1997 Dodge Ram Pickup Sport review from North America
"The truck of all trucks"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only thing that has happened so far is that the heat shield on the exhaust came loose from a broken weld. Problem fixed for free at the dealership.
General comments?
I couldn't be happier with this truck.
Many people complain about the fuel mileage on these trucks. I consistently run around 17mpg. I don't know any Chevy owners who can say that. Everyone I know who owns a Chevy says they feel fortunate to get 15mpg.
Plenty of power for my needs.
No problems with the transmission or transfer case.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 318 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 55000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler Sebring Coupe |
| Date of Entry | 12th June, 2001 |