1997 Dodge Ram Wagon Consumer Reviews

Van Conversion

Written by: Nina on 03/22/2006

Vehicle

1997 Dodge Ram Wagon 2 Dr 2500 SLT Ram Wagon Extended

Review

This has been an outstanding vehicle for me. It is a van conversion and the quality is superior. Mechanically we have not had any major repairs. This vehicle pulls my 3-horse slant all over town with pretty good performance. The gas mileage is between 12-15 mpg. I have even had it as high as 20 mpg driving cross country.

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It is a very handsome vehicle.

Suggested Improvements

Dodge has already made the improvements that I can think of.

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3500 Ram van holds its own

Written by: david on 11/09/2005

Vehicle

1997 Dodge Ram Wagon 2 Dr 3500 SLT Ram Wagon Extended

Review

Dodge fulll size 15 passenger vans have their good and bad pts. Turning radius is poor but that seems to be status quo for most vans of this size and year. Gas mileage really isn't that bad for such a huge vehicle, and over many steep hills back and forth on the hwy here in Branson, MO, we get 15-16 mpg on an engine with 135K on it. Transmission went out at 127K, along with the computer(questionable repair by dealer), fuel pump( again questionable repair) and O2 sensor. Some is normal wear and tear, it has towed horse trailers!! Interior design is kinda poor though, its tall to get into, and hard to seat people. If style hasnt changed, Chevy would be my next pick for new van ( mpg and design)

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