Used 2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Consumer Reviews
My Ride
I am 6'4" tall and need the extra room. This truck fits the larger driver with ample leg and head room. From the first test drive to the last drive home, you have a feeling of riding in your easy chair. Plenty of power with the HEMI V8 engine. Shift down into passing gear and just listen to the roar of power. I love the full 8' bed. It really adds to a great ride with the longer wheel base, and of course makes hauling easier too. The ease of going from 2 to 4 wheel drive is like turning on the radio. With the 6 disc CD player and infinity sound system it's like a concert in your truck. I love the back seat under storage area for keeping things handy yet out of sight. I recomend this one!
Great Truck.. Drinks Gas !
I love my Dodge.. I love the hemi.. but it only gets 13 miles to the gallon.. If buying gas every couple days (fillup= $52.00 in my area) doesnt bother you,it is a super truck to have.
- SRT-10 Quad CabMSRP: $28,999118 mi away
- SRT-10 Quad CabMSRP: $31,987118 mi away
- SLT Quad CabMSRP: $13,9881 mi away
Hemi, Hemi, Hemi
The 5.7 Hemi is the best thing that ever happened to a pickup. It gives a real boost when you are wanting to get from here to there right now. 4door quadcad, although not quite as spacious as the Ford F150 crew cab, is still plenty roomy for most folks, and the optional flat floor provision makes secure dry storage (for groceries and such) very handy. A recent road trip delivered outstanding mileage, with the trip computer recording 21mpg(!) at one point across Kansas. My truck is a 2005 Ram 1500 SLT quadcab with 2wd and towing package. I like this truck.
Noisy ride.
I've noticed that on a windy day you must turn up the radio to block out the outside noise. I'm always checking the doors to see if they are closed tight. It seems like the manufacturer forgot to complete the rubber seal on the doors, although the seals all seem to be attached. I've noticed when the cruise control is on the speed fluxuates sometimes ten to twenty miles an hour on uneven roadways. I've also noticed a slipping or some unexplained shift problem between second and third gear while the transmission upshifts during acceleration.
Dealers cannot repair problems
I used to love driving the truck.The vehicle looks great and is very comfortable.The truck drove trouble free for almost exactly one year.I own the top of the line HEMI four door with all of the options except leather interior, due to personal choice. I used to be very happy with the performance and a very proud owner. The computer burned up along with two ignition coils and a bunch of fuses. The selling dealer repaired the damage, and ever since the mighty HEMI performs like a V6. I have brought it back for diagnosis, and their response is nothing is wrong. I have even brought it to another dealer. No luck in fixing the problem. It is a shame it is my first Dodge/Chrysler and probably last.