Alright, so a few years ago, the used car market was on fire. Like, you could probably sell a beat-up old Mitsubishi Mirage and make a profit. But now, things seem to be cooling off a bit, especially for some of those enthusiast models. Case in point: a 2024 Ram 1500 TRX Final Edition just went for $18,000 less than its original price on Bring a Trailer. And get this, it’s only got 221 miles on the clock.
The post-pandemic used car market was a wild ride, especially for high-performance pickups like this TRX. People were going crazy for them, and prices shot through the roof. Trucks were selling for more than their sticker price, and special edition models were getting hit the hardest. This Final Edition TRX could have easily gone for way over its $125,215 MSRP during that crazy time. But last week, someone snagged it for $107,000, scoring a sweet discount.
Now, I know $107,000 is still a hefty price for a Ram, but think about it, this truck is basically brand new. With only 221 miles on it, calling it “used” just doesn’t feel right. The seller on Bring a Trailer, who’s actually another dealer, bought it new and pretty much left it untouched. The tags are still on the seats and glovebox, for crying out loud.
So, what’s the deal with this Final Edition TRX? Well, Stellantis said 2024 was the last year for the Ram TRX and its beastly 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8. They’re replacing it with the straight-six Ram RHO, but for now, the 702-horsepower TRX is still the king of V8 super trucks. Rumor has it that V8s might be making a comeback at Dodge, with the CEO hinting at a possible return in models like the Durango and Charger. Who knows, maybe the Ram 1500 will get in on the action too.
It’s kind of strange to see a six-figure truck and think, “Hey, things are looking up,” especially when you consider that these trucks usually start life as basic workhorses with steel wheels and cloth seats. But compared to where we were a few years ago, there’s definitely some hope on the horizon, at least when it comes to prices for fun trucks. Who knows, maybe in a few decades, we’ll be seeing affordable sports cars at auctions.
