Re: Here we go again, Ram is for Sale

From: Barry Oliver (barrysuperhawk@insightbb.com)
Date: Sat Nov 11 2006 - 18:54:07 EST


Terrible Tom wrote:
>
> Ok folks - I think I've done this before a few times, but looks like I'm
> going to have to bite the bullet and just do it. I just can't afford
> the monthly payments anymore, even though I only have two more years to
> pay down.
>
> I would STRONGLY prefer to sell outside the state of Wisconsin. Quite
> simply, if I sell it - I never want to see it again. As some of you may
> know I am somewhat emotionally attached to my trucks, and seeing one of
> them again - that I no longer own, driven by someone else... is just not
> something I want to experience. Having said that I'm willing to
> accommodate the buyer with reasonable assistance in helping them take
> delivery of the truck.
>
> For Sale:
> 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 Factory Off Road - 63,943 miles
> Graphite Metallic Grey regular cab short box
> 360 (5.9L) V8, 46RE Auto tranny
> class III hitch and tow package
> heavy duty cooling and service group
> light group (underhood, map light, glove box light)
> Off road package includes: 4.10 limited slip rear end, front tow hooks,
> factory lifted suspension
>
> Truck is equipped with: AC, cruise, tilt, power locks, power windows,
> power heated 6x9 mirrors, rear sliding deep tint window, CD player with
> optional speaker package, fog lights
>
> Modifications: Silver star headlight upgrades, 2 inch daystar coil
> spacer up front to level out the truck, riding on 315/75/16 BFG ATs with
> more about 75% tread on American Racing Outlaw II 16 inch aluminum
> wheels. Has a new soft roll back tonnue cover with flip lock rail and
> velcro sides ($400+ cover just installed this summer)
>
> K+N Filter in stock air box.
>
> Transgo transmission drain plug installed in tranny pan
>
> Fram Sure-drain system installed, makes oil changes a breeze
>
> Skyjacker Nitro shocks (2-3 inch lift (longer) shocks on the front
>
> Hypertech Power Programmer used to correct tire size so the speedometer
> rears correct. (I will unprogram the ECM and return it to stock for you
> if you do not want the power programmer - I will sell the programmer for
> $200 separately)
>
> Performance Friction Carbon metallic brake pads up front with plenty of
> miles left on them
>
> The factory offroad 17 inch wheels are in my garage, with a bald set of
> Goodyear MT/Rs on them. one wheel has a couple chips, but the other
> three are almost perfect. Walt Felix has first crack at these wheels,
> for his Ram if he doesn't want them, I'm willing to include them with
> the truck for an additional amount, otherwise I'll sell them elsewhere.
>
> I also have some spare parts, tierods etc that I'll throw in. The
> steering and suspension are solid, but the slipjoint shaft in the
> steering shaft is worn and clunks. I had been planning on upgrading
> this at some point with an aftermarket shaft.
>
> It has been offroad a few times and has some scratches and a couple
> dents but nothing major. The front bumper is a little offset due to a 4
> legged critter jumping out in front of me at Daktoberfest in 2004, but
> its very minor and I never felt it necessary to do anything about it.
>
> There is no muffler on the truck, but all emission equipment is intact.
> There is a 3 inch straight pipe from the cat back. If you have
> inspections, you'll prolly not pass and will need a muffler.
>
> sound clip of the exhaust is here:
>
> http://members.aol.com/silvereightynine/startup.wav
>
> It has had Mobil 1 10w30 in it since 30,000 miles and I've always run
> Bosch filters. I just changed the radiator hoses this summer and had
> the cooling system flushed. Trans fluid was changed and flushed at 36K
>
> With the hypertech programmer and without the factory wheels, I'm asking
> $10,000. Without the programmer I'll take $200 off. For the wheels -
> factory replacements run about $250 a piece... not sure what used wheels
> would fetch, but contact me and we can work something out.
>
> Please contact me off list if you have questions.
>
> Thanks
>
>

Tom, you forgot:
  " Never been in a pond"

BTW, if you don't want to see the Ram again, selling to the DML is
probably a very bad idea. Maybe post it to the DiRT list or Flebay even
might net you a better chance of not ever seeing it again...



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