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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 (base trim)

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500
Resale Value:N/A
Engines: 3.9L V6; 5.2L V8; 5.9L V8
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual; 0 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Two Wheel Drive; Four Wheel Drive; Rear Wheel Drive
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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$5,121$4,096N/AN/A$7,164$5,710N/A
50,001 - 60,000$5,021$3,996N/AN/A$7,064$5,610N/A
60,001 - 70,000$4,921$3,896N/AN/A$6,964$5,510N/A
70,001 - 85,000$4,821$3,796N/AN/A$6,864$5,410N/A
85,001 - 100,000$4,721$3,696N/AN/A$6,764$5,310N/A
100,001 - 115,000$4,621$3,596N/AN/A$6,664$5,210N/A
115,001 - 130,000$4,221$3,496N/AN/A$6,264$5,110N/A
130,001 - 150,000$3,846$3,096N/AN/A$5,889$4,710N/A
150,001 - 170,000$3,296$2,721$2,268N/A$5,339$4,335$3,790
170,001 - 190,000$2,696$2,171$1,893N/A$4,739$3,785$3,415
190,001 - 999,999$2,096$1,521$1,343N/A$4,139$3,135$2,865

1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Specs (base trim)

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3,908 cc 3.9 liters 6 V front longitudinal engine with 99.3 mm bore, 84.1 mm stroke, 8.9 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
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Unleaded fuel
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Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 11.2
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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98 liter fuel tank
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Power: 130 kW , 175 HP @ 4,800 rpm; 230 ft lb @ 3,200 rpm

1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Crash Test Data

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant Not Tested
Passenger's Side n/a Rear Occupant Not Tested
 
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