There is no way this is that cheap:
Dodge Ram - $1900 said: The truck runs great! The engine compartment looks clean, and free of any leaks. All the power controls and buttons work.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2610011169.html
There is no way this is that cheap:
Dodge Ram - $1900 said: The truck runs great! The engine compartment looks clean, and free of any leaks. All the power controls and buttons work.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2610011169.html
I like how he states "the engine compartment LOOKS clean, and free from any leaks" as if to imply that it really isn't, or that there's a big hole in the bottom of the transmission from which fluid pours.
I'd be curious, and a tad suspicious.
Doesn't look too implausible - the angles look like they're shot to conceal sunburned paint, it's probably rather high miles, and gas thirsty big trucks aren't selling at a premium right now.
If I was in the market for a cheap truck, I'd drop him an email, and only be suspicious of a scam if I couldn't set up a time to see it in person and arrange a test drive. I would, of course, be suspicious of some sort of mechanical issue that may be making him want to sell.
When I see ads like this, my first thought is HUGE miles. As in 200K AND MORE.
I also want to do very not nice things to maroons who leave out things like "what year?" "what engine/transmission"? and if the engine compartment "LOOKS" clean....show a picture!!!
Not necessarily a scam, but probably not a bargain, either.
There are a few signs to look for. No phone number. No city/ location shown. Too cheap. If you e-mail them you will probably get a sob story of some sort. You will not be able to see the truck. Go ahead, see what response you get from an e-mail. Let us know how it goes.
I'm guess 200K+ on the miles.
probably the 318 with a bad automatic transmission. Maybe the 6
I've seen several in the price range.
Edit for examples:
$1200 get you this http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/2608809068.html
$1500 get you this http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/2605515635.html
$1900 gets you this one http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/2600790573.html
$2200 gets you: http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/2562197353.html
I say scam. Doesn't even mention the year, mileage or if its 4x4 (which it appears to be). If its not a scam, the seller really isn't very smart.
LOOKS, like a 4X4, but since the front diff is also obscured in photos, I'll bet this is another one of those "I've always wanted a jacked up pickup truck, just never could afford the 4X4".
spitfirebill wrote: I say scam. Doesn't even mention the year, mileage or if its 4x4 (which it appears to be). If its not a scam, the seller really isn't very smart.
Well, we are talking about CL here..
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