Is the 1997 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 a good car?
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How do people like the 1997 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500?
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This is the best truck I have ever owned. It is extremely realible. It is the heavy duty version, so I have not had any transmission problems. The only thing that is bad is the gas. I have did a little work on it to get batter gas mileage so it's not as bad.
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What options are available on the 1997 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500?
Available Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 1997 Submodel Types: Quad Cab, Regular Cab, Crew Cab, Mega Cab, Extended Cab, SRT-10
Available Trims: SLT, ST, Laramie, Laramie SLT, SRT-10, LT, SS/T, SXT
Exterior Colors: Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat, Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat, Bright White Clearcoat, Mineral Gray Metallic Clearcoat, Flame Red Clearcoat, Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat, Patriot Blue Pearlcoat, Black Clearcoat, Atlantic Blue Pearlcoat, Deep Water Blue Pearlcoat, Austin Tan Pearlcoat, Stone White Clearcoat, Graphite Metallic Clearcoat/Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat, Light Khaki Metallic Clearcoat, Sunburst Orange Pearlcoat, Electric Blue Pearlcoat, Graphite Metallic Clearcoat, Light Almond Pearl Metallic Clearcoat, Deep Molten Red Pearlcoat, Dark Garnet Red Pearlcoat, Detonator Yellow Clearcoat, Go Mango!, Mango Tango Pearlcoat, Black, Cool Vanilla Clearcoat, Deep Molten Red Pearlcoat/Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat, Flame Red Clearcoat/Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat, Forest Green Pearlcoat, Light Almond Pearl Metallic/Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat, Light Graystone Pearlcoat, Solar Yellow Clearcoat, Stone White Clearcoat/Light Graystone Pearlcoat
Interior Colors: Medium Slate Gray vinyl, Dark Slate cloth, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Slate/Medium Graystone vinyl, Khaki vinyl, Light Pebble Beige/Bark Brown cloth, Agate, Taupe, Medium Slate Gray leather/suede, Mist Gray
Popular Features: Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, AWD/4WD, Crew Cab, 8000lb Towing Capacity, Trip Computer, 6ft Bed, Tire Pressure Warning, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Aux Audio Inputs, Towing Hitch, Stability Control, Upgraded Engine, Standard Cab, Alarm, 10,000lb+ Towing Capacity, 8ft Bed, Power Driver Seat, Remote Start, Leather Seats, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Bluetooth, Extended Cab, 3500lb Towing Capacity, Upgraded Stereo, USB Inputs, Auto Climate Control, Heated seats, Parking sensors, Sunroof/Moonroof, Navigation, 2500lb Towing Capacity, 6000lb Towing Capacity, Back-up camera, Rear Entertainment System
Engine/Mechanics: 8, 6, 10 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85), premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: four wheel drive, rear wheel drive
