survey..how many are happy with your truck?

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Just curious if you read other sites you'd swear Rams are junk: http://forums. ford-diesel.com:8080/ubb/Forum4/HTML/000798.html
let's do a survey how many miles do you have and how do you rate your truck on a scale of 1-10 as far as reliability and overall satisfaction
Me I have 7000 trouble free miles and I guess I'd give mine a 9

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BLACK BEAST: 2K1 QC, SWB, Auto, 4X4, 4. 10 LSD, SLT, Black, Camel leather, Tow pckg, nv241HD, cab lights, 2 inch daystar coil spacers, 35 inch Mickey thompson claws, bushwacker flares, rhino lined bed and rocker panels.

soon to come; DD stage 1's, boost module, possibly van aaken.

GREEN MACHINE: 93 Jeep Wrangler 4. 0L, T-18, 38X11 Boggers, Dana 44's, AtlasII T-case, ARB's, warn and moser shafts, Ramsey 5K winch... . NEEDS A DIESEL!!!!!!

 

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Just rolled 7K, also just came back from Colorado with a trip up Engineer Pass-13K feet, very rough 4 wheel drive path. Blew by jeeps,4Runners,Landrovers-easily the most powerfull truck on the trail. Great trip-truck ran flawlessly-19mpg on the rest of the trip. Best truck I have EVER owned! Score of 10!!!

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2001 QC,SLT,4x4,Cummins HO,6 spd. ,Dark Garnet/Pearl, all options but leather/snowplow/Sport, the elusive front license plate bracket,"Cup Smoothie" Autometer gauges on A pilar, LineX bed liner, Cobra CB,Westin nerfs, Power tailgate lock,auto on/off headlights, backup alarm, More To Come! Needs a name...

 

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I use my truck for everything...commuting to work, hauling the camper and horses, hauling hay, and hunting in Montana on old logging roads. I just rolled 19,000 miles.
I tell my wife at least once a day that I could not dream up a truck that I would love any more than this one. I rate it a solid 10.

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Rob Hanson
1999 3500 SLT QC 4X4 6 spd, Braided SS fuel lines, Mag-Hytec Rear Cover, Cummins E-Brake, Blue Box, Bosch 275HP injectors, All-steel Cowl Induction Hood, Member of BOMB! (WW NW Chapter)

MyPics.com (pics updated 6/30/00)

I'd rather be... .
Cummin than Strokin.

 

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I've got 13000 miles and have not had one single problem. I use the truck mostly for commuting and tow my boat. I've had 3 Dodge trucks in past with not a problem one with any of them. 1-10... . a very strong 10!!!!!

Steve

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Y2K 3500 SLT+,4x2,Black/Camel,leather,LSD,Auto,3. 55,towing,rhino-liner,eagle series 58 alum wheels,JRE 4" exhaust,VA CPC

 

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At 93,000 miles, she is GREAT! When I change the oil, it's the same color as when I put it in, and this is the first diesel I've ever had that was like that. I had a 6. 5 rodchunker, and when you poured the new oil in, you could pull the dipstick without starting it or anything, and it would be black as night. Yuk! My favorite on that thread was the guy who said he'd buy a chevy before he'd listen to a 5. 9. Give me a break. #ad
I guess in the Chevy he wouldn't have to listen to anything because it would be broke down on the side of the road. #ad


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95 2500 SLT Laramie 3. 54, automatic,Herculiner bed liner, JVC cd out of factory infinity system, southwest grill gaurd (a favorite amongst the deer population), K&N, AFC adjusted, dual straight exhaust out of "gutless" cat, Geno's dual EGT/boost gauge, TST #6 plate slid all the way forward, AFC housing slid all the way forward, silencer ring removed
"Layin' the 'SMOKEDOWN' on their ROOdy Poo CANDY GASSERS!"

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5000 miles truck runs good. front power seat dosen't work any more. M. P. G. could be a lot better but not complaining yet.
Dodge dealer SUCKS thay couldn't fix bicycle if had to let alone a truck.
I short like the truck hate the dealer.


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DODGE Y2k 3500 4X4
Dark Garnet Red,SLT PLUS, loaded ,6 speed ,4. 10 rear end,leather heated power seats,power everything,C. D. player,trailer towing package,midland C. B. radio,camper package,
line-x spray in bedliner,nerf bars, smoothy cup holder,step shields,billet aluminum dress up,12 volt heated electric stainless steel cup.
Not B. O. M. B. yet

 

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I put 70,000 on my 95 before I traded it in. I rate it at 8. It had a few electrical problems and I had to keep replacing switches. I have almost 80,000 on my 98. 5. Wouldn't trade it for anything right now even though it is sitting in the garage with a possible dead lift pump. I rate it 9. I'd give it a 10 if it was a 4 door.

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98. 5 3500 QC 4x4, Driftwood/Mist Grey, 5 spd, 3. 54, 19. 5 Alcoa's, 245/70-19. 5 Michelin's, Ranchhand front bumper, Ranchhand rear bumper, Ranchhand toolbox, "Scotty Air", TST PowerMax2, Autometer Gauges, Centerforce clutch, Upgraded fuel lines (JRE and Aeroquip), MagHytec Diff Cover, PacBrake

 

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I am on my second ISB-powered Ram, and well, I sinple love these trucks. I put 60,000 miles on my 98. 5 in 20 months, and it gave me nothing but great service up until the end when the injection pump gave up. Other than that, the truck was great. Mileage was 25+ on the freeway, and about 19 in the city. I loved the 98. 5, and that's why I have a 2001 now.

I have 5,500 miles on my 2001 ETH now, and it keeps getting stronger every day. Mileage on this one is great too, 23-24 on the freeway, and it isn't even done getting broken in. The Quad Cab is a godsend, and all the features in the truck are well placed and easy to reach.

Honestly, I could not put together a better truck myself... One complain though, and that is no crew cab. Yeah I know, I am a single guy, but having all that extra interior space would be nice.

I bought the truck for the Cummins... Having a Dodge around it was an added benefit.

I give mine a:

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'01 2500HD 4x2 QC, 139" WB, 6-speed, ETH, SLT... yadda yadda yadda... K&N, 3" "PIPE BOMB", 6-way turn signal conversion, aux. backup lights, Line-X, Mopar rubber mats, Cummins badging, SPA Technique boost & pyro gauges. 5,250 miles since 4/26/00! Look for me on AOL as “Beck2500!”
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34k miles since April 99 and not a single problem. Approx. 15k miles are towing my 5ver of 10k lbs. That truck will pull circles around my old PSD and still get better mileage doing it.

Jack

 

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My 95 reg cab long bed 5 speed. (8) 70k
My 98 quad auto 12v. (6) 27k
My 2001 ETH quad short bed (current) (10++++) 8k

Barry Horner
Lake Forest
Orange County, Ca

2001, SLT+, ETH, 6 speed, White quad cab, short bed, Sport, 2wd , 3:54 anti spin, Camper Special with trailer tow, 16x8 Forged Aluminum with 265x75 tires, Fog lights, Audio controls steering wheel mounted, AM/FM cassette with CD, Travel Convenience group, Keyless entry with remote, Leather agate heated seats. Line-X bed liner. ARE LS 2 taunau cover. Pillar mount boost and EGT.

 

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I love this truck... best thing i ever bought PERIOD!!!!... only problem is the paint... chips a lil too easy for my tastes. . other than that... 7300 miles since April of 99... JB

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99 Quad,Long bed,4x4, SLT,Auto,K&N,Mobil Super Delvac 1300,fuel line up-grade from lift pump to filter and from filter to injection pump, Suncoast coverter,BD valve body and pressure-loc,Mag-Hytec trans pan,Amsoil ATF-4,Auto meter Ultra lite gauges:Boost,EGT,Fuel Pressure,Trans Temp, "true" Jet-Hot Coated 5 inch exhaust from turbo to tail pipe(over the axle)Borla shoot-out muffler,DD stage 3 injectors and boost module,HX-40 16cm,here and waiting to be installed, Next Jet-hot my ATS exhaust manifold and turbo housing, and special thanx to rob for swaying me on a 4 wire Blue Box(incoming)

 

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I have 37,000 on my 98. Not one problem. This is my first auto EVER, that's my only concern. Dodge is best truck on road. Never owned anything else, never will!

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98 2500 12valve 4x4,auto,37,000miles,no muff,cat,or ring.

 

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3000 miles on mine. Little problems like broken console hinge, scratched passenger door window on delivery, and overly tight oil filter. #ad

Larger problem: Steering wander (still trying to get that one solved).
The dealer has been great in responding and fixing the problems. I'd rate the truck at 8. 5 right now. Unlike many others, I'd give the dealer a 9. 5 right now. The looks I get when driving it get a 10!

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2001 2500; SLT; 4x4; QC; LB; Auto; 3. 54 LS; Camper; Tow; Sliding Rear Window; Forest Green

 

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Traded my 99 auto,which was a great truck for a 2001HO 6spd. This is an even greater truck. Took my son for a ride. He was impressed with the power. Floor it when in 4th and you can feel yourself going back into the seat. Only have 1kmiles on it. Pulled my TT and hit hills without having to downshift from 5th.

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2001 HO 6spd,Quad cab,LWB,4x4,Flame Red,all options except for leather,Westin Brushguard/Push bar (more to come)

 

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60,000 miles and I rate it #ad
X10!!!

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Paul A. Schmidt
95, 4X4, SLT 2500, 5 spd. , 4. 10, 270 hp. ,675ft. lb. TST, AFC spring kit,215hp. injectors, Pacbrake, Walker muffler,
GearVendor O. D.
Eastern PA.

 

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I have 58,000 on my '98. 5 (bought it used with 24,000 miles on it in August). It's by far the best truck I've ever owned and wouldn't trade it for the world (I do wish it was a crew cab though). I do have some complaints with it: The factory hitch was cheesy (and recalled), I replaced it with a Class V Draw-Tite. The paint job sucks - chips all over the place and lots of flaws, I will get it repainted in a couple of years. My stock lift pump was dead, unforetunately since I bought the truck - dealer wouldn't do squat because I couldn't give him driveability problems (I have an electric guage hooked up showing the low lift pump pressures - still nada), I replaced it myself. In short I'd give the truck a 9 - the paint being the primary concern. I'd give the dealer a 2 based on my experience with him. I plan on putting 500,000 on my truck, btw. I beat on it regularly including heavy loads (up to 26,000 lbs behind the truck) and hard core off-roading (Silver Lake sand dunes in Michigan).



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-Steve St. Laurent - President of the Great Lakes TDR, Chapter Forums Moderator
'98 Quad Cab Long Bed (CMNSPWR), 4x4, ISB, 5sp, 4. 10 LSD, Prime-loc remote fuel filter, boost & pyro gauges, TST Powermax, muffler eliminator, 5" chrome tip, BD Exhaust Brake, Isspro turbo temp monitor, Permatech spray in liner, Grizzly stainless nerf bars, Stull SS grill & bumper inserts, Front Draw-Tite receiver, BFG 285/75R16 AT KO's

 

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53k miles, normal maintenance, all small stuff fixed under warranty, Proven 100% reliable. Gets a 9. 9 from me.

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98 3500 QC 4X4 Int Blue, 6BTA5. 9, Auto 3. 54 LSD, PIAA Pro90's, RS9000's, Tonneau, Running Boards, 5K Air Bags, Hadley Air Horns, EGT/Boost/transmission Temp Gauges, Cobra / K40, Valley class V, Bugflector II, Bedliner, Tow Hooks, Cup Smoothie, Meg's turn-down tip, SS Fender Flares... .....

99 Lance 1110 Slide-On Truck Camper

 

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I put 87,000 miles on my 96 before I sold it to my brother. It needed a track bar, (aftermarket good, factory junk) and 4 fuel level sending units. After the TST plate I rate that truck a 10.

So far I have 18,000 on the '00. No problems. I replaced the factory junk shocks at 8K. Brakes are 1000% better than the 96, truck rides good, love the leather, steering wheel radio controls and all the other neat goodies you can't get on other brands. I want real aluminum wheels form the factory! I rate this truck a 11.

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2000 3500QC 4x4, 6-speed, 3. 54, Patriot Blue, SLT+, PE, 275's, walker 21468

 

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Score 10 for my '95. 142K+ miles and the only trouble I've had was a leaking rear axle seal and the TPS. Other problems were self inflicted. GREAT TRUCK!!!! If I ever wear mine out, I will get another Cummins powered Dodge. I will probably be too old to drive when this one gets worn out. #ad
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Joe George
Eureka, CA

'95 2500 CC auto 4X4,Combo EGT/boost guage,custom switch panel,PacBrake,TST #5,BD valve body,Automatic motorhome steps on both sides,Foldacover hard bed cover,Cummins chrome kit,Black steel grill guard,Front hitch receiver

 

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Hi guys,
Just turned 125k today, used hard and put away wet daily, 3 trannys, 1 input shaft, 1 transfercase, 1 roll, 3 cclutches(in the last 15k, and 8 sets of tires.
Truck,10
dodge dealers 1. good for parts only you cant get them anywere else, and maybe new trucks
Adam


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96 4x4, 3. 54 posi, 3" lift, 35" bfg m/t's, aluminium wheels, sport headlights,billet grill, tenzo blue foglights, K/N, NOS, Bullydog LPG, Tweaked Pump, Hx40 w/ 18. 5cm2, 4" exhaust w/ 2 chamber Flomaster, Jim Leonard street dual disc, Kenwood sterio System, Westach 60lb boost/ egt guage,aluminium bed rail covers, clear tail lenses w/ red bulbs, soon #10 tst and 370hp marine injectors, best performance to date= 428hp @ 2400 and 937lb of torque, and 14. 35 @ 98mph, more to come, Adam