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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 05:22 PM
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Well theres a Ram 1500 4x4 with the 5.7 hemi not sure of the year but its the body style before they put the bubble lens looking taillights on the trucks. Its sitting at my work because the owner doesnt have insurance. If the truck sits much longer my boss will do a mechanics lean and sell it for what he has in the storage and transport of the truck. It needs a passenger side fender and headlight and could use a bumper but is ok otherwise. Is this truck worth buying?
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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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as long as the frame isnt screwed up, and depending on price, could be a good deal.
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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 06:50 PM
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If there is only body damage and no frame damage, go for it.
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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dnuccio
as long as the frame isnt screwed up, and depending on price, could be a good deal.
Frame is straight from what I could tell by looking at it today. I will post a few pictures of it tomorrow for yall. I think theres only like 1500 wrapped up into the truck with all the fees. Iirc if my boss does this lean he has to sell it for whats in it. So itd be a steal.
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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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I'd ****** it if I were you
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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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I'd ****** it if I were you
I so want to hell if I decided to I could def get my money out of it lol
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 10:23 AM
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i would go for it! based on your description it is a 03-06. do you know how many miles it has on it? those things love to drop valve seats
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 08:10 PM
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If you can get a clear title on it definitely get it. A lot of states won't let you sell a car with a lien on it though for a certain period of time.
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CheapCherokee
i would go for it! based on your description it is a 03-06. do you know how many miles it has on it? those things love to drop valve seats
I have no clue its a digital mileage display heres the truck tho

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The other side is perfect. I did notice the interior is a bit ruff tho
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 05:19 AM
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If the title is clean not rebuilt and the fame is good buy it if the price is right.
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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Looks nice other than the body work. I know those 5.7L engines are a PITA to work on though. Very cramped engine compartment.
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Programbo
Looks nice other than the body work. I know those 5.7L engines are a PITA to work on though. Very cramped engine compartment.
Ya I noticed that on my buddies 08. Very tight to work on.
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