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Used 1993 Dodge RAM 250 Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

awsome truck

chris cook, 05/02/2002
1993 Dodge RAM 250 LE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
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very good and lots of power

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4.38 out of 5 stars

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markel, 03/12/2003
1993 Dodge RAM 250 LE 2dr Extended Cab LB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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Has been good. No problems other than weather related to paint on top of hood after 6 years in San Francisco Bay area. Cover of cab stroage box should be stiffer so can sit on or use to crawl over.

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5 out of 5 stars

Last of the old body trucks

Jason, 09/23/2023
1993 Dodge RAM 250 LE 2dr Extended Cab LB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
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This thing is a beast. 200,000 miles and the Cummins still starts instantly, not a bit of trouble. Transmissioin shifts imperceptably smooth. Power windows and locks still work, A/C still works, cruise control still works, power mirrors... everything on it still works 30 years on. Chrysler was not known for quality in these days, but I have had zero issues with this truck. Take care of your vehicle, and it'll take care of you. It won't get you anywhere fast, but it'll get you there reliably. 18-21 MPG average. Finding parts can be tricky, all the quality replacements have been discontinued for 20 years, and no junkyards still have any left. FB marketplace, forums, and ebay are the only choice for OEM stuff. Only complaint I have is the ride. It rides terribly over rough roads. I have a cupholder console on the bench seat, and if I didn't get a travel mug with a lid, my tea would end up all over the place. Put a 4" straight pipe on it, and you will not regret it. Sounds wicked. They don't make em like this any more, and you will likely never see another one on the road. Old body Fords and Chevys are everywhere, but you simply never see an old Dodge. There are plenty of performance parts to be had for these trucks. You can easily double the power for very little cash, if you do the work yourself, which is mostly simple bolt-ons. These trucks are very easy and fun to work on, and respond well to mods because they are so vastly de-tuned from the factory. You can literally double the power for less than $4,000. The transmissions are the weak link. If you start making too much more than stock, plan on a few grand for a transmission upgrade. Or just stick in a 6spd manual from a newer truck. Upgraded automatics are available, but mainly for 4x4 models. There are not as many options for the 2wd. If you plan to lift the truck, do yourself a favor and get a 4x4 model. There is only 1 lift kit option out there for the 2wd, and it involves coil spring spacers, coil springs, and an aftermarket control arm. You get a claimed 3" of lift and can run a 33" tire. However, the front suspensions on the 2wd trucks is not very robust, especially with a 1,100 pound Cummins sitting on top of it. Plus, coil spring spacers aren't a good idea. Just save yourself the headaches and get a 4x4. I have Moog 7226S heavy duty coil springs on mine (2wd), and it brought the font end up a good inch and a half. Not quite level, but a huge improvement over the sagging old stock springs. They fit without any modifications.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Can't beat it

breckon7, 01/07/2008
1990 Dodge RAM 250 LE 2dr Regular Cab LB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 4M)
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Great truck, bought with 144,000 miles on it, gonna see 300,000 I'm sure. Tons of power when needed, gets 20-25 miles per gallon when empty.

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