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Used 1997 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Extended Cab Consumer Reviews

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Looks Good, But...

ColdinPa, 01/08/2003
1997 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Love the look, the Sport package, and the dependability of the 4x4. However, not enough power w/5.2L, 5-Spd, & Towing Pkg when towing a pop-up. However, putting a Quad in the bed did not affect drive. Also, already need rear-main replaced, and sometimes the cruise will not stay steady on highway.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Extremely disappointing

ethan olson, 06/23/2002
1997 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie SLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful

My Ram 1500 is really a disappointment. I met more 1500 Ram owners that say the same. My truck has 37,000 and the cruise control, steering pump, electrical system, and power locks all had to be repaired. If that wasn't bad enough the front brake pads and rotors had to be repair/replaced at 12,500. From what other dodge owns tell me the transmission should go out soon. Before buying a RAM ask the owns that have one what they think of their truck.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

damn good truck

ducegigolo, 07/17/2002
1997 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie SLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

im the second owner of this truck,only part changed has been the starter at 88000. It has been real dependable.the first owner was a friend and he just changed oil,nothin else had to be replace,except like brakes and tune ups.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I Love My Ram

Allen Grosser, 09/28/2002
1997 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie SLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I Love My Ram. This is an excellant truck. And it's finally paid for.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

EXCELLENT!

Johnny Jackson, 11/05/2002
1997 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie SLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I've had no problems what so ever from my truck, it's a keeper! Still looks great and drives excellent!

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