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1998 Dodge 2500 12v Cummins, 5-speed Manual, Quad Cab, Long-box, 4wd on 2040-cars

Year:1998 Mileage:274214
Location:

Golden, Colorado, United States

Golden, Colorado, United States

1998 Dodge 2500 12valve Cummins - Vin#:1B7KF23D2WJ108530 

Reserve set at $7,500

 I purchased this truck from a Denver dealer in 2005 with 165,000mi.  It took me a year to find this specific model and I have not been disappointed.  I do not know the owner history prior to my purchase.  Currently the truck has 274,214mi and is in good shape, although like any truck with 275k, it is not pristine.  However, I would not hesitate to drive this truck anywhere in the world from my doorstep without modification!  It's a 12 valve!

CONS: 

I thought I could repair the body work in the driver side rear quarter panel (hit in a parking lot years ago), but I thought wrong.  It looks OK, but not professional.

Rust on the bottom of the passenger door - it's been there for years, but will need to be replaced at some time.

Always starts the first time and runs great, but takes a couple of minutes till you can really get into the power.  (Especially in cold weather.)

Small oil leak from front of engine - cam seal?  I went to get it fixed at Boulder Dodge 8 years ago and they said they would have to pull motor.  Needless to say, I have put up with the leak - it's not big and you never need to add oil.

As with many Dodge 12v 5-speeds, it will occasionally pop out of 5th into neutral going down steep hills.  Easily goes back into gear and does not happen in any other gear.  Rarely occurs.

Driver's leather seat has been bad since I purchased it.  I have a seat cover.

CD player will play only if you press down on the top of the CD once it's in the slot.

Crack in windscreen.

Other scratches, cracks, dings on front, sides, topper..., but nothing major

Passenger side bed/topper has recent paint splatter that I haven't been able to rub off

Do not have the tailgate.  I put the topper when I got the truck and haven't seen the tailgate for years.

Driver side seat back adjust lever is stripped - angle can be changed with vice grips.

 

PROS/FEATURES:

Starts easy, runs strong, handles well

Dodge 2500 Laramie SLT - free and clear title

12 valve

Quad cab

Long bed

4wd 

5-speed manual (with St. Christopher and Jesus shift knob I epoxied on from my prior vehicle.  Hasn't moved in 8 years and may never.  I have the original shift knob.)

Power windows, locks, seat, cruise control

Commercial Unicover topper with full rear doors, full side compartments, and ladder rack

New Michelin tires 

Great sound system

+/- 18mpg

Smoke free

3000km interval oil/filter/fuel filter change

Brakes have lots of life - no pulsing or fade

ABS braking system

Extendable mirrors

Bull bar

AC blows cold

Remote keyless entry

Aftermarket air filter – BHAF

Aftermarket free-flow exhaust (I still have original catalytic converter)

Aftermarket “Lukes Links” steering linkages


Please feel free to contact me with any questions - if I didn't post it in the "cons" section, assume it's ok!  A $2,000 deposit is required via paypal within 24 hours of auction close.  Will accept cash or cashiers check for remainder when vehicle is picked up.  Local pick up or arrange your own shipping - I'll be happy to work with you. 

Thanks - Bill

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