I got a 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie slt long bed with a 24v Cummins H.O. Standard 6speed transmission and 141,000 miles on it. I got it from my dad. both batteries are bad. Should I keep it? He also has two new front fenders for it.
A certain person on this topic knows nothing of work trucks. They see Dodge, then think FCA, then think Dodge=bad
It's a second gen. The interior is probably in shambles. The dashboard is probably a puzzle of plastic shrapnel. The frame probably has some rust. But that 5-9 is probably still purring like a kitten.
Definitely keep it. They don't make diesels like the 5-9 anymore. You're lucky to own one. Take good care of it, and it will take good care of you.
@7.3PunchInA3.4 thank you, it needs some work also but only batteries, and a front sway bar. The interior is amaculate btw and the dash is not cracked surprisingly. He also has a tuner for it. It adds like 66hp so I think I have a good first truck😃
@12v Dude Very nice! I hope sometime you can put up a few pictures of it!
Normally I would say you shouldn't have bought it but you got it for free so instead I am going to say don't look a gift horse in the mouth. If you are getting a truck for the cost of batteries then just drive it until something major goes.
You got a free vehicle back when diesels were simpler and this has a manual transmission, can’t pass that up! Keep it, enjoy it, and try to learn as much about the vehicle as possible so you can do the maintenance/repairs yourself (as much as you can anyways). Also invest in a good scan tool that supports that vehicle so you can diagnose and resolve issues as they crop up.
And you know the history of the truck since it is from your father.