The Mega Cab more than compensates by expanding legroom by nearly a foot and offering a comfy, reclining backseat. Prices may not include Dealer Delivery and Handling Charges. The current generation of Dodge Ram heavy-duty pickups has been with us for a few years now. If carrying passengers in comfort is a priority equal to pickup utility, it's hard to do better than a Ram 2500 Mega Cab model. The Ram Mega Cab rides and drives like a heavy duty pickup, regardless of the 1500, 2500, or 3500 rating, and it doesn't make sense unless you're towing heavy loads or have a big work crew. For 4x4 regular cabs and Quad Cabs, Dodge also offers the Power Wagon trim. At 35000 miles had to replace all the ball joints, maintenance cannot be done on it without getting filthy on even the simplest of items.
For heavy-duty truck buyers looking for an off-road-capable truck without any aftermarket modifications, Dodge offers the Ram Power Wagon. With its big-rig styling and workhorse capabilities, the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 personifies this image. However, they do benefit from some recent freshening such as the diesel and six-speed automatic that were added last year. We are not responsible for any errors or omissions on this page. The dealer changed all front end parts including: steering box, tie rod, ball joints. The 2008 Dodge Ram is apparently capable of withstanding an incessant pounding from a 13-foot-tall Rock-'Em Sock-'Em robot. They can bring a 30,000-pound C-123 cargo plane to a stop after dropping out of its tail.
Folding down the back seats reveals a huge cargo area more than 70 cubic feet with a flat load floor. This big boy comes with electric driver-controlled locking front and rear differentials, an electronic disconnecting front antiroll bar, 33-inch off-road tires, a 12,000-pound winch and unique suspension tuning. I could go on and on. Covered bins are provided back there for storing gear and smaller items, and hooks are provided for hanging things. Car was very clean and just as described. The check engine light comes on often and I have replaced one turbo. The Ram Heavy Duty models are equally at home serving solo contractors, landscape crews or families with heavy toys, and everyone in between.
I have 31m500 miles on the truck. Please feel free to call us before you visit. He didn't even know what his dealership priced it at! We update our website inventory frequently, but our inventory changes with recent sales. The latter comes standard with the Laramie trim. They can drive around our country accompanied by the incessant playback of John Mellencamp music.
It's a poor quality build all around. The truck has spent 2 and a half of the 15 months we've had it, in the shop! Although it is a straightforward, user-friendly design, materials quality could be a bit better. An unusual feature for a from-the-factory pickup, an exhaust brake provides additional stability and braking power when towing very heavy loads. Unfortunately, rear seating in Quad Cabs is noticeably more cramped than in competitors' crew-cab trucks. I have alignment problems from day one and they still remain. The rear doors open big and wide, making it easy to load stuff inside. The big Cummins is also the first diesel engine in the truck market to meet the more stringent 2010 federal emissions requirements.
This Ram is highly specialized for off-road duty with its raised suspension, front and rear differential locks, electronically disengaging front stabilizer bar, 33-inch tires, 12,000-pound winch and full skid plates. Facility is bright and clean. The diesel's power and fuel economy make it an excellent choice for owners who tow heavy trailers long distances. We found the Dodge Ram Cummins turbo diesel quiet, powerful and responsive. I am on my second set of tires.
Mileage may change slightly due to test drives. The result is acres of cab space, with six seats and plenty of head, shoulder, leg and hip room. An interior redesign a few years ago maintained the truck's freshness, while a new 6. The Mega Cab is aptly named. He seemed to have no personality at all. The four-wheel-drive 2500 has a solid front axle and recirculating-ball steering setup, while the two-wheel-drive model gets an independent front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering. At 27k miles, the water pump leaked spewed may be a better word and the head gasket blew before we could get it to a safe place to pull over.
The regular cabs come with a long bed only, while the Quad Cab has either a short or long cargo bed. The luxurious Laramie comes with standard upgrades like dual-zone automatic climate control, leather seating, a power driver seat, upgraded speakers and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls. I was told today that this is normal for This year and to expect a death wobble possible on the highway at 70 mph if you hit a pot hole or bump the truck will jump out from under you well this happened 3 months ago and never crossed my mind there was a problem till today when told of this. The standard bed is shorter than expected, while the Mega Cab's truncated bed could potentially limit fifth-wheel trailering applications. The engine brake doesn't work all the time. The extra-large Mega cab was created by re-proportioning the relationship between cab and bed on a long wheelbase truck, adding 20 inches to the cab and shortening the bed to 6 feet, three inches.
He didn't even great me or introduce himself as i arrived. Introduction If you believe the commercials, trucks can do anything. Only three automakers offer heavy-duty trucks, and the Dodge is the elder statesman of the group, having been introduced in 2003. The Dodge Ram Mega Cab was launched as a 2006 model. Brad was our salesman and he was fun to work with. Its Rock-'Em Sock-'Em styling makes it arguably the manliest of this most manly truck category, while its Mega Cab model should appeal to those who need a maximum amount of passenger space.
No crash tests have been performed on the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, but in government crash tests, the lighter Ram 1500 earned five out of five stars for its protection of front occupants in head-on collisions. Other than that, the 2008 Ram 2500 should meet the needs of anyone seeking an all-American macho machine. Against the Ford F-250 and Chevy Silverado 2500, the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 is definitely worthy of consideration. I would recommend this dealer and would be a repeat customer. Government needs to step in we need dodge to step up to the plate. The fuel mileage on the 6. The exhaust brake provides engine braking down long highway grades, thereby leaving the brakes cool, fade-free, and ready for stopping.