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#1866 of 1877 70K miles and still going strong by bbfd86 Mar 30, 2009 (11:36 am)
My 2005 R/T AWD is doing quite well at 70K miles. I have found that the front suspension is a big weak point - I've had suspension components replaced a number of times, all covered under the 100K/5YR extended warranty that I purchased with the car. The warranty has been a good deal for me. Other than that no major issues for the last 60K miles. Curiously I had a lot of weird problems the first 6 months I owned the car. After that it settled down and has been a charm. Comfortable, safe and a hoot to drive. As a volunteer firefighter it sure gets me to the fire station VERY quickly for alarms!
#1867 of 1877 2006 Hemi w/ less than 4,000 miles by jacklionel Mar 30, 2009 (6:37 pm)
Lots of time for things to go wrong, but at least I've had no "infant mortality" problems with the car.   But boy, is it ever a gas hog, even (especially) on the hwy. Can't get higher than around 22mpg, even cruising around 70. The only car I ever owned that got worse mileage was a '72 Olds with a 455 (the AWD may have something to do with that, and that's a blessing in the winter; I thought about getting a 425 HP Challenger, but I don't need another summer car).   Aside from that, it's a great car.
#1868 of 1877 Re: 2005 Magnum [donnak1] by magnumbeliever Mar 31, 2009 (1:20 am)
Replying to: donnak1 (Mar 30, 2009 11:14 am) Good morning Donnak1, wow, a teenage son that likes to do jack rabbit starts. Are you talking quick acceleration or are we talking tire smoking, wheel spinning take offs. A little moderation never hurts anything, but too much could lead to pre-mature break downs not to mention bad driving habits and later on, traffic tickets. I have Dodge Magnum R/T 2005, never had the need for jack rabbit starts, but on the open highway, now that's a different story., I believe the R/Ts are meant to run Replies to this message: donnak1 (Mar 31, 2009 9:10 am)
#1869 of 1877 Why smoke the tires? by bbfd86 Mar 31, 2009 (3:43 am)
My '05 Magnum R/T AWD doesn't do jack rabbit starts. It just goes like a rocket from a standstill. Can't smoke the tires with AWD and don't want to. It surprises the heck out folks to see a big, heavy wagon move like a Vette.
#1870 of 1877 Re: 2005 Magnum [magnumbeliever] by donnak1 Mar 31, 2009 (9:10 am)
Replying to: magnumbeliever (Mar 31, 2009 1:20 am) I haven't been with him when he does this, but notice that some of the things in the trunk area are moved quite a bit from their original starting place!!!! I stomped on it on the entrance ramp on the way to get his license, and he said...boy this car sally's up....apparently that is a new term meaning it get's up and goes type of thing!!! He had a big smile on his face, which scared me!!!! Now he is interested in a GTO, with an 8.....NOT.....even tho I had a 66 olds 442 rag top for my first car back in 66 !!! He throws that in my face. I try to explain to him that times were different back then and my parents didn't realize what size engine the car had when they purchased it. Ah, the joys of having a teenager!!!
#1871 of 1877 Love those Magnums by ocmagnum Apr 12, 2009 (11:29 pm)
I've owned mine since 2005 and still love it and would never let it go. I have currently after so long begun modifying it. 20" wheels, custom grille, audio... It's like having a new car again!
#1872 of 1877 A/C Cutting Out by bbfd86 May 27, 2009 (8:47 am)
I have a 2005 R/T AWD with 75,000 miles. Two weeks ago on a long I90 drive to Boston my A/C stopped pumping cold air for 2 hours. It was in the 80's, so it got uncomfortable. After stopping for lunch the A/C worked again. I had this happen twice before back in 2006 or 2007. The Dodge service manager thinks there's some sort of valve that freezes up and causes the A/C to stop working. Anybody had a similar experience?
#1873 of 1877 dodge ram 1500 V6 3.9 by alf54 May 27, 2009 (4:32 pm)
i want to buy a dodge ram 1500 magnum 3.9 V6 the year 97-98 does anyone know of any issues with this truck Replies to this message: kcram (May 27, 2009 6:51 pm)
#1874 of 1877 Re: dodge ram 1500 V6 3.9 [alf54] by kcram HOST May 27, 2009 (6:51 pm)
Replying to: alf54 (May 27, 2009 4:32 pm) You will get a better response posting in the Dodge Ram Group. This area is for the Dodge Magnum wagon... easy mistake to make when they used to nickname the engines that way.   kcram - Pickups/Wagons Host
#1875 of 1877 Re: 2005 Magnum [donnak1] by jacktb Jul 13, 2009 (10:35 am)
Replying to: donnak1 (Mar 30, 2009 11:14 am) Bought my 2005 R/T in Oct. '04. Currently at 23,000 miles and have not had any issues. Just recently added 20" chrome wheels, cold air intake and a Flowmaster exhaust. The car looks, runs and sounds much better. My next move is to dress up the bland dash. I'll install a wood grain dash kit as soon as I can decide which type will look best. Love the car and plan on keeping it for a long time to come. Replies to this message: magnumbeliever (Jul 13, 2009 4:00 pm)

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