $200. The injection pump was failing because of the bad factory lift pump. Most guys put a FASS or an Airdog on ASAP. As far as the paint a lot depends on the color. Some hold up much better than others. Almost forgot the trans. If you get a good rebuild with upgraded parts they will last 300,000 miles or more even if you beat them every day.




Yup, that's what my buddy and I call "Diesel tax"

I've added a 2 micron fuel/water separator/filter to help out the factory filter and change all the filters at every oil change. This will greatly increase injector life. I'll be adding pyro, boost, and trans temp gauges to keep an eye on vitals and ensure I don't abuse it too hard. I plan to build the front end at some point and using quality parts that may cost me a lot, but will be a LOT cheaper than a new truck. Likewise on the trans...WHEN my stock trans blows...it'll get rebuilt with billet converter, input shaft, upgraded clutches, etc. so that it'll go 200k+ miles.

This truck is currently rust free, and I plan to do routine cleaning to keep it that way...power wash the inside of the body crevices, like the wheel wells in the bed (remove tail lights to get access) pull the front plastic liners and keep them clear of debris. hose out the rocker panels, etc. THEN, spray them all down with rust inhibitor of some type.


I hope that this is the last truck I buy for 20 years.
Posted By: a12rag

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/14/14 02:35 AM

Rust ??? On my truck ??? HA HA HA . . . I have driven it TWICE in winter . . . each time, totally sprayed clean and tucked in nice warm garage !!! Way back when I got it, I put the 4wd rear wheel well inner liners on my truck, everytime I have washed it, sprayed underneath - looks like the day I brought it home from the dealer. I have replaced the factory lift pump with a FASS unit, and also have had the injector pump rebuilt . . . such is life. Everything else has been bullet proof on the truck. Only reason to even THINK about selling, is to consolidate some vehicles . . .but then again, the ones I have are all paid for. So even a touch of maintenance money every year, is still cheaper than getting a new truck.

How long will they last ??? All depends on the owner and the maintenance. I have a buddy that thinks I am nuts for changing oil & filter every 3k miles on my truck . . . but hey, it's my truck and I feel comfy having it serviced that way (by myself of course!!) . . .

Cheers,

Mark
Posted By: Grizzly

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/14/14 03:18 AM

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So the Cummins is typically good for well over 300,000 miles, but at what point does the rest of the truck start to deteriorate significantly. In other words, if you were looking at a used truck, what would be your cutoff point on miles?




Body is the best part of the truck.

210,000 miles on my '01 Off-Road above. Not a single rattle in that cab. The 2Gens are without question the best mix of mechanical simplicity and modern comfort.

The undisputed weakness in these trucks is the front axle. I still have the OEM track bar, steering linkage, tie-rod ends and ball joints. The hubs, outer u-joints and passenger-side axle seal are have all been replaced for the third time. I'd like to have a word with the Ram Manager that ok'd this Mechanics' delight, I just gone done working on it.......AGAIN!

The undisputed weakness in the Cummins department is the Meathead tuner bunch and their funny ideas about "cold" air kits and running 150hp chips. It taxes everything on the truck and literally lets in the biggest enemy to diesel: dirt. These Twits shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a diesel engine.
Posted By: RUNCHARGER

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/14/14 03:21 AM

I figure my 05 will start to rust sometime in the next 10 years. I am already planning a trip to Wa. state when that happens to pickup a complete gasser with a nice body, that will take care of the body problem. The rest of the drivetrain will just be maintenance, we don't get enough rust where I live to damage the frame.

Sheldon
Posted By: megajoltman

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/14/14 07:33 AM

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So the Cummins is typically good for well over 300,000 miles, but at what point does the rest of the truck start to deteriorate significantly. In other words, if you were looking at a used truck, what would be your cutoff point on miles?




This one came for sale 4 years ago in Minneapolis, paid 8500.00 for it. Its almost the holy grail, 98 quad cab, 4x4, auto with the 12V Cummins. It has 181k on it and rust has started on the drivers side door and over the wheel wells which is standard for trucks in the rust belt. Not sure about non rust belt areas.




I have the same truck with little over 125K now, took me a long time to find it. Not really a rust belt here but near the ocean, bottom of drivers door and cab corners are starting to rust. I constantly get ask if it's for sale as its a rare model here.
Posted By: 10sec440

Re: Ram 2500 Cummins Value over the years . . . - 12/14/14 07:46 PM

I have a 98 3500 dually auto 4x4 now with 205,000 miles that I bought out of Az in 2007 with the intention of keeping it for a very long time. It only tows to the races and doesn't have a spot of rust on it. I do long distance towing with it and don't like surprises so I've pretty much gone through the whole truck (except I haven't touched the engine)FASS, fancy trans and convertor, Pacbrake, new tires, brakes, hub and bearings etc etc... So last winter I came across an affordable diesel pusher motorhome and now I tow with that so the truck just sits here. I've tried to sell it and have it listed for the price of the parts I've put in it in the last year or two. And I'm not getting ANY bites. It's not hurting anything sitting here so I will just keep it.
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