Pricing

Current bid

US$0

On Minimum Bid

Pre-loss value

US$16,645

Repair estimate

US$16,645

The repair estimate is 100% of the retail value. Close to the car's value. See lots at ≤ 100%

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Pricing

Current bid

US$0

On Minimum Bid

Pre-loss value

US$16,645

Repair estimate

US$16,645

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Bid ceiling

The listed repair estimate alone is over 70% of the retail estimate — there is no bid at which this lands under it.

A rebuilder's rule of thumb, not advice: bid, fees and repairs under about 70% of what the car is worth. Your target may differ; the calculator has every switch.

Lot details

Lot #: 68390676
Sale date: Oct 5, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
Storage location: LITTLETON, CO
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT ENDAll Front-end damage lots
Secondary damage: SIDE
Title status: PartsOnly
Repair estimate: US$16,645
Odometer: 0 mi
Engine: 5.9L 6
Transmission: NONE
Fuel: DIESELAll Diesel lots
Colour: GRAY
Body style: CLUB CAB PICKUPAll Pickup lots
Cylinders: 6
Keys: Yes
Auction branch: CO - DENVER SOUTH
Event status: On Minimum Bid
Drive train: 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV
Vehicle type: V
Odometer source: Exempt
City: LITTLETON
Postal code: 80125 9741

Full vehicle specifications

Make: DODGE
Model: Ram
Model year: 1997
Series: 3500
Body style: Pickup
Vehicle type: TRUCK
Drive train: 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Cylinders: 6
Displacement: 5.9 L
Fuel: Diesel
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA
Assembly country: MEXICO
Assembly plant: MEXICO CITY
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)

Decoded from the VIN via the U.S. NHTSA vPIC database — free public data.

Recalls and crash ratings

1 recall campaign on record

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCHFeb 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MODEL 3500 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS ONLY. OPERATION OF THE HEADLAMPS OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME CAN RESULT IN HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE, CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS OR PARK LAMPS TO GO OUT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH INCLUDING A RELAY IN THE PARK LAMP WIRING CIRCUIT.

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.