2011 Ram 3500 Diesel 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Bed Only 7,600 Miles, Like New! on 2040-cars
Crown Point, Indiana, United States
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Cummins 6.7L I-6 with 800 lb. ft. torque
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Dodge
Model: Ram 3500
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): Crew Cab
Trim: Laramie
Options: Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: 4x4
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 7,560
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: Crew Cab Long Bed
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Black
Number of Doors: 4
Number of Cylinders: 6
Warranty: Vehicle has an existing warranty
You are looking at an extremely clean 2011 Ram 3500 crew cab, full size bed single rear wheel diesel pickup truck. This beautiful truck went into service on April 1, 2012, and has 7,556 miles and 212 hours on it (yes, Dodge puts an hour meter on its HD trucks!) It is under factory warranty for 3 years and 36 months from 4-1-12, and the successful bidder can also get special priced extended warranties during the first year, or through the end of this March. It has been lightly used on weekends on a small hobby farm in Crown Point, IN, plus one round trip to Detroit and one to Minneapolis on two business trips. It has hauled very little--about 200 miles total pulling an equipment trailer loaded with an approximately 5,500 lb. farm tractor. It pulls effortlessly and runs very smoothly as you would expect from the top of the line heavy duty Ram model with the famous Cummins diesel engine. Note that it was only in the back half of 2011 that the 800 lb. ft. torque heavy duty Cummins engine was available--this truck DOES have that engine, a $500 option. Also note that recent HD diesel engines from Ford, GM, and now even Dodge I believe require Diesel Emission Fluid (DEF) to meet EPA requirements. In 2011 Cummins was able to meet requirements without DEF, which can add as much as $75 to the cost of running about 3,000 to 5,000 miles. This truck does NOT require DEF.
This window sticker on this truck was $58,965, with a dealer cost of $53,666 before the hold back. In addition I put about $2,500 of additional accessories consisting of extra long chrome steps, a full bed rug, and a BackFlip solid bed cover. The bed rug is a great product--it covers the entire bed and tailgate, including up the sides, but the tie downs are still accessible. It is extremely durable, and was put down before ANYTHING was in the truck bed, which is still showroom new underneath. I also put on a 4 panel BackFlip solid bed cap, which flips up in sections as shown in the pictures. It is weather tight, and because the truck has a locking tailgate, with the cover closed the entire bed is secure, like a very large car trunk.
This truck comes with single rear wheels and a 3.42 Rear Axle Ratio. This combination is best for fuel economy, but to get the best towing capacity the 4.10 gears with dual rear wheels is required, albeit at the expense of fuel economy. Having said that, this truck will tow just about anything you would want to tow, but I wanted to be clear on the gearing. With respect to mileage, it has a real time MPG screen which hits 20 to 21 mpg on the highway, but over the time I have owned it I have tracked all fuel purchased and total miles driven, and over about 7,200 miles I got an average of 15.1 mpg, but much of what I drive is local--up to the feed store, hardware store, etc. Note I have NOT put any aftermarket exhaust, engine chip, etc. to try to enhance mileage. This is a stock truck all the way around except the side steps and bed accessories.
The options on the truck are: 6 speed A/T ($1,100), Deep Water Blue pearl paint ($225), leather bucket seats ($500), rear video system including headphones still in the box ($1,695), 800 lb. ft. torque ($500), remote start ($185), power pedals ($150), rear backup camera ($200), on/of road tires--LT265/70R17E ($200), Navigation with CD/DVD/MP3 media center ($800), sunroof ($850), front/rear rubber floor mats--no one has EVER stepped on the carpet! ($80), snow plow prep (but never seen a plow) ($135), cold weather group ($90), and clearance lamps on the roof ($80). I believe this truck had every option available except dual rear wheels, including satellite radio and an electric rear window above the bed.
I am putting the truck up for sale because I got a used wake board boat for the kids, and figure I could sell the truck, pay for the boat, and get another, cheaper used pickup or SUV for the farm. Since I will still need a truck or SUV, if you are interested in this auction and have a decent 4x4 crew cab pickup (gas or diesel) or full size 4x4 SUV (prefer Suburban or Yukon XL) and want to upgrade to a Cummins diesel and are interested in trading in on this truck, I will entertain a deal with cash plus your vehicle. To do this you MUST call to discuss what you have, and we can establish a trade value to apply against my truck, which value we must both agree to. I don't care about age as much as condition, and would prefer less than 100,000 miles.
This truck has never been in an accident, has had its first oil change, is stored indoors, is in near showroom condition, and is available for inspection and test drives before the auction ends. I have the title in hand, and the vehicle is located in Crown Point, IN, about 48 miles southeast of the Chicago loop. This is a local pickup only, and payment in full will be required at delivery with a $1,000 paypal deposit required within 48 hours of auction end. Miles may be slightly higher as I still use it on weekends. Please call Mike at 219-765-5910 with any questions.
I forgot to mention that this is a non-smoking vehicle, drivers or passengers. Also the step bars are the Westin brand.
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