1997 Dodge Ram Pickup Laramie SLT 2500 4x4 review from North America
"Possibly the best truck of all time"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The throttle cable was replaced due to a recall notice.
The Cummins needs to be cleaned regularly to keep running at its best.
The throttle needs adjusting every once in a while as well.
The alternator needed replacement once.
And it did get some hail damage, but nothing serious.
And the exhaust pipe behind the muffler fell off.
General comments?
A very nice truck, the interior is both roomy and comfortable, and the exterior has a very sporty but powerful look to it.
The engine is amazing, it is slow to accelerate, but once it is moving the truck really wants to go. The engine is also VERY powerful, and unlike a gasoline V10 or big block, the Cummins diesel gets about 21 miles to the gallon, which makes running it very inexpensive.
The only real problem with the truck is that the engine is very loud when it idles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Cummins I6 turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 350000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet K3500 |
| Date of Entry | 27th August, 2009 |