Respondent's Background
|
'98 Dodge Ram 2500 |
Willits, CA |
Mileage: 26K |
Per Month: 1000 mi |
|
Normal driving, some
towing |
Occasional wet
and snow; no off-road |
Some Towing to 6,500 |
Age: 60+ |
Vehicle Information
|
Green |
V-8 Diesel |
Turbo, Standard Transmission |
Vehicle Ratings
| City
Handling? |
4 |
City
noise? |
4 |
| Highwy
hndling? |
5 |
Highway
noise? |
4 |
| Ease
of parking? |
4 |
Wind
noise? |
4 |
| Turning? |
4 |
Fit
and Finish? |
4 |
| Cornering? |
4 |
Interior
wear? |
4 |
| Acceleration? |
4 |
Exterior
wear? |
4 |
| Passing
ease? |
5 |
Electrical? |
4 |
| Hill
climbing? |
5 |
Transmission? |
4 |
| Seat
comfort? |
5 |
Braking? |
4 |
| Air-conditioning |
5 |
Spacious
interior? |
4 |
| Heat/defrost? |
4 |
Repairs? |
No |
| Storage/Cargo? |
4 |
Buy
again? |
yes |
| Gauges
are clear? |
4 |
Recommend? |
yes |
| Ride
comfort? |
4 |
Good
Value? |
yes |
| |
|
TOTAL |
101 |
| |
|
AVERAGE |
4.02 |
Comments
I really appreciate the lower
price for diesel and the improved mileage. In Northern California
I would recommend a 4 wheel drive. Also 4 wheel anti lock brakes.
|
Respondent's
Background
|
'00 Dodge Ram 2500 |
Willits, CA |
Mileage: 450 mi |
Male |
|
Normal driving, |
Occasional wet
and snow; no off-road |
Some Towing to 4,000 |
Age: 60+ |
Vehicle Information
|
Green |
V-8 Diesel |
Turbo, Standard Transmission,
no air, Quad Cab, ABS, Tow, Heavy Springs |
Vehicle Ratings
| City
Handling? |
4 |
City
noise? |
4 |
| Highwy
hndling? |
5 |
Highway
noise? |
4 |
| Ease
of parking? |
4 |
Wind
noise? |
4 |
| Turning? |
4 |
Fit
and Finish? |
4 |
| Cornering? |
4 |
Interior
wear? |
4 |
| Acceleration? |
4 |
Exterior
wear? |
4 |
| Passing
ease? |
4 |
Electrical? |
4 |
| Hill
climbing? |
5 |
Transmission? |
4 |
| Seat
comfort? |
4 |
Braking? |
5 |
| Air-conditioning |
n/a |
Spacious
interior? |
5 |
| Heat/defrost? |
4 |
Repairs? |
No |
| Storage/Cargo? |
4 |
Buy
again? |
yes |
| Gauges
are clear? |
4 |
Recommend? |
yes |
| Ride
comfort? |
4 |
Good
Value? |
yes |
| |
|
TOTAL |
96 |
| |
|
AVERAGE |
4.17 |
Comments
The suspension in the new Ram
Trucks is significantly improved. The mileage for the diesel
engine remains good, over 20 miles to the gallon. The Club Cab
has been replaced by a Quad Cab in all 2000 Ram Trucks, which
allows much easier access to the rear seat or storage area. The
shift on the fly 4 wheel drive works easily, and the traction
control provides added traction for off road or driving on snow
or ice. On factory orders I would recommend the trailer tow package
and heavy duty springs
E-mail: earlwilliams@pacific.net
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