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This is my personal pick-up truck--in fact it has been my favorite since I first bought it. I am only parting with it as I am getting a new one and cannot manage the extra vehicle (insurance, etc.) It is a great truck to have if you love the snow or mud. While I have owned it, this truck has never been used off road or in the dirt.
I am a man in my mid-forties and have been the *only* driver of this vehicle. I am very particular and meticulous, and this truck has *NEVER* been abused. By profession now, I am in maintenance, but over half of my life I was employed as a top auto mechanic. This makes me even more so particular about my vehicles, as well as being a part of how well maintained they are by me.
This truck is in superb condition. There is *no* rust anywhere. There is *no* wear on the interior at all, and it has *never* been smoked in. I have not even allowed anyone to so much as eat in it. There are many careful little touches and loving care to the inside AND outside of this vehicle, and it is detailed *THREE* times a year whether it is needed or not!
This truck obviously has many options along with my added upgrades, and is for the serious buyer! I have all the original parts that have come off of this truck, and even the original spare tire. All work has been professionally done and all service records are in tact. This truck needs *NOTHING*, and it is ready to drive *anywhere*. I am so meticulous that I have only used Mobil 1 and synthetic fluids all around.
I am so confident of the condition of this vehicle and the care that I have put into it, that I am willing to give references upon request -- either personal or professional (or both) (even from auto mechanic jobs I have worked).
For a truck, this vehicle has a very nice ride, and the tires are very quiet on the road. The features and sound system are top of the line. Audio is very important to me, and I made a point of that being awesome, as well as the rest of the vehicle. The engine purrs like a kitten and the exhaust upgrade sounds just right --not too loud for long trips. Even my family has enjoyed riding in it, yet the vehicle also serves well for hauling and many other productive uses. It pulled my quads beautifully. It can be luxury and comfort, as well as the work-horse it was designed to be!
Overall, I have put great care into this truck and it is *WELL* worth the money. I have even saved the original features/price sticker for you to view/keep. I have supplied for you, the rave reviews on this model and year of truck, and dodge has had a consistently good history of trucks. Also, I have furnished the Kelley Blue Book and National Automobile Dealers Association estimates of its worth all *for* you. I am so sure that the truck is worth the value I have put on it, that I have even saved the prices of all the upgrades and listed those here for you as well.
I welcome questions and even coming for a visit to see the truck. All is easy for you to see, and I am quite proud of the care I have taken for this vehicle. I truly believe any person will be very happy with this great Dodge truck. Thanks for looking!
Though you may already be sold on the Dodge Ram's great value and long-standing reputation, here I am offering reviews by both a reputable source and the average person (user):
From Automotive.com ( "Since 1996, Automotive.com has been one of the Internet's leading auto buying portals and consumer information websites. Automotive.com has helped more than 50 million consumers research and price new cars, used cars, obtain financing and insurance leading to more than a million vehicle sales." ) :
Excerpts:
A heavy-duty full-size with everyday comfort. - "Though it's now the oldest design among current full-size pickups, the Dodge Ram may still be the best-looking truck on the market. Clearly, it's the most stylish.
It drives and rides well with quick steering and excellent brakes. Like the other domestic pickups, it offers a wide range of engine choices and an even wider range of cab and bed configurations..."
"Our Ram 1500 was fitted with the 5.9-liter V8 and 4-speed automatic transmission. This engine has a ton of torque and a broad power band, which makes it a great deal of fun to drive. This is a great engine for heavy-duty use, the best choice if you need to pull a trailer, but don't want the diesel or the higher fuel bills generated by the V10.
A V8 pickup truck is great fun for cruising. Passing is effortless. The manual transmission can add flexibility in off-road situations, but we recommend the automatic for street use. The low-end torque of the engine and the low gearing in first and second gears make it easy to get around in all driving situations.
Front suspension on a Ram is a coil spring setup with four leading arms, a track bar and a stabilizer bar to keep the front axle assembly located fore and aft and side to side. Rear suspension is a conventional live axle with leaf springs designed to carry heavy loads. The suspension in our 1500 model was smooth and quiet on the street..."
"This four-door Ram is so terrifically easy to use for a group of four or five people that we no longer think of trucks solely as work vehicles. Four-door pickups make so much sense for so many families that they'll be as common as minivans in a few years. Dodge was the first to offer four doors, but its success has forced Ford, Chevy and GMC to follow.
Ram offers an excellent package. Recent improvements to the instrumentation, powertrain and body combinations have made it an all-around better truck. For cruising around town or going to the beach, the Ram offers loads of room, loads of power and loads of style."
-- Click here for the full article at Automotive.com --
...And the average user(s):
MSN User Reviews
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8.3 Overall Rating
9.1 Styling
8.0 Performance
8.8 Interior
8.0 Quality
8.1 Recommendation
A couple samples of MSN user reviews:
"If you can't Dodge, Ram it."
2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Short Bed 2WD
09/25/2006
By: Trebor from Houston
Owned: 2 years
Review ID: #499063
8.7 Overall Rating
8 Styling
9 Performance
9 Interior
8 Quality
9 Recommendation
Pros:
Very good throttle responce, and handles everyday abuse.
Cons:
There is nothing I dislike about the vehicle, that is, going to make me get rid of it.
Overall Review:
Overall a very dependable vehicle.
"Just cannot escape those Rams"
2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Reg. Cab Short Bed 4WD
10/07/2005
By: Erik from NJ
Owned: 1 year
Review ID: #479270
10.0 Overall Rating
10 Styling
10 Performance
10 Interior
10 Quality
10 Recommendation
Pros:
It is simply put, the perfect truck. There is plenty of room for long trips (8+ hours). It is a very stylish body design which is why I prefer it over the 2002 and newer Ram models. It has plenty of power and excellent handling from the the extremes of the deserts of the Southwest (100+ F) to the frigid/snowy winters of the the Northeast.
Cons:
Traded in my 2000 Ram for a Civic cause of gas prices which is my only complaint. However, I found that Rams are really hard to give up on. Ended up with an even nicer truck than before!
Overall Review:
I would highly recommend the vehicle. It is always dependable when you need it. On my second Ram, I would not choose any other. Gas is the only drawback. The rest is money well spend.
-- MSN reviews were taken from here --
...And for 57 Epinions.com users the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 rated a 4 and a half stars, out of 5!
-- The reviews at Epinions.com can be found here --
**** And for the serious buyer *only*, come visit this truck up for sale, and see for yourself. Once you ride in this truck, especially with the upgrades, you will never want for any other!
Here I am listing the Kelley "blue book" estimated value of the truck for you, as well as NADA's (National Automobile Dealers Association) estimated value of the truck. Keep in mind this approximate estimate does not include the extensive upgrades. I wanted you to clearly know the value of this vehicle I am selling. While I have made it easy by giving you the estimate here, feel free to click on the link I supplied to see for yourself:
Kelley Blue Book Private Party Value = $12,365
Kelley Blue Book Private Party Value - Click here for website
NADAguides.com (National Automobile Dealers Association)--Clean Retail Value = $13,700
NADAguides.com -- Clean Retail Value - Click here for website
************ Upgrades -- Values ************
So that you have a good idea of this truck's value,
this is a list of the prices paid for all the upgrades:
Air Lift - Rear Air Bag System -------- 429.99
Gibson - Complete Cat/Back Stainless Steel Exhaust -------- 569.00
Gibson - Stainless Steel Shorty Headers -------- 529.99
K & N - Cold Air Intake Kit -------- 289.00
MSD - 8.5mm Ignition Wires -------- 69.00
Battery Isolation Hook-up Unit -------- 149.00
Hypertech - Power Programmer -------- 399.00
Zenon - Fender Flares -------- 429.00
Pro Comp - 35 x 12.50 R17LT - All Terrain Tires -------- 969.00
Pro Comp - 5 inch Lift -------- 479.00
Dual Steering Stabilizers -------- 119.00
Mcguard - Wheel Locks -- 2 on Each Wheel -------- 39.00
Front and Rear Chrome Differential Covers -------- 89.00
Pro Comp Shocks -------- 229.00
Dodge - Factory Bug Guards -------- 109.00
Dodge - Factory Grill Guards -------- 669.00
Westin Side Tube Steps -------- 269.00
Real HID Fog Lights -------- 129.00
Real HID Head Lights -------- 129.00
Kenwood - Stereo Model KDC X817 Head Unit -------- 469.00
J & L - 6 1/2 inch Two-Way Speakers - Front & Back Doors -------- 449.00
Zapco - 200 Watt Amp -------- 249.00
J & L - Stealth Box with Built-in 12 inch Sub Woofer -------- 489.00
Tinted Windows -------- 120.00
100 Watt Rear Back-up Lights -------- 89.00
Recon - Line-of-Fire LED Light Bar -------- 79.00
Full Tow Package with Brake Controller -------- 119.00
Dodge - Factory Bed Liner -------- 289.00
Extang - Full Tilt Tonneau Cover -------- 329.00
Tail Gate Lock -------- 49.99
Viper Alarm with 2 Remotes & Remote Starter -------- 469.00
Total Value Invested for Upgrades -------- $9292.00
Total Value Paid for Vehicle -------- $30,845
Grand Total -------- $40,137
As noted above, I have retained the original price sticker. Click the small image to view the larger image:
This Vehicle is currently being auctioned on ebay. Come on over and make your offer and don't miss out on this awesome truck.
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Please feel free to contact me with any questions, and if needed we can set up phone contact and/or a personal viewing of the vehicle. You can reach me by emailing Mark at:
theskilz2001@yahoo.com
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