Is this Gen 1 Worth the Swap?

[cjclark11]

Hey guys,

Looking for everyone's thoughts on this. Currently own a 2020 Ram Rebel, 83k miles, fully loaded, zero issues so far, but I usually get the itch to swap every few years so here we are. This was my dream truck as a college kid, I can still remember seeing my very first one at the gas station. As far as maintenance goes down the road, my other vehicle is a 97 Grand Cherokee that I have done an absurd amount of work on. The 4.0 is solid....everytrhing else is not.

Do yall think this is a fair price?

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Anything I should look for? Had pictures sent of wheel wells, shocks, no rust issues as far as I can see. Interior is immaculate. Just debating how much of a dice roll this truck is at 140k miles. I paid for a carfax and looks like it was mainly dealer maintained for its life, 2 owners, second owner having for 10 years.

Thanks for any and all advice!

 

[CecilK12]

I can’t offer much having not had a Gen 1. I did see a terrain colored Gen 1 this AM and can say you rarely see the terrain color. I’m glad this one isn’t close to Indy because I’d want it! And I need a 2nd Raptor sitting here whispering to me in my sleep with an endless list of wanted upgrades, like an elephant needs more ass! Lol! Plenty of Gen 1 folks here that can steer you right on what to look for! Good luck!

 

[Sozzy12]

That's about average for the mileage. Maybe a little high. Check the rocker panels for rust (wheel wells are fiberglass). Has fuse 27 (or was it 26?) been done? Listen to cold startups. A little tick is normal, but it.should go away quickly. Smoke from the tail pipe?

 

[smurfslayer]

You want to give up a ’20 Ram with 83k that has been trouble free for a 143k mile, 12 year old truck? Or you just want to buy the latter truck and keep the Ram?

Took delivery….things have gone terribly wrong

Pure joy has turned into complete anger and a pit in my stomach that can’t be described. Most of you saw that I was trading in my 21 for the 14 with 38k miles. Drove 3.5 hours, looked at the truck which looked brand new on the inside, zero, and I mean zero rust. Test drove it, no issues….done...

www.fordraptorforum.com

If you’re serious and you’re not talking about a trade of your problem free Ram for a soon to be needy problem child, I’d suggest having a leak down test done, maybe even a scope of the cylinders. A prolonged test drive before agreeing.

Just because it looks clean, doesn’t mean it’s mechanically sound. At this point - a dozen years old, & over 140k, a lot of the suspension is probably well worn. Transmission, transfer case and differentials are also worth a look.

Like I said in the above link, a lot of FRF have fùck you money, but not many of us have fùck you time...