2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Consumer Reviews
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Nice truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD LB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
This truck has tons of power to make my boat go fast when it's out of water. Enjoy having the 4 doors, with 3 car seats in the back this truck still has plenty of room.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Would have liked a little more upscale interior / more space to put little things kinda of like those new VW's in the commercial
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Diesel is not an option listed-why?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
Vehicle is outstanding, should have bought a diesel engine before this truck , mileage is what I had hoped for. Actual mileage around town is on average 18 mpg or better, on the highway at posted speeds it has achieved 24 mpg - When I first pulled the 7500 lb trailer the average mpg was about 14, however the engine is broken in now , so I expect it may improve. Have only been back to the dealer once for warranty, the transmission computor lost its mind and would not shift correctly---Wish I could have found a stick shift--would recommend this. Great truck
Favorite Features
Diesel engine is quiet compared to brands--easy start in cool weather , lost of power and fuel efficient
Suggested Improvements
Front drivers seat needs improvement ,I weigh 220 and seat through the foam padding and contact the steel seat cage on the left side bothering my hip-- causing discomfort after extended driving periods.Chrysler dealer is of no help.Good truck otherwise.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
First Dodge - won't be my last
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD LB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
Had planned to buy a Silverado, but my son convinced me to try a RAM. Glad I did! The Hemi has lots of extra power, and on a recent 1,000 mile trip I averaged 17.5 mpg. With the exception of parking, it's easy and fun to drive. You can't beat the exhaust sound of this engine. Step bars are a must, as the truck is really high.
Favorite Features
Engine, exterior styling, driver information center.
Suggested Improvements
Stereo controls are not intuitive. Had to actually read the owners manual.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Big Bad Ram
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab Power Wagon 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Looks great. Lots of power.Great sound system. Could climb a tree and pull one down.
Favorite Features
Looks. Just one tough looking truck.
Suggested Improvements
Better gas mileage!
Wow, What a Truck!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab Laramie Rwd SB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
This Ram 2500 with the Cummins Turbo Diesel is so much fun to drive. It is a big rig with the race car feel. I love it and my wife loves it. Nice job Chrysler/Cummins!
Favorite Features
The fuel economy is great! I drove it from Baton Rouge to Houston @ 70 to 80 mph and averaged 21mpg.
Suggested Improvements
I think they should add some bed features like spray-on-liner and tie down rails.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Don't do it, you'll reget it.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
Wow, what can I say. What a horrible experience. The Dodge Hemi powered attempt at a true crew cab falls short of my expectations. I had it 8 days and the dealer only wants to give me $6000 LESS than I paid for it! What a great value huh? The interior is the smallest of any of the competitors. It has an extremely noisy interior with multiple fit and finish problems. Overall I'd have to say to Dodge, you have some serious issues with your QC. Ford and Chevy dealers take note. You could sell twice as many trucks if you'd have a Dodge on your lot and let consumers do a side by side comparison. Make sure you do your research and so you won't make the same decision I did.
Favorite Features
The Hemi is a nice engine, too bad it's stuck in this truck.
Suggested Improvements
Start from scratch, keep the Hemi and toss the rest.
2 out 6 people found this review helpful
'05 Dodge diesel 4x4 2500
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
Well- I got this truck last year because of the increasing gas prices, well now diesel is more expensive than gas. Besides that, I'm getting 14mpg avg. between hwy & city. I was getting better mileage with my 2001 chevy z71. I like the truck, but hate the fuel efficiency.
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Suggested Improvements
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Awesome truck!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab Power Wagon 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Comfortable truck, nice ride. it can go anywhere. Sleek styling, capable to do anything.
Favorite Features
All of the off-road capabilities! The positraction, the winch, the automatic detachable sway bar
Suggested Improvements
Operating the radio controls without having the them on the steering wheel can be difficult and dangerous at times. The reach is extensive.
Dodge 2500 4WD Quad Cab
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab Laramie 4WD LB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
The interior design takes into consideration most driver and passenger needs. The passenger area exceeds any truck that I have owned in the past, and the technological advances over my 2000 model is unreal.
Favorite Features
Seat adjustment and readibility of instruments
Suggested Improvements
None
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Farm function, family fun
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab Laramie 4WD LB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
I have truly enjoyed my Dodge heavy duty pickup. I drive it to work every day and get reasonable fuel economy (diesel) for such a large vehicle, even though my foot is a little heavy. On weekends and after hours, I put it to good use on the farm. It is all tricked out with the Laramie package and GPS navigation system, so it makes a rather fancy work truck for the farm, but I intend to keep it and use it on the farm until it dies. As reliable as it has been, it may outlast me! The long bed is well worth the extra couple of hundred dollars, though driving it in a parking deck is much like tackling a slalom course in a school bus.
Favorite Features
Versatility
Suggested Improvements
None
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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