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All trims
$12,045Median asking price · 63 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$7,171–$20,190
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1997 Dodge Ram
VIN
1B7HF16Z2VJ501437
GOOD DEAL
· $1,951 below typical price
Watertown, SD
Listed at
$4,149
typical market $6,100 · 7 comps
This 1997 Dodge Ram is listed at $4,149 with 200,410 miles in Watertown, SD.
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Sold by Watertown Ford Chrysler
1600 9th Ave Se, Watertown, SD 57201
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VIN report
1997 Dodge Ram
VIN 1B7HF16Z2VJ501437
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 7 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of November 15, 2026This vehicle · $4,149
Below market
$3,600
Middle of range
$6,100
Above market
$12,695
This vehicle: $4,149 — $1,951 below the typical market price ($6,100)
Asking $4,149 · typical market price $6,100 · based on 7 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Nov 6, 2026 · $4,149
Nov 15, 2026 · $4,149
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1B7HF16Z2VJ501437, spanning 9 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Ford Chrysler | Watertown, SD 57201 | $4,149 | 200,410 mi | 2026-11-15 | 6 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1B7HF16Z2VJ501437Engine
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
1997
Made by
FCA US LLC
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
15
MPG
City
14
MPG
Highway
18
MPG
$3,100
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 15 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1997 Dodge Ram likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$15,500
Insurance
$4,250
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$26,750
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1997 Dodge Ram has 11 recall campaigns as of October 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 15 MPG.
11 recall campaigns on this model year
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGK2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 08E050000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E012000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 06E060000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1997 Dodge Ram from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 1997 Dodge RAM over the last 6 months — the market softened $3,709 in that span.
Jun
Jul
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Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $11,449 |
| July 2026 | $19,995 |
| August 2026 | $10,000 |
| September 2026 | $8,800 |
| October 2026 | $6,947 |
| November 2026 | $7,740 |
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As of November 15, 2026, among alternatives (model years 1997–1999) to the 1997 Dodge Ram in this catalog, the 1997 Ford F-150 has the lowest median asking price ($6,900, 54 listings with photos) and the 1997 Chevrolet GMT-400 the highest ($12,045, 63 listings).
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1997 Dodge Ram
Laramie · United States
$4,149Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $6,795 · 6 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $4,149–$9,999
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1998 GMC Sierra
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1999 Chevrolet Silverado
All trims
$11,950Median asking price · 42 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Dodge Ram Laramie | $6,795 | $4,149–$9,999 | 6 |
| 1997 Chevrolet GMT-400 All trims | $12,045 | $7,171–$20,190 | 63 |
| 1997 Ford F-150 All trims | $6,900 | $4,799–$8,450 | 54 |
| 1998 GMC Sierra All trims | $9,600 | $5,995–$14,995 | 27 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado All trims | $11,950 | $6,990–$15,500 | 42 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: November 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1996–2002What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 147 | $8,026 | 100% | 166,123 mi |
| 2001 | 181 | $11,500 | 143% | 167,162 mi |
| 2000 | 54 | $10,072 | 125% | 154,790 mi |
| 1999 | 90 | $10,995 | 137% | 168,676 mi |
| 1998 | 68 | $13,664 | 170% | 147,306 mi |
| 1997 | 48 | $8,473 | 106% | 157,848 mi |
| 1996 | 35 | $13,500 | 168% | 173,988 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
