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need some opinions please

Old Apr 17, 2012
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Was looking at this truck. Seems priced welll below value and was wondering if there could be a reason for it or if i should jump asap. I would have to trade my van off and will probally lose 2500-3500 on that so would end up getting out closer to 17k or so. Been trying to sell the van locally but not having much luck. So i would love opinions. Price just droped from 16,900 to 13,995. It has been on lot for over 3 months and guy on internet sales says they want it moved asap. I am trying to attach the link so hope it works. Carfax Shows one accident which is also in attached link, but they say it still has clean title and guy says he dont know what the accident was?? Redlight? Thanks alot guys.

http://www.shottenkirksuperstore.com...PW14V47FA51503
Old Apr 18, 2012
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The mileage is kinda of high, but it looks like its been maintained well. Kelly Blue Book shows a suggested retail price of $20K...I would offer them $12,500. If they wont take it, leave your phone number and walk away. Because you don't know the extent of the damage, you would be taking a risk.
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im going up friday and going to bring it back home so a mechanic i know can go over it real well. Thanks for the response
Old Apr 20, 2012
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Brought the truck home today to test drive it and love it. Got the finacing situation taken care of incase i go back tomorrow and want it. I can also get a full warranty for 2 years for 3k or a drivetrain warranty for 1500. It drove good, but noticed when i stopped and turned left or right it had a little shimmy/vibration in the rearend. It did it more so when turning right. So took it to my buddy who runs a shop and he took a look and drove it and he said something is wrong with the rear end on passenger side. Said he would have to get into it to say for sure what it is. It does it worst when you lock it into 4x4 and turn, but also when in two wheel drive. But it is worst when in 4x4 and when first taken out of 4x4. When turning sharp the back passenger side wheel looks really loose, and shakes. If anyone knows about this or might have had the same problem id like to hear about it. Thanks alot
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Could be the spindle, bearings or tie rods. Make certain you get the front end and differential looked at closely before you make any jumps on the purchase.
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