Used Ram 1500 Jacksonville NC

When you buy used, the Ram 1500 you've wanted is within easier reach than you may think. This is due to how quickly new cars depreciate. Buying a new car means it loses approximately 20% of its original value in the first year and between 40 and 50% after three years. However, the depreciation rate slows down to just 10 to 15% each year after the first three years. Therefore, when you buy used, you won't lose value as quickly as you would if you purchased a new car. This also means that used cars are less expensive than new ones. That leads us to the next benefit: buying used gets you more options. For example, when speaking on the Ram 1500, the money you could use to get an entry-level Tradesman trim could get you a used Big Horn or Laramie trim, and the higher the trim level, the more features you get. Lastly, if you're shopping used, you could be considering buying from a private seller. However, this process is inherently risky as some sellers may not be entirely forthcoming about the truck's actual condition. However, when you buy from a reputable dealership like National Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, you can be confident in the truck's quality as it has been inspected, cleaned, and serviced before being placed on the lot.

The Ram 1500's engine lineup is among the many reasons the truck is so popular. Kicking off the lineup is a 3.6L V6 engine offering 305 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque to haul up to 7,730 pounds. Optional across the whole trim lineup while standard on the Limited is the sought-after 5.7L HEMI V8, supplying 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque and hauling 11,610 pounds. The last available option is the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6. Introduced in 2014, the EcoDiesel engine offers 260 horsepower and an impressive 480 lb-ft of torque to haul up to 12,560 pounds. At all trim levels, an 8-speed automatic transmission powers a rear-wheel-drive platform. Meanwhile, 4x4 is optional for all trims.

Supporting the impressive engine lineup is an even more impressive list of standard and available features. Beginning outside, you'll find a standard quad cab body, while a crew cab is optional no matter the trim. You can also find models with either a five-foot-seven-inch bed or a six-foot-four-inch bed. The entry-level Tradesman is well-equipped with power windows, power door locks, heated power side mirrors, a backup camera, 18-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, a 5-inch touchscreen, and cruise control. At the mid-level Big Horn and Laramie trims, you can find more like LED exterior lighting, chrome accents, alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 7-inch digital driver information screen, an 8.4-inch touchscreen, and heated front seats. The Rebel adds rugged off-roading features like all-terrain tires, a locking rear differential, off-road-tuned suspension, and more. Finally, the Limited trim tops off the lineup with a 12-inch touchscreen, navigation, heated/cooled front seats, leather upholstery, 20-inch alloy wheels, power-retractable running boards, and more.

Whatever you need from a light-duty truck, you can find it with the Ram 1500. And when you're shopping for a Ram 1500 while staying within a budget, buying used is the way to go. So if you're interested in getting a used Ram 1500 in the Jacksonville, North Carolina area, National Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram is where you need to be. Here, we have dozens of pre-owned Ram 1500s spanning from the 2015 model year all the way to a 2022 model. Browse our extensive selection of used Ram 1500s right here online or visit us in-store to take a test drive. We look forward to seeing you!