Was this truck used for towing or plowing, and can I see the frame and hitch area?

Towing and plow duty wear transmissions, suspensions and frames much faster than ordinary driving.

Are maintenance records available, and when were the timing belt or chain and the transmission fluid last serviced?

At 150,182 miles, the big-ticket services are either done or due. Records tell you which.

Has the underbody been checked for rust, and are there any open safety recalls?

Older cars in salt-belt states can hide frame and brake-line corrosion. Open recalls are fixed free at a franchised dealer, but you need the VIN to check.

What is the out-the-door price in writing, including the doc fee, taxes, title and any add-ons?

The advertised price is rarely what you pay. An itemized out-the-door quote exposes doc fees and pre-installed add-ons before you negotiate.

What reconditioning was done before listing, and is there a recent inspection or Carfax report?

Dealers inspect and repair trade-ins to different standards. Ask what was replaced, what was left alone and whether the state inspection is current.

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Details

Mileage	150,182 mi
Body	Truck
Transmission	Automatic
Drivetrain	RWD
Fuel	Gasoline
VIN	1D7HL48N23S172241
Stock #	W25680

2003 Dodge Dakota SLT

$4,799

Car for sale at Hi Lo Auto Sales, Frederick, MD · 150,182 mi · RWD

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Price position: priced $10,135 below the median of 10 similar Dodge listings on FMYCAR (median $14,934).
Mileage: 150,182 miles — fewer than 3 of 10 similar cars (median 82,583 mi).
Days listed: added today. As a general rule, the longer a car sits, the more room a dealer has to negotiate.

What to ask the dealer about this 2003 Dodge Dakota

Was this truck used for towing or plowing, and can I see the frame and hitch area?
Are maintenance records available, and when were the timing belt or chain and the transmission fluid last serviced?
Has the underbody been checked for rust, and are there any open safety recalls?
What is the out-the-door price in writing, including the doc fee, taxes, title and any add-ons?
What reconditioning was done before listing, and is there a recent inspection or Carfax report?

Read: How dealers really price your trade · Out-the-door price explained · Dealer add-ons to decline

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