Used 2006 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 Diesel Consumer Reviews
Used Ram Pickup 3500 for sale
They say "Everyone needs to own a Dodge..... Once"
Mike James, 07/27/2021
2006 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 Laramie 4dr Mega Cab SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
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I am writing a review of my 2006 Dodge megcab 3/4 ton with the 5.9 Diesel motor. I purchased this truck new in 2006 and have had it ever sense. I rarely use it to pull and have never raced it or been abusive in any way. Frankly its been in the garage most of the time except to pull my two place snowmobile trailer in the summer and winter to our cabin just outside of West Yellow Stone MT. I am writing this review in July 2021 just after I have been informed that the motor of this truck has died, and is irreparable with just 104,000 miles. Now I must say, it surprised the heck out of me since I truly felt that the motor of this rig was the only thing I had faith in after owing it since new. I am " one of those guys" that most people like to buy things from, since I tend to be truly anal about maintenance and care. This truck was always babied and detailed regularly. Now I know that anyone can get a lemon, but this is my Dodge Citrus Story. Truck bought new in 2006. In 2008 at 20,898 miles the transmission went south. Dodge Said "out of warranty by 898 miles, so no help will be provided for repair or replacement. Oh well... bad luck I thought and had it rebuilt with lots of Billit parts for increased durability. All was well until 1 year later when it got the Dodge death shake and the front end went bad and had to be replaced. Common problem I hear with the Dodge diesel trucks. Now the truck is almost worn out at apron 28,000 miles and the heating and air-conditioning system went bad. $890 later I had heat and air. Nice to have in the winter and summer. Then for the next 55,000 miles it ran like it was supposed to until the ignition starts malfunctioning, and they tell me it was a $1200 repair. It was something that with a little shake of the steering wheel and a turn of the key pushed to full start position for about 6 seconds it would start, so I figured I could live with it unless it gets worse. Now at 104,000 miles the motor went down. I always thought changing the oil faithfully at 3000 miles would keep a motor alive for a lot longer... guess not for these rigs. Ive owned my Dodge, now its time to chalk one up for experience and move away from this manufacturer for good.
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Jack Cates, 02/15/2007
2006 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
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This is my first diesel. The combination of Dodge and Cummins cannot be beat. This truck "feels" more solid than the Ford or Chevy. Tows a 9000 pound 5th wheel like it isn't there. Recommend the Dodge Cummins to anyone.
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