2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Consumer Reviews

2000 Ram 1500 Review

Written by: Wade W. on 03/07/2007

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr SLT 4WD Standard Cab SB

Review

Great truck to own. It's seven years old and only had to replace the transmission. After transmission replacement, it's been awesome!

Favorite Features

Power, comfort, style, attention!

Suggested Improvements

Fuel mileage

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Gas guzzling mechanics friend

Written by: Tim on 09/05/2006

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I purchased my Dodge used with over 100k miles on it. Shortly after purchase I found the truck was plagued with mechanical problems. Since I bought the truck I've put a mere 12,000 miles on it. Two transmissions, two sets of ball joints, a steering box, a fuel pump, and an AC compressor later I wish I'd spent a little more money on the competition.

Favorite Features

With its stiff suspension, solid front axle and healthy motor, my Dodge seems to outwork the competition, provided it's not sitting at a garage.

Suggested Improvements

The only improvement I could suggest is to make the truck more reliable after it's slightly used.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Love My Truck

Written by: Berlyn on 06/01/2006

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4 Dr SLT Extended Cab SB

Review

I come from a long line of Chevy owners, but after searching for just the right truck for myself I fell in love with the Dodge Ram. I have driven plenty of Chevy's but for comfort you can't beat the Ram. I live in So. Cal. and the freeways are more like parking lots, but for a truck I still get great gas mileage (better than my friends 04 Avalanche).

Favorite Features

Comfortable interior, great body styling

Suggested Improvements

Tighter steering

5 out 7 people found this review helpful

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MPG only real fault with Dodge truck

Written by: david on 11/09/2005

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I love my truck. It has power to spare from the 5.9L V-8, pulls our 4 horse trailer well, and rides nicer than my brothers new Chevy 1500 HD with bells n whistles out the ying yang ( i just dont like how his rides, really, bounces the hell out of you, very glitchy gas pedal). MPG is the only really bad pt on this truck. It lags way behind other comparable trucks. 13- 15mpg is about it, and that doesnt seem to change too much towing loads, drops to 10-13 or so. Other than that, I love my truck. It is reliable, drives nice, comfortable, lots of room, and nice layout. Would still by Dodge truck again, despite bad MPG, if I could leave fuel costs out of picture.

Favorite Features

Cruise control. simple to use, nice placement. Nice sound system. Good 4wd set up, easy to engage. Power split bench seat I like over a bucket in other trucks. Outside design is best in business.

Suggested Improvements

Get mpg up with other trucks of same size and power. it really is a sore point that it is not just a little poor, it sucks gas as if it were a 3500 series truck, and it isnt.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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A fine truck, but has a drinking problem

Written by: mre_boise on 04/14/2005

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

Bought the truck used from dealer with 21K on the clock over 3 years ago. It has given excellent service. It gives a decent ride, has very good power, is quite maneuverable for its size, and has all of the creature comforts (my wife loves the heated seats). It pulls our 19' camper trailer with little strain. Upkeep and maintenance has been very reasonable - BUT - Gas mileage is horrible! Best I've ever gotten with it is 14.1 on a long, fairly flat trip. Driving back and forth to work, I get about 10.5. Towing the trailer (no faster than 60 mph) I get 8.7 mpg. Next truck I get HAS to get better mileage. I hope that Dodge can fill the bill, 'cause I've been a Mopar fan for 35+ years!

Favorite Features

Comfortable Cab, appearance, driveability.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage, Gas mileage, Gas mileage! A little more room for passengers in the back seat (extended cab).

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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dodge ram

Written by: toddla on 09/13/2004

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr SLT 4WD Standard Cab SB

Review

I bought this truck used and have owned it for 4 months. I get 14mpg steady 50mph and some city driving with KN/dynomax add ons. has 360, good power but no comparison btwn 360 and gm vortec. Great ride height and comfort, seats are great, with all the power options, you can cruise in comfort and style.

Favorite Features

Overall daily ability to live with.. Great looks, adequate power. Haven't driven a hemi yet. but magnum V8 way behind Vortec in power.

Suggested Improvements

Nothing that I haven't mentioned...More power = HEMI

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Run Away

Written by: Run on 09/09/2004

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I purchased this vehicle with 58,000 miles on it. I have had it for 7 months and have had to replace the transmission, rear end, rebuild the front end and spend $1,500 on the air conditioning. My advice is to steer clear. I have never owned a bigger lemon.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Good truck, bad milage

Written by: DodgeDriver on 02/02/2004

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr ST 4WD Standard Cab LB

Review

Awesome truck, but the gas milage stinks. Great for work, towing, and playing. MPG 10-12

Favorite Features

Tall, stout stance. Good power.

Suggested Improvements

Fuel Economy!

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Great truck!

Written by: Mike Schrader on 01/18/2004

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4 Dr ST 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

Great truck, seems to haul and pull the world!

Favorite Features

Towing/hauling capicity

Suggested Improvements

Upgraded stereo, or other options available

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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real truck

Written by: runnindude on 12/23/2003

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr SLT 4WD Standard Cab SB

Review

I bought this after outgrowing my 93 toyota extracab. All 3 of us fit very comfortably in the standard cab/SB, and the truck parks easier than my old toyota (read tight turns). I have had this truck off-road, and the slid axle is vastly superior to any IFS. The 5.9 is a must for the 4WD due to its weight, and I improved the hwy mileage almost 2 MPG with a deck cover. Only problem; a leaking tranny cooler line, fixed under warranty. I have used this truck to haul, tow, and daily driving, and it excells at all, but 13-14 mpg combined stinks. Regardless, if you need a work and/or off-road truck, this is the best from that year.

Favorite Features

Power, comfort, quite, power drivers seat, CD-stereo, 32 inch tires fit, looks like a real truck

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage, deeper bed (surprisingly little for such a huge truck), lower bed height, rear electronic locker

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