1997 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT Laramie Ext. Cab review from UK and Ireland
"Practical, fun, and affordable to run!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing major has gone wrong on this truck as everything is heavy duty and built to last.
General comments?
The 5.9 litre Turbo Diesel V8 is a Cummins unit and is totally bomb-proof and 100% reliable.
Apart from the Ram's enormous size, which makes it difficult to park and manouvre, this is an extremely practically vehicle. The pick-up bed is long and swallows anything and the extended cab body gives you modest rear seats.
I love the looks of this truck and the attention it gets when cruising down the road.
Very well built and tough as nails. With the diesel engine it isn't too thirsty either. I get around 26mpg from it.
My next vehicle will almost certainly be another American truck.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 52000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 6th March, 2004 |