Truck of the Year for 2004: The Dodge Ram 3500
The Dodge Ram 3500 is a 2-door truck available at your Dodge dealer. The Ram 3500 came in two configurations: ST and SLT. The ST configuration is powered by the 5.9-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The Ram 3500 competes in the Standard Cab Pickup market segment, in direct competition with Hyundai.
Dodge Ram 3500 Engine Specs
The Ram 3500 ST is equipped with a Cummins 5.9 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The HO engine is mated to a Chrysler 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Dodge.
The Ram 3500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
The fuel system for the 2004 Ram 3500 is a EFI design, using DIESEL fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 34.00 gallons.
Vehicle Statistics
The Ram 3500 is 227.70 inches long, 79.90 inches wide, and 79.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 140.50 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the Ram 3500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 84 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the standard cab pickup market.
The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $41,390, with a dealer invoice cost of $36,318. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.
MPG Ratings
The Ram 3500 ST received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a diesel-powered non-hybrid truck, this was exceptional.
In 2003 and 2004 the Ram 3500 ST was availble in the exterior colors of Atlantic Blue Pearlcoat, Atlantic Blue/Bright Silver Metallic, Black, Black/Bright Silver Metallic, Bright Silver Metallic, Bright White, Bright White/Bright Silver Metallic, Deep Molten Red, Deep Molten Red/Bright Silver Metallic, Flame Red, Flame Red/Bright Silver Metallic, Graphite Metallic, Graphite Metallic/Bright Silver Metallic, Light Almond Pearl Metallic, Light Almond Pearl Metallic/Bright Silver Metallic, Patriot Blue Pearlcoat, Patriot Blue Pearlcoat/Bright Silver Metallic, Timberline Green Pearlcoat, and Timberline Green Pearlcoat/Bright Silver Metallic.
What We Think of the Dodge Ram 3500
The 2003 model began the promise of the Dodge Ram 3500. The 2004 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Dodge hopes that the Ram 3500 ST will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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Dodge : Ram 3500 4X4 Laramie 2004 5.9 DIESEL 4X4 QUAD LONG LIFTED HEATED LEATHER NAV LINER TINT LIGHTED STEPS | 14 Bids | US $11,100.00 | 3h 19m |
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Dodge : Ram 3500 SLT 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9L Cummins Diesel 4x4 Quad Cab Dually |  |
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US $15,950.00 | 10h 14m |
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Dodge : Ram 3500 SLT 2004 3500 SLT 4x4 5.9L Diesel Dually | |
US $17,680.00 | 3h 40m |
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ARE Fiberglass Lid Maroon Dodge Ram Shortbox 2004 Hemi 1500 2500 Cummins 3500 | |
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US $375.00 | 11h 20m |
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