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Car Forum / Dodge / Dodge Trucks / February 20062003 Ram 1500 - How does it rate??
I just put a deposit on a 2003 Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4X4 with the Magnum V8. It has 33+K miles on it. It looks to be in really good shape and drove well on the test drive. But it wasn't a real long drive. Are there things I should look for that might deter me from buying it? Any hidden things? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Jeff > I just put a deposit on a 2003 Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4X4 with the > Magnum V8. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Thanks, > Jeff I like mine better than any vehicle I have ever owned. The only downside is the gas milage. 11 is about the best I can get around town. The only problem I've had is that the rear differential broke. It was found when I had it in for service. Covered under warranty. Did you get the 4.7 or the Hemi? BDK Thanks for the reply. I got the 4.7 Magnum V8. Wanted a Hemi but could not find one used. Too much $$$$ to buy it new. The gas mileage part doesn't bother me as much, since I'm not driving that far to and from work. Jeff > Thanks for the reply. > I got the 4.7 Magnum V8. Wanted a Hemi but could not find one used. > Too much $$$$ to buy it new. The gas mileage part doesn't bother me as > much, since I'm not driving that far to and from work. > > Jeff Well, I hope it's a good one. The 4.7 engine seems to be pretty much trouble free.. BDK Someone I used to work with syas that the rear and transmission on the Dodges were not that good. Is there anything to that or are they just being Ram Haters??? Jeff > Someone I used to work with syas that the rear and transmission on the > Dodges were not that good. > Is there anything to that or are they just being Ram Haters??? Well, when presented with such overwhemlingly compelling evidence, how could one argue differently? That's what I thought. I'm sticking with getting the Ram. > That's what I thought. > I'm sticking with getting the Ram. In all seriousness, early 4xRE transmissions had a bit of a reputation for premature failure. The '03 Ram you're looking at has a completely re-designed transmission (the 45RFE or the 545RFE), and in the 5-6 years it's been out, there have been very few complaints. As with any automatic transmission, regular fluid/filter changes will let you get the most out of it. The rears in the older models were also known to have bearing failures but I don't know if that is still happening.  SignatureIf at first you don't succeed, you're not cut out for skydiving > > That's what I thought. > > I'm sticking with getting the Ram. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > transmission, regular fluid/filter changes will let you get the most out of > it. Thanks guys. That helps me out alot. Now I'm sure. Jeff |
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