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It's big, burly, and a blast to own
GlennM, 10/16/2006
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd LB DRW (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This model of Dodge truck is the last before the 600 Cummins was introduced, and the fueling problems that came with it. With class-leading towing and load capacities, this truck makes no excuses for anything you ask of it. Drive throughs are interesting with the wide stance, but you forget about that as you look down to the window where your food is waiting. I cannot say enough that this truck has simply made me a happy man again, after dealing with inferior vehicles for far too long. Even my neighbors with their V-10 and Diesel Fords and Chevrolets are jealous. You need a truck for a good ride and awesome capabilities while still getting decent mileage? This is the one for you.
The Truck of All Trucks!
Dodge Dude, 01/14/2003
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD LB DRW (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This truck is incredible! I have a 2003 quad cab Laramie High Output diesel and it is without a doubt the best truck I have ever driven. It pulls our 15,000lbs. camper with ease and is getting nearly 20 mpg! Dodge definitely out did Ford and Chevy on this one.
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Switched from Chevy.
Louie, 05/29/2006
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd LB DRW (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Went from a 454 to the Cummins. This is one heck of a motor. Great mpg and power. Truck looks great. I love so much about this truck. I got mine with the 6sp, Still don't trust Dodge's automatic. I only have minor complains about this truck. It's been the best truck I've own and that's coming from a Chevy man.
Friday 4:30 build?
JDinOhio, 12/12/2008
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD LB DRW (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Now has 96k. Axle housing welded to differential housing crooked from fact. repl.10k(American Axle)-Injecters were all repl.30-50k.(Bosch)- Turbo 50k (Poss. oil line pinch during inject. work)- Power steering failure 44K. -Tailgate rust 4yrs. That said still love it truck. 4.10s too low for daily driver unless pulling daily. No competition in class 3 trucks, this truck is like a small semi. Cummins straight 6/6-speed is the only way to go, just like the big trucks. Have had p-strokes, V-8s are for cars, you have to really run them to achieve the same performance as the I6. From other reviews, problems seem rare, mine were largely component mfgs. These will be regarded as the last good ones.
This Dodge Rocks
mbaston, 02/03/2004
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD LB DRW (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Absolutly love it. Lots of power, handles well with or without a load. Comfortable and quiet.
love it
sean, 11/14/2009
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab ST 4WD LB DRW (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got mine with 10,000 on it. I have drove the crap out of it but I dont abuse it. i have over 120,000 and it starts every day never no major problems I even have the auto. I have done the oil change every 5000 miles, and regular maintence. It does need ball joints in front end and I replaceed all the ujoints this year thats about it. The driver window lock switch broke. thats about all. I am happy with mine
03 Dodge 270,000 miles trouble free
Jim Patterson, 05/10/2010
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD LB DRW (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I ordered my Ram 3500 HO CTD Laramie fully loaded. I drive this every day and the truck now has 270,000 miles on it. Had no problems, rebuilt trans at 219,000 for 1st time, ATS Torque conv. Billet shafts, truck has been modified since 140,000 miles, Diesel Dyno 50 HP injectors, exhaust, bully dog downloader, intake work, larger turbo. Truck is very fast and is not always driven easy. Engine has never been touched outside of injectors, water pump, new trans, larger driveshafts, Ball Joints 1st at 140K, and again this time with Core Products. Paint is good, leather seats still good, most of my friend can believe it looks so good with all these miles on it.
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Sprinkle, 05/30/2005
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd LB DRW (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Excellent power, relatively quiet engine, very good diesel mileage. I have hauled over 4000 pounds in the bed, and used 2nd gear to start, did not need low. Cab needs some more space, my old Ford was a lot larger, especially the back seating area. Good access to air, radio controls. It has a good strong ride, and is very easy to drive, easier than the Ford or Chevy. It turns easily with a long horse trailer. Will buy another Cummins diesel truck, if I can wear this one out.
Dually Diesel 6 spd
D Pierovich, 11/30/2003
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD LB DRW (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My wife and I use up most of the 18000 GCWR to carry our camper and pull our 3 horse trailer. Now, after 14000 miles of pulling and hauling, we're still both tickled to death. Stick it in 2nd gear and it'll "idle" up a very steep driveway. More power than we'll ever need to pull those mountain passes and only need to slow down for the slower traffic ahead. My wife actually gets to drive it more than I do, and she loves it.
great truck
James & Ashley Ginge, 03/06/2004
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd LB DRW (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Mine has a High out put Cummins turbo diesel with a 6sp manuel tranny awesome power and torque
power house dodge puller
anvil, 02/28/2004
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD LB DRW (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
best hauler weve had we had a 2002 ford f350 drw 4 door the dodge is 10 times better all the way across the board power fuel economy the ford we had to put air ride on for the trailers the dodge is great out of the box if you want a great puller buy dodge if you want to go to the store or drive in town buy the ford just dont hook a trailer to the ford
Dodge V10 Ram 3500 Dually
Robert, 02/10/2009
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd LB DRW (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Best truck ever, strong fast and cool. This truck is fun to trick out and has a great ride plus feels like a tank. The 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 is the coolest best and most fun truck on the road and continues to be.
Best truck on the market
Big Daddy, 08/07/2003
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD LB DRW (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I cannot say enough good things about my new truck, it has surpassed all my expectations. I pull a 15k pound 5th wheel, and I pull it with ease. Our last trip to Colorado was a blast because we no longer bogged up the hills having to drop into second to pull it. If you need a tough, dependable well built truck, you've found it in the new Dodge.
Long lasting, still like new!
Ivan R. Vernon, 09/03/2024
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD LB DRW (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Mine is a 2003 3500 hemi gasser duallie. This truck drives very nice, and has had minimal repairs over its 157,000 miles--a front wheel bearing in first year of ownership, partial wiring harness at over 100,000 miles, and just recently a cracked plastic pressure coolant reservoir. I will say that the bad plastic used for the dashboard cracked all to hell, and Chrysler Corporation refused to replace it. The company could definitely take some lessons from Toyota in how to protect customers from their mistakes and stand behind their products better than they do. Anyway, I like the truck better than I like the company, and spent about twice what the truck is worth teo do a complete restoration--replaced lots of body parts including rear duallie fenders, hood, front lights, and front and rear bumpers. It looks like new, drives like new, and gets lots of attention.
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