1987 Mitsubishi Pickup Power Ram 50 review from Germany
"Recommended load lugger, but thirsty"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Exhausts, only rear sections!
Gearbox - input bearings fail, cheap to replace, but very difficult.
Power steering - seal failed (2).
Seats badly worn & uncomfortable after a while.
Rear axle whines, gearbox not shifting smoothly.
Starting to rust around sills, the rest is immaculate.
General comments?
Loved this truck! Bought it cheaply and drove it everywhere, so reliable. Problems started to appear so sold it.
Fuel economy reasonable - 25-28 MPG, only room for 2 people.
I could thrash this truck like a rented mule, and it always came up smiling.
Parts not expensive, some dealers good, others bad. Parts interchangeable with loads of other Mitzi's and Dodges. I would recommend this, but buy one with a diesel engine.
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| Powerful, reliable, good on gas; you won't regret buying this truck |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6L Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 105000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 215000 miles |
| Previous car | Opel Manta |
| Date of Entry | 1st March, 2001 |