Anyone ever own a Dodge Ram 1500?

.:bHd:. · 02-05-2010, 01:09 AM

I'm thinking of picking up a used 06 - 08. How reliable are these cars?

MontegoblueE92 · 02-05-2010, 01:58 AM

Pretty reliable. My dad bought an 06 pretty much the week after it came out. We never had a single issue with it. My dad only got rid of it because he didn't have a need for a truck anymore.

The interior quality is not that great though. A lot of rattling.

Dan in PA · 02-05-2010, 05:13 AM

Had an '00 2500 diesel years ago. The Cummins I-6 was a good engine but the body around it was crap. The doors were prone to rusting off - and they were also notorious for HPFP failure just like our 335s. The interior was just utter shit, but that's expected for a pickup I suppose. The dashboard plastic was the weakest I've ever seen. Ugh. One day I woke up and thought "What was I thinking?" like when you wake up next to an ugly chick.

ZJP · 02-05-2010, 12:08 PM

We used to have an '03 Ram 2500 Hemi.

Oil pump went at around 40k miles for some unknown reason.

.:bHd:. · 02-05-2010, 12:41 PM

Should I get extended warranty on it? It's like $1000 for 60,000 miles

Dan in PA · 02-05-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by .:bHd:.

Should I get extended warranty on it? It's like $1000 for 60,000 miles

I'd say so. But it depends on what is covered. $1k isn't too bad.

SantaPimp27 · 02-05-2010, 01:24 PM

my friend has had a couple older dodge rams. you have to get the cummins if your getting a dodge. interior isnt great, but its a truck so who cares.

his fuel pump blew out and its like $800 for a new pump. plus labor.

you can make the cummins real fast tho

lesha · 02-05-2010, 02:29 PM

stay away from Dodge,, horrible cars, i used to drive an Intrepid and my wife used to drive a Dodge Durango, nothing good to say about these cars at all, just stay away from American cars in general

.:bHd:. · 02-05-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by lesha

stay away from Dodge,, horrible cars, i used to drive an Intrepid and my wife used to drive a Dodge Durango, nothing good to say about these cars at all, just stay away from American cars in general

Lol what other 07 quad cab can you pick up for $12k? They're pretty cheap so I guess that should tell me something. I think I'll get the extended warranty. Don't think I wanna take a chance and have the tranny fail or somethin

immiketoo · 02-05-2010, 08:17 PM

I had one in 1997. Worst POS I've ever owned. Thing was awful!

Dan in PA · 02-05-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SantaPimp27

my friend has had a couple older dodge rams. you have to get the cummins if your getting a dodge. interior isnt great, but its a truck so who cares.

his fuel pump blew out and its like $800 for a new pump. plus labor.

you can make the cummins real fast tho

This, fuel pump failure is common.

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Originally Posted by lesha

stay away from Dodge,, horrible cars, i used to drive an Intrepid and my wife used to drive a Dodge Durango, nothing good to say about these cars at all, just stay away from American cars in general

x10000000, if I had to buy another truck it'd be a Tundra

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Originally Posted by .:bHd:.

Lol what other 07 quad cab can you pick up for $12k? They're pretty cheap so I guess that should tell me something. I think I'll get the extended warranty. Don't think I wanna take a chance and have the tranny fail or somethin

Yes sir it should...

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Originally Posted by immiketoo

I had one in 1997. Worst POS I've ever owned. Thing was awful!

Agreed.

scollins · 02-05-2010, 11:20 PM

On the Cummins, I think the ones that have fuel pump issues are the 1998.5 and later "24 Valve" Cummins. The '94 to '98 Cummins were all 12 valve motors with a Bosch P7100 mechanical pump. That particular engine, other than the "killer dowel pin", are bullet proof. Someone came up with a KDP fix with a jig, and that cured that problem.

I had a '98 Ram Cummins, bought with 98,000 miles on the clock. I sold it with 135,000 and had ZERO problems with the entire truck. I even cranked up the power with no ill affects. Factory crank HP was 180, mine dyno'd 250 at the wheels with less than $500 in upgrades. Factory PSI on the turbo was something like 16-17. I had mine turned up to 40.....

I also had a '95 Ram 1500 4x2. Never had any problems with it for the 3 years I owned it.

My current Dodge product is a 2003 Durango with 65,000 miles. No squeaks or rattles, and it is in great shape. A few minor problems that were all fixed under warranty (water pump at 30,000*, Reverse grear in tranny at 50,000.) Overall, I've been happy with it.

*PS - The water pump in 2007 335i shit the bed after 18,000 miles, so in that respect the Dodge kicked the BMW's ass......

Kalstar1 · 02-06-2010, 09:32 AM

I have a 2004 1500 quad sport 4x4 with 60K on it. I purchase it new and have not had a lick of issues with it. It has been a great truck, thirsty though 13.7 average. I tow my 9600lbs boat and it handles it great. The hemi is a very powerful engine. I was looking at Manhiem (dealer auction) and my truck would sell for 12K at the auction. Not bad for a 6 year old truck.

Go for it.

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lesha Lieutenant 85 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 2009 - 335 coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (1)	stay away from Dodge,, horrible cars, i used to drive an Intrepid and my wife used to drive a Dodge Durango, nothing good to say about these cars at all, just stay away from American cars in general
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scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' 144 Rep 2,372 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (3)	On the Cummins, I think the ones that have fuel pump issues are the 1998.5 and later "24 Valve" Cummins. The '94 to '98 Cummins were all 12 valve motors with a Bosch P7100 mechanical pump. That particular engine, other than the "killer dowel pin", are bullet proof. Someone came up with a KDP fix with a jig, and that cured that problem. I had a '98 Ram Cummins, bought with 98,000 miles on the clock. I sold it with 135,000 and had ZERO problems with the entire truck. I even cranked up the power with no ill affects. Factory crank HP was 180, mine dyno'd 250 at the wheels with less than $500 in upgrades. Factory PSI on the turbo was something like 16-17. I had mine turned up to 40..... I also had a '95 Ram 1500 4x2. Never had any problems with it for the 3 years I owned it. My current Dodge product is a 2003 Durango with 65,000 miles. No squeaks or rattles, and it is in great shape. A few minor problems that were all fixed under warranty (water pump at 30,000, Reverse grear in tranny at 50,000.) Overall, I've been happy with it. PS - The water pump in 2007 335i shit the bed after 18,000 miles, so in that respect the Dodge kicked the BMW's ass...... __________________ Scott 2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles 2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White 2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
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Kalstar1 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 43 Posts Drives: LR3, looking for a 335xi Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I have a 2004 1500 quad sport 4x4 with 60K on it. I purchase it new and have not had a lick of issues with it. It has been a great truck, thirsty though 13.7 average. I tow my 9600lbs boat and it handles it great. The hemi is a very powerful engine. I was looking at Manhiem (dealer auction) and my truck would sell for 12K at the auction. Not bad for a 6 year old truck. Go for it.
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