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Colorado L, 10/15/2007
1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie SLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned this truck for 3 years. Love it, fun to drive. Who can beat that sound? Issues, bad paint, brakes, fuel mileage. Replaced catalytic converter at 100,000 mi. Brake issues front knuckle replaced at 110000 mi. Paint started to really go bad this year 9 years old. So over all, good truck, with some mechanical issues. Worst issue is the fuel economy. 14- 16 mpg. But what do you expect with a big truck and big engine.
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no3515, 04/22/2002
1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie SLT 4dr Extended Cab SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just read a bunch of negative reviews of the truck I own and I have to speak up. I have 70K miles on my 98 quad cab and have never (knock on wood) had a single problem with it. New front brake pads at 45K, new tires at 55K, new battery at 63K, rear drum shoes are about due now. That's it. This is a great truck. Check the TSB's since 1998: Dodge: 1, Ford F-150: 200+!!! All this, and I regularly pull a 3000# boat around like it's nothing! Get both sides of the story before you buy.
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stevel, 01/15/2003
1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST 2dr Extended Cab SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Owned Fords for years, but bought 2 of these Dodge turkeys in 98. After warranty period expired they began to fall apart. One needed the differential replaced at 50k, major AC work and major transmission problems shortly thereafter. Leaking brake slave cylinders. Second one was fine until 79k when the computer failed which also costs big bucks to replace. Both trucks see light duty & regular services. Won't buy another Dodge.
1998 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 Quad cab SB
mongooose, 02/11/2003
1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie SLT 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I ordered this trk in Nvo of 97 & waited impatiently! The dealer had it cleaned and waxed siiting in the middle of the shop, waiting for it's Master! and the expirience goes on from there. Excellent TRUCK, and that is what I expected ..a TRUCK. Pulls like an ox, I pulled so many people out of the snow! People would ask just what kind of truck is that, or what model is that? It is my pride and joy Has won 1st place every year in the Mid Atlantic Jamboree 4 years in a row! Lots of mods done & alot of aftermarket available. What more can I say. A great Fun TRUCK!
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ME TOO, 02/18/2003
1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie SLT 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Ever since the re-design of the '94 models, I lusted after one. Leased a loaded quad-cab. Then, reality hits. Had to replace rotors around 10,000 miles($500). Front bumper paint(Black Sport Model) started to bubble, flake. Now, the front bumper has rust spots all over. Dealer said "we've seen this happen before, but warranty doesn't cover". Had to replace speakers TWICE! Then, all was good until 55,000 miles (5.9 L - engine).Passing gear and poor fuel caused a sucked intake gasket, and COMPLETELY threw off the timing. Once again, no warranty coverage. But overall, the truck did it's job and it's had it's own hightlights as well.