Red 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman for sale in Java

Thinking of buying the 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman?

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Here is the 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

Recalls and complaints

There are 29 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA has 1,492 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, steering and unknown or other. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.

Under the hood

The 5.7L 8-cylinder with rear-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.

The combined figure, 13.6 L/100 km, means roughly 41 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, it costs about $21.08 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$4,450 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Who rents the 1500

It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size.

Living with the 1500

A pickup is long and tall, so plan for parking and low garages.

Try before you buy

If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent the 1500 for a week and see how it fits your life. If the 1500 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.

Which one to look for

If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

Money matters

Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $210.80 at our price setting.

Renting for Java

Java is about 1,639 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Java starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Ready when you are

Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.