Used 1998 Dodge Ram Van 2500
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1998 Dodge Ram Van 2500 Overview
Ram Van 2500 Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Dodge Ram Van 2500 (1995-current) a 4 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 87% recommend it. These figures are based on 149 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1998 Dodge Ram Van 2500
"Owned for 20 years"
"This is absolutely the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. It only had 27,000 night when I got it I don’t drive it a whole lot right now has 140,000. I have never had to put anything major into it other than maintenance and it still drives great. I have never been happier as far as reliability wise with a vehicle Performance wise comet it is a V-8 and plenty powerful it will catch a bit of wind. I took all of the extra seats out of it when I got it because I need it for hauling things. ."
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"250,000 miles and still as strong as the day i bought it.Use for work under extreme weight every day!"
"workhorse"
"This is my third 2500 Ram Van,('99,120k) all bought very used, but from original owners. Have done minimal maintenance and had many fender benders, but they keep going. I need a large van for an electric wheelchair lift for my son, but can only afford one vehicle, so this is also the everyday transportation, Hard to see cars, poles, etc. lower than you if they are close. Very poor visibility to rear, and worse to the right--scary to change lanes, but that is partly due to the folded lift blocking side window. I don't know if it is such a problem in non-handicapped vans. Right side mirror in every van blows inward to the window at highway speed, always needs to be pushed back out at lights, but my Chevy van did this also. Poor visibility means I have had lots of parking lot incidents, but adding bigger or extra mirrors would help. Never hurt the van, only whatever I backed into. Have been in accidents where someone hit the van and totaled their car; van was barely dented and drove away. These vans are like tanks. Very comfortable ride, horrible mileage but this has varied from just poor to disgusting. Reliable, comfortable, old friend, dependable in spite of abuse!"
Overall 1998 Dodge Ram Van 2500 Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1998 Dodge Ram Van 2500 is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1998 Dodge Ram Van 2500 quality a 4.1 out of 5.
1998 Dodge Ram Van 2500 Reliability
The 1998 Dodge Ram Van 2500 receives an average consumer rating of 4 overall and a 4.2 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1998 Ram Van 2500 Features
According to drivers of the 1998 Ram Van 2500, here are some of its best features:
- Reliability, powerful useful.
- Its got a new engine and new exhaust.
- Runs great
- Easy, fun, secure, comfortable to drive
- Recreation vehicle
1998 Dodge Ram Van 2500 MPG by Trim
1998 Ram Van 2500 Van - city 12 MPG - hwy 17 MPG
1998 Ram Van 2500 Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1998 Dodge Ram Van 2500 front-side driver crash test rating is 3 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
1998 Dodge Ram Van 2500 Safety Features
- Child Door Locks: Not available
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
1998 Dodge Ram Van 2500
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1998 Dodge Ram Van 2500 Depreciation
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1998 Dodge Ram Van 2500 Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | - | $2,283 | $1,468 | ||
2022 | $189 | $2,094 | $1,243 | ||
2023 | $28 | $2,066 | $1,121 | ||
2024 | $153 | $1,913 | $1,071 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1998 Dodge Ram Van 2500 Depreciation
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 4689 lbs. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 36.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.9 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 39.0 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 2 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.2 inches | ||
Overall Length | 210.6 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 68.0 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 8700 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 240.9 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 46.2 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 127.2 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 7700 lbs. | ||
Payload Capacity | 3010 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 78.8 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 3 doors | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 12 mpg | ||
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Highway | 17 mpg | ||
Combined | 14 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | RWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 230 @ 4400 RPM | ||
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Torque | 300 @ 3200 rpm | ||
Engine | V8, 5.2 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / 100000 miles |