2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel, 88,891 Miles, Quad Longbed on 2040-cars

Year:2003 Mileage:88891 Color: White

Location:

Nanoose Bay, British Columbia, Canada

2003 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL, 88,891 Miles, Quad Longbed, image 1

Body Type:Quad cab, seats 6
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Cummins 5.0 High Output = 555 pound-ft torque
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Manual 6 speed ZF

Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 3D7KA28C33G853515
Year: 2003
Make: Dodge
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): Quad
Model: Ram 2500
Trim: SLT
Options: CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: 2 wheel drive, limited slip differential
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 88,891
Exterior Color: White
Number of Cylinders: 6
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

2003 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT QUAD LONGBED 4X2 DIESEL HO CUMMINS 88,891 Mi

I am selling my 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Quad Cab Longbed 4X2
with the High Output Cummins Diesel and 88,891 original miles

Truck is in the Nanaimo, British Columbia area.

For Mainland buyers I can meet you at the Nanaimo Ferry Terminal with the truck for viewing

I will deliver the truck to Tsawwassan or Horseshoe Bay terminal at no charge after the truck is confirmed paid for

This Ram was originally sold in the US to a retired couple who towed their trailer to Florida for the winters. I have original service receipts showing the truck in Florida during the winter. The original owner & his wife passed away and the truck went to their son, who sold it to me. I am the 3rd owner.

A carfax comes with the truck showing 3 owners, and no accidents or claims of any kind. This truck has the proper original US DOT safety and emissions stickers in place, plus the proper Canadian RIV sticker and paperwork from when I imported it into Canada – see photos below.

This truck complies with all applicable safety and emissions laws in both Canada and the US and according to US Customs can be registered for the road anywhere in the US, or registered anywhere in Canada. According to US Customs because it was originally built for and sold in the US, it can be re-imported into the US without any duties charged. I received a copy of the original title in the original owner’s name showing it titled originally in the US. I also received the original build sheet supplied by Dodge showing the same original owner’s name and all the options he ordered on the truck. The truck comes with all paperwork for the importations into Ontario, Canada and then into British Columbia, which required independent professional safety/mechanical fitness inspections both times, which the truck passed with no problems. All of this original paperwork comes with the truck.

This truck is built for long distance hauling with good fuel economy. It has the optional HO Cummins diesel engine with 555 pound-ft of torque and 2-WD with a limited slip differential.

The Dodge Ram website shows the maximum tow weight for this truck at 13,550 pounds and the CGWR weight at 20,000 pounds (search on: dodgeram.info/2003/load-tow/2500).

This is my personal truck bought to move across Canada to BC, and I do not use it enough to justify keeping. This truck is not for off-roading. It is for hauling loads big distances economically. The trip computer in the truck shows about 22-23 MPG on the highway empty, and about 19.5 MPG pulling 6,000 pounds on the level. The 5th wheel mount that the original owner had installed for his trailer is still in the bed.

This has never been a work or commute truck. It has been garaged while I owned it. The truck is clean with no tears or rips in the interior. It has 4 near-new Bridgestones, drives terrific, and is properly maintained. In the last 9,000 miles the truck has been serviced mostly by Dodge Ram dealers with new brake rotors + pads front & rear, new front wheel bearings, new parking brake shoes, and new rear axle seals. These receipts come with the truck. Also regular oil & filter changes and rear axle lube changed. Both batteries replaced by Dodge Ram dealer with Dodge OEM batteries shortly before I purchased it.

This truck is in really good cosmetic and operating condition but, as a used vehicle is sold with no guarantees expressed or implied. It has 88,891 miles at the time this is written and is 10 years old. It is not a new truck, but has been lightly used and well cared for. There are imperfections, one shown in photos: a small dent next to the right rear tail light. Also a small dent on the tailgate and two small dents in the rear bumper.

The truck comes with its original build sheet from Dodge showing all the options plus its original owners manual and other books.

The options on this truck include:

Optional High Output Cummins diesel engine with 555 pound-ft (standard engine was 460 pound-ft).

The build sheet says this engine option cost $5,225 in 2003

6-speed manual transmission and 11.50 LSD differential

8 foot longbed

Tow package, 7-pin connector

Power front drivers seat and front centre storage cushion/bins

Extra lights in sun visors, dome, and underhood.

Auto dim rear view mirror

Keyless entry with alarm. The truck comes with the two original keys and remotes, which work

Optional folding flat-load rear floor with storage underneath

Sliding rear window, tow mirrors, fog lamps, hood shield, leather wrapped wheel

Also has all the standard stuff for the SLT including A/C (WORKS), trip/mileage computer, etc

Also comes with a very nice Swiss topper with keys and locks that work, made specifically for this truck

I have described this truck to the best of my ability.
Viewing the truck is encouraged.
I will work with bidders to answer questions or get additional photos.

Please ask your questions before the bidding ends.

Bidders must have funds or a cash line of credit available for this truck before bidding.
Banks will seldom provide funds quickly for a used vehicle.
If you do not have funds or a cash line of credit available to pay for the truck please do not bid.

TERMS:

A $500 deposit, either CDN$ or US$, must be paid using PayPal within 24 hours of the end of this auction.

Winning bidder must contact me within 24 hours of the end of bidding to discuss final payment, and the truck must be fully paid by certified bank check, bank money order, or bank-to-bank wired money within one week after the end of bidding.

Truck must be paid for before it will be released.

US bidders must be able to pick the truck up in British Columbia at either the Tsawwassan or Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal so they can bring the truck into the US.
The Tsawwassan ferry terminal is 25 miles from the US border crossing at Blaine, Washington.

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