1997 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4x4 Sport Club Cab review from North America
"This has been the best"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump, Front U-joints, Thermostat, Catalytic converter, & Seat recline levers.
General comments?
I live in KC MO area. I have taken this truck on two trips across country. MO to NY (2400mi round trip) 10mpg with trailer. MO to S. TX (1000mi round trip) 16mpg. It has preformed flawlessly. My wife had an Envoy that was not as comfortable. I do a tune up every spring, and oil change every 3000 miles. We live on a small farm north of Kansas City so it does not get a pampered life. It has been run hard and over loaded. I've even pulled others bigger and smaller out of the sand at the beach in S.TX. A good set of tires and it won't get stuck. I have owned other Dodges, fords, GMs, a Datsun, and a Subaru. No Transmission problems.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9 (360) Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge 1993 |
| Date of Entry | 7th June, 2006 |