Dodge Ram 2nd Gen

When the second-generation Dodge Ram debuted for the 1994 model year, its 'big rig' styling completely changed the pickup truck market. With a massive crosshair grille and muscular, dropped front fenders, it looked nothing like its competitors from Ford and GM. It also offered a more car-like interior and a range of powerful engines, including the legendary 5.9L 12-valve Cummins turbo-diesel.

Collectors prize these trucks for their iconic design and robust mechanicals. The Cummins-powered models, especially pre-1998.5 12-valve versions with the P7100 injection pump, are highly sought after for their reliability and simplicity. Clean, rust-free examples with low mileage are becoming increasingly difficult to find, driving values up for top-tier survivors, particularly 4x4s with manual transmissions.

The market for 2nd-gen Rams is very active, with an average sale price around $18,000 across 302 recent transactions. This average, however, includes everything from tired work trucks to pristine collector pieces. The best examples, particularly low-mileage Cummins models, regularly sell for over $40,000, with exceptional trucks reaching past $70,000.

Based on 302 recent sales, prices range from under $1,000 for project trucks to as much as $71,960 for pristine, low-mileage examples.