1997 Dodge Ram 1500

Laramie SLT Pickup truck

5.2L 8 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel

Automatic

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Four Wheel Drive

Gasoline

Power Steering

This truck is a project vehicle being sold as is where is. I am selling this with no warrantee. Local pick up only. No shipping or delivery available. Good restoration project. I'm not positive about the wheelbase length but it has an 8' bed. I used this vehicle for personal use only. It was daily driver for many years until June 2011 when I bought a new truck. I bought it used. I am an adult non-smoker. The check engine light had been on for over 1 year. My mechanic noted low compression in one cylinder. I never investigated it any further but continued to drive it for many months after that with no problems. This truck has been very reliable with no breakdowns or transmission problems, The 4X4 always worked flawlessly. I used the vehicle for light towing and never mounted a plow. I let my son use this vehicle from time to time and he left a few small cigarette burns in the carpet and one on the driver seat but nothing major. Condition: Engine- I would plan on replacing it but maybe it's worth saving if you do your own work. Low compression in one cylinder is known. Although it didn't happen when I drove it daily, I started it up after sitting a few months and I now suspect a head problem because the exhaust had white smoke. It used a quart or two of oil each month and about 1/2 gallon of coolant. Transmission- Never any prolems. Tires- Seem ok but I'm no expert. Brakes- No known problems. Body- There is some rust, minor scratches and 1or 2 small dents. Bottom of driver side dooe is rusted through. Passenger side door is not as bad. Wheel wells are pretty solid ecept for a little bubbling up on the right rear. Paint is mostly fair but old. Rear bumber is rusted out. Below front bumber there is a plastic piece that half broke off. I think it is called a cowl or air dam? Interior- Pretty good shape. Carpet needs cleaning and it has a few minor burn holes. The headliner is sagging and needs some attention. Once small tear about 1/2" in the console vinyl. Electrical. No battery included. No known electrical problems. A/C- Had it charged last year and it worked fine when I stopped using it. Features: Clearance lights, cargo light, cruise control, bed liner, am/fm cassette player works poorly, towing package, behind seat storage, 8 foot bed, PS, PB