1984 Dodge Rampage review from North America
"Really neat toy truck with character, wish they still made them!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator.
Struts replaced.
Leaky body.
General comments?
A fun little front wheel drive truck that is rated at 1/2 ton (not 500lbs like some "pick-ups"). With the 2.2 L engine and 5-speed transmission I easily get 34MPG.
The ride is very truck-like though due to the heavy duty nature of the leaf spring rear suspension and the stiff front struts.
The vehicle is based on the famous Chrysler L bodies (Omni/Horizon) and is famous for durability. My daughter's has 155,000 miles on the original engine and automatic transmission and still runs great, burning no oil!
They are relatively rare, only 4,000 made in the last year of production (they were produced from 1982-1984) and look like a midget El Camino. They are available often on E-Bay for $1000 in stock form to as much as $5000 highly customized.
It is cool driving around in one and getting all the stares and smiles from people who never saw them or those who remember them.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 55000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 58000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Charger |
| Date of Entry | 16th February, 2005 |