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LOVE My Truck
berlyn, 07/30/2012
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 2dr Extended Cab SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2000 Dodge SLT Laramie 4x2 used with 81,000 miles on it. I am the third owner and I LOVE my truck. It has enough power to pull the horse trailer and enough room for my family to take trips in it comfortably. Just note, you can not put 4 tall people in this truck comfortably. It works great for us because we have two family members over 57 and two under 57. It has been my daily driver for the last six years and other than the horrible gas mileage of the 5.9 liter V8, I really cant complain. No major mechanical issues and it wears tires very well. Its starting to get that old car disease, where its needing maintenance due to age. Ive replaced the belts, the tens
Good workhorse
rob9512, 04/13/2012
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Mine is a 5.9L Auto/4x4, but that wasn't an option. Overall this truck has done its duty without any major issues. My dad bought it brand new and i bought it off him 3 years ago. Took good care of it but worked it hard too. They are good for what they are if taken care of. Even with the 5.9L it is underpowered vs newer trucks but we have towed all the way up to max capacity without issue. Gas mileage is atrocious but what do you expect? With 141k miles the only "major" issue is the evaporator went out a few years ago so the air doesnt work, and its an expensive repair. People don't seem to treat them right, but if you do find one that has been taken care of, you can't beat them for the price
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DAVE, 11/19/2009
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST 2dr Regular Cab SB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
great truck. 5.2 engine--gas mileage 16 to 18 mpg. I rerouted air from fender to right front of vehicle to improve gas mileage and power. I installed a short section of pve pipe onto existing air cleaner pipe and routed next to radiator to catch air as you are traveling.
Good First Truck
Sean , 03/03/2010
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 WS 2dr Regular Cab SB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I got my 2000 dodge ram when i was 16. It was my first truck i had ever had. It is a short bed 1500 ram with a 5.9L. The truck now has upgrades,lke new flowmaster 40's on it. It make a kickass sound now. A few days ago i got in my first accident with it. I made a improper right turn and i did not see the car coming at me. It hit me at 45mph and bounced off my truck with little damage to me and for the car that hit me was a new BMW 335i and it got messed up. It is my fault but the truck did save my life because the car hit the drivers door. I would recommend these trucks for new drives for first cars because it saved my life. Even tho i'm 17 now i'm going to keep my truck.
What a Thrill!
mrmarkmac, 09/14/2002
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
2000 4X4 reg./cab/sb: I've always owned full size trucks and this one was the best. Mine had the 5.2l V8 and the 5spd tranny. I can personally attest that it would do a 17.1sec quarter mile and break traction into 3rd gear (not bad for a 4X4). Extremely rugged truck, Ford and chevy couldn't match. I used this truck hard for 2 years (30k mi). I would drop the clutch at 3000 rpm locked up in 4hi with the truck sitting in a foot of sand...I guarantee a Ford or Chevy would've popped. The only probs with mine were a leaky brake proportioning valve and a bent steering stabilizer that I rebounded off a huge rock... Both were fixed free under warranty.
A Great Truck
Alan G, 11/03/2002
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had my 2000 Ram 1500 Quad Cab for 3 years now. I have actually used my truck as a truck--hauling pallets, trailoring my '77 T-Bird (about 3 tons including trailor) along with a motorcycle in the bed for 700 miles, carrying a full pallet of moist sod in the bed, pulling a 23-foot boat, and you get the point. Never once has my truck complained or given me the least bit of trouble. I have taken good care of it though, so maybe that's part of it. If and when I decide to let it go, someone will get a great truck, and I will be sad to see it go. It has served me well so far, and I see no reason that it won't continue to do so for years to come.
Nice Design, Low Quality
JoeB9999, 03/05/2003
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST 2dr Regular Cab SB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love the looks, but am disappointed by rattles, squeaks, inaccurate gas guage, spark knock that can't be fixed, and "software" problems that cause the Check Engine light to come on periodically.
Many issues and poor customer service.
SRodriguez, 04/05/2002
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 WS 2dr Regular Cab SB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This was my first Dodge. It is a sharp looking vehicle and is extremely roomy. However, this is the extent of their good features. V8 Engine sluggish between 1500 - 2800 rpms. Warped Rotors or drums at 6700 miles, at 12000 miles, at 18000 and again at 32000. Second issue, at 13500 loud hammering sound from transmission. Dodge solution-pack grease between incorrectly sized bushings. Since 28000 loud grinding transmission noises when shifting. 4x in shop, problem persists. valve body replaced 2x. Dodge claims don't need to fix bc still moves and shifts. Service advisors and Dept. Mgr at TX Chrysler Dodge in Georgetown, TX no power to fix. District Mgr no help.
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grant24, 04/21/2014
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love my truck. Just got 210k miles original motor and tranny. She rides and drives great. When you drive it just put it to the floor and she gets up and goes but my friends truck is a 95 dodge and he had to replace the motor 3 times and the tranny 4 i keep telling him to get a dodge like mine but no he wont
A fine truck, but has a drinking problem
mre_boise, 04/15/2005
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought the truck used from dealer with 21K on the clock over 3 years ago. It has given excellent service. It gives a decent ride, has very good power, is quite maneuverable for its size, and has all of the creature comforts (my wife loves the heated seats). It pulls our 19' camper trailer with little strain. Upkeep and maintenance has been very reasonable - BUT - Gas mileage is horrible! Best I've ever gotten with it is 14.1 on a long, fairly flat trip. Driving back and forth to work, I get about 10.5. Towing the trailer (no faster than 60 mph) I get 8.7 mpg. Next truck I get HAS to get better mileage. I hope that Dodge can fill the bill, 'cause I've been a Mopar fan for 35+ years!
Ram Tough
roman_capps, 06/09/2013
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is an awesome truck perhaps my favorite. when we got this Ram it 212k and rebuilt to a decent extent. the person who had it before us was a fire fighter and floored it 24/7. It needed a new crankshaft, also a new power door actuator, and to add to that the hood wasn't latched properly so it flung up and hit the windshield so the hood is crooked. Along with all that is a very reliable engine the 318 is the best engine to put in a big vehicle. Cosmetics is pathetic Chrysler was to cheap to put something better in their vehicles. Overall it is a mean sounding truck, very reliable, and very cheap.
mopar is more power
just some dodge guy, 11/23/2009
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i love the truck ive had it since 2006 my dad bought it on new years 2000 i have 124000 miles on it today and it still runs strong tows a 25 ft boat no problem its got the 5.9 liter gas guzzler but it sure does have alot more power than the ford has and it rides very smooth for a truck especially for one that was made almost 10 years ago i had to put a new tranny in it after offroading the truck but the motor is very strong still runs like the day i got it the only problem i have with the truck is the door panels are starting to rust but you have to remember its almost 10 years old i will drive dodge for as long as i live
Reliable over long haul
Mark, 01/31/2010
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST 4dr Extended Cab SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my truck new 10 years ago and have drove 176,000 miles. Overall a good quality truck. I replaced the transmission at 120,000 miles but no other big ticket repairs. It has been a good truck but has always sucked a lot of gas through the 5.9 l engine (about 14mpg).
Miserable Experience
ShoNuff, 08/01/2010
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchase this truck used. While test driving it my wife accidentally broke the overhead console glasses holder. This was a harbinger of things to come but unfortunately I didn't pay attention as the price was very good and it only had 60K miles on it. Soon after almost every plastic interior piece had broken. The dash completely caved in, the wing down cup holder collapsed, the glove box light bracket snapped causing the light to stay on and the battery to drain. Mechanically, I replaced the driver side window power crank, water pump, power steering pump, radiator, A/C condensate drain and heater core. It doesn't have 100K miles on it yet. While Dodges have great design reliability lack
Awesome Truck!
rjr6952, 10/29/2010
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It's easy to say this is THE best truck ive ever driven. I'm at almost 123,000 miles and there has been no major fixes on the truck. The only things i've had to replace is the power steering pump and the brake cylinder. Only bad parts about it are the gas mileage (about 12 for me) and the fact that the paint doesn't hold up in the desert!
go dodge
joe joe, 09/02/2002
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
nice truck hard on gas does not like low grade gas pings
Good power
dgould, 02/17/2003
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased the truck to tow a 30 foot camper trailer in the mountains. It has the 5.9 360 engine with the towing package. It has exceeded my expectations and out performed my previous truck which was a Z-71. I have had zero warranty problems.
impressed
cowboync78, 10/05/2003
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
very stout capable vehicle,suprise at every turn and doesnt give up
keeping it until it dies
dodgefamily, 10/12/2003
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this truck, even more than the 79 ram i had in high school. i've had this truck in all types of weather with all kinds of loads and trailering in all kinds of terrain and it has proven itself worthy ( even though i had to replace drive shaft ujoints at 49000mi). the fuel economy could be better but im not upset getting 13 in the city and 16 to 17 on the hwy (depending on where i buy gas).I would recommend this truck to anyone.
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bull/smb, 10/15/2003
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Much better than any Ford or Chevy pickup that I have owned
real truck
runnindude, 12/23/2003
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this after outgrowing my 93 toyota extracab. All 3 of us fit very comfortably in the standard cab/SB, and the truck parks easier than my old toyota (read tight turns). I have had this truck off-road, and the slid axle is vastly superior to any IFS. The 5.9 is a must for the 4WD due to its weight, and I improved the hwy mileage almost 2 MPG with a deck cover. Only problem; a leaking tranny cooler line, fixed under warranty. I have used this truck to haul, tow, and daily driving, and it excells at all, but 13-14 mpg combined stinks. Regardless, if you need a work and/or off-road truck, this is the best from that year.
Great truck!
Mike Schrader, 01/18/2004
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great truck, seems to haul and pull the world!
MPG only real fault with Dodge truck
david, 11/09/2005
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my truck. It has power to spare from the 5.9L V-8, pulls our 4 horse trailer well, and rides nicer than my brothers new Chevy 1500 HD with bells n whistles out the ying yang ( i just dont like how his rides, really, bounces the hell out of you, very glitchy gas pedal). MPG is the only really bad pt on this truck. It lags way behind other comparable trucks. 13- 15mpg is about it, and that doesnt seem to change too much towing loads, drops to 10-13 or so. Other than that, I love my truck. It is reliable, drives nice, comfortable, lots of room, and nice layout. Would still by Dodge truck again, despite bad MPG, if I could leave fuel costs out of picture.
Run Away
Run, 09/09/2004
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle with 58,000 miles on it. I have had it for 7 months and have had to replace the transmission, rear end, rebuild the front end and spend $1,500 on the air conditioning. My advice is to steer clear. I have never owned a bigger lemon.
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Wade W., 03/07/2007
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great truck to own. It's seven years old and only had to replace the transmission. After transmission replacement, it's been awesome!
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bentgang, 03/30/2007
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We've had this truck for 1.5 yr, have been very happy. Enjoy the highway ride and quiteness. Fuel economy about average for this class, 13-17 on the highway. The 5.2 liter performs well. I can see if you did heavy towing that you might want the 5.9. Interior is nice and solid, not as refined as other brands. Enjoy the ground clearance and the overall stoutness of the truck. Would definitely buy again.
Best truck on the Road.
Matt, 07/29/2007
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have to say that for my age (20), I have owned a lot of vehicles. And this one is by far the best one yet. I have to say that I love this truck. I have a 2000 Ram 1500 sport, with the 5.9 and while it is not the best on gas...averaging like 15mpg...it has been a great truck. With the exception of the axle joints, and an ABS sensor, I havent had to do a thing to this truck. It pulls well and the 4 wheel drive is excellent, even if im just playing in the mud with it. I would highly recommend one of these trucks to anyone, but know that no matter what you buy, there is a chance of getting a bad one, but when you get a good one like I did, its all worth it.
Nice Truck to drive
mooremrrcm, 05/05/2003
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This truck has been trouble free and very dependable. The 5.9 liter V-8 is quiet and very responsive. The truck has 42000 miles on it and I have replaced wearing items like front brakes and all tires. Other than those items and regular service I haven't spent anything on it. The paint and finish is very durable. When you wash the road salt and grime off from it it looks like new.
Satisfied Ram Owner
Lucky J, 07/07/2003
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent truck.This was my 4th truck since switching over from cars.This truck was very dependable.The down side is that it was a gas hog.Other than normal maintence,and replacing a fog lamp before 1 year I had no problems at all.I have driven other friends trucks an I had thought mine had power,but after driving theirs I realized mine was adequate,but not overwhelming if i was towin a boat etc.
best truck
Dodger, 04/15/2008
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck after my older Dodge was totaled in an accident. I wouldn't feel safe in anything else. Never had any problems with either truck except BASIC upkeep. Water pump needed to be replaced at 100k miles because supposedly the 2000 were the first year they used a new one. Other then that, no problems. Gas mileage is around 18 mpg, doesn't suck gas like other trucks. Far better mpg then my fathers '07 Titan.
1500 sport practically immortal
Morg, 07/31/2023
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Super reliable, bought at 125,000 and now at twice that ive changed out 1 fuel pump (died in my driveway) two water pumps (warns me by peeling a tooth off the serpentine belt) one power steering pump (started leaking @220,000) and one window motor. Shocks struts brakes and wheel bearings at manufacturer direction and this monster still chugs uts thirsty 13 mpg. Compression sits at factory spec Never left me on the side of the road and ran when others died.
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Great Truck - Still runs great in 2009
DodgeOwner, 05/15/2009
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck used in 2003 with 57000 miles. I've been driving it for six years now and have accumulated 130000 miles. I had to replace the transmission at 95000 miles but everything else is still running as new. Sure, after being 9 years old, it is starting to show rust around the rear fenders and cab corners but other than that I'm still happy as can be with it. I don't plan on buying another vehicle for years to come. Tons of power and performance, great sound, and awesome looks.
yuk
hldatripp, 12/25/2002
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST 4dr Extended Cab SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
my truck has experienced one problem after another. The dealer in WIsconsin is not particularly helpful.
One Transmission after another.
Baggy, 08/29/2003
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
OK, Here it goes. I bought the truck from a dealer used (6-months old). Two days after taking deliverly, the transmission lost all the gears leaving me stranded. It took two weeks to fix it then about 1 week later it was back at the dealer for more transmission related problems ,,things like torque converter, pumps etc... This truck has been the worst vehicle of my life. I've have lost any respect that I had for the DODGE. They have not been helpful at all. Now three years later...the tranny is slippy again and I will again return it back to dodge and see what they have to say.and yes I have fought with lemon laws and suprisingly lost :(
One transmission after another
Baggy1, 08/29/2003
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST 4dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
additional... Oh....the other thing I have the Mag 5.9L engine....what a gas HOG. The sticker says 12MPG city and 16 HWY...The truck gets 12MPG on it's best day on the highway going down hill. Going back to a Chevy or even a Ford..., Thanks Dodge, you've been great (NOT)
Good truck, bad milage
DodgeDriver, 02/02/2004
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Awesome truck, but the gas milage stinks. Great for work, towing, and playing. MPG 10-12
Love My Truck
Berlyn, 06/02/2006
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Extended Cab SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I come from a long line of Chevy owners, but after searching for just the right truck for myself I fell in love with the Dodge Ram. I have driven plenty of Chevy's but for comfort you can't beat the Ram. I live in So. Cal. and the freeways are more like parking lots, but for a truck I still get great gas mileage (better than my friends 04 Avalanche).
dodge ram
toddla, 09/13/2004
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck used and have owned it for 4 months. I get 14mpg steady 50mph and some city driving with KN/dynomax add ons. has 360, good power but no comparison btwn 360 and gm vortec. Great ride height and comfort, seats are great, with all the power options, you can cruise in comfort and style.
Gas guzzling mechanics friend
Tim, 09/05/2006
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Dodge used with over 100k miles on it. Shortly after purchase I found the truck was plagued with mechanical problems. Since I bought the truck I've put a mere 12,000 miles on it. Two transmissions, two sets of ball joints, a steering box, a fuel pump, and an AC compressor later I wish I'd spent a little more money on the competition.
Love it! My 2nd one
Denise, 05/10/2007
2000 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 2dr Regular Cab SB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this truck new with 43 miles on it after a 1996 that I bought used with 3000 miles on it was a lemon. I did put over 115,000 miles on it. I traded it in for this 2000 Dodge that has over 163,000 miles at this time. No major problems at all. I just get regular oil changes, tune up, brakes and routine maintenance. I am going to buy a Jaguar sportwagon soon but I am not getting rid of the truck. As for the mileage. On my recent roundtrip from California to Texas, the average mpg was 16 to 20. I came back loaded to the top and the least mpg was 14. The most major thing that I have done is replace the front spindle at about 60,000 miles.