$800 Dodge Ram Pickup!! Is It Junk? (Sat in a field for 3 years)

This 2003 ram 1500 pickup sat in a field since 2018, and I went down to purchase it! Let's find out if it is junk.

[@mrbluejeans09]

I habe seen 3 rd gen Dodges with worse rusted out beds then that. Impressive, especially compared to all the other other rust buckets you find up here in VT.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

yep but also this is actually a 3rd gen, craigslist poster had it wrong

[@freestang6662]

Nice truck for the money. Amazing how good the interior looks. The dash isn't even cracked!

[@cub1009]

My uncle had one like that, but it was a 2500 4x4. Single cab with 8 foot bed. That was a good truck. Ran it up to 400k before the trans went out, and was too rusted to replace.

[@MrZimmaframe]

Wow for $800 that thing really cleaned up nicely after a pressure was and a wipe down inside, it is rare for that kind of truck to have no cracked dash, rips in the seats or cig burns.

[@dash2355]

it has no title

[@johnharris3362]

@@dash2355 Vermont and New Hampshire no longer need them after ten years.

[@dash2355]

@@johnharris3362 oh thats good to know

[@johnharris3362]

@@dash2355 unfortunately for me I live across lake Champlain and we require a title and it really sucks to have to pass up a smoking hot deal over a crummy piece of paper, however if anyone still has their title in Vermont it has three spaces to pass the vehicle on if you decide to flip it.

[@BennyT_3434]

$800 firm, no low-ballers, that old guy knew what he had, haha. Hell of a deal, gonna make a good beater truck for somebody, nice job!

[@Tortomus]

That cleaned up way better then I thought it would.

[@richammerle]

RV...a good buy! My first thought was give it a little cleaning and put the "For Sale" sign on it; you should be able to at least double your money! Good to see you again!

[@Vacationtime247]

Awesome pick up at another great price. Guess in other states filing for a lost title isn't such a hassle as it is here. Total transformation from a beater. VT247

[@OwenC1]

I love how I see these vehicles on my local Craigslist and a week later I see a video from you!

[@benk3431]

I’d highly recommend getting some universal rubber floor mats to cover the ugly dirty carpeting. That extra $25 or so will add $250 in value

[@mrlouisvashi]

Yes , as a car flipper I "stage ". I get some nice car mats and seat covers and put accessories in the car to look like I owned it for years and it was my baby. I take pics then remove the items for the next car

[@clorox2287]

Or just buy a cheap extractor and clean the carpets and seats

[@benk3431]

@@clorox2287 fair point, definitely pays off in the long run unless the carpet is too far gone which happens at times.

[@johnharris3362]

That's the trouble most of us that own a truck have them to work and really don't need to have them so nice that we're afraid to use them,in the old days when they didn't have that plush interior we just hosed them out on occasion.

[@benk3431]

@@mrlouisvashi aren’t the buyers then disappointed that they dont get those accessories, or do u disclose it in the description?

[@sarakinosgenitsaridis8848]

Excellent deal bro! Here in Europe prices of used have skyrocketed with covid situation

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

It’s got the very rare 17 alloy rims on the front! I kept mine on my old 2003 hemi. They look so damn good. These trucks are gems they should be kept.

[@theotherdanw]

That really cleaned up nice. You got a really good deal for $800! That Beetle is one fast girl!

[@teamplanetaudioben]

Hey I'm a detailer from nh. Not to far from you. If you ever need a car cleaned, I have extractors steamers all the tools. I'd love to donate my time for the good of the channel. Been watching for a few years now really live the content.

[@johnnyinthehellcat4092]

Where abouts in Nh? Im down in salem i might have you clean my work trucks

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

thanks man i will let you know! thats awesome to hear

[@teamplanetaudioben]

@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 of course man. Just shoot me a message on here or fb

[@teamplanetaudioben]

@@johnnyinthehellcat4092 hey I'm in wolfeboro. About 90 mins from salem

[@ericbarcelou1761]

Good looking truck for the price. Here In Wyoming everyone is scared of 2 wheen drives but I've made good money on all of them I've bought!

[@ltdtmy]

Hey Wyoming here also glad to know our state does exist

[@wadeb.5509]

@@ltdtmy hey hey slow guys, leave some internet for everybody else

[@cinrambrad]

Thank you for posting, I miss weekly videos..... hope school is going good.........

[@johncatalano7185]

For $800, the P/U was a steal... With some TLC, (Change fluids, a good clean up, etc.) I'd keep it for a while......

[@fdmackey3666]

You got The Real Deal with that truck from what I saw and gathered from your video. I know of where a '03 is sitting right now....The same place it has been sitting since the owner (who purchased four identical RAMs for his small business that when belly up just after the Great Recession of "08 hit) parked it in '09. From what I gathered, after my offer of $1500.00 was rejected out of hand by said owner, the other three RAMs sold for his asking price of just under $10,000 each. And by gosh or by golly he was going to get the same for that one remaining RAM! Yeah, I know, good luck with that. Other than it's color, a medium blue that has faded A LOT under the sun of several Carolina summers while the truck remained parked out in the open, it is equipped identically to yours. I needed a beater pickup back then (2019) but was damn sure not going to pay just south of $10,000.00 for one. By the way, barring some deeply hidden mechanical problem, your clean '03 RAM, even with some rust, would probably, in today's used pickup market (in our area at least) would probably be marked somewhere in the $3500 to $5000.00 range with very little wiggle room for negotiation.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

yikes, that's a lot!

[@dakotabrown2159]

We gonna talk about how much of an arm he has on him? Like damn that frisbee went far😂

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

haha thanks

[@thomastexwilson7323]

I am amazed that this young man can drive a stick so well!

[@houstonrefinery719]

He's a country boy. Probably learned before he was 13, as did I.

[@MidnightPolaris800]

Finally coming to your senses and buying a Dodge instead of those garbage chevys

[@SmudgyContent]

Been looking for u channel for a while now. Lolz yeah thought I was sub to ur channel but when I looked for a reference on a kit you bought to make that old Chevy shift I couldn’t find the video again

[@McLivin410]

I remember driving a truck similar to this when I worked for the state. I would rather drive it then the newer trucks. Was a good ol truck. Plenty of power

[@Edogawa1117]

Looked like a nice truck. Thanks for posting your videos’I,always look,forward to them.

[@Kitt96]

I've got a 3rd gen 1500 but mines got the hemi, shes got 230k and still purrs like a kitten. They're good trucks if you take care of them. Hopefully you can fetch a good Penny for it when you're done !!

[@ymrasgtakaYtafitness]

I’m a big supporter great content love the channel man

[@reinhardeder8268]

Hi Buddy, good deal. I used back in Europe almost only Fram Filters for 30+ Years and never got a single Problem with them. What causes me a major Engine Problem was the freaking bad Castrol Oil, I never used that Crap again and all is good. ...........take care!

[@concon8397]

Smokin Deal! That’s a 3k truck all day long here in Texas.

[@pi1797]

Nice buy for $800.00. Those V-6’s in full size 2wd trucks are generally for a business fleet. Like electrician, hvac and such work. Meant for economy not horsepower. That 3.7 is a decent motor. Yes it will sludge up if you don’t keep up on the oil changes. Every 3K not 5k or 10k. Every 3k on those 3.7 whether full synthetic or conventional oil. The radiator’s 99.9999% are plastic now. They just don’t last. I am thinking 2k for it now?

[@brandonsvlog8533]

That’s true I think the old 3.9 was a better motor than this 3.7 even though the 3.7 made 35 more horsepower and 10 more torque the reliability of the 3.9 makes up for it

[@kyboy5]

The 3.7 is the best v6 design chrysler ever made

[@engineer_alv]

Same with the 4.7. They can sludge up if you skip on oil changes. My FIL had an 04 Quadcab with that engine and not only it ended up with some sludge, the timing chain had stretched snd slapped quite a bit, but then the truck had 200K by then. Some guy still paid 2700 for it 5 years ago and got a rebuilt engine in it.

[@brandonsvlog8533]

@@engineer_alv yes basically these power tech engines wasn’t as reliable and durable as the 3.9 and 5.2 magnum engines they replaced

[@ecymbura31]

Looks like a nice truck for its age, I'd definitely buy 2 chrome wheels though so it'll match the back. The front wheels look like they're off an 01 Ram but besides that it's definitely a clean truck

[@elshmuel1848]

would look nice with black steelies

[@ecymbura31]

@@elshmuel1848 well the chrome wheels on that truck in the rear are actually steelies they just have a chrome cover over them. Always good to have a matching set of wheels/center caps because it shows the vehicle has been cared for and you’ll get the most resale value when all that stuff is the same

[@thedestroyer3291]

The front wheels are off of that generation, i have an 05 and it has those wheels

[@ecymbura31]

@@thedestroyer3291 oh wait yeah they used those wheels I’m thinking of another wheel but yeah I believe the front wheels are the off road package specific rims

[@MidnightPolaris800]

They are offroad package wheels

[@alexismoraleszepeda.1697]

I love 3rd gens. Have a 4.7L SCSB with 221k miles. And had a 2004 SCSH with 285k 3.7L v6. Great trucks aslong as you always check the oil.

[@DegeN.YNation]

If you turn an oil jug on its side it won't surge when it pours great find!

[@hitpointalpha8691]

Trucks clean asf amazing deal

[@Trains-With-Shane]

That thing has surprisingly little rust for a truck that's almost 20 years old up there in the rust belt. Nice find!

[@charlessnyder7680]

What a steal man good find. I just got a 2004 jeep Cherokee Laredo only 130,000 miles super excited

[@TwilightSparkel16]

the bed side rust isn't even bad basically mint, what a deal, compared to what I'm used to seeing those trucks look like

[@terryholloway9930]

Good to see you and beetle again good looking truck Fran is what use

[@djm9936]

Last time I was this early ARV was Canada’s most wanted

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

lol

[@marcpacey]

For $800 it’s a bit of a bargain! Even after the clean and oil change, something tells me that you’ll do pretty well profit wise. 👍

[@JorgeGonzalez-gb5im]

Thats the best 800 dodge i have seen lol you got a grreat deal

[@SmudgyContent]

Laundry detergent or dawn dish soap, then what I’ll do is mix a little bit with a spray bottle of hot water. Then spray the mix on the seats carpet, don’t do the headliner though, let it soak a couple seconds then use something to scrub in, then take ur shop vac and suck it all out, using a rag to wipe out inside the hose each time you lift the hose off the interior. I’ll start the vehicle then put heater on the floor vent to help dry out the carpet n such. Smells like it came from factory too after I clean them out like that.

[@gabelanger]

800 Hundred bucks looks to be a great deal, it will make a good truck for someone maybe some young guy in high school. It would make a good project truck for a young guy working on rust while its not terrible.

[@andysaunders3708]

That was a steal! Nice old beast.

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

You got a damn clean truck for 800$ Wish it had the 4.7 at least if it had hemi it be automatic transmission in a 1500. I’d buy the front rims and put em on back it be matching Front rims are Dodge Ram 17 inch alloy rims only on the ram 1500 4x4 package from 2001 to 2005. They might be only on 4x4 off road package I’m pretty sure they are they are sharp rims I love them very rare also. Very rare truck you have I see this truck as deserving for a freshen up and it’ll be good for you or someone else

[@jlabo1958]

the interior is vinyl, just take a hose, scrub brush, and some dawn dish soap and you can make it look almost like new

[@philtowle4683]

I have just bought that same oil drain pan here in the uk. I have never had an issue with fram filters. That oil did look very thin.

[@AManOnline.]

You should get some professional interior cleaning supplies like carpet cleaners, plastic cleaners/restorers, stain remover, ect. Also you should pick up an extractor vacuum. All that stuff I just mentioned is probably around $200 and it'll make all your vehicle interiors look brand new, could potentially add some value. Only takes 20-30 extra minutes too. Watch the chrisfix video on it

[@Aspen12345-h]

Loving the longer videos!

[@redneckbryon]

Same here, No Snow Good Winter Truck

[@johnharris3362]

Looks a lot nicer then that one I almost bought from a dude in Sharon a year ago for $2500. Which I would've bought if he'd had the title I need living across the big lake. Nice to see a single cab with a 8 foot box.

[@RyRyWags]

Nice find and Cleanup! Hope you get top dollar for it!

[@randomnonsense_1]

I'd be interested to know how much you were able to sell it for after the clean up, especially when it didn't come with a title (according to the ad)

[@davielocker6031]

getting a tittle in vermont is easy just need the bill of sale an you can also use the online filling,even easier if its over ten years old they just do a number check if it does not come back hot you get a new tittle.an have a happy holiday,ps you can do it from any state for filling if its over ten years old.

[@thekeem5890]

@@davielocker6031 other states need to get on board w whatever vermonts got goin

[@davielocker6031]

@@thekeem5890 yes sir they should

[@jeffrrey6791]

Understandable but my stomach curled when you put that Fram filter on

[@tommyboy8524]

That’s all clean it up send it down the road. If you could do a video on the canyon Denali. That’s a nice truck. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@jimmyjimjims7483]

Used to have the QuadCab version same year same color and everything, emphasis on USED to lol. Those 3.7L engines are uh something...went through 3 radiators in a year. They like to flex the radiators and crack them down the side

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

The radios in these trucks are actually AWESOME! Age and abuse is what causes everything to crap out

[@kman-mi7su]

Man, I'd love to take it off your hands. I had a 2001 Ram 1500 and they were rust buckets with bad transmissions and cracked dashes. Dodge trucks are hardly known as the pinnacle of quality. (it's why I now own a Ford F250 diesel). But, that truck has some things going for it such as its condition, the V6 (not a powerhouse but relatively reliable), a manual transmission (way more reliable than a Chrysler automatic), and of course the price and mileage. I'd bet you can get 2k for it easily. Depending on where you live, (I live in the Washington DC area) you can get even more for it. Here where I am you cold probably get 3,500 dollars for it.

[@blackwolf3302]

I own a 2000 Ram 1500 5.9 motor it's a good truck I purchased the truck 01/2010 I put 30 thousand miles since I purchased it so far

[@Swatsrus]

This truck with 3 year old oil could really use an oil bypass filter on this to clean some sludge deposits out engine… get it fixed up before it rusts..

[@Swatsrus]

Even if you take it off just put it on and run it for a few hours should be like a wash cycle and that’s be a hell of selling point to make it last longer for Y’all out in the country..

[@organiccold]

Nice quick profit. For the floors just get some multi propose cleaner and a brush, spray it, brush it, wipe with a damp microfiber and bang, like new haha

[@purpledoge4466]

Those 3.7 V6 love to blow headgaskets at 250K on the dot,but always run and never overheat,

[@craigh6129]

Cant beat that for 800…love 3rd gen rams.

[@cptchuff2741]

Would you recommend buying one?

[@craigh6129]

@@cptchuff2741 yeah definitely they are good trucks for the price.

[@cptchuff2741]

@@craigh6129 would you buy one over the Ford or GM trucks of the era?

[@craigh6129]

@@cptchuff2741 i’d rather have a silverado or sierra of the same years so much more aftermarket and performance mods…but if you are just leaving it stock ram all day long….my dad had a 05 daytona when i was growing up and i loved that truck.

[@cptchuff2741]

@@craigh6129 I've had bad experiences with the GM trucks of that era as my friends dads is a complete rust bucket and breaks down a lot which is why I would lean towards the Ram or F150's.

[@funnypranker34]

A manual ram 1500 is the best truck ever

[@shanecurphey1011]

The ol dodge 3.7 use 5w30 and not 10w30. Not a big deal, just make it not oil as well and 3.7s and 4.7s have unusually small oil passages from factory unfortunately. I know you were just flipping it but if you we keeping it I'd suggest always going with what the oil cap states if you want it to last. Plus it will get worse mileage with a thicker oil, even if it's just one thickness different. Hope that helps someone.

[@XC0688]

Yesss new RV video for my dinner break

[@grantwalter93]

Really good buy! I bet you sell for ~2500

[@Live2rideagain]

Tire foam will clean the floors

[@paintergirl8574]

Check out the same 1987 rv you got for $1k . This one was 100 bucks , it sat for a few years so they put a couple grand in it plus tires. There’s generator and water problems too . There on a road trip from la to albaqueqie New Mexico heading to Texas so far . Chicken Andy is the KZbin channel.

[@blizardthewolf]

Had a 02 3rd gen 4.7 was a great truck baby the shit of it

[@joet4806]

Perhaps change the gear oil in the Trans and rear axle. And inspect all the brakes.

[@paulsheehan5010]

Love the big rig grill.

[@grayeagleswolves]

Hello Rual Runner that is a sweet deal nice truck should bring you a nice profit

[@johnnymack8442]

She don't look bad. It will make a good ol work truck for some one.

[@the_truck_farmer]

This truck would make a decent cheap body/interior swap for someone with a same year Cummins! (A little more worth saving)

[@larryshumakerhihvv5294]

That's a nice Dodge truck you gave a good price for it should be able to double your money on it

[@lukeworrell8479]

I love your videos man

[@999thenewman]

Sound and video excellent.

[@SmudgyContent]

Carful with them clutch safety switch’s … they break a lot and ppl will be like hmm it’s not starting anymore so they’ll park these dodges and never get it figured out.

[@250gtskyline5]

Lucky you , I had 4 Chevy 5.3 (only 2 now) and I wanted a Dodge. Dodges are with sloppy suspension while over $3k, or just plain expensive.

[@lestersenra5407]

Wow impressive !!! Love your videos keep it up! Are you selling? Let me know. Thanks

[@eafan48]

Funny how you pick on dodge so much, but these days ram is outselling chevy, the dodge hellcats have been outselling the camero for years now, your channel is good for a laugh

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Everyone can have opinions. This is America isn’t it?

[@sds433]

2wd trucks are hard to sell here in Colorado. Good luck I know you will sell it.

[@smdhptr]

When did you get the GMC Canyon? Nice upgrade from the Tahoe

[@andysaunders3708]

I wonder why the last owner parked it up? Strange...

[@Darthvolvo]

Nice deal! Hope you turn a nice profit.

[@bradymoeller203]

Good luck for the next guy getting that oil filter off lmao

[@aboodmki3]

Hi, what's the material of those ramps you used to jack her up where did you get them from?

[@monroe7403]

Not bad, in this market I think you could put it up for $2000.

[@kunu98]

A manual v6?? Wow, that’s interesting

[@juststuffwithwolfe4482]

Most of the trucks u get looks like a good first truck

[@BigsDeluxe]

So, what ever came of the oil change pit we dug a while back? Did I miss a cave in or something?

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

no i filled it back in

[@thewags4720]

I might’ve missed it but when did you get the canyon? I thought you bought a 2 door tahoe

[@AndreasLarsson95]

Andrew camarata would have loved that truck.

[@brennenjones9321]

iT iS oNLy tWo wHeEl dRiVe”. Rams get through so much shit even with 2wd

[@johnm.5848]

A great score. You should be able to make a real decent profit.

[@Pierson116]

Hey man. How's the Tahoe sport running? You still have it?

[@frankb4199]

Love the videos!!

[@jadenippersiel912]

good looking truck!

[@Gaet649]

You gonna give that truck a good lift and some bigger wheels?

[@chrisplace3024]

There he is welcome back

[@chrisplace3024]

I stay in the town where you washed the dodge every Thursday.