2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Consumer Reviews Page 3

Last of the 5.9's

Written by: Roy on 09/17/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

After extensive analysis and research I opted to buy one of the last new 5.9 Cummins diesels. What a truck! It is like piloting a freight train. The power is truly awesome. We took the truck on a 1,400 mile trip and got 19 mpg going 75+ with the A/C on. It is very high off the ground. Side steps may be mandatory for some folks. The range on a tank of fuel is amazaing as well - over 600 miles. Got the "Big Horn" package and like all the "Heavy Duty" features. Of course the Sirius Radio is great and the seats are comfortable. The motor is truly and engineering masterpiece. I am glad I purchased one of the last relatively un- smogged Diesels. I fear the enviro reg's may ruin these.

Favorite Features

Cummins 5.9! Bold look and ride height. Unstoppable freight train attitude. Solid front axle; stout 4x4 system

Suggested Improvements

Nothing really. It is all that is hyped up to be. But, how about adjustable shocks (like Rancho's) that would allow you to soften the ride a bit when the load is light, no?

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Great Mileage, needs better interior

Written by: reynolt on 09/16/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD LB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

5.7L Cummings is very powerful, as much power as we'll ever need. Carry a 11ft loaded truck camper, had to add stabilizer, still needs airbags, squishy ride with big load, but still lots of power left in the Cummins. Lots of storage is great, fold down back seat is used frequently, can fit 2 kids and a big dog in the back seat easily. Needs more comfortable seats, no lumbar support and very hard. Tough on long trips, but the mileage with camper loaded is 14 including mountain passes. Empty commuting is getting 20-21 (75% freeway/25% in town). Not sure what it is on road trips w/o camper yet. Electrical system easy to wire to add things, simple. Too tall, need to have a stepstool to get in

Favorite Features

Power, mileage, storage, several plugs for cell phone/laptop, etc. Color (new bright blue color is great)

Suggested Improvements

Interior comfort, Too high for average size person to easily get in, older people can't get into the truck. Lower this thing, will ya? I don't want to have to buy another Chevy so I can take my parents out to dinner once in a while.

5 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Great Truck

Written by: D on 08/04/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

The best truck I ever bought (5.9 L Cummins). Fuel economy 18mpg city and nearly 20mpg highway with full cargo in the back after only 500 miles. Suggest filling tires with more air. Anti spin differential a must; body of truck more firm than 2002 model. A bit rougher on a bumpy road than my old 1999 Dodge truck.

Favorite Features

Power without having to pay high at the fuel pump. More room for the kids.

Suggested Improvements

Would have preferred the U-connect installed.

10 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Nice Dodge

Written by: terry wood on 07/08/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab LB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

Nice truck, love the diesel engine. Body is lighter weight metal compared to my '05. Looks too much like a Mercedes on the dash.

Favorite Features

Diesel engine

Suggested Improvements

Exterior should be heavy metal. Redesign the dash

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Dodge 2500 Mega Cab

Written by: vc79 on 06/29/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 4dr Mega Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This is the first Chrysler product I have owned and I am surprisingly pleased with the overall quality. The Cummins is very reliable and powerful. Used the plug in heater during the winter and had no problems with cold morning starts. As for traveling, my kids love the space in back. Trips are not a problem anymore. Mind you, this is a huge truck. Compact parking spots are not an option. Yet for the interior room and carrying capacity, I can walk the extra few feet. Entry and exit with the 4x2 is much easier than the 4x4. Although it is a truck, the ride is quite comfortable and the diesel noise is not overbearing. Fantastic buy. I am now hooked on Dodge.

Favorite Features

Size of Mega Cab. Cummins diesel- smooth and reliable. Six passenger seating.

Suggested Improvements

None.

11 out 11 people found this review helpful

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A great truck and daily driver

Written by: Bill on 06/28/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This is my third Dodge Ram, but I am not Dodge loyal. We spend too much money on vehicles to blindly buy one brand over another. I test drove the new Chevy and looked at the Fords. Ford diesel scares me due to the notorious problems, and the Chevy's new interior was undesirable, at least to me. Mine is the 5.9l Diesel, but that was not selectable above. So far I've been on several trips, and the fuel mileage has gone up with every fill up. Currently I am getting 19.5 mpg hwy and 13 mpg city. My commute is only 4 miles with 6 stop lights so my city mileage is absolute worst case scenario. The Cummins is a great add on; resale and reliability of the diesel makes the extra cost worth it.

Favorite Features

The Cummins just feels unstoppable. I've towed excavators, a boat, and my BBQ pit. Truck loves to work. Fuel mileage is great for a 4WD rig of this size. The Mega cab is HUGE, and the back seat is enormous. he back seat reclines, offering even more comfort for longer trips. Interior is quiet.

Suggested Improvements

Interior is nice, but needs to be updated to keep up with competition. Should be a larger tire option; tires are pretty large, but look unproportional in the Dodge's huge wheel wells. would be nice if the windshield wipers would hide a bit better when not in use. More cup holders in the rear

12 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Diesel 5.9 6m 4x4 quad SB SLT

Written by: '07 5.9 Diesel 6m 4x on 04/24/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD LB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I feel this truck is solid and very fun to drive. A real head turner. I purchased the truck to be a daily driver and some farm work. I am satified with the fit and finish on delivery as well as the mechanicals. The 6 speed is fun to drive and great on fuel. With short shifting and a lite foot I am consistently at 20-24 cty and 19.5 - 20.1 on the highway. If I lead-foot it is at 18. I am hoping for a longterm ownership and with only 800 miles I am satified. I did have to bring the tires up to 80psi as the dealer had tires at 52 psi. I saw an increase in mileage thereafter.

Favorite Features

Cummins + 6M + 4x4 + Quad + Shortbed + limited slip = A great and functional daily driver. Also, great diesel mileagewith a light foot.

Suggested Improvements

Sirrius radio should have text. Also, I feel the front springs/shocks are a little mushy over the bumps. Front seats(cloth) are nice, but I hope they last over the years. The material seems very soft.

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Great Truck

Written by: Robert on 04/16/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

Get the Cummins. I get 19 highway, 14 with a slide-in pop top which has a ton of wind resistance. In town I am getting around 13.5. The ride is pretty good. Less choppy with some weight in it though. Nice, simple styling.

Favorite Features

Cummins 6.7Ltr

Suggested Improvements

Could improve fit and finish just a bit. Not bad, but could do better

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Love this truck!

Written by: Tavis on 04/07/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I have the '07 2500 Quad Cab SLT 4X4 with the 5.9L Diesel not the new 6.7L. It rides like a 3/4 ton truck but turns like a 1/2 ton. The inside is a truck interior not some amalgam of luxury sedan and big rig. I'm driving on the I-5 daily doing 70- 75MPH as well as Cali stop go traffic and averaging 16.5-17.5 MPG with 500mi on the engine. First tank was 492.2mi for 32 gallons of diesel(34gal tank) and that was with me enjoying the power of the truck, that works out to 15mpg. As the engine breaks in my gas mileage will just get better and that's important in California when gas is $3.30 but diesel is $3.15. For a daily driver I'm pretty happy!

Favorite Features

Economy for the size and power. Simple yet functional and durable inside, lots of storage space. Engine engine engine!

Suggested Improvements

Make with spray-in bedliner. Tires and rims are puny. Having tires and rims that are more proportional to the truck would be nice.

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2007 Dodge 2500 Diesel 4X4 Quad Cab

Written by: David on 03/19/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

The biggest selling point of this vehicle for me was the Cummins 5.9 and the transmission that they have paired with this truck. It really felt better than the competition and it's impossible to ignore the reputation of that Cummins engine. It is fun to drive even though the ride is a bit rough on the kidneys if the road is less than perfect. A nice seat cushion with memory foam has really helped that situation. I am averaging 18-21 mpg which is impressive for a big 4X4. The experts say that after reaching 10k miles both power and mileage should improve...sounds great to me. The turbo responds nicely to all driving conditions I have encountered. So far, I have really enjoyed this truck!

Favorite Features

Cummins Turbo diesel. Nice grade of leather in Laramie pkg. Tough looks of the truck. Huge alternator output for running those added acessories.

Suggested Improvements

Smooth out that ride by using some type of electronically adjustable suspension i.e. air adjustable shocks similar to aftermarket. Light the controls on the stearing wheel for night driving. Continue to refine the level of luxury for this vehicle. The competition is fast pulling away in this area.

14 out 15 people found this review helpful

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