My 98 Flame Red Sport Quad 4x4 5spd has a 12/97 build date,,Now I am not the original owner I'm the 2nd,,This truck was purchased originally from West Pointe Dodge in Burgettstown,PA by the 1st owner and was traded on a Ram 4x4 V10 after 34,000 miles,,I was told by dealer, gentleman who owned it decided he did not like diesels and got the big gasser,,His loss was my gain,,Truck was found by a very good friend of mine who is a dealer and knew I was looking for one with a stick,,Truck is loaded with all options,power everthing and is by far the nicest one I've ever owned,,At 54,000 miles now the paint will still hurt your eyes in the sun and is as clean as new,,Gotta love the 98 12valve 5spd's,what a ride... ... ...