2002 Dodge Ram 3500 4dr Quad Cab 155" WB DRW

Some trucks are bought for their options. This one is bought for its drivetrain.

This 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 combines the legendary 5.9L High Output Cummins Turbo Diesel with a six-speed manual transmission—and it is showing only 74,000 miles. That is an increasingly difficult combination to find, especially in a second-generation Ram that still presents this honestly.

The VIN’s “C” engine code identifies the factory High Output version of the 24-valve Cummins. Rated at 245 horsepower and 505 lb-ft of torque, it sends its power through the driver-controlled six-speed manual transmission to the dual rear wheels.

This is a two-wheel-drive Quad Cab with a long bed, receiver hitch, bedliner, running boards and the heavy-duty stance expected from a Ram 3500 dually. An A-pillar gauge pod monitors exhaust-gas temperature, fuel pressure and turbo boost—valuable information for anyone familiar with these Cummins-powered trucks.

Inside is a clean gray cloth interior with front bench seating, rear half doors, air conditioning, cruise control, power windows and locks, and the factory audio system. The cab presents remarkably well for a truck built to work.

The blue exterior has a strong overall presence, but the clearcoat is failing in several areas. We would rather tell you that before you make the trip than hide it with carefully chosen photographs. This is not a freshly restored show truck; it is an honest, low-mileage diesel with the drivetrain enthusiasts and working-truck buyers seek.

Unlike today’s diesels, this 2002 predates diesel particulate filters, DEF systems and the complicated exhaust-aftertreatment equipment found on newer trucks. What you are buying here is a 5.9L High Output Cummins, a six-speed manual and a one-ton dually platform with only 74,000 miles showing.

A CARFAX vehicle-history report is available.

VIN: 3B7MC33C52M209539

Advertised price does not include applicable tax, title, license, registration or a $160 documentary fee.