Hi Diesel Bombers!

I'm selling my truck. Here's the skinny:

Craigslist ad:
~Video~ 1998 Dodge QUAD CAB 12V Diesel (Rare)

1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab Diesel 12 Valve ~$8500~

Video:

355,000 Miles - (Million Mile Engine)
Auto Transmission (Recent Rebuild)
Limited slip rear end
3.54 gears
PacBrake 3K Governor Spring Kit
Tork Tek Over Flow Valve
AFC Tuned
285/75R16
Newer rear brakes
Newer rear axle seals
Solid Steel, Inc. Steering Stabilizer
HD crossover steering
Matching steel canopy (topper)
Optima Yellow Top batteries
Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
Cruise Control
Power Seats


Other:
Drive belt done not too long ago, Amsoil in the differentials, Recent trans service, Killer dowel pin killed and a new front main seal, New fuel filter, Recent oil change, BHAF, Newer water pump. I also have receipts.

Cons:
Broken windshield, Needs an A/C line, Some Bumps and Bruises, but nothing significant.

This is an awesome specimen. The mechanical 12 valve Cummins is the pinnacle of cool diesels and the Dodge wrapped around it isn't too bad. Only in '98 could you get the updated body/interior in the second generation Rams with the 12 valve Cummins and only for half a year. They switched in the middle of the production year to the 24 valve and depending on who you asked, they made a mistake. I spent a long time searching for this rig. The high miles are just a number. This is not a gasoline V-(#), it's an I-6 diesel and a good one. The I-6 is the most naturally balanced consumer available motor configuration and there are reports of builders taking these things apart at 500,000 miles and still seeing the factory crosshatching on the cylinder walls. The cummins will last you forever if you take care of it. Alternatively, you can crank out 1700 HP and mind-blowing torque if you have the money. There is a huge cult following for these too with everything you ever wanted (or not) to know about this truck. Buy it!

Don't need such a large rig these days, otherwise I'd keep it. I need a family vehicle; my priorities have changed

Willing to trade STRICTLY for:

Toyota Tacoma Quad Cab 4x4, Auto