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Used 1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great truck

gcd, 06/01/2002
1995 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Laramie SLT 2dr Regular Cab LB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Outstanding. Wouldn't consider any other truck. A diesel Ram is the way to go. On the older trucks be careful of the automatic tranny. Other wise, outstanding

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Awesome Diesel

TomG, 01/28/2006
1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Laramie SLT 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (5.9L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Bought this truck new in 96 and have been extremely happy with it. The only real problems I've had have been related to rust after spending 6 long winters in Upstate NY where they use lots of salt. I have quite a bit of rust under the doors and had a fuel line and brake line rust through--not a good feeling having a 7,000 lb vehicle going down the road and finding I had no brakes. Fortunately, the high compression diesel slows you down quite a bit, and having a manual transmission helped too. I bought the truck for towing, but haven't done much (never got my boat), but when I have towed its as if there is nothing behind me--gobs of torque!

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5 out of 5 stars

The truck rocks!

Jens2, 09/19/2003
1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Laramie SLT 2dr Extended Cab LB (5.9L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I've had nothing but great luck with my Dodge 2500 with the Cummins turbo-diesel! While lighter-duty trucks are rated at 14 city and 17 highway, I get 18/25 from the diesel, and it can tow large trailers and boats without breathing hard. It seats six with no trouble, and the two benchs are roomy enough that when it rained on us during a camping trip, we each stretched out on a bench seat for the night in comfort.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

not bad

dlromo, 09/30/2002
1995 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Laramie SLT 2dr Extended Cab LB (5.9L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

so far so good I have 130000 miles no problems . milage can fluxuate drasticly difficult to park in tight spaces

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5 out of 5 stars

V-10 Satisfaction

Jason Halverson, 03/13/2006
1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Laramie SLT 2dr Regular Cab LB (5.2L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

I'm very pleased with this truck. It does everything I ask and more. I would buy another one "No Problem". Not the best on gas though.

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