2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Consumer Reviews

Nice truck

Written by: JIM on 11/11/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST 2dr Regular Cab LB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)

Review

This truck is a real good buy. It rides great, handles great. Plenty of room inside. My daughter has a grooming shop and it is perfect for transporting dogs to various destinations. The six cylinder has got plenty of power. I am very proud to own this vehicle. I've had other trucks, GMC, a Ford nothing as nice as this Ram.

Favorite Features

I love the style and the interior, and it feels solid

Suggested Improvements

I actually can't think of anything, it's just a great truck

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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New Work Truck

Written by: Brian Stone on 10/23/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)

Review

5,000 miles in approx. 1 month. 6 cylinder, auto, no frills, manual windows, vinyl floors, seats. Roomy, added Work Rack and boxes. Felt engine lacked power, downshifted too often on inclines. Added K&N air filter. Big improvement. Better mileage, too. Good truck. Comfortable.

Favorite Features

Comfortable interior. Good ride. Price, at 10 K off MSRP, no one else was close.

Suggested Improvements

For my work, probably should have gone with 2500 and V8.

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And Loving IT!!

Written by: AWJ on 10/05/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Traded in a 2005 Chevy Malibu.Actually drove a Doge Ram reg cab(2007)this past May when my Malibu was in for warranty work at the Chevy dealer. Did NOT like it at first, drove the Ram for the day and walked away subconsciously impressed. I started looking at the Ram more and more. Then came the sale price, 10 grand in rebates, lifetime powertrain warranty to boot. Went to the dealer and took a close look, checked the quad cab out, and purchased the next day. And Lovin IT! Thanks to the NO pressure folks at Swift Dodge in Davis, CA. I actually left the lot on a Saturday evening to think about the purchase, NO hassles at all. Smooth transaction at the dealer, great dealer! AWJ

Favorite Features

Fuel Mileage is great for a vehicle this size and weight. Interior is roomy, drives great, looks great.

Suggested Improvements

The ride is rough, but hey this is a truck! Of course the roads in California are not in the best condition either.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Basic Transportation

Written by: kdude on 10/01/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST 2dr Regular Cab LB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I bought this as a secondary vehicle to replace my diesel truck. I won't lie and say it's a powerhouse, but the 6 cyl does belt out some decent power for a full sized truck. The 6 speed is a great match. Fuel economy is pretty close to 18 mpg consistently around town, and I've seen 22 on a recent road trip. Best part about this truck is I paid $10K for it. Was sitting on the lot for quite some time, along with the huge incentives dodge is offering. So I won't sit here and tell you it's the greatest truck ever made, but I will say my 6'2" build is extremely comfortable, plenty of storage behind the seats, and it still tows my mid sized boat with relative ease.

Favorite Features

Cheap!! You can't find anything in the used market even close to this!! Lifetime warranty. Basic transportation.

Suggested Improvements

Blind spot because of the thick door pillars. I've felt tougher shifters on a Honda Civic

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Ram Quad 6 Cylinder

Written by: SC Driver on 09/15/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I reluctantly purchased a 6 cylinder 2008 Ram Quad with an automatic trans. I have been pleasantly surprised. Even on long trips through the mountains, it did fairly well. Fuel economy has averaged 21 MPG, much better than my Fords (16.5) and competitive with my Chevys (22). However this powertrain is not meant for aggressive drivers. It is not terribly slow, but patience is required.

Favorite Features

Wide seats and arm rests. Seems larger than competitive models.

Suggested Improvements

NONE. Good Value

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Great Buy and Truck

Written by: Lenord on 09/06/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I have had my truck for a couple of months, I have always admired the look of the dodge trucks, so I took the chance and purchased one, my concern was if the 4.7 L engine had enough power to tow my 6k 27ft travel trailer up these Colorado mountain passes, truck tow this camper with no problem, more power for towing than I thought, my wife thinks it towed better than our silverado did, and I would agree, great truck lots of great comments for strangers, neighbors, and all my Navy co workers. If you are thinking about a truck this is the one room for a family of 4 with a golden retriever.

Favorite Features

Sirius radio, on the fly 4WD, rear sliding window

Suggested Improvements

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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So Far So Good

Written by: Jtrem on 09/03/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I have only owned the car for about a month now, but I love it. I came from a Mini Cooper. Obviously a big step up in size and less fuel economy. But I love my Ram. The Hemi pulls extremely hard. I opted for the Big Horn package and the 20" rims give the truck a little more height. Overall its a great truck. Let just hope it stays that way!

Favorite Features

Uconnect Bluetooth, rear sliding window, 20" Rims, Hemi Power, and the Black Color.

Suggested Improvements

Bigger backseat (already being addressed with the '09 Crew Cab model) Other then that none.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Great Truck with Great Warranty

Written by: Carma on 08/28/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab LB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Just bought this truck. I get about 15 mpg on the 85 flex fuel. With 85 being $1 cheaper than the cheapest 87 octane, the gas mileage is the same that I was getting overall with my old SUV (about 20 mpg). It's a beauty, smooth ride, and we love it. Can fit 3 car seats (toddler/infant) in the back seats and 3 adults upfront.

Favorite Features

Bumper to bumper warranty for the entire life of the truck! Ride is smooth and quiet, and so spacious!

Suggested Improvements

The only thing that I think should be included would be a bed liner, and actual CHROME wheels not plastic for this nice of a truck.

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A great truck

Written by: Carl on 08/28/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 ST 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

Purchased the 08 4.7/6 speed manual quad cab with a trx4 off road package less than a month ago. Have 1400 kilometers on her now with no issues. I could have got a 5.7 hemi automatic for the same price but preferred the feel of the 4.7 with the 6 speed manual. I recommend it to anyone who likes to drive...

Favorite Features

6 speed manual, 4x4, 310 hp

Suggested Improvements

interior is plan, this is not a big deal for me though since it is a truck...

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amazing truck

Written by: luke on 08/20/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I've owned my ram big horn for about two months and it's an amazing piece of machinery. I've had no problems and it is the funnest drive ever! Performance of a sports car power of an 8 wheeler. ;D

Favorite Features

5.7L engine. Roomy quad cab.

Suggested Improvements

Steering feels awkward, but I am getting used to it.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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