2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Overview
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In 2009 I bought a 2008 Ram 1500 3.6L with 9k miles. The truck has been used for transportation only, no hauling or towing, it now has 53K miles. I had to replace the power steering pump $450 and now need a new transmission $1800. Buyer beware, the unlimited powertrain warranty does not transfer. I will not buy another Dodge product. Expensive lesson learned.
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Available Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2008 Submodel Types: Quad Cab, Regular Cab, Crew Cab, Mega Cab, Extended Cab, SRT-10
Available Trims: SLT, ST, Laramie, Laramie SLT, LT, SRT-10, SS/T, SXT, WS
Exterior Colors: Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat, Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat, Bright White Clearcoat, Mineral Gray Metallic Clearcoat, Flame Red Clearcoat, Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat, Patriot Blue Pearlcoat, Black Clearcoat, Atlantic Blue Pearlcoat, Deep Water Blue Pearlcoat, Stone White Clearcoat, Light Khaki Metallic Clearcoat, Austin Tan Pearlcoat, Graphite Metallic Clearcoat/Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat, Sunburst Orange Pearlcoat, Deep Molten Red Pearlcoat, Electric Blue Pearlcoat, Graphite Metallic Clearcoat, Light Almond Pearl Metallic Clearcoat, Dark Garnet Red Pearlcoat, Detonator Yellow Clearcoat, Go Mango!, Black, Cool Vanilla Clearcoat, Deep Molten Red Pearlcoat/Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat, Flame Red Clearcoat/Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat, Forest Green Pearlcoat, Light Almond Pearl Metallic/Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat, Mango Tango Pearlcoat, Rugged Brown Pearlcoat, Solar Yellow Clearcoat, Stone White Clearcoat/Light Graystone Pearlcoat
Interior Colors: Medium Slate Gray vinyl, Dark Slate cloth, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Slate/Medium Graystone vinyl, Khaki vinyl, Light Pebble Beige/Bark Brown cloth, Agate, Taupe, Mist Gray
Popular Features: Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, AWD/4WD, Crew Cab, 8000lb Towing Capacity, Trip Computer, 6ft Bed, Tire Pressure Warning, Aux Audio Inputs, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Stability Control, Towing Hitch, Upgraded Engine, Standard Cab, 8ft Bed, 10,000lb+ Towing Capacity, Alarm, Power Driver Seat, Remote Start, Leather Seats, Multi-Zone Climate Control, 3500lb Towing Capacity, Bluetooth, Extended Cab, Upgraded Stereo, USB Inputs, Auto Climate Control, Heated seats, Parking sensors, Sunroof/Moonroof, 2500lb Towing Capacity, Navigation, 6000lb Towing Capacity, Back-up camera, Rear Entertainment System
Engine/Mechanics: 8, 6, 10 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85), premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: four wheel drive, rear wheel drive
