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1997 DODGE RAM 2500VIN: 3B7KF23DXVM519000
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Historical Records
48 events
Photos
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Sales History
1 records
Sale Prices
2 records
VIN Decoder
26 entries
Market report
Price analytics
Historical Records
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Available 48 historical records for VIN 3B7KF23DXVM519000
Latest reported mileage: 730 mi
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2022-11-04
2 years ago
112,563 mi
Vehicle serviced
Tire repaired
Tire repaired
2022-02-27
2 years ago
15,166 mi
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
2021-01-04
3 years ago
28,019 mi
Vehicle serviced
Outer tie rod(s) replaced
Alignment performed
Outer tie rod(s) replaced
Alignment performed
VIN Factory Options
Found 162 factory options in 32 categories
Factory Options
ENGINE
- 5.9L (359) I6 CUMMINS INTERCOOLED TURBO DIESEL ENGINE;-inc: HD service group, diesel message center (w/"Low Fuel"/"Low Oil"/"Water in Fuel"/"Wait to Start"/"Brakes"/"Anti-lock Brakes" warning lights), "Cummins Turbo Diesel" nameplates, diesel sound insulation on inner hood/dash/cowl/floor pads, tachometer, engine block heater
- Straight 6 Cylinder Engine
- Turbocharged
Vehicle Equipment
Air Bag - Frontal
- Driver Air Bag
Brakes
- ABS
- Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
Convenience
- Intermittent Wipers
- Power Outlet
Drivetrain
- Four Wheel Drive
Engine
- 5.9L (359) I6 CUMMINS INTERCOOLED TURBO DIESEL ENGINE;-inc: HD service group, diesel message center (w/"Low Fuel"/"Low Oil"/"Water in Fuel"/"Wait to Start"/"Brakes"/"Anti-lock Brakes" warning lights), "Cummins Turbo Diesel" nameplates, diesel sound insulation on inner hood/dash/cowl/floor pads, tachometer, engine block heater
- Straight 6 Cylinder Engine
- Turbocharged
Fuel
- Diesel Fuel
Seats
- Split Bench Seat
Steering
- Power Steering
Tire - Spare
- Conventional Spare Tire
Wheels
- Steel Wheels
Equipment Details
MECHANICAL
- (4) bright trim rings/hub center
- (5) 16" x 6.5" steel wheels
- 117-amp alternator
- 3.54 axle ratio
- 35 gallon fuel tank
- 600-amp maintenance-free battery
- 8' pickup box-inc: dual wall construction, one-piece high strength steel floor, 2-tier loading capability, bulkhead dividing provision, tie down loops
- 8800# GVWR (4850 front/6085 rear), springs (4850 front/6085 rear), axles (4850 front/6200 rear)
- Bottle-type axle jack
- Conventional spare tire w/underslung winch spare tire carrier
- Electronic ignition system
- Exhaust emission control system
- Four wheel drive
- Front stabilizer bar
- HD front/rear shock absorbers
- NV241 2-speed transfer case w/front shift-on-the-fly auto hubs
- Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
- Pwr steering
- Solid front axle w/link-coil suspension
- Solid rear axle w/longitudinal leaf springs
- Stainless steel exhaust system
EXTERIOR
- Aerodynamic halogen headlamps
- Bright front/rear bumpers w/step pads
- Bright grille
- Cargo light integral w/stop lamp
- Corrosion resistant zinc-coated galvanized steel w/anti-chip coating
- Deluxe 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers
- Dual black manual 6" x 9" exterior mirrors
- Premium paint w/clear coat finish
- Removable tailgate w/caliper latches, color-keyed "Dodge" decal
- Tinted glass windows
INTERIOR
- Black 2-spoke steering wheel
- Carpeted floor covering
- Cigar lighter w/pwr outlet
- Color-keyed full length door trim panels w/armrests
- Color-keyed instrument panel w/ash receiver & non-locking glove box
- Dash/plenum insulation liners
- Day/night rearview mirror
- Dual color-keyed vinyl sun visors w/center supports
- Dual-opening retractable cup holder
- Fasten seat belts/key-in-ignition/headlamps-on warning buzzer
- Hood release in cab
- Voltmeter, trip odometer, oil pressure/engine temp gauges
SAFETY FEATURES
- Color-keyed unibelt restraint system w/front/rear center lap belts, rear shoulder harness
- Driver air bag
- Side-guard door beams
- Single note electric horn
Chassis
Brakes
- Brake Type - Power
- Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
- Drum - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 12.5 x 1.50 in
- Rear Drum Diam x Width - 13.0 x 2.5 in
Frame
- Frame Type - Ladder
Fuel Tank
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 35.0 gal
- Fuel Tank Location - Inboard Frame Rails
Steering
- Steering Type - Power
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - 51.6 ft
Suspension
- Axle Capacity - Front - 4850 lbs
- Axle Capacity - Rear - 6500 lbs
- Axle Ratio (:1) - Front -
- Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear -
- Axle Type - Front - Hypoid
- Axle Type - Rear - Full-Floating
- Shock Absorber Diameter - Front - 35.1 mm
- Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear - 35.1 mm
- Spring Capacity - Front - 4850 lbs
- Spring Capacity - Rear - 6085 lbs
- Suspension Type - Front - Link-Coil
- Suspension Type - Rear - Leaf Spring
Tires
- Front Tire Capacity - 3040 lbs
- Front Tire Size - LT245/75R16E
- Rear Tire Capacity - 3040 lbs
- Rear Tire Size - LT245/75R16E
- Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front - Rev/Mile
- Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear - Rev/Mile
- Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare - Rev/Mile
- Spare Tire Capacity - 3040 lbs
- Spare Tire Size - LT245/75R16E
Trailering
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 500 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 5000 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. - 900 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. - 10,000 lbs
Weight Information
- Curb Weight - Front - 3070 lbs
- Curb Weight - Rear - 2140 lbs
- Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front - 4850 lbs
- Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear - 6085 lbs
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap - 8800 lbs
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size - 16 x 6.5 in
- Rear Wheel Size - 16 x 6.5 in
- Spare Wheel Material - Steel
- Spare Wheel Size - 16 x 6.5 in
Dimensions
Cargo Area Dimensions
- Cargo Box (Area) Height - 19.4 in
- Cargo Box Length @ Floor - 97.5 in
- Cargo Box Width @ Floor - 64.2 in
- Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear - 60.4 in
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings - 50.0 in
- Cargo Volume - 70.0 ft³
- Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume - 48.5 ft³
- Tailgate Width - 60.4 in
Exterior Dimensions
- Cab to Axle - 55.7 in
- Cab to End of Frame - 99.7 in
- Front Bumper to Back of Cab - 136.9 in
- Ground Clearance, Front - 9.1 in
- Ground Clearance, Rear - 8.6 in
- Ground to Top of Load Floor - 37.2 in
- Height, Overall - 77.1 in
- Length, Overall w/o rear bumper - 240.1 in
- Overhang, Front - 37.9 in
- Overhang, Rear w/o bumper - 47.5 in
- Wheelbase - 154.7 in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors - 79.3 in
Interior Dimensions
- Front Head Room - 40.2 in
- Front Hip Room - 65.6 in
- Front Leg Room - 41.0 in
- Front Shoulder Room - 66.0 in
- Passenger Capacity - 6
- Second Head Room - 39.4 in
- Second Hip Room - 66.8 in
- Second Leg Room - 31.6 in
- Second Shoulder Room - 67.7 in
Powertrain
Cooling System
- Total Cooling System Capacity - 24.0 qts
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) - 750
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) -
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) -
Engine
- Displacement - 5.9L/359
- Engine Order Code - ETB
- Engine Type - Diesel I6
- Fuel System - Turbo-Charged
Transmission
- Clutch Size - in
- Drivetrain - 4-Wheel Drive
- Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) -
- First Gear Ratio (:1) -
- Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) -
- Reverse Ratio (:1) -
- Second Gear Ratio (:1) -
- Third Gear Ratio (:1) -
- Trans Power Take Off - SAE 6-Bolt
- Trans PTO Access - LH/RH
- Trans Type -
- Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High - 1.00
- Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low - 2.72
- Transfer Case Power Take Off - SAE 6-Bolt - RH
Summary
Summary
- Body Code - 155" WB
- Body Style - Club Cab 8'
- Vehicle Name - Dodge Ram 2500
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
| Year | 1997 |
| Title | Hidden text |
| ODO | 8028 mi (Hidden text) |
| Loss | Hidden text |
| Damage | Hidden text |
| Estimated Retail Value | $3139 |
| Estimated Repair Cost | $7036 (169%) |
| Seller | Hidden text |
| Location | Spokane, WA, 99206 |
| Date | ended 6 years ago sold for $5751 |
| Sale Website Type | salvage or insurance auction |
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Tech Specs
| Color | Green |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Engine | 5.9L I6 FI F |
| Cylinders | 6 Cyl |
| Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
Model Analytics & Market Report
We've analyzed more than 700 sales records of this model and here are some numbers.
The average price for new (MSRP) 1997 DODGE RAM 2500 in 1997 was $23,995.
The average price for used 1997 DODGE RAM 2500 nowadays in 2024 is $12,995 which is 54% from the original price.
Estimated mileage driven per year is 10,785 miles.
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Depreciation
The graph below is a depreciation curve for 1997 DODGE RAM 2500. It shows how much this model looses per year in price. This analytics is calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1997 DODGE RAM 2500 in each year since the year of manufacturing, current year price and projected price in the future years.
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| Year | Average Mileage | Average Price | % Left | % Lost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 MSRP | 0 mi | $23,995 | — | — | 100% | 0% |
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Price vs Mileage
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The table below shows average price for used 1997 DODGE RAM 2500 by mileage and number of sales.
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| Mileage | Average Price | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 55,000 mi | $24,450 | 10 sales |
| 90,000 mi | $14,700 | 16 sales |
| 105,000 mi | $11,948 | 14 sales |
| 115,000 mi | $8,225 | 12 sales |
| 120,000 mi | $11,748 | 12 sales |
| 130,000 mi | $10,995 | 11 sales |
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VIN Decoder — 26 records
Engine
Displacement (CC)
Engine displacement (in cubic centimeters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.
5900.0
Displacement (CI)
Engine displacement (in cubic inches) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.
360.04009015892
Displacement (L)
Engine displacement (in liters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.
5.9
Engine Configuration
Engine configuration defines how engine cylinders are arranged. Common values are V6 for V-shaped arrangement, I4 or L4 for in-line arrangement.
In-Line
Engine Number of Cylinders
This is a numerical field to store the number of cylinders in an engine. Common values for passenger cars are 4 or 6.
6
Fuel Type - Primary
Fuel type defines the fuel used to power the vehicle. For vehicles that have two power sources, such as plug-in hybrid vehicle, both primary fuel type and secondary fuel type will be provided.
Diesel
Exterior / Body
Body Class
Body Class presents the body type based on 49 CFR 565.12(b): "Body type means the general configuration or shape of a vehicle distinguished by such characteristics as the number of doors or windows, cargo-carrying features and the roofline (e.g., sedan, fastback, hatchback)." Definitions are not provided for individual body types in the regulation.
Pickup
Exterior / Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the lower bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.
Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg)
General
DODGE
Model
Per 49 CFR 565, Model means a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of vehicles of the same type, make, line, series and body type.
Ram
Model Year
If the model year (MY) is supplied when the VIN is decoded, such as from a crash report or a vehicle registration record, the MY value will be the supplied MY, even if the MY decoded from the VIN differs from the supplied MY. If the MY is not supplied when the VIN is decoded, the MY value will be decoded from the 10th character in the VIN.
1997
Note
Note is used to store any additional information that does not correspond to any of the specified fields on the interface. This is a catch-all element for systems other than for engine, restraint system, brake and battery. Engine, restraint system, brake, and battery have their own note elements.
Cab Type: Club Cab,
Plant City
This data element captures the city of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.
MEXICO CITY
Plant Company Name
This data element captures the name of the company that owns the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.
Lago Alberto Assembly
Plant Country
This data element captures the country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.
MEXICO
Internal
Mechanical / Brake
Mechanical / Drivetrain
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