New guy and looking for help on valuation

[charger_john]

Great thanks everyone for the responses!

FMS88 - yes that is the truck I looked at.
The engine was recently replaced, apparently with another 2.6 that has 220,000 miles.
I seriously doubt if any other receipts or history are available. Current seller has owned it 4 years.
If it was $2000 I'm pretty sure I'd jump on it. A bit more ?? - maybe I'll risk it.

In the end I do want a reliable work truck and I'll need to budget $1000-$2000 for near term fixes.
That other truck in Vancouver, WA, seller didn't return my calls.

[MrPaco]

This truck might be too far for you, but check it out for the sake of price comparison. Forum member steve1814 is selling his blue 4x4 for $2000 obo with less than half the miles. It's not a long bed, but it's a macro cab with auto.

Here's a thread that shows some of the work he put into it (its a lot)... http://www.mightyram50.net/vbulletin...ab-4x4-musings

Here's the ad https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...3436248656070/

If you like the ram 50 now that you know about it, maybe you can figure out how to get this truck from Maryland. Even if you drove it the 2,700 miles back home the truck would still have less than half the miles of the one you're considering, for less money. And you'd know that someone has taken great care of it and put a ton of work and money into it already...

Just a thought, good luck!