Used 2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Consumer Reviews
Happy with my Ram
I just want to start by saying, some of the 'negative' reviews here say more about the people who bought the truck than the truck itself. Most of what people criticized, they should have noticed that when test driving the truck. Anyway, the new Ram is the best thing since sliced bread. I've pounded on this truck since day 1 and boy can the Dodge take it. Very Rugged yet quite refined. We are going to be trading in the family car and buying a second ram (quad cab) shortly.
Dodge Ram '03...Best yet
This '03 Ram handles and drives several fold better than the '98 Ram I traded in. Best vehicle I've owned in years, excepting the '02 Vette, of course.
My Truck
I simply loved the styling of this vehicle. I'm 41 years old and buy new vehicles every couple of years. This is the first Dodge/Chrysler product I ever bought. But the bold styling captivated me immediately. I asked lots of other Previous Dodge owners their opinions before I made a final decision. Their comments were mostly positive with most thinking their previous model were a little clunky inside quality wise. I disagreed with this model after careful inspection,however would like to have a change holder and would like storage available in the center console.
Dodge Makes Cheap Trucks
Dodge Ram is a great looking truck, but performance wise, it falls short. The 4.7L V8 (235 HP) and the 5.9L V8 (240 HP) are both very underpowered. This truck is sluggish. The transmission is not smooth. The interior is cheaply made and the seat feel like a cardboard coated steel. My entire dash cluster went out at 7K and a LOUND engine squeak noise would not go away after six trips to the dealer. The four full doors are nice, but the rear seat is really not that roomy, when compared to an F250 Crew Cab. Main (+) is the looks of this truck. It is mean looking. Large bark, no bite here.
Ram Tough
I found the ground clearance to be the best part of my 2003 Ram. The suspension is smooth and the turning radius is unbelievable for a pick up. In making u-turns, I never need to back up to clear the corners--something that happens to most Fords and Chevy pick- ups. The truck idles a little rough, but otherwise I enjoy the ride.