Article Comments - 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 First Drive / Full Test

6 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2008 at 7:24 PM

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First Drive: 2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 - First Impressions: Dodge puts coil spring suspension in the back of its new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup. And guess what? The world did not end. It works.(more)

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Full Test - Bottom Line: A very well-thought-out package that is poised to create a stir among half-ton pickups.(more)

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#1 of 6 Article Comments - 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 First Drive by KarenS HOST Aug 26, 2008 (8:07 am)
Prepare yourselves, fellow truckers, for a brand new day. No more will you be surprised by a sideways leap of the ass end of your truck when you encounter midcorner bumps or cross railroad tracks. First Drive: 2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Replies to this message: dustyk (Sep 29, 2008 4:43 pm)
#2 of 6 Lets roll. by dvsutton Sep 02, 2008 (10:22 pm)
As the owner of a 2004 Ram with over 100k miles of trouble free driving, I'm looking forward to the new Dodge. I need to have a truck that can pull a trailer though. I have a Honda Odyssey and a Toyota Camry and needless to say, I'm tired of paying tow truck drivers to deliver my cars to the dealership when they break. Which is more times than I want to admit too.
#3 of 6 Re: Article Comments - 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 First Drive [KarenS] by dustyk Sep 29, 2008 (4:43 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Aug 26, 2008 8:07 am) Sort of off the subject a little, but I have to scratch my head when I hear someone say something about the "plastic interior" on the current RAM series. I look at my son's 2003 RAM and compare it to the F150 and I have to wonder. The F150 looks more stark and has very rough...dry if you will...plastic surfaces. As far as that goes, I've heard the same complaint about Chrysler products in general. When I was assisting my girlfriend in the purchase of a car for her daughter, I had a chance to compare a few other makes. The Cobalt has a terrible hard plastic interior. The new Impala is all plastic, although admittedly much better looking than a Cobalt. Anyway, I'd like to see the new RAM since the early reports are quite positive regarding the interior. Regards, Dusty
#4 of 6 Full Test available! by KarenS HOST Oct 03, 2008 (8:49 am)
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Full Test
#5 of 6 Impressive by indiborn92 Oct 05, 2008 (6:34 pm)
I am a huge fan of Dodge Ram trucks. I currently own a 2006 model 2x4 with app. 60K miles on it! Its has been a wonderful experience driving this truck. Smooth ride, powerful engine, not to mention the sheer size. I have not yet had time to see the 2009 model in person, but just looking at the photos I can already say its an excellent truck. My truck currently avgerages (2007 and earlier numbers) about 19 MPG (so about 16 in the 2008 numbers). I have had no problems on this truck which I bought November of 2006. So I will have to wait maybe another 6-7 months before buying. I would like to ask does anyone know when Dodge will offer incentives on this truck?
#6 of 6 09 Ram-Very Impressive 1st reaction by markrt06 Dec 01, 2008 (7:24 pm)
I had a chance to evaluate one of the 09 Rams in a Laramie version at my local dealer & would have to say this may be the new benchmark in the full size truck segment. Although I have not driven one as of yet, I can state the interior details in Laramie form anyway are probably tops for a truck & rival most luxury cars. The build quality & basic engineering appear to be on the mark; its just that in order for this new pickup to prove itself we've got to get our economy on track. Now when future light duty Cummins diesel versions & modern Phoenix V-6's are installed in 2010/11, Dodge will have the complete package. Can we or Chrysler survive until that time?