1983 Dodge D150 Custom review from North America
"Very reliable old truck even with 427,867 miles bought it brand new"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bedsides are getting rusty.
General comments?
This is one of 2 D-series (2 wheel drive) and 2 W-series (4 wheel drive) Dodge pickups I have. It is one of the most reliable trucks I've ever had. It has 427,867 miles on it with the original motor and transmission neither have ever been rebuilt I've put a Radiator Water pump and starter on it. I've changed the oil every 300 miles (Pennzoil) and Transmission Fluid and filter every 25,000 miles since it was new.
I've had Ford and Chevrolet , but this is the best series of pickups I've ever owned.
I also have a '92 W-250 With the Cummins Diesel and 5-speed and a 82 W-350 with 360 and 4-speed and a 89 d-150 and a 82 d-150 with the slant six.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1983 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 318 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 13 miles |
| Most recent distance | 427857 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge W350 |
| Date of Entry | 31st January, 2006 |