What's it worth? 1999 ram 2500 diesel. Super low miles.
09-30-2019, 04:26 PM
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What's it worth? 1999 ram 2500 diesel. Super low miles.
Inherited my grandfather's 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins diesel with only 28k miles. Yes that's correct only 28050 miles. Everything on the truck mechanically works fine and we just had a new lift pump aland injectors installed last year. Does have some scratches and a couple door dings. The interior is in good shape..headliner and dash could be better but 20 years in texas sun will do that. Kind of hard to Value since there's no other older Ram Cummins with even close to the amount of Miles. Truck isn't even broken in. Probably the lowest mileage diesel ram in the country for its age. Any idea what it's worth? I still need to clean it up and get these stickers off the tailgate etc but it does show pretty good for its age.
**Edit** got the truck all cleaned up. Defintely a nice truck for sure.
**Edit** got the truck all cleaned up. Defintely a nice truck for sure.
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09-30-2019, 05:28 PM
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Do you have any maintenance records for it? For example, if you can show that the oil was changed more than 5 times in the last 20 years I think that will help fetch a higher price.
09-30-2019, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Salty Gator4
Do you have any maintenance records for it? For example, if you can show that the oil was changed more than 5 times in the last 20 years I think that will help fetch a higher price.
09-30-2019, 05:39 PM
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I saw that your grandfather had a purple heart service tag on his truck.
I am sure you are proud of him and his undeniably selfless service to our country.
If yours, thank you for your service.
I am sure you are proud of him and his undeniably selfless service to our country.
If yours, thank you for your service.
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09-30-2019, 05:44 PM
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2wd will hurt the price a bit. Sweet truck and even sweeter memories of your grandfather, I hope. Keep it. Dress it up w a lift/level and make it your own. I wouldn’t sell it.
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09-30-2019, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by triumphrick
I saw that your grandfather had a purple heart service tag on his truck.
I am sure you are proud of him and his undeniably selfless service to our country.
If yours, thank you for your service.
I am sure you are proud of him and his undeniably selfless service to our country.
If yours, thank you for your service.
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09-30-2019, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Roosty
2wd will hurt the price a bit. Sweet truck and even sweeter memories of your grandfather, I hope. Keep it. Dress it up w a lift/level and make it your own. I wouldn’t sell it.
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10-01-2019, 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Salty Gator4
Do you have any maintenance records for it? For example, if you can show that the oil was changed more than 5 times in the last 20 years I think that will help fetch a higher price.
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10-01-2019, 05:44 AM
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Sorry for your loss, it sounds like your grandfather was a legend!
I have a 2nd Gen Cummins as well and you'd be surprised what people ask for these trucks. I'm not privy to the final details of any deals that are made but the asking prices are sky high and to the right buyer, your truck is worth a significant amount of money.
If you have facebook, take a look at some of the 2nd Gen Cummins pages for some pricing intelligence. I don't think KBB is a good gauge because these trucks are starting to bring a serious premium. I know I paid a premium for my truck and have been very happy with it; especially with my intended purpose for the truck (third vehicle; tows boat and utility trailer periodically). I was looking for a well cared for pre-emissions diesel and plenty of others are looking for something that fits that mold as well.
I notice the following items that will probably "hurt" the value of your truck:
- 2wd
- Automatic Trans (the 6spds seem to be preferred)
- Short Box (the 8ft beds seem to be preferred)
All three of those items are partially offset by the incredibly low miles. Good luck with whatever you decide!
I have a 2nd Gen Cummins as well and you'd be surprised what people ask for these trucks. I'm not privy to the final details of any deals that are made but the asking prices are sky high and to the right buyer, your truck is worth a significant amount of money.
If you have facebook, take a look at some of the 2nd Gen Cummins pages for some pricing intelligence. I don't think KBB is a good gauge because these trucks are starting to bring a serious premium. I know I paid a premium for my truck and have been very happy with it; especially with my intended purpose for the truck (third vehicle; tows boat and utility trailer periodically). I was looking for a well cared for pre-emissions diesel and plenty of others are looking for something that fits that mold as well.
I notice the following items that will probably "hurt" the value of your truck:
- 2wd
- Automatic Trans (the 6spds seem to be preferred)
- Short Box (the 8ft beds seem to be preferred)
All three of those items are partially offset by the incredibly low miles. Good luck with whatever you decide!
10-01-2019, 07:48 PM
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Thanks for all the help. Will be cleaning it up tomorrow and get some better pics. Will be listing it soon. Someone will be getting a nice truck.
10-02-2019, 03:43 AM
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I would certainly put top dollar on that truck. agreed, not 4x4 but still very sought after. you will need to hold out for the right buyer but it will payoff.
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10-02-2019, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Elgreco809
Everything has a shelf life.
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10-02-2019, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by kawakx125
there are guys out there that will pay 20k for that truck
As a reference, I paid mid-teens for an 02', 189k, 4x4, long bed w/ a 6spd. One owner, garage kept, super clean. I added some power to the truck and the enjoyment factor got even better.
Good luck OP. If you decide to sell it at the 10-12k amount someone tossed out there earlier. I'll buy it from you immediately
