2017 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab in Lodi: clean full-size truck, real-world miles, strong price

If you want a full-size truck that still feels usable every day, this 2017 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab is a good one to stop on. It is priced at $22,997, shows 61,971 miles, and lands in a part of the market where a lot of North Jersey buyers are trying to buy once and keep it for a while.

This one is a crew cab with 4WD and the shorter 5-foot-7 box, which is a practical setup. You still get truck utility, but the overall shape is easier to live with than a longer-bed work truck if you are driving around Lodi, Hackensack, Garfield, or Route 46 every day. The black exterior gives it the right look too. It does not read like a stripped fleet truck.

Why this truck makes sense

A used half-ton truck has to do a lot. For some buyers it is a daily driver. For others it is weekend hauling, home projects, light towing, winter weather, and family use all in the same vehicle. That is where a Ram 1500 crew cab usually works well. You get real interior space, easier rear-seat access, and a truck that still feels comfortable enough for normal life.

The mileage matters here. 61,971 miles on a 2017 truck is not unusually high, and it is not suspiciously low either. It is a believable number for a truck that has been used regularly without being run into the ground. That matters more than chasing the lowest odometer reading on paper.

What this one offers

This Ram has the Big Horn trim, which is usually where a truck starts to feel more complete. You are past the bare-bones base version and into something that fits a wider range of buyers. Crew cab space is a big part of the appeal. If you carry coworkers, family, kids, or gear that you do not want left in the bed, you will use that cabin room constantly.

The 4WD setup also makes sense in this area. Nobody needs to pretend New Jersey is off-road country, but winter weather, wet roads, job sites, and rougher surfaces still make four-wheel drive worth having. A lot of local buyers are not looking for a dedicated work truck or an off-road toy. They want one truck that can handle ugly weather and still look right parked in the driveway.

At $22,997, this Ram sits above the bargain-bin end of the market and below the newer-truck price jump that gets expensive fast. That is the appeal. You are getting a full-size pickup with reasonable miles and a useful cab configuration without stepping into new-truck money.

Who this Ram fits best

This truck fits somebody who wants a real pickup without buying more truck than they need. It works for a small-business owner who needs a pickup during the week and a family vehicle after hours. It works for a buyer trading out of an SUV and wanting more utility. It also works for someone who knows a clean crew cab 4x4 holds attention because people are always looking for them.

If your use is mostly heavy commercial hauling every day, you may want a more dedicated work-truck setup. But if you want a full-size truck that covers daily driving, winter use, weekend projects, and normal truck duty without feeling rough around the edges, this Ram is in the right lane.

The honest part

This is not a cheap truck, and it is not meant to be. It is priced like a cleaner, more usable crew cab 4x4. The upside is that the mileage is still reasonable, the configuration is right, and it has broader day-to-day appeal than an older regular-cab work truck.

If that is what you are shopping for, this one is worth seeing in person. Come by AW Auto Truck Wholesalers at 23 US-46 West in Lodi or call (551) 345-8100.