- pickup 162,499
- 3,121 below average
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- Bangor, ME
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- 3,121 below average pickup 162,499 gasoline
2008 dodge ram pickup 2500 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Mega cab, ram 2500, ram 3500, power wagon. introductionthe current generation of dodge ram heavy-duty pickups has been with us for a few years now. Last redesigned for 2003, the dodge ram 2500 and dodge ram 3500 models aren't nearly as new as the latest from ford and general motors. However, they do benefit from some recent freshening such as the diesel and six-speed automatic that were added last year. for 2008, dodge ram heavy-duty line gets a new model, the sxt which slots between the st and slt lines. Also updated are woodgrain trim (dark maple burl), electric-switch 4wd on slt and higher trim, tire pressure monitors on single-rear wheel models, and a slight increase in maximum weight for the largest models. the dodge ram mega cab was launched as a 2006 model. Mega cab is built on the heavy duty chassis and comes fitted with the hemi engine. 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. the result is acres of cab space, with six seats and plenty of head, shoulder, leg and hip room. The mega cab is aptly named. The back seats are roomy and comfortable with reclining seatbacks, separate rear heating and air conditioning outlets, reading lights and a center armrest with cup holders, and available dvd entertainment. There's space behind the back seats for cargo. Folding down the back seats reveals a huge cargo area (more than 70 cubic feet) with a flat load floor. The rear doors open big and wide, making it easy to load stuff inside. The exhaust brake provides engine braking down long highway grades, thereby leaving the brakes cool, fade-free, and ready for stopping. The diesel's power and fuel economy make it an excellent choice for owners who tow heavy trailers long distances. the ram heavy duty models are equally at home serving solo contractors, landscape crews or families with heavy toys, and everyone in between. A trx4 (mild off-road) is available for 2500 and 3500 while the power wagon (more severe off-road) is 2500-series only. the mega cab 1500 is the light-duty configuration, but still has the heavy parts underneath and can haul payloads of up to 2,430 pounds and trailers of up to 8,750 pounds when equipped with 4. 10:1 axle gears. The mega cab 1500 comes with the 5. 7-liter hemi v8 and a five-speed automatic transmission, and prices range from slt 4x2 32,735) to the laramie 4x4 40,325). the 2500 26,140-$42,410) comes standard with the hemi v8 with six-speed manual or available five-speed automatic, optional with the cummins 6. 7-liter turbo diesel (about $7,100) and a six speed manual or six-speed automatic. The power wagon is $37,950-$41,185 depending on cab, and 4wd adds about $3,000 to any standard 2500-series. the 3500 28,345-$49,920) may appear pricey because the cummins diesel is often standard equipment, especially on dual rear wheel models. Options are limited to powertrain and chassis equipment, side curtain airbags, and a few cosmetic upgrades. sxt adds a bit more bright trim and chrome, including the wheels, power mirrors/windows/locks, cruise control, remote keyless entry, carpet, and cloth upholstery. A trx4 off-road package may be added, consisting of aluminum wheels and more aggressive tires, limited-slip differential, skid plates, tow hooks, fog lamps, and unique shocks. slt, the standard trim on mega cabs, includes an overhead console, speed control, power windows and door locks, keyless entry, and power mirrors. Options for slt include a power-sliding rear window, a bed liner, powered trailer tow mirrors, sun roof, power adjustable pedals and driver seat, am/fm/6cd/mp3 with infinity speaker, navigation, sirius satellite radio, dvd rear-seat entertainment system, uconnect bluetooth hands-free wireless communication system, bucket seats, yes essentials stain-repellent cloth upholstery, and 17-inch forged aluminum wheels. A part-time electric shift transfer case is available on 4wd models. laramie models add leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, heated front seats, security alarm, auto-dimming rearview mirror, chrome moldings and sentry key engine immobilizer. Options on the laramie package include an entertainment system, sun roof, bucket seats, bluetooth, and the navigation radio. the 2500 power wagon comes with the hemi only, electric-locking front and rear differentials, disconnecting front sway bar, warn 12,000-lb winch, and 32-inch bfgoodrich off-road tires. From the front, a more refined crosshair grille with strong, full-chrome collar remains instantly recognizable as a strong dodge ram signature. With the front-end restyled last year and a dual-rear wheel option added after introduction, the tail now gets attention with new taillight styling similar to the dodge durango and dakota. from the side, the mega cab makes an even more dramatic impression. Very wide rear doors are unique to the immense mega cab, with a very large proportion of window glass to door. The dark glass rear doors and wide pillar suggest a limousine, and interior volume reinforces the impression. Behind this huge cab, the bed looks small, but it remains significantly large: 6 feet, 3 inches in length and 51 inches wide between the wheel wells. The mega cab adds some 22 inches of cab length to the already-wide interior, taking second-row spaciousness beyond any previous production pickup. The mega cab's rear seats offer 44. 2 inches of legroom, compared with 36. 7 inches for a quad cab. And there is room for the rear seats to recline, tilting up to 37-degrees for added comfort. The rear seats also have their own reading lights and a center armrest with cup holders, plus separate rear air conditioning and heat outlets. dvd entertainment for rear seat passengers is available, with wireless headsets and integrated game ports. Behind the passengers is a power sliding rear window for flow-through ventilation. Because of the added length of the second-row seating area, the air bag system had to be redesigned with larger side curtain air bags. Each side air bag has its own impact sensor in order to trigger the air bag on the side where impact occurs. from the driver's seat, the view is of a wide center stack with large knobs and buttons, precisely finished with consistent angles and cut lines throughout. The instrument panel cluster is located under a prominent dash brow to reduce glare and improve visibility of six white-faced gauges, the latter numbered on diesel-engine models. Rectangular, slat-type air vents close flush. interior trim is markedly different among the trim levels. In st trim, the dash is textured plastic with synthetic-look inserts on the slt. The laramie package makes extensive use of woodgrain trim inside, with less plastic, for a more distinctive appearance. the seats are generously padded and we found them to be comfortable, especially the six-way driver's seat in the laramie, which can be shifted around as any particular position becomes tiresome on long trips. The leather upholstery adds a rich appearance to the interior of laramie models. With the optional front bucket seats, a new center console extends from the dashboard. Even those of us used to operating domestic pickups and tow vehicles are aware of the ram's imposing size and stance. Inside the cabin, it is a long reach to hand something across the console to a p.
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