Do you like your "600"

[KO_RAM]

I love mine too . Had it 3 weeks now. A little over 1300 miles on it. The only thing I can say against it is why don't they have the auto unlock feature work on manual transmission trucks

 

[KHorikawa]

So far the truck has been an honor student. She is on the Atkins diesel diet consuming lots of fuel and keeping under 12 MPG all city.

 

[HENCHR]

5th Dodge Truck, second Cummins, this is the best one yet!

 

[klenger]

KO_RAM: You can turn off the auto lock function, which is just as good IMHO.

 

[OHale]

Amazing Truck! A one ton that rides and handles on the highway like a Cadillac. Quiet, smooth, keep finding lots of well-thought out features and design. The D-C engineers haven't been napping!

 

[wild-t]

Like mine... but it replaced my '85 250 318 2bbl! Rides much nicer too. Never had a '03 or a 2nd gen to compare it to.

 

[favord]

Not overly excited with mine. Horrible fuel mileage & wimpy suspension for a one ton truck - caters more to the city driver crowd IMO. Had to add air bags to get it behaving like a truck.



It is quiet and has OK power for a stock rig. A guy could easily add injectors/boost module or fueling box to an older rig and get this power level though.



I use my old one much more than the new one except for long haul trips where I want the reliability of the new rig. I've driven the new one once in the last month and a half - averaged 8. 9mpg over a 700 mile trip.

 

[DieselNewby]

So far I love mine. Not a single noise that shouldn't be there. No rear end whine, no wind whistles at the door jambs, no vibrations. BUT, I test drove it like so many here recommended (like I stole it!) and that may have saved me. My is flawless so far... of course. . still on first tank! LOL ~400miles down.



Averaging 14. 5 according to overhead right now. . I'm impressed for city driving in traffic in DC!

 

[WStoops]

I love everything about mine except the darn vibration. had it into the dealer last week. They did the drive line alignment to no avail. Still puts my foot to sleep.

 

[PJereb]

It is my first Dodge, and first Cummins powered vehicle I have owned. Love everything about it, except for the awful stink in the cab from the engine breather when idling.



It rides great for a 1 ton, has lots of power, and I still grin every time I row it through the gears. No problems at all, it is so simple to work on being a manual 2wd. 11 days and 1450 miles so far, getting an average of 17. 5mpg, in a mix of commute and open freeway traffic, including a trip over the Dunsmuir grade and the Siskiyous on I5 in California.

 

[Udaloy]

Great truck, horrible wait. NO truck is worth that agony, nor should it be expected by DC.

 

[BGParks]

Just got back from a 3 week vacation in my new Ram. Put 8,500 miles on during the vacation. I found the truck to be extremely comfortable and a joy to drive - - love that power. Started with 1,000 miles on it and now have 9,500. Fuel economy averaged out to 16mpg (loaded with enough gear for 3 wks on the road and driving the Rockies, the Cascades, etc. ). Pulled some 10+ % grades in OD @ 55mph - no downshifting, no bogging, no problem. Did some 4 wheeling and the truck preformed well in every respect with one exception. Injector pump started leaking, 5 days spent at Glacier instead of 2. Only a 4 hour repair but it was a "star part" (a flagged part they've aparently been having problems with) so had to wait for an inspected part to come in because they wouldn't let the dealer stock it (not too happy about this Chrysler policy). Fixed under warranty. Pushed it up to 110mph, pulling hard when the limiter shut it down - no vibration - solid as a rock. Love this truck!!:--)

 

[TCrawley]

Love my truck. Getting around 18. 5mpg hand calculated.

 

[THaslett]

much better truck than the 98 v10 dodge with headrers, cam, catt back. 2004. 5 very strong, especially with tst box. only problems are the 65-80 vibration, and noisy coast down like possibly differential yoke nut slightky loose.

 

[GFritsch]

Hey Thaslett--

First post, Welcome!!!

Try a search on vibration, there is lots of info.



Greg

 

[Guest]

Just got mine last night, traded in the 02 smoker for the 325/600, I got to get it to feel like a cockpit again, Im gonna miss the 02, hopefully this new one will treat me good, straight pipin this weekend!

 

[RJBussey]

I like mine. No complaints so far.

 

[Po' Riggity]

Ilove mine. . its my first diesel, and I plan on keeping it till the body falls off... . I get a bigger grin every time I drive it.



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[sjmiller]

Yes I do! Very powerful and quiet. First two tankfuls I got 13. 3 MPG (city & Highway), the last one was 16. 2 (mostly highway). I currently have about 950 miles on the truck.

 

[Larv]

I like mine except I wish I'd gotten white instead of Atlantic Blue. Really like the color but can't seem to ever get it washed w/o some water spots. I always put it in the garage while still wet but ut still water spots. Any suggestions?



17+ mpg mixed driving, haven't towed much yet.



Larv