1997 Dodge Ram 2500

SLT Long Bed Automatic Runs Great 5.9 Diesel 12V Pickup Truck

5.9L CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL 12 VALVE

Automatic

3B7KF23D3VG800067

Clear

Diesel

1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Club Cab SLT 4x4 Long Bed 2-Owner Truck, Hard to Find 12 Valve, Runs out Great, Recent Ball Joints, Nice Interior, Never 5th Wheel'd, 20+MPG?, Rare Pickup! year 1997 drive train 4x4 make Dodge ext color Black model Ram 2500 int color Grey sub model SLT Long Box Club Cab 4x4 vin 3B7KF23D3VG800067 engine 5.9 Liter 12 Valve Cummins Turbo Diesel 6-Cylinder mileage 199188 transmission Automatic OD stock # AC12193 about This is a good solid hard to find 12 valve long bed club cab 4x4. The truck has a 2-owner history and it has not seen heavy road salt. It looks presentable, runs out very well and has been properly maintained. It has not had a hitch in the bed, vehicle is well equipped, essentially everything works, and for a truck this big, it will get outstanding fuel economy. These trucks are getting harder and harder to find and this is a very decent example, especially for the money. exterior The paint and body on this truck looks about like it should for a 16 year old 200k black Dodge. It's not new or perfect, but it's not terrible. The windshield is fine, wheels look good, bed inside looks great and hasn't had a hitch, and the bumpers are straight. Almost every Dodge of this vintage I've had, had a tweaked front bumper, and this one actually lines up. The truck has been waxed and looks ok. The clear coat on the hood, and roof are well done, and you can see a good deal of fading on the passenger front fender up along the door edge, from parking the truck in the sun the same way every day. The tires are Michelins, a little sun checked, not new tread, but fine to drive on. I wouldn't pull a 20klb trailer with them. The body is straight with no damage except for a rust spot on the lower drivers door. The vehicle has not been exposed to a lot of road salt. It's just a common problem on these with water getting down in the door and rusting. It's the only spot on the truck. You can see the undercarriage which looks good, and the passenger under-door seam, shown in the photos. We can have the rust spots cut out, welded up, and the paint refinished, but the whole truck could probably be shot at that time. The history report shows a parking mishap on the left rear at some time 10 years ago, but the undercarriage shows no signs of any damage from that, was probably something superficial. The pictures show the truck well, have a look. interior The interior is fine as well. It doesn't reek of smoke. The upholstery is original, never recovered. It has one hemmed seam on the drivers rear bolster. We can replace those 2 panels for $90 if need be. The carpet is fair, little staining on the drivers side. The dash is free of cracks, electronics all work, nice cold air, and aftermarket stereo. The steering wheel could use a cover, top is worn, and the cup holder is busted up. mechanical This pickup runs very well and should. 199k is not bad at all for one of these. I've had a few personal Dodge 5.9s and even have a little 4-cylinder Cummins in my Jeep. The mechanically injected Cummins motors just don't ever break. The motor fires easy even when cold and it idles smooth. If you stuff it in reverse and stomp on it when dead cold, it will quit. This is common, and not a problem, and no, the injector pump doesn't feel tired. It doesn't sputter when you rev it and it doesn't cut out other than what I mentioned above. The undercarriage looks good, came in a little crusty so we cleaned it and drove the truck a while to check for leaks, doesn't seem to be leaking noticeably from anywhere. It has new ball joints and drives easy, not all over the road. We changed the oil, filter, fuel filter, and the rear wheel speed sensor which was bad. The tranny shifts easy and fluid is nice'n'red. The 4x4 works fine, truck hasn't been turned up or tuned on, doesn't have excessive blow by or smoke badly. You should expect to drive this truck for many years, it will probably out last your need or at least your want for it. Fly in and drive home anywhere. comments This is a neat truck and a great find. We guarantee clean title. Feel free to call if you're interested or have questions. Please ask for Michael or Tim when calling or stopping by. 303.841.5377. Thanks! vehicle options 4x4 5.9 liter Cummins turbo diesel 12 valve Alloy wheels Anti-lock-brakes Automatic overdrive transmission Brake controller Cd player Cloth upholstery Club cab Cruise control Drivers air bag Original manuals included Posi-rear end Power locks Power mirrors Power seating Power steering Power windows Receiver hitch / tow package Sliding rear window Slt trim package Spray in bed liner Tilt steering Tinted windows useful links Quick FAQ Yes, we take trades! Out of state? Call us at 303.841.5377 for more information. We are located in a suburb of Denver, Colorado, 25 Minutes from Denver International Airport We try to help everyone but can't help those with really bad credit. There are no additional fees for out-of-state buyers. Yes, we service every vehicle we sell! All vehicles get a 60 day temporary license plate good in all 50 states & Canada. Out-of-country purchases are ok - just call or email first! Canadian Buyers? No problem! About Us Masters Collection, located in sunny Parker, Colorado has been in business for 18 years and sold over 11,500 vehicles. We're a Mom, Pop + Son shop, family owned and operated. Michael Alex (Pop) has been in the automobile business for 40+ years and Son Tim has been selling vehicles on EBay for 12 years now. We've done over a thousand transactions on Ebay and maintain a 100% positive feedback! We make it easy, great values and no hassles. Vehicle Inspection + Service Buyer reserves right to an inspection before purchase is finalized. We service everything we sell and make sure our vehicles are safe. We're not perfect, but we're darn good. We don't sell new or perfect cars. We sell good cars at exceptional value. We change the oil and filter in every vehicle, diesels get new fuel filters too. We know you expect us to be reasonable and we expect the same of you. Payment We're easy to get along with, but we need to know if you need special payment accommodation before you purchase. Our terms are flexible, so if you need time to either pickup the vehicle or extended payment terms all you need is ask. Due to poor customer service, corporate practices and high fees, we no longer accept American Express credit cards, no exceptions. If you feel this is inconvenient or unfair, feel free to contact them direct. Fine print: Successful bidder must contact us within 2 days of the close of the auction, and must submit a deposit of $500 within 3 days. Remaining balance is to be paid within 10 days of the close of the auction. We accept Paypal (For Down Payments Only), Master Card, Discover, Visa, Debit-Cards, Bank Wire Transfers, Money Order, Cashiers Check, Cash in Person, and you can call with any other offers. We're very easy to get along with. Delivery/Shipping Pick it up: We regularly pick up people at Denver International Airport (DEN) free of charge and bring them to the lot for pickup. The airport is about 30 minutes from Parker. We do not offer airport pickup on Saturday or Sunday. Saturday we do not have a driver, and Sunday we are closed by law, no exceptions! There are no additional charges for pickup. Ship it: We have shipped over 400 vehicles with Diamond Express Transportation without a single problem. We can ship COD or work it into the financing and/or deal. We don't make any money on shipping. Our contact's name is Jason or Joe @ 719.593.7770. Most quotes are between $550 and $750 depending on the size of the vehicle and the distance. Shipping usually takes about 10 days from the time we are paid to delivery at your door. Kansas, Wyoming, New Mexico and Salt lake cost roughly $350-$400 for smaller vehicles, slightly more for trucks. If you want an Excursion to go 1900 miles to up-state New York don't expect a $500 quote. We'd be happy to get you a quote by calling us at 303.841.5377. Financing Options Masters can obtain financing for as low as 2.99% interest with $0 down for 60 months on vehicles 2005 and newer, 48 months on 2004 and older for local residents only! We can provide advice and assistance for out of state financing, call for more info. This is of course based on approved credit. Please feel free to call with any questions about financing or about pre-approvals. (303)-841-5377. We deal mostly with credit unions and good credit certainly makes everything easier. There are several online companies that offer financing as well, just Google 'vehicle financing' or 'auto loans'. If you have good credit chances are your local credit union is the best way to go. We can explain this if you call. At 5.99% with $0 down for 60 months, each $1,000 costs you roughly $19.32 per month. You can also calculate your payment by clicking this link: Financing Calculator Dealer Disclosure (more fine print you should probably read) We do our very best to describe the vehicles as they really are and the options they have, though everyone has a different opinion of what a condition might be. Please examine all the photos carefully and read the full text of the advertisement. Masters reserves the right to sell the vehicle at any time before a deposit has been left on the vehicle, even when the reserve has been met. Masters also reserves the right to end the auction early. We sell many of our vehicles before the end of the auction. Feel free to call with any questions. It is our experience and our volume that allows us to sell vehicles at lower prices than most businesses on EBay or off, but please know that the phrase "You get what you pay for." is constant in both the real world and the car business. All vehicles are sold "AS IS" unless otherwise specified. Local residents of Colorado must pay taxes at our dealership, but will not have to pay them again when going to register the vehicle. There is a $199 transfer and handling fee for local residents only. It costs us more money to sell vehicles locally and this fee is non-negotiable. Out of state buyers are charged no extra fees at all, what you bid is what you pay. Again, all vehicles are for sale locally, and before the end of the auction. Just because you are the high bidder doesn't mean you have the vehicle reserved. EBay allows us the option of ending auctions early because all vehicle are for sale at any point during the auction. If you are concerned, the buy it now option is always a good idea. In very rare instances, (once or twice in over a thousand transactions), the vehicle is being sold locally while someone has pressed the buy it now. You're welcome to call before you bid, we thank you, Happy EBaying! Masters Collection 10672 S. Parker Road, Parker Colorado 80134 303.841.5377 / Fax: 303.841.5812 / 1.888.856.1429 Email / Paypal: Calugli@aol.com