2004 Dodge Ram Pickup Ram 2500 review from North America
"Powerful, agile, and domineering vehicle for someone that wants a truck for a "truck," not a "car.""
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No problems to date.
General comments?
The Dodge Ram, in my opinion, is the toughest looking truck on the road. Other than the overall look of the truck, my main reason for purchasing it was the 5.7 liter HEMI. This truck has power! It definitely blows Ford away in engine performance and has a slight edge on Chevy. Diesels are a whole other story so I won't go there.
My reason for grading it an "8" in comfort is because of the rear seat. It does not recline enough and it is the smallest seat of the Big Three; however, it is still more comfortable than the crew cab of the new Ford F-150. Chevy has the most comfortable rear seat, and the Ford F-250 is also more comfortable. But I am not sitting back there so I don't care that much. The front seat is very comfortable and the driver and passenger get a great view of the road.
I prefer the interior layout of the Dodge over Ford and Chevy. Chevy needs a redesign REAL BAD!
I would recommend this truck to anyone. It has plenty of power (with the 5.7), it is still made like a truck to be a truck, not like a car. I have heard of and read many posts about some some major problems people have had with Dodge pickups, but luckily for me my truck has been trouble-free (knock on wood). I think every manufacturers' vehicles have problems, Dodge problems just seem to be more widely spoken about.
Bottom line is, Ford guys likes Fords, Chevy guys like Chevies, and Dodge guys like Dodges. I think you can't go wrong with either of the three. Good luck with your decision.
P.S. - I lined my bed with Line-X instead of a bed liner and I am glad I did. Spray-on is definitely the way to go!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 HEMI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 5000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 15th February, 2005 |