1982 Dodge Rampage review from North America

It seems that the automatic choke system is defective in the 2.2 carburated engine. It idles high

leaks some oil. Hard starting after it sits for a few days, but pumping the gas about 20-30 times it will start.

Around 105,000 miles it developed

piston slap, it sounds more like a

diesel engine than a gas one

Replaced the seats at 110,000 miles

Replaced rear shocks, front struts, brakes tires etc.

This truck does not owe me anything

I have not had to replace anything Major

on this truck. the clutch was replaced

at 49,000 according to records I found.

It is my second vehicle, but this truck over the last 5 almost 6 years has started when the primary vehicle has let me down. Even with the high idle the truck gets almost 30 mpg.

I like the manual steering on my truck.

Its almost like driving a sports car.

I have another truck that is for parts and even it still runs. I will replace the drive train in this truck when it finally goes. its is a little rusted nothing bondo could not handle.