Used 2012 Ram 1500 Tradesman

Stock: 26P65BVIN: 1C6RD7KP0CS247680

Stock: 26P65B VIN: 1C6RD7KP0CS247680

Used 2012 Ram 1500 Tradesman

Overview
26P65B
Stock
1C6RD7KP0CS247680
VIN
278,419
Miles
Truck
Body
4X4
Drivetrain
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
Exterior
Dark Slate/Medium Graystone
Interior
140
Wheelbase
4.7L V8 FFV
Engine
Gas
Fuel
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
4
Doors
19*
Highway MPG (EPA estimate)
14*
City MPG (EPA estimate)
Crew Cab
Cab Type
Description
Recent Arrival!


2012 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4WD
4.7L V8 FFV
6-Speed Automatic


Awards:
* 2012 KBB.com 10 Best Used Trucks Under $20,000

About Us: Howard Palmen's sons, Ron and Roger, took over the business in 1970, and acquired the Dodge franchise. In the late 1980's, the business moved to a new, state-of-the-art dealership in the western part of Kenosha. Today the family tradition continues as Ron's son, Andrew, continues to move the business forward with the addition of a Kia franchise (1998) in Kenosha, a Dodge Jeep dealership (2001) in Racine, Wisconsin, and a Buick GMC Cadillac dealership (2010) in Kenosha, Wisconsin. All along, the group has stayed focused on high levels of customer satisfaction, being a sales volume leader and maintaining a well-trained staff of professionals.
Details
Model Overview
The 2012 Ram 1500 lineup is now offered in eleven different models, in Regular Cab, Quad Cab, or Crew Cab configurations, with two bed lengths, to fit a very wide range of uses from daily commuting and weekend towing to luxurious ranch use, or regular towing or hauling work. Powertrains also range from an affordable base V6 up to a strong Hemi V8 and an R/T model that takes full advantage of it for the street.

Regular Cab models of the Ram 1500 have no back seat, while Quad Cab models have a bench seat in back and can accommodate up to six if needed. Crew Cab models have four full-size doors, along with a full-size back seat good enough for long trips, but unlike the other models, they're only available in the shorter bed size. Throughout the lineup otherwise, you have a choice between 6'-4" and 5'-7" bed sizes.

The Ram 1500's powertrain lineup includes three engines. Base Ram 1500 models include a 215-horsepower, 3.7L V6 engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission, while a 310-horsepower, 4.7L flex-fuel V8 is a good compromise between strong and economical. At the top of the lineup is the 5.7L Hemi V8, making 390 horsepower and 407 pound-feet of torque and paired with a 6-speed automatic. Depending on the model, you can get either part-time or full-time 4-wheel drive, as well as a choice of four different axle ratios ranging from 3.21 to 4.10. Payload ratings run up to 3,100 pounds, with trailer ratings up to 11,500.

ST, Tradesman and Express models are the most affordable trucks in the lineup, with equipment geared either to those who need the Ram for commercial or work use or are simply on a tight budget. Base ST models come with a 40/20/40-split vinyl bench seat, a CD sound system with auxiliary input, and air conditioning, but it lacks the power accessories of upper trims. The Hemi V8 is available as a low-cost option on Tradesman models, and it's standard on the Express.

SLT and Outdoorsman and Sport models are the models that will fit most personal use shoppers who are value conscious. They get cloth seats, power windows and locks, remote keyless entry, an overhead console, upgraded sound and appearance upgrades throughout. Outdoorsman models come with features that fit the name, such as fender flares, bigger alloy wheels, off-road tires, quad-beam lamps, fog lamps, tow hooks and heavy-duty upgrades, but they also step up to a power driver's seat, leather trim, remote start, cruise control and a 115-volt AC outlet, among other extras. Sport models look the part in a different way, with a body-color grille, body-color front and rear treatments, an upgraded audio system with hard-drive music storage, a USB input and Bluetooth hands-free.

Premium features to be found on the models at the top of the lineup include heated and ventilated seats, heated sear seats, a navigation system, surround-sound audio and a DVD entertainment system for those in back. Those top trims also get soft-touch material the full width of the instrument panel, with contrast-stitching and their interiors are on par with luxury vehicles. Ride and roadholding is a bit better than in other full-size trucks, thanks to the multi-link front suspension and coil-spring rear setup. Across much of the lineup, the RamBox bins that are located alongside the bed lock and will hold work gear, or even beverages.

All Ram 1500 models get electronic stability control, front and rear side-curtain airbags, side seat airbags, and knee bolsters, while rear park assist and a rear back-up camera are available. A factory-option spray-in bedliner is available on all models.
Model Strengths
Strong Hemi V8
Coil-spring Rear Suspension For A Better Ride
Innovative RamBox Bed-side Storage
Stylish, Macho Appearance
Full Luxury Interior In Upper Trims
Model Changes
For 2012, Dodge has given the 6-speed automatic transmission a new calibration, with Electronic Range Select, and there's a new steering wheel with integrated cruise-control buttons on most models. A new Mossy Oak Edition gives the Ram 1500 a camouflage look, while a new Tradesman HD model ups the Ram's trailer and payload ratings.

Six new exterior hues are offered for 2012: Black Clear Coat, Deep Cherry Red, Deep Molten Red, Sagebrush, Tequila Sunrise and True Blue Pearl.

Last year, Ram trucks no longer fit under the Dodge brand; rather, they're being sold and marketed under their own brand--Ram--to better distinguish them from the Dodge car and SUV lineups.
Model Value
The Ram stands out compared to other full-size pickups because of its well-engineered coil-spring rear suspension system, which allows a smoother ride compared to pickups with leaf springs, while permitting hauling and towing ratings comparable to those rival models. Its Hemi V8 engine is also one of the strongest options for half-ton truck shoppers, and it returns up to 20 mpg. Chrysler says that the Ram 1500 is the first truck in its segment to offer a solution known as the RamBox, that offers flexible storage bed-side--including a removable liner--and that it's the first truck in this class with available surround-sound audio.

R/T models, with their Hemi V8 and shorter axle ratio, are also among the quickest pickups, with 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds. Also, according to Chrysler, the new Ram 1500 Tradesman HD tops all other half-ton pickups with its trailer and payload ratings.
Features
Quick Order Package 23B Tradesman
3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
17" x 7" Argent Steel Wheels
17" x 8" Painted Styled Steel Wheels
Heavy Duty Vinyl 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
Cloth 40/20/40 Bench Seat
Class IV Receiver Hitch
Carpet Floor Covering
RamBox Cargo Management System
Speed Control
Spray In Bedliner
ST Popular Equipment Group
Trailer Brake Control
Radio: Uconnect 130 AM/FM/CD/MP3
Trailer Brake Control Group
Remote Keyless Entry
SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Tradesman Package
40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
Rear Folding Seat
Storage Tray
Instrument Cluster w/Display Screen
Vehicle Information Center
Black Exterior Mirrors
Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element
Center Hub
Tire Pressure Monitoring Display
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Front beverage holders
Variably intermittent wipers
Traction control
Tilt steering wheel
Rear step bumper
Rear seat center armrest
Rear anti-roll bar
Power windows
Power steering
Power door mirrors
Passenger door bin
Overhead airbag
Occupant sensing airbag
Low tire pressure warning
Heated door mirrors
Fully automatic headlights
Front wheel independent suspension
Front anti-roll bar
Dual front side impact airbags
Dual front impact airbags
Driver door bin
Delay-off headlights
CD player
Brake assist
AM/FM radio
ABS brakes
Voltmeter
Tachometer
Front Center Armrest
Electronic Stability Control
Air Conditioning
6 Speakers
Mechanical
4.7L V8 flex-fuel engine
3.55 axle ratio
Next generation engine controller
HD transmission oil cooler
Electronic shift-on-the-fly part-time transfer case
Four wheel drive
HD engine cooling
730-amp maintenance-free battery
160-amp alternator
Tip start electronic starting feature
7-pin wiring harness
Trailer tow w/4-pin connector wiring
5' 7" pickup box
HD front shock absorbers
HD rear shock absorbers
Front stabilizer bar
Rear stabilizer bar
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Anti-lock 4-wheel disc brakes
Exterior
(4) full-size conventional doors
17" steel spare wheel
Full-size spare tire
Tire carrier winch
Black front bumper
Front bumper sight shields
Black rear bumper
Gray upper front fascia
Front wheel spats
Rear wheel spats
Black grille
Auto headlamps
Halogen headlamps
Black folding pwr heated outside mirrors
Tinted windows
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Cargo lamp
Black door handles
Front license plate bracket
Locking tailgate
Body color fuel filler door
Entertainment
Uconnect 130 -inc: AM/FM stereo, CD/MP3 player
Audio jack input for mobile devices
(6) speakers
Fixed long mast antenna
Interior
Folding rear bench seat
Black vinyl floor covering
Floor tunnel insulation
Tilt steering column
Instrument cluster w/tachometer
Pwr front windows w/1-touch up/down
Pwr accessory delay
Sentry Key theft deterrent system
Air conditioning
Black instrument panel bezel
12V aux pwr outlet
Base door trim
Day/night rearview mirror
Assist handles
Rear dome lamp
Column-mounted shifter
Rear under seat storage compartment
Storage tray
2nd row in-floor storage bins
Safety
Electronic stability control
Driver/front passenger multistage airbags
Front seat side-impact airbags
Front/rear side curtain airbags
Front seat belt height adjusters
Child safety door locks
Dual note horn
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