1997 Dodge Ram Pickup review from North America
"Absolutely amazing truck, would definitely get another"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The truck hasn't had many problems, but the head gasket has blown several times, which was expensive to fix.
The clutch went out once, but it was my fault because I got into the habit of not using it... not a good idea!
There is some cracking on the top of the roof and the hood which I would guess is sun damage. A new paint job would do wonders.
General comments?
I have loved this truck ever since I bought it. The power and torque this thing puts out is incredible. I have a buddy who has a V-10 version of my truck and we have fun "arguing" about who's is better.
The truck is mostly comfortable, but since it's a diesel, long distance drives can get uncomfortable due to the vibration and noise.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9L Cummins turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 87000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 5th February, 2005 |