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Definitely budget for the IMS/RMS job (~$2K) and with the cab be sure to check the back window for delamination if it's not sewn in (99 & 2000 aren't -I'm not sure about 01, 02+). I would buget about ~$1500 for a new top down the road (window repair is not worth the labor cost - I found that out the hard way).

Personally I would stay with the lower milege cars, that 03 looks like a very good price if the PPI works out and the car is very clean (just do the IMS/RMS). I just bought a 2000 cab a month ago in that price range. I'm also in NY and had 2 other local deals fall apart before I found one. I also had 2 other more distant deals that didn't work out. I don't like the idea of buying something online...I'd be concerned about the dealer wanting to do the transaction online as it may give him another layer of protection should something not work out. I've gotten burned on ebay a couple of times (though not car purchases), forget paypal and square deal helping you. My Amex was luckily tied to PP and Amex stepped up and saved me but it was very painful.

Like toystwo said, if these are tiptronic that would explain the lower prices- they're just simply less desirable in this market...but that is your personal choice and if you want a tip and save some money then great for you.

Good luck with the search!

Who will you be using for the PPI?