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Amazing Truck
snowtime, 09/13/2004
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Have a Ram 3500 HO diesel. In a word the truck is phenomenal. It drives like a 1/2 ton, it's comfortable, reliable, has great looks (I recommend the sport package), and has unbelievable power. I live in snow country and it drives through snow (no matter how deep) like it's not there. I actually pulled 2 (yes, two) trucks out that were both stuck in the snow (an older dodge and a ford), and my 3500 pulled them both out together! As if all of this isn't enough, I average about 14 mpg around town and always get over 20 mpg on the highway (makes you think the fuel gauge is stuck). The Big 3 all make good trucks - but none better than this one.
Best of the best
bugsey829, 01/27/2015
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
Had my 04 for 3.5 years now. Have had to replace 3 lights (1-fog, 1 headlight and 1 brake light) and the lift pump. Replaced my Michelins with Bridgestones and am still "paying" for them. Cost me almost 5 mpg. Still get 22+ , but the 28 @ 62 mph was pretty sweet. She loves 75 and 80 , but you better have deep pockets , 17 mpg empty 10.5 pulling fully enclosd car trailer. Bought it when I retired hoping it would easily outlast me. So far so good .
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Bob Schuhl , 04/08/2004
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck so i could transport everyone in the household in one vehicle instead of two. This truck is also able to do the work that i need it to do. This truck rides like a dream you would never think a one ton truck could ride so good. My old 1988 half ton Dodge didn't ride as good.
dependible
Eugene Dzyuba, 05/14/2004
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
great truck does a great job on fuel economy averaging 20 plus miles per gallon and maintence is a big plus oil change every 15000 miles verses competition 3000 miles never gave me any trouble very reliable and power is also very important it has more power than compatition but i wouldn't mind having more power
Great Truck
trailer puller, 03/29/2004
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I needed a truck to pull a 12,500 lb trailer and this is it. I bought the new "600" diesel with a six speed manual. This truck pulls great and the manual shifts very smooth.
All around awesome
ebeaver, 10/07/2003
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I own a 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 4x4 HO Diesel and I love it. It is a great truck for hauling anything and it looks very nice. I have it in Patriot Blue, my personal favorite. It gets almost 20 mpg on average. Everywhere I go people stare and ask all about it. I did my research before buying and ending up getting a great deal on a great truck.
RAM3500
TAPPARO, 07/18/2004
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
THE TRUCK HAS PERFORMED AS WELL AS ANYONE COULD ASK FOR. THE FUEL ECOMOMY IS GREAT, WHILE STILL HAVING LOTS OF POWER TO PULL MY 33 FOOT FIFTH WHEEL. THIS IS MY SECOND CUMMINS ENGINE, AND WILL NOT BE THE LAST. I AM A FORD GUY USUALLY, BUT THE POWERSTROKE DOES NOTHING FOR ME. IT IS STILL NOISEY, LIKE THE OLD 7.3, AND DON'T SEEM TO PULL AS WELL.
Brute
ryan, 12/29/2006
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
First diesel and will never go back to gasoline. Unbelieveable power, will pull anything you can hitch up. A bonus is the fuel mileage, I get 17-19 around town and get 21-22 on interstate when keeping it around 62- 65 mph, around 2000 rpm. Get above that and it drops to around 18 empty. Pulling my trailer with about 3500- 4000 lbs, I get 15 mpg. Much better than my previous gas truck. Ride is a stiff, but what do you expect from a 1 ton truck. It drives well and is responsive for a big truck. Spend extra for the Infinity sound system, it's worth it. Should also consider more agressive tires if going off road any, stock tires are more for street. So far, not a single problem with the truck.
I LOVE THIS TRUCK
CHRIS WILLIAMS, 02/24/2004
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab Laramie 4WD SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
THE NEW 04'S ARE FREAKING AWESOME. THE NEW TRANSMISSION SHIFTS SMOOTHLY. THE TOW/HAUL FEATURE WORKS GREAT WHEN TOWING A BIG LOAD OR DESENDING A STEEP GRADE. THE INTERIOR IS THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY. THE BACK SEAT COULD USE 4" MORE INCHES, BUT IS MUCH IMPROVED OVER PREVIOUS MODELS
It is new but way better than my 2002
greg allen, 01/03/2004
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab Laramie 4WD SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just purchased my new truck and have only 600 miles but I already love this truck more than my 2002 H.O. So far I am getting 21.5 mpg and it has alot of power. It is so quite with just enough diesel noise to enjoy. The interior is awesome with the four doors. The features of the laramie package are the best. I wish I had more to tell but just purchased the truck but so far this is by far the best truck I have ever owned.
Diesel
jpplunkett, 02/13/2004
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Best Truck I ever owed and I have had Six
The King of Trucks
Mike DiLello, 03/02/2004
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Quad Cab DRW 4x4 Cummins Turbo Diesel for almost a year now and it is still the biggest baddest most powerfut truck on the road to date. It is the best truck I have ever had. Having a Cummins under the hood just makes me sleep better at night.
Awesome
cdvarela, 04/01/2004
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great to drive. Very powerful. Can pull anything.
I love it!
dtairtime, 04/24/2004
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I'm a VERY hard to please consumer - this truck has pulled it off. There are a few minor things that I'm not overly happy with, but they are so petty and the good atributes so outweigh them that I can't help but love this truck. Every time I look at the front end on the new chebby I'm soooo glad I got the Dodge.
My 04 dually
Doug, 08/22/2019
updated 03/02/2020
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Best vehicle I've ever owned. Bought it new in Feb 05. Got 374k and still going strong. The 5.9 purrs, or maybe roars. Shows it getting around 21 mpg but if I put a pencil and paper to it, it's closer to 16mpg. Don't trust the computer. 2/2020 now. Still the best vehicle I've ever owned.
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