1987 Dodge W150 Base review from North America
"Slow but reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rod bearing.
Brake line.
Rusty floor.
General comments?
I bought this truck for $150 bucks, mainly to use as a wood hauler and for some mild off-roading. It had a horrid rod knock that made the truck sound like it had a diesel. The slant six had next to no power. Any sort of soft ground would get the truck stuck, even in four wheel drive. My 77 Ford F-100 2wd would go through more mud.
As far as reliability goes, it was pretty good even with the bad rod knock. It didn't use any oil and it was easy on gas off-road.
I sold it after getting sick of getting stuck due to the lack of power. If there is anything I can say, it is get a Dodge with a V-8 if you want to do any thing other than haul a load of dry leaves on the road.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 225 Slant Six Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 175000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 180000 miles |
| Previous car | AMC Eagle |
| Date of Entry | 17th August, 2008 |