Looking to get a QC SRT

[DarkReign]

Hi folks, Im going this afternoon to look at a 05 QC SRT. The truck has roughly 89k miles on it and the owner is asking 17.5k. I was wondering how these tricks did with some mileage on them. I dont personally drive but 4 miles a day at most, but occassionally it will tow our trailer with 2 4-wheelers on it so Im wanting to make sure it will last a few years. On average I put MAYBE 10k miles a year on my vehicles just for a reference.

Thanks in advance and I hope this isnt a common question (newbie to this forum obviously)

 

[caveman]

Hi folks, Im going this afternoon to look at a 05 QC SRT. The truck has roughly 89k miles on it and the owner is asking 17.5k. I was wondering how these tricks did with some mileage on them. I dont personally drive but 4 miles a day at most, but occassionally it will tow our trailer with 2 4-wheelers on it so Im wanting to make sure it will last a few years. On average I put MAYBE 10k miles a year on my vehicles just for a reference.

Thanks in advance and I hope this isnt a common question (newbie to this forum obviously)

The SRT10's last very well. We've had a couple guys race there's often with 100,000+ miles on them.

 

[fastestbrickonearth]

Welcome. Here is a good place to find a used truck also.

 

[stealth78]

Didn't we have a forum member that had 200,000 miles on his truck? I swear the guy broke a valve spring or something at some point, put in another spring and then ran it to over 200,000. I believe it was a QC.

 

[DarkReign]

Awesome, Im really glad to hear that. I'd never heard these engines having drastic problems but I figured Id at least ask a group thats been around them before going to look.

Also, is there anyway to tell if the truck has been tuned? It has a K&N CAI shown in the pictures so thats one thing I wont have to worry about picking up.

 

[oldcolt]

Awesome, Im really glad to hear that. I'd never heard these engines having drastic problems but I figured Id at least ask a group thats been around them before going to look.

Also, is there anyway to tell if the truck has been tuned? It has a K&N CAI shown in the pictures so thats one thing I wont have to worry about picking up.

Engine mods without proper tuning can cause drastic problems! A CAI does not require a tune, but the better term is "warm air intake". The K&N does sound good though!

 

[DarkReign]

Engine mods without proper tuning can cause drastic problems! A CAI does not require a tune, but the better term is "warm air intake". The K&N does sound good though!

Yea, I know it can cause issues but given the truck only has the intake and a catback exhaust I figured a tune wouldnt be mandatory (albeit happening as soon as possible :burnout: )

So after some dealings, the truck is mine!! I love it!! It has some gawd awful rims but ill be replacing those soon enough with a set of OEM's. It was dark after all was said and done but I attach a shot of the front. So after a few minor tweaks and refreshes, she'll be perfect, CANT WAIT!

 

[10-1=9]

Congratulations.

 

[fastestbrickonearth]

That's great man. Good luck with it.

 

[MOD(S)QUAD]

Welcome and congratulations on buying your Beast :burnout::burnout:

 

[6speedquadcab]

Unfortunately not everyone has good taste. But at least you have the sense to know what looks good. You might find a member here that has a complete set of wheels in great condition at a good price.

Congratulations and welcome from California.

 

[DarkReign]

I happened to notice last night that the transmission seems to shift a little hard going from 1-2 and a little lighter going 2-3 and basically baby smooth from 3-4. I was wondering if this is normal for these trucks? It feels like if you grab a gear real quick in a manual. It downshifts smooth, it is only snappy going up in gears. Anything I should check (fluid level is good in the trans)?

Thanks again!

 

[10-1=9]

I happened to notice last night that the transmission seems to shift a little hard going from 1-2 and a little lighter going 2-3 and basically baby smooth from 3-4. I was wondering if this is normal for these trucks? It feels like if you grab a gear real quick in a manual. It downshifts smooth, it is only snappy going up in gears. Anything I should check (fluid level is good in the trans)?

Thanks again!

Checking & changing the fluids is usually you first order of business with a new 10. Tires & brakes would be next. Then oil cooler & power steering lines if they are leaking.

 

[ViperJeff]

Believe it or not, the hard shift is normal

 

[DarkReign]

Checking & changing the fluids is usually you first order of business with a new 10. Tires & brakes would be next. Then oil cooler & power steering lines if they are leaking.

Im planning on buying some plugs next pay check and a k&n refresh kit. After Christmas Im planning on buying atf and a trans filter and flushing the trans and checking the clutch bands while I'm in there. Brakes and tires are good for now (about ~70% left on tires and brakes). Ill definitely check the OC & PS lines while Im under it, so far no fluid has appeared on my driveway since it's been sitting so hopefully thats good to go for awhile. Thanks for some tips!

 

[DarkReign]

Believe it or not, the hard shift is normal

Really? That'd be nice cause it is a little worrying. I did notice the shift is a little harder if I'm babying it versus if i leave a light with a little more gas it seems to be lighter. I really wish there was another QC in the area I could test drive and see if its worse in mine or not.

 

[THEWELSHM]

Congrats mate I'm on Truck number 3. Great running trucks, not a day goes by that I get a thumbs up or are rubber necked I had a Red & Silver 2005.. My 06 has 160k miles and runs like a charm, of course she has been serviced like the Dickens,,,
Enjoy your ride mate...

thewelshm

 

[DougsHEMI]

Yea, I know it can cause issues but given the truck only has the intake and a catback exhaust I figured a tune wouldnt be mandatory (albeit happening as soon as possible :burnout: )

So after some dealings, the truck is mine!! I love it!! It has some gawd awful rims but ill be replacing those soon enough with a set of OEM's. It was dark after all was said and done but I attach a shot of the front. So after a few minor tweaks and refreshes, she'll be perfect, CANT WAIT!

Congrats