2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Powerful engine choices, huge payload and towing capacities, comfortable interior, compliant ride, numerous safety features.
Cons
- Stunted standard bed, no high torque gas engine available, fewer body configurations than the competition.
What’s new
The Laramie model gains more flash via a new grille, body molding and interior accents. A hands-free cell phone with Bluetooth technology is now available, as is a new Off-Road package and a navigation system. Lastly, the Magnum V10 engine is dropped from the power plant roster.
Edmunds says
Although the mighty V10 has been dropped, the heavy-duty Ram still offers serious diesel power, stout suspensions and a well-built, functional interior that makes it an impressive package for hard-core truck users.
For sale nearby
49 listings
- 108,521 miles
- No accidents, personal use only
- 8'2” bed, 8cyl
- CAP Enterprises (179 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Rear Bench Seats
- Towing Hitch
- 8ft Bed
- Crew Cab
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Located in Sioux Falls, SD
ONE OWNER LOW MILEAGE 5.9 CUMMINS DRW
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 3D7MU48C04G197898
Stock: 197898
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-06-2024- 48,285 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, government vehicle
- 8'2” bed, 5.7l, 8cyl
- Nelson's Straight Line Auto (318 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Towing Hitch
- 8ft Bed
- Standard Cab
- 10,000lb+ Towing Cap...
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Located in Independence, WI
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 3D7MU46D84G164336
Stock: 164336
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-01-2024
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
Not EPA tested for Ram Pickup 3500 ST
Ram Pickup 3500 ST
vs
$231/mo
Avg. Large Truck
Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 Owner Reviews
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Amazing Truck
5 out of 5 starssnowtime, 09/13/2004
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
Have a Ram 3500 HO diesel. In a word
the truck is phenomenal. It drives
like a 1/2 ton, it's comfortable,
reliable, has great looks (I recommend
the sport package), and has
unbelievable power. I live in snow
country and it drives through snow (no
matter how deep) like it's not there.
I actually pulled 2 (yes, two) trucks
out that were both stuck in the snow
(an older … dodge and a ford), and my
3500 pulled them both out together!
As if all of this isn't enough, I
average about 14 mpg around town and
always get over 20 mpg on the highway
(makes you think the fuel gauge is
stuck). The Big 3 all
make good trucks - but none better
than this one.
Best of the best
4.88 out of 5 starsbugsey829, 01/27/2015
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
Had my 04 for 3.5 years now. Have had to replace 3 lights (1-fog, 1 headlight and 1 brake light) and the lift pump. Replaced my Michelins with Bridgestones and am still "paying" for them. Cost me almost 5 mpg. Still get 22+ , but the 28 @ 62 mph was pretty sweet. She loves 75 and 80 , but you better have deep pockets , 17 mpg empty 10.5 pulling fully enclosd car trailer. Bought it when I … retired hoping it would easily outlast me. So far so good .
Dodge Quality Built Trucks
4.88 out of 5 starsBob Schuhl , 04/08/2004
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
I bought this truck so i could
transport everyone in the household in
one vehicle instead of two. This truck
is also able to do the work that i need
it to do. This truck rides like a dream
you would never think a one ton truck
could ride so good. My old 1988 half
ton Dodge didn't ride as good.
best truck ive owned
4.88 out of 5 starsgreg, 07/25/2009
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab Laramie 4WD LB DRW (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
I have had ford, chevy, dodge, and toyota and this is by far and away the best i have had! I have 128,000 miles on my 2004 and have done basically nothing to it (brakes and universal joints) thats it. Reliable as it gets, whether its -30 degrees or 110 the truck will always start the first crank. Great towing capacity and stability. handles like a car and rides good (with a load in the … bed). The 4x4 is the most aggressive i have had. I bought a ford f-450 to replace this truck because i need a utility body and i do not like the ford at all! The dodge is superior in every way except for cabin room. Needless to say i am selling the ford and buying a dodge 4500 utility!!
2004 Ram Pickup 3500 Highlights
Regular Cab
ST
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $26,225 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Seating | 3 seats |
rear wheel drive | |
Max Towing Capacity | 16,300 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Ram Pickup 3500 include:
- Alarm
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