Dodge Ram Review
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cab configuration |
Least favorite feature: |
upholstery materials |
Advice to buyer: |
shop all three get the diesel if you can afford it you will have better resale value |
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I test drove all 3 Chev,Ford and Dodge trucks and owned a 2001 F250 4x4 super duty extended cab V-10 gas before I bought the Dodge. I liked the ride the best on the Chevy. The Ford had a more comfortable interior and seemed to have more 'stoplite to stoplite' go power from the 6.0 turbo diesel but a hard starter when cold. The Dodge had what I felt was the best total package. Dodge and Chevy both use hydro forming technology in their truck frames and this really makes a difference in a quiet and solid feel of the truck. Ford has done some revisions on the 05 super duty trucks in the frame and suspension areas but I felt that the S.D. fell short of Chev/Dodge in the N.V.H. area.The real clincher is the Quad Cab configuration. While only slightly longer than Chev/Ford extended cabs, it has doors that open from the center like the Chev/Ford crew cabs do. These crew cab models from Chev/Ford are simply too long for my tastes. Since Dodge uses this set up their Quad Cab has it less'flex' than the 'suicide door' types which makes it feel even more solid that the Chevy or the Ford as you have the center door post to anchor the cab. Throw in the Cummins diesel which has a design to overhaul of 350000 miles and is the quietest of the bunch, I think that the DODGE ROCKS! Did I mention I was able to buy it for about 3000.00 less than comparably equipped Chev and Ford trucks! A WIN/WIN! |
Also considered: |
2005 Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab
2005 Ford F-250 SuperCab
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Vehicle purchased: |
2005 Dodge Ram Quad Cab
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| About This Reviewer... |
Email address: |
mawvelous3@comcast.net |
Location: |
Auburn, Washington |
Other vehicles owned: |
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2001 Nissan Maxima
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Review submitted: |
February 27, 2005 |
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