1981 Dodge D50 Ram review from North America
"It's a good little truck to be the shape it was in."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had to replace the bench seat in the truck. It was worn out pretty bad. I have had to change the battery in it. It burns about a quart of oil every 500 miles.
Because of hitting a deer twice within two weeks I had to replace the radiator, hood, and both fenders.
I have had to do brake work all around it when I got it.
Brand New tie-rods put in it.
I've had to replace the fuel pump & filter.
It needs a paint job and some minor body work.
General comments?
It is a very dependable little truck.
The truck has hit a deer twice within two weeks time and it caused some damage there.
The truck is in almost excellent shape and running great now. I love it to death and I wouldn't take nothing for it. I also bought me 3 other Dodge D50's just like so I would have replacement parts.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 170800 miles |
| Date of Entry | 22nd April, 2003 |