Got a new to me tow vehicle!!

[chasd60]

I just bought a 2001 Dodge Ram 2WD Quad Cab 3/4 ton Automatic with a 5.9L Cummins Diesel!! This truck is pretty much identical to mine with the exception of color, new one black/silver...old on green/silver. New one is 3/4 ton and has the diesel VS the 5.2L gas.
 
I bought from a dealer in New York thru Ebay. Picked it up for over $5000 under retail value. Will be driving out Saturday to pick it up, it is about a 6 hour drive or so. I think I am going to drive my current TV out and compare fuel economy on the way back. My son will be going with me to drive my present one back.
 
My first trip pulling the hybrid told me I needed more power. I only got 6-8 mpg on a round trip to FL from Maine. It was kind of pricey. The Dodge gas engines aren't know for the fuel efficiency.
 
Looking forward to the first tow with the diesel in April.
 
For Sale
2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 5.2L 2WD
Smoke-Free
Two Tone Green over Silver
Dual Air Bags
No Carpeting, rubber flooring with carpeted mats in front
Interior is Mint
Exterior is pretty close to mint
93000 miles (I work 50 miles from home, highway)
Fiberglass Color Matched Cap on Bed ($900 in 03/04)
Bedliner
Auto, Tow Package w/7500lb tow rating
Aluminum Alloy Wheels
Heated Power mirrors
AM/FM/CD Cassette with Audio controls on the steering wheel
Auto dimming rearview mirror
A/C, Cruise, Tilt, Power Drivers Seat with Lumbar, Power Windows, Power Doorlocks, Keyless Entry
Full function trip computer
New front brakes including rotors
Tires have 80% remaining
This truck has never had a front end alignment and the tires never show any wear.
 
Other;
Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller Installed in the Ash Tray opening (Ashtray included also)
Gibson Performance Chrome Headers
Gibson Performance Catback Exhaust
Hypertech III Power Programmer
Transgo Shift Improver
Full Synthetic Transmission Fluid (AMSOIL)
Always used Mobil 1 synthetic oil
Full synthetic Rear Diff fluid (AMSOIL 75W/140)
K&N Drop In Air Filter
 
Average Retail on NADA is $13800 without my add-ons and only a $300 allowance for the cap that is relatively new.
Willing to part with for $13000 OBO

[MtnCamper]

Chas, you will LOVE the diesel, I doubt you'd ever go back to a gas truck. I have an '02, and yesterday I added a little zip to it. Now I'm at 300+HP, and putting a whopping 645 lbs. of torque to the road! Awesome. Let me know how you like it, I love mine!

[Kelly]

Charlie ~ you make the most interesting purchases on EBay!!  

Congratulations on the new truck ...
maybe I could take it for a test drive in Ohio??  

[byrdr1]

Congratulations!

You will love that diesel for pulling and MPG you will get.

I dont know if you ever read my reply to your PM. BUt I love my new to me diesel 7.3PSD with superchip tuner also.. I have in tow safe this week as I moved my TT from the house after the weekends weather and the weather man calling for ICE.. NOW again this Thursday...

That will tow you hybrid all over now.. Maybe the dealer will offer you what you want for your truck now??
randy

[brainpause]

Congratulations! Those are sweet sounding engines, and will last forever!

Larry

[SkipP]

Charlie ~ you make the most interesting purchases on EBay!!
 
Congratulations on the new truck ...
maybe I could take it for a test drive in Ohio??

Hmmmm, leave with four wheels, come back with three.
 

Don't let her drive it Charlie!

[copcarguy]

Hey chasd60, I snooped on eBay and saw your new truck...- kinda looks like my ol' Ram Good luck with it.
 

[tlhdoc]

Congratulations on the new TV Charlie.
 
 
Rick you owned a non-Ford:yikes:
 

Hey chasd60, I snooped on eBay and saw your new truck...- kinda looks like my ol' Ram Good luck with it.
 

[Firefyter-Emt]

Hey very nice Charlie!! Little more room with that cap on the back.. My Dad has had three Cummins since they 1st came out. He has a 96 4wd dualie right now.

 
Hey, did ya keep "my" mudflaps for the new one??  

[brainpause]

Hey very nice Charlie!! Little more room with that cap on the back.. My Dad has had three Cummins since they 1st came out. He has a 96 4wd dualie right now.

 
Hey, did ya keep "my" mudflaps for the new one??  

I don't think that picture was his new truck. I think it was Rick's old one. If it isn't his new truck, I'd like to see pictures too!

Larry

[copcarguy]

Hey all!
 
Sorry for the confusion there... that previous pic is a pic of MY old Ram... Here's chas's:
 

 
 
Tracy - yes I have owned a "non-Ford". I am a Ford guy first, but have a weakness for certain Mopars.
 
chasd60 - you will LOVE owning a diesel! The reason why I got rid of my Ram was that it was a 5.9 (360ci) gas and traded it for my 2001 F-250 Powerstroke. I get over 21mpg solo, and high teens towing if I stay around 60-ish mph towing. The only downside that I have found is that it takes forever to fill up, as diesel comes out as a foam. You wait for the foam to bubble up, the pump clicks off, the foam goes down and so on... I get $10 - $12 more diesel in once it does it's first click. Oh, also have a grungy pair of gloves around to fill up. The smell lasts forever on your skin.

[chasd60]

Hey very nice Charlie!! Little more room with that cap on the back.. My Dad has had three Cummins since they 1st came out. He has a 96 4wd dualie right now.
 
 
Hey, did ya keep "my" mudflaps for the new one??

The mudflaps have PopUp Times Stickers over the dealers logo. For those that don't know, my original mudflaps have a wide metal part on the bottom and say "LEE" which is the name of the dealer I bought it at.
 
The new one doesn't have a cap, need to get one though. I do have a cap on the one I am selling though. Really don't want to take it off for the new one. I would have to get it repainted and I think I want to go with the higher top one next time. Had a hard time standing the bikes up with the ragular cap.
 
The last pic that copcarguy posted is the one I bought.

[chasd60]

Congratulations!

You will love that diesel for pulling and MPG you will get.

I dont know if you ever read my reply to your PM. BUt I love my new to me diesel 7.3PSD with superchip tuner also.. I have in tow safe this week as I moved my TT from the house after the weekends weather and the weather man calling for ICE.. NOW again this Thursday...

That will tow you hybrid all over now.. Maybe the dealer will offer you what you want for your truck now??

randy

I did read your PM. I was well into thinking about getting a diesel, your experience just helped move me further in the direction I was headed.
 
Do you have a programmable tuner?

[diggescampin]

CHARLIE.......

don't you know it is a DODGE???