2nd Gen Dodge Cummins Value?

[LFD2037]

Looking at a 1998 Dodge 3500 dually 4x4 24V diesel w/5 speed tranny. 145K miles. 1 owner (an older gentleman bought it new and appears to have taken good care of it). For its age, interior is a 9 out of 10. Exterior has no dents but clear coat is gone on top of rear fenders and a little of the bed. The cab has really good paint/clear coat. No know issues except all AC system was replaced a few months ago, functioned properly when completed but now doesn’t blow cold. Also a 2” crack in a rear fender that’s not really noticeable. Exterior is an 8 out of 10 for a 22 year old truck. Appears to be 100% factory including shocks, springs, tie rods, all steering/suspension, engine, tranny, interior, etc.
It does have the “53” block.
I know the current market is stupid for these trucks but what would be a price on it?
Thanks.

[RMW]

Those 53 blocks are notorious for cracking, wouldn’t scare me because I could pull the Motor and install a replacement in 2 days. Even with the 53 block I bet he could get 15,000 for it, maybe a little more.

[LFD2037]

Just to be clear, I’m looking at buying this.
I’ve read they’re notorious for cracking but I’ve also read that only ~5% actually do. Correct or not?

[tonyt79]

I could be wrong but I believe one sold on here a month or so back for about 15k


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[RMW]

Just to be clear, I’m looking at buying this.
I’ve read they’re notorious for cracking but I’ve also read that only ~5% actually do. Correct or not?

I’ve only known two blocks that have cracked personally, both trucks had lots of miles, one with around 220,000 the other 350,000.

[RMW]

Also if I remember right there was some 53 blocks made quite a bit thicker, so those were the ones that were not cracking. Not sure on the years though

[MBV77]

Not an answer to your question, but depending on when it was assembled/purchased a 98 model could be pushing 25 years old, not 22 years.


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[Gulfcoastin]

I drove a 1998.5 the first year of the 24V with a 53 block. I bought it with 160K miles and sold it with 289,000 miles. Never had an issue, wish I would have never sold it. If it has not cracked by now IMO its not going to.

[Quackerbox]

I drove a 1998.5 the first year of the 24V with a 53 block. I bought it with 160K miles and sold it with 289,000 miles. Never had an issue, wish I would have never sold it. If it has not cracked by now IMO its not going to.

I had one also. Best mileage diesel I ever owned. But man that was a clanking motor

Pains me to say a truck of that age would bring 15k. But thats what I'd say also

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[camoclad]

15 is fair to the current owner. He holds the keys

[camoclad]

This is freaking awesome by the way and we must see pictures either way

[kkp005]

Let’s see some pictures

[LFD2037]

I don’t have pictures. It’s local to me and I just asked the guy one day if he’d sell it. He told me he wants $20K but for me he’s take $18K. I’m a bit hesitant at $18K.

[S-3 Ranch]

I don’t have pictures. It’s local to me and I just asked the guy one day if he’d sell it. He told me he wants $20K but for me he’s take $18K. I’m a bit hesitant at $18K.

I would really think hard and research it , seems steep?
$12,000 ?

[bboswell]

Based on your description I bet he can get 15 to 18.