2016 Ram 2500 HD 4x4 6.4 Hemi
167k miles
Looked at this truck last week and the engine light is on. It was taken to the dealership for diagnostic and I asked the owner what was wrong with it. They said “dealer just said it was dirty “I didn’t understand what they meant so I called the dealership service department. Service guy said due to privacy laws he he couldn’t tell me exactly what’s wrong with it, but he said it might need a new engine.
Owner is selling the truck for 8K. Cost for a new engine is about $9K parts + $3500 labor (says the dealership).
Has rebuilt, transmission and rebuilt, 4x4
I need a dependable vehicle that can tow an 8000 pound trailer long distances. Should I get it?
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I asked myself the same question the other day when shopping for a new house.... "Should I buy a house that has no roof?"
These answers are cracking me up! Sounds like I should steer well clear of it.
At 167k, the transmission and 4x4 has already been rebuilt, and now it needs a new engine. Does that sound like a reliable vehicle to you?
Service guy said due to privacy laws he he couldn’t tell me exactly what’s wrong with it
it's customers' private information. I don't want my mechanic telling strangers about our business.
But you can ask the seller to ask the dealer mechanics to give it to you… not that you should be considering this money pit in the first place though though
@BobTheHatKing
I wouldn't believe anything the seller's mechanic says anyway. I'd hire my own.
Due to privacy laws they can't tell what is wrong with a vehicle?
Never mind law. It’s common sense
If a law prohibits informing a potential buyer about vehicle's problems, it is insane in my opinion.
Not insane at all. The condition of my vehicle is absolutely nobody's business.
Maybe I should go have a drink with your grocer and ask him what food you are buying. Or your roofer to find out the condition of you house. 😐
If you are not selling it, I agree with you.
Most car dealers in the US typically try to remove any 'link' to a previous owner. (Paperwork in the dash, etc) Car owners who trade-in or sell their cars to a dealer do not want prospective buyers calling and bothering them about the car's history.
Selling or not. I would condemn any mechanic (or any business) sharing my vehicle details without my permission
As they said it might need a new engine, they technically violated the law they were referring to.
@hixter nothing is wrong with it. I encountered the previous owner of my car by coincidence. I bought winter tyres from him and he recognized the car.
@G.T. that must've an interesting experience...
@bobthehatking yes, he told me that the car actually had come with the tyres he was selling.
@G.T. oh that's even more interesting