1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 2WD review from North America
"Pretty good hauler"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I've had only a few problems. My horn is currently inoperable and the windshield washer reservoir leaks. It also seems like my steering is a little loose, but I can't seem to find the cause of that.
General comments?
OK gas mileage, I just took a 2000 mile road trip with about 350 lbs. in the bed and got about 17 mpg on the freeway. This truck has one killer blind spot because of the B post behind the driver, but otherwise is a good vehicle. The seats are big in front, but I wouldn't want to have long legs if I was sitting in back. The truck can haul a lot of stuff, i.e. three cords of wood and a medium tractor, without even a sputter. But it seems to run smoother with a load in back,because of the size of the rear springs.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 69000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 81000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 18th July, 2003 |