1981 Dodge D50 Power Ram Sport review from North America
"The best old, small 4x4 under $1000"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter doesn't work when the engine is hot.
Has issues when engine is cold causing misfires on two cylinders. These two problems make a great combo.
Had to replace starter twice in ownership. The engine kept overheated the things.
Power steering pump makes a lot of noise.
Gas mileage somehow under 20 mpg.
General comments?
This thing is definitely a good little truck, but at 200k it just is wearing out.
It was well built. Got it from my grandpa, who got it from a dead friend's estate and drove it for many years. It handles just like a small RWD car at high speeds and on corners. Had plenty of power until the engine troubles. Fuel economy was around 18 mpg average. It goes where other, larger pickups wouldn't fit easily.
If you want a small, old pickup far cheaper than a Toyota, buy this (or an identical Mitsubishi Mighty Max). But if you want true durability, go for a Toyota. Would have Cash for Clunkered it, except it was too old.
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| It's a great good truck |
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| It's a good little truck to be the shape it was in. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1981 |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6 gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 180000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 200000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda B2200 |
| Date of Entry | 3rd September, 2009 |