2005 Dodge Ram Pickup Laramie review from North America
"Best truck I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Power drivers seat motor came apart at about 55,000 miles and dealer wanted $600 for the replacement unit not including installation (you cannot buy just the motor). I went on the Internet and found a dealer that would sell it to me wholesale for $300, and I installed it myself.
The chrome on the front grill is starting to bubble.
I replaced the shocks (Rancho 9000) on the truck at about 40,000 to see if it would soften the ride. It seems to have helped a little, but the truck never really rides smooth until you have a good size load on it.
General comments?
Other than the issues listed, I have not had any problems with the truck.
I would say this is the best vehicle I have ever owned, and I've had a bunch.
I use the truck basically as my day to day transportation, and get just over 20 mpg in the city.
I also use the truck about once a month to go to the auto auction. I will pull a trailer and bring back whatever I purchase. The truck pulls with ease anything I can put on the 7000lb rated trailer.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9 turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 66000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 6th April, 2009 |