Our Review 2004 Dodge Ram 1500
Introduction
The 2004 Ram 1500 is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Dodge. It is Dodge's entry into the CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $30,305 USD in 2004.
Ram 1500 Dimensions
In 2004 the Ram 1500 has an overall length of 227.70 inches and a width of 79.90 inches. It sits a total of 74.70 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 8.10 inches. Front headroom is 40.80 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Ram 1500 a turning radius of 45.70 inches. It uses 265/70R17 tires with a wheelbase of 140.50 inches.
Drivetrain
The Ram 1500 comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 4951 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the Ram 1500 gets 14 miles/gallon city and 18 - 19 miles/gallon highway off a 26.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Ram 1500 are also available.
Pricing
The Ram 1500 retails for $30,305 USD with a invoice price of $26,763 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $850 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Limited Slip Differential, Side Head Curtain Airbag, Genuine Wood Trim, Cassette Player, CD Changer.
Exterior color choices include Atlantic Blue Pearlcoat, Atlantic Blue/Bright Silver Metallic, Black, Black/Bright Silver Metallic, Bright Silver Metallic, Bright White, Bright White/Bright Silver Metallic, Deep Molten Red, Deep Molten Red Pearlcoat/Bright Silver Metallic, Flame Red, Flame Red/Bright Silver Metallic, Graphite Metallic, Graphite Metallic/Bright Silver Metallic, Light Almond Pearl Metallic, Light Almond Pearl Metallic/Bright Silver Metallic, Patriot Blue Pearlcoat, Patriot Blue Pearlcoat/Bright Silver Metallic, Timberline Green Pearlcoat, Timberline Green Pearlcoat/Bright Silver Metallic with interior choices of Dark Slate Gray Leather Interior, Taupe Leather Interior. The Ram 1500 seats 6 people with 41.00 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 84 month/70,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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