1984 Dodge Rampage from North America - Comments

16th Feb 2005, 12:11

"Really neat toy truck with character, wish they still made them!"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Alternator.

Struts replaced.

Leaky body.

General comments?

A fun little front wheel drive truck that is rated at 1/2 ton (not 500lbs like some "pick-ups"). With the 2.2 L engine and 5-speed transmission I easily get 34MPG.

The ride is very truck-like though due to the heavy duty nature of the leaf spring rear suspension and the stiff front struts.

The vehicle is based on the famous Chrysler L bodies (Omni/Horizon) and is famous for durability. My daughter's has 155,000 miles on the original engine and automatic transmission and still runs great, burning no oil!

They are relatively rare, only 4,000 made in the last year of production (they were produced from 1982-1984) and look like a midget El Camino. They are available often on E-Bay for $1000 in stock form to as much as $5000 highly customized.

It is cool driving around in one and getting all the stares and smiles from people who never saw them or those who remember them.


27th Nov 2005, 23:10

I might be getting a dodge rampage, and your comment was very helpful in persuading my father. I found one in good condition for $800, I don't think I'm going to let this opportunity fall. I just wrecked my Ford Taurus (which I hated) and I had full coverage, so my next car is my choice. (Since the Ford used to be my dad's I didn't get to pick it out). I'm 16, considered by my peers to be an individual and I would like a vehicle with the same label, and nobody in my school has one. Thank you very much.

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