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Middle 50%$6,999–$19,998
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1997 Dodge Ram
VIN
3B7HF13Y0VG731961
GOOD DEAL
· $2,800 below typical price
Hamilton, NJ
Listed at
$5,199
typical market $7,999 · 5 comps
This 1997 Dodge Ram is listed at $5,199 with 83,272 miles in Hamilton, NJ.
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Sold by Absolute Auto Solutions
336 Us-130, Hamilton, NJ 08620
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VIN report
1997 Dodge Ram
VIN 3B7HF13Y0VG731961
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 5 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of November 11, 2026This vehicle · $5,199
Below market
$2,750
Middle of range
$7,999
Above market
$10,365
This vehicle: $5,199 — $2,800 below the typical market price ($7,999)
Asking $5,199 · typical market price $7,999 · based on 5 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $299 (+6.1%) over 2 days.
Nov 4, 2026 · $4,900
Nov 6, 2026 · $5,199
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 3B7HF13Y0VG731961, spanning 2 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Auto Solutions | Hamilton, NJ 8620 | $5,199 | 83,272 mi | 2026-11-06 | 6 d ago |
| — | Trenton, NJ 8620 | $4,900 | 83,272 mi | 2026-11-04 | 15 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3B7HF13Y0VG731961Engine
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
1997
Made by
CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA
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
$7,693
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$30,193
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
Aug
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 12, 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 ($6,700, 56 listings with photos) and the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado the highest ($11,950, 44 listings).
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1997 Dodge Ram
All trims · United States
$4,900Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $9,995 · 42 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,297–$17,188
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: Base · 83,272 mi · view VIN
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$1,800 higher median
1997 Ford F-150
All trims
$6,700Median asking price · 56 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,799–$8,750
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$5,095 higher median
1998 GMC Sierra
All trims
$9,995Median asking price · 28 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,500–$14,999
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$7,050 higher median
1999 Chevrolet Silverado
All trims
$11,950Median asking price · 44 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,995–$15,999
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Dodge Ram All trims | $9,995 | $5,297–$17,188 | 42 |
| 1997 Chevrolet GMT-400 All trims | $11,400 | $6,999–$19,998 | 59 |
| 1997 Ford F-150 All trims | $6,700 | $4,799–$8,750 | 56 |
| 1998 GMC Sierra All trims | $9,995 | $6,500–$14,999 | 28 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado All trims | $11,950 | $6,995–$15,999 | 44 |
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 12, 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 | 145 | $8,500 | 100% | 164,251 mi |
| 2001 | 185 | $11,500 | 135% | 169,039 mi |
| 2000 | 51 | $9,900 | 116% | 160,985 mi |
| 1999 | 92 | $10,995 | 129% | 168,425 mi |
| 1998 | 69 | $13,500 | 159% | 148,911 mi |
| 1997 | 49 | $8,000 | 94% | 156,851 mi |
| 1996 | 36 | $13,000 | 153% | 166,802 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
