2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Consumer Reviews Page 4

I feel like a man again

Written by: KS Pete on 01/07/2008

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (4.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I owned a 2000 Dakota and went to a sedan after that. When it was time to buy my next vehicle, it was a no-brainer. I went out and bought the Ram and I haven't looked back. Let's face it, Dodge full size pickups are the best looking trucks on the road. I love having 4x4... it's my first time. Driving around KS in the snow and ice has never been more fun! Oh yeah, I also hauled more than the recommended payload and it didn't even blink. This Dodge is built Ford tough!

Favorite Features

Exterior styling is awesome, flexfuel capability is really handy, and the power is great.

Suggested Improvements

I honestly can't think of anything I would change.

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2007 Ram

Written by: LOU on 11/14/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Ths is by far the best vehicle I have ever owned. I would have bought the truck regardless. However the incentives were the best around.

Favorite Features

Everything

Suggested Improvements

None

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Tuff Truck

Written by: Jason on 11/11/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This is my first Mopar, and I love it (SLT 1500 BigHord w/5.7 Hemi MDS). I've always been a Ford fan, but with the price and all of the opions, it cannot be beat. Also, since DaimlerChrysler helped design parts for the U.S. Army's M1A1 Tank, they should be able to produce a great truck:) Need nurf bars if you or your spouse are shorter than 5'10" or a free hand to help pull yourself in. Love having 345hp if and when I need it. Gas mpg is acceptable for the power that can be unleashed - 17-20hwy 12-14city, learned to be more light footed.

Favorite Features

The roomy interior is great when you have to haul two children around, and still have room your tools; mean, aggressive look; rear under the seat storage; and knowing the powertrain is covered for as long as I own my truck. Also, the chrome 20's look awsome and a Hemi!

Suggested Improvements

The suspension should have been upgraded with the 20's, you can feel the road more than you would like. The base level stereo should have more power, suggest you get an upgrade. The exhaust notes could be more aggressive.

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Get the Hemi with mds!

Written by: Chris on 11/10/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 2dr Regular Cab LB (4.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I love this truck! I have owned Chevy, Ford and now...Dodge. Dodge has great everything except fuel economy. I got the smaller V8 thinking better econ, but the Hemi seems to get 20 mpg, I avg 12-13 with city/hwy mix. Get power options (long reach to pass window), but get the cheapest radio they have and put your own system in. You think it won't matter, but with windows down at speed, you can't hear it. The 20" wheels look great (w/shortbed rough ride..but fun), get the 15" stock and put your own 18" wheels on.

Favorite Features

Looks, build, sound, power, gauges, handling, headroom. I'm 6'5" 260 lbs. Tons of space in the reg cab, skipped the quad-cab because of it!

Suggested Improvements

Dodge...live up to your EPA claims! (14 city 19 hwy) Offer MDS on all V8's! I love your truck, but I'll have to get rid of it in a year or two when fuel hits $4/gal! On the upside guys..great excuse for getting your motorcycle!

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A Man's Man Truck

Written by: nn on 10/30/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This is my third Ram. I really like the fit and finish. Truck is solid and sure. Towing is very good. 20 inch rims are awesome. Had a LWB and got a SWB this time and it makes a difference in the parking lots. Plenty of Power..MPG has something to be desired but I knew that when I got it. Make sure you use the cruise otherwise it has a tendancy to take off and you dont know it. MDS works OK. Rear tail lights are awesome.

Favorite Features

Everything in the cab is at you finger tips, flat floor in back, storage under the seats. plenty of Power outlets, 200 inch rims, The Hemi, the styling. Ipod plug in on radio

Suggested Improvements

Sirius radio should display everything making it easier to find channels, Gas Mileage, Owners manual should be easier to understand in some sections, The extra plug outlets are in really strange places. Should have a place you can plug cell in in center consol where charging cord can come out.

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Go Dodge...Go

Written by: repeat rambuyer on 10/25/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (4.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

A loyal Ram 1500 4x4 buyer: 1990, 1999, 2005 & most recently an '07. I had an '05 Ram 1500 quad 4x4 w/Hemi and was disappointed...Poor fuel mileage and a terrible ride. Fitment was also poor. Because I rarely used the 4WD I opted for the 2WD this time. I am very happy with my choice. I got a very good deal at the Dealership (a lost leader deal). With the 4.7 eng I get 20 MPG on the hi-way and it is still new. Off the line it keeps pace with the Hemi, but the Hemi is superior at higher speeds for raw get up and go. Never the less the 4.7 seems to be more than adequate. This revamped model seems to have ironed out the product line's prior deficiencies. It seems to be a very good value.

Favorite Features

Opt for an SLT with the power seat, anti-slip rear-end, sliding r/window, auto trans, tow package and yes the floor mats are optional too. If I could only choose one option it would be the power seat. I can't quite get comfortible in the standard seating arrangement.

Suggested Improvements

The jury is still out on the rear "bubble" tailmaps and the extra large headlamps. Poor handling at high speeds on rough roads.

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2007 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT LoneStar Package

Written by: txbanshee on 10/25/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Great truck, Getting on average 18mpg, Has lots of room, lots of power, and yes its got a Hemi! Has cheap stereo system and seats.

Favorite Features

Hemi power, height of truck, and interior room.

Suggested Improvements

Seats and stereo system

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Buy this truck

Written by: Van on 10/10/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (4.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I got the SLT reg cab w/the Hemi, only one I've seen. I was looking at quadcab but suprising amount of room behind seat & I feel that it looks better; a real hot rod stance. Truck is big; size & ride hight seem a lot larger than Ford/Chev. I love the black prl (the crimson color is pretty, but couldnt get 1 w/the Hemi around here). The rack & pinion makes for easy manuvering over old-style idler/pitman arms, parking is no prob. I've put 6500mi on it -city traffic around 14-15mpg, I got 19 yesterday on the hiway at 85mph (thank you MDS). best was 23 on 40mi drive at 55mph. The Hemi is awesome! It pins you to the seat & goes right now. I hung with a Vette from a stop for 1mi. Get a radar detector.

Favorite Features

Large dash knobs for radio/fan controls make for easy adjustments esp w/gloves. Some have said they didnt like the seats but I'm in my truck 6-8 hrs/day. They are wide, deep & supportive. Has a tough, big truck look. Price was right. Rides great. Center console holds my laptop. Power without end...

Suggested Improvements

I am losing 1/2 qt oil between changes - maybe it's a break in thing. Factory installed filter was almost impossible to remove (take advantage of the 1st change from dealer.) Truck sits lower in frt (frt end lift kit anyone?) Floor mats won't last long. Slight blind spot at cab corner. speeding tickets

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Second Big Ram Best yet

Written by: Michael B. on 10/07/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I just traded my 2005 Ram SLT1500 with 4.7 liter V8 for a 2007 Ram Big Horn Edition SLT1500 with 5.7 liter Hemi multi-displacement engine. I was looking for the higher tow rating and the lifetime warranty (however my 2005 had a nice extended Mopar 7/70 warranty on the powertrain). The 2007 is a wonderful truck. The Big Horn comes with 20 inch wheels that look super but may take a little away in the towing department. The Blue Tooth hook up is great as is the satellite radio. Both of those items are in demand and appreciated. The chassis is excellent for driving and pleasing to tow with. Nothing beats the look of a big Ram. I got a great deal too as the 2008's (with less rated HP) were here!

Favorite Features

Hemi. Satellite radio. Bluetooth. Looks. Available packages. Tow mirrors. 3.92:1 axle. Big 20 inch wheels. Build quality. Paint color choices & interior color choices.

Suggested Improvements

Work on fuel mileage Mr. Mopar. I would like to see 20MPG for everyday driving. That is not asking too much.

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Top Notch...almost!

Written by: Mike on 10/07/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

More than avg mileage on it first 9-months. Around town, yep, MPG falls to 13-15. My truck has Hemi with multi-displacement engine, since a lot of my 14,500 miles highway I see nearly 20 MPG! Thats pretty great considering size. My former vehicle a 4-Runner got around that MPG but 'hated' that thing! I have the big-daddy 20's and aluminum rims, look much hotter than chrome! All in all I love this truck. OK, one bad part, has had weird transmission issues. When placing in reverse a grinding meshing sound occurs sporadically. Its actually in shop now, I hated to take it in I love driving it. Providing that isn't a major long term issue I will be more than happy to recommend this truck 100%!

Favorite Features

20" tires and aluminum rims, MDI engine and nearly 20MPG on highway!, Sirius radio, under rear seat storage is great use of typically lost space, overall look, Love that it sits up 'high' but gotta have step side rails - I thought my Suburban was big - shoot - I had to "learn how to step up and in".

Suggested Improvements

Coat hangers on back wall-stupid! Blocks view. Hand holds must be over head to pull 'UP',ladies are short. Power seats must tilt back! Back seats are to upright, find a way to tilt back some. The large center storage great but make it 60/40 so you can tilt forward front 40% for easy access or writing.

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