Can I get a price check on a Cummins pickup?

[Dryfli]

I have bought a truck from country auto and they are good to deal with. I called them from another dealer that had a similar truck gave them the option to beat the other price, and they did by $2000. I also had to take they truck in for repair ( can't remember what exactly) they paid for the repair and have me a loaner truck at no cost so I could still work.

[T-Giv]

They have been great to talk to so far. I'm considering trading my Jeep in on the truck. They are giving me more than what I bought my Jeep for brand new two years ago (due to the aftermarket parts). But I'm at $500 short on a straight trade. So maybe overpaying on the truck a bit is being compensated by a more than fair trade value on my Jeep. Thoughts?

[brutal]

That's 04-06 5.9 HO price territory.

FWIW, my 04.5 has been trouble free for 45K miles heavy towing. Yes, only 45K. :-)

No, I won't sell it for that or any amount.

[T-Giv]

I've been looking online dealer inventory and from what I've seen from dealers that only do diesel trucks is 02's with 100k and up going for 18-20k. These are clearly not work trucks and they look as clean as the one I'm looking at. Are all of these dealers that crazy? Based on those numbers I'd say at 21k I'm not too bad on this truck. I really want get into as clean of a truck as possible. Mine will do light duty for a while until one day when it will pull my next Jeep around.

[2XS]

If you do buy from country truck you won't go wrong I bought my duramax from mike up there honest guy had some issues and he fixed no questions asked with a loaner. You may want to check out the 06 and new duramax much nicer ride and crap ton of power. I rode in my brother in laws 09 cummins to craig from ft Collins and my ass was hurting. Think twice before you buy a dodge check the gmc/chevy's.

[T-Giv]

We should also keep in mind too that this a dealer after all. Their prices will always be higher than what I would buy a truck from a private party. I like the body style of the second gen much more than the third.

[T-Giv]

Here is an example I just found.

Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins $15000

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4146081526.html

205k, auto, and needs paint work. Now I'm even more unsure of what to do dammit!

[LippCJ7]

I agree that it is high, I bought a 2004 Dodge CTD 140k miles for $18k from a dealer but I paid cash no trade less then a year ago, the guy fell all over himself trying to get me to trade my 2000 F350 7.3L PSD for the dodge but that wasn't happening, my PSD is my toy, my 2006 Dodge CTD is my daily driver, the 2004 Dodge CTD is my Daughters at CSU.

I think you have the right intentions in mind but be patient, be aware of those that are bringing in trucks from OK and TX, CO pays great money for used Diesels, think about it, guys are bringing in 5.9L Dodge CTD's from other states, only one reason that will happen. Be careful and try not to negotiate with your heart, if you have to go through a dealer you can do far worse then Country though I have never heard a bad thing about them and trust me those who have had Diesels for a long time know who to stay away from.

[brutal]

Here is an example I just found.

Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins $15000

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4146081526.html

205k, auto, and needs paint work. Now I'm even more unsure of what to do dammit!

No wax = no maintenance.

[T-Giv]

I appreciate the help guys. I think I'm okay with paying the high end on pricing for this truck considering what I'm getting on trade and for a truck that looks nearly new. I'm willing to take the risk on these second gens considering how many of them I see out running around. Hopefully it's not a bad apple!