What can i get for $10,000

IdahoMan · #1 05-01-2004, 02:41 AM

Well i finally got some money for a "new to me" truck. what do you guys think i could get into for that kinda cash? 98, 99? extended cab? short bed? 5.9?

Thank You for your posts

cubfan23 · #2 05-01-2004, 02:49 AM

I was in the same situation about a month ago. Ended up buying a '96 Ram 2500 4x4 with a custom "Superlift" suspension kit from a private seller. Had new lift, new suspension, new tires, etc., etc., etc. I couldn't find anything worth $10k at any of the dealerships, so I went online and found my new "baby". [sm=smiley14.gif]

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IdahoMan · #3 05-01-2004, 02:59 AM

THATS ONE NICE TRUCK BRO! How many miles were on it when you got it?

cubfan23 · #4 05-01-2004, 03:02 AM

120k. The owner was a mechanic at a local dealership, so it really got more special lovin' than she needed.

Got lucky...she runs great and sounds mean!

IdahoMan · #5 05-01-2004, 03:12 AM

it looks real nice bud! I hope i can find something like that!

cubfan23 · #6 05-01-2004, 03:19 AM

Thanks...you ought to be able to get something pretty nice for $10k. Might want to save a couple thousand to add some custom work to it after you buy it though. Always depends on what you find. Did you search through the classifieds here on the forum? Might be a good deal in there...at least you know there's a pretty good chance that a frequently posting member at least cares about the vehicle enough to take care of it.

IdahoMan · #7 05-01-2004, 03:35 AM

Are you getting good power with those nice big tires? are you running 4.10 gears?

cubfan23 · #8 05-01-2004, 03:45 AM

Running 3.9 gears right now...really need to be at 4.1, but I'm getting decent enough performance right now. Put in a new muffler and converter and was surprised at how much it increased the power off-the-line. Not that this is going to win any races, but before the new muffler/converter, I couldn't do 0-60 in 3 days.

I'm averaging around 12-15 mpg right now...which isn't too bad I guess for having 35" tires.

Course, having said all that, do we really like our trucks for the fuel economy??

IdahoMan · #9 05-01-2004, 03:50 AM

Na we drive trucks for the, safety, power, fashion, and the ability to haul more babes then the Honda boys.

cubfan23 · #10 05-01-2004, 03:55 AM

LoL! I saw a good quote today...

A Ford and a Chevy truck drove off a cliff. Who hit first?

Who cares...