Used 2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Consumer Reviews
The Best Truck Ever
This truck is fun to drive. One can feel the power as soon as you start it. Not all cars give you the same feel. My wife has the Porsche Cayenne Turbo and it doesn't come close, it just doesn't feel lke a true 500hp car. With this Dodge baby you know what you have under the hood. The driving is great, although, the turns are a bit wider than most trucks. The only compaint I get from my wife is that the seats are not very comfortable for long travel, and the gas usage, well let's put it this way, those who buy this type of trucks really shouldn't care about that, we know is high, but this truck is a luxury. Last word, this truck make you feel like you're driving a nascar.
SRT10 smokes
Hands down this truck sets the curve.. personally I would like all that power and performance in a 4x4 .This is my first truck not a 4x4. and was aprehensive, but I am happy with the performance. I know however the day will come when it is stuck on the job site and I am looking for another powered axle. but until then, giddy up!
- SRT-10 Regular CabMSRP: $30,995314 mi away
- SRT-10 Quad CabMSRP: $27,795150 mi away
- SLT Quad CabMSRP: $5,963202 mi away
Stepped up from a Toyota
I love this truck, totaly impressed with the hemi. Handeling,ride and even fuel economy have been outstanding. I average 17-18 mpg normal driving. About the same as a previous Mazda B3000 4x4 and nearly as good as my old Tacoma v6 4x4. Build quality is as good as the Toyota. I have put Rancho9000's on and handling is great with the big 20" Goodyears. Front GY's at 40K still look new. Rears, can't blame the tires. My first American made truck, been driving Japaneese trucks since 1974. Dodge, you won me over.
Sweet
The Hemi is sweet. Had to learn not to punch it until I swung out to pass because it gets it right now. Ride is pleasant and is a blast to drive. Some vibration at certain speeds but mild and is a 4X4. Paint quaility could be improved. Gas mileage is around 16 highway so far. 4X4 so far works great. Less expensive than a comparable equiped F150 by significant dollars. Much better look than Chevy.
What trailer?
I've had my Ram for a year now and I love it. I had to pick up my in-laws travel trailer and I had to keep looking to be sure it was still there! Glad I traded in the wife's mini-van. The only problem I have had is a bad EGR valve. Dealer couldn't find the problem when the check engine light came on. They told me she was running lean . Checked it out on the internet and $70 and 20 minutes later I fixed it myself Haven't had a problem since. MPG ok if you don't hammer on it all the time.