- pickup 101,712
- 12,995 fair
- Pasadena, MD
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- autoshopper.com
- pickup 101,712 flex fuel black automatic
2005 dodge ram 1500 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Strong lineup includes viper-powered srt-10. introductionthis may be the golden age of the full-size pickup. Indeed, it's impossible to buy a bad full-size pickup nowadays. The all-new ford f-150 and nissan titan have made headlines. Toyota has a new double cab model, and there are strong entries from chevrolet and gmc. In spite of all this, the dodge ram remains an excellent choice. The cabs are comfortable and convenient, among the roomiest in their respective classes. The quad cab is handy for hauling friends and family but even the standard cab is roomy. Arguably, the ram is the best-looking truck on the market. The styling is bold and handsome, more sophisticated than the previous design. the hemi v8 engine has drawn much attention for its power and efficiency as well as the heritage its name evokes. It is an exceptionally good engine, smooth and very responsive. Adding to its responsiveness is a five-speed automatic. The popular 4. 7-liter v8 delivers responsive performance. It's also smooth and sophisticated, benefiting from a modern overhead-cam design. The guinness book of world records called the srt-10 the fastest production pickup. lineupdodge ram is available in two cab configurations, regular cab and quad cab. Regular cab models start at $20,180 for a 4x2, $24,285 for a 4x4. Quad cabs start at $24,190 for a 4x2, $28,175 for a 4x4. two bed lengths are available, a 6-foot, 3-inch standard bed and an 8-foot long-bed. Ordering the long bed adds 20 inches to the wheelbase. Long-bed rams also get a bigger fuel tank, 35 gallons in place of the standard 26-gallon tank. Long beds add $300-$350 to the price. several engines are offered: most popular is the 4. 7-liter v8, a modern overhead-cam engine. The most powerful engine in the regular lineup is the 5. 7-liter hemi v8, which adds $795 to the price. At the other end of the scale, there's the rip-snortin' 8. 3-liter v10 in the srt-10 models rated 500 horsepower and 525 pound-feet of torque. new for 2005 is a six-speed manual transmission as standard equipment with the 3. 7-liter v6 and 4. 7-liter v8. st is the base level. It comes standard with air conditioning, but is equipped with wind-up windows, manual door locks, and vinyl upholstery. slt adds $1,700-$3,200, depending on cab style and driveline. It comes standard with the 4. 7-liter v8, and adds cloth upholstery, nicer interior trim, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a host of convenience items, and wider tires. laramie is the top trim level, with leather seating surfaces, dual-zone air conditioning, a premium stereo, 17-inch cast aluminum wheels, and a long list of luxury features. Offered in two packages, laramie retails for $7,800-$8,900 more than the base trim level. sport trim, available for most models, includes fog lights, 17-inch aluminum wheels, body-colored exterior trim, and special interior trim. Aggressive 20-inch wheels and tires are also available. the srt-10 is available in both regular cab 45,000) and quad cab 50,000) models for 2005. a power sunroof with one-touch open and close features is a new option for 2005 quad cab models. Sirius satellite radio is available for 2005 quad cabs as well. A new uconnect hands-free cellular telephone system that can communicate with bluetooth-enabled cell phones is available, and there's a new integrated radio/navigation system. the off-road package 870-$1,405) comes with unique 17-inch aluminum wheels on lt275/70r17 off-road tires, 3. 92 rear axle, limited-slip differential, skid plates for the transfer case and front suspension, special shocks, tow hooks, fog lamps, and a heavy-duty cooling system. the work special package is designed to deliver affordability with gray bumpers, grille, and 17x7 steel wheels. walkaroundthe dodge ram presents a bold, distinctive appearance with its big horse-collar grille and freightliner fenders. The basic look goes back 10 years, but received a major redesign for 2002. Modern and contemporary, the current design improved on the best of the previous, ground-breaking design. We think it looks terrific. 2005 brings new rear badging, including a chrome ram's head on the center of the tailgate. few grilles are as instantly recognizable as the ram's massive horse collar. The color of the grille provides trim-level identification: the outside rim is all chrome on slts, with a gray honeycomb center. Laramie models are distinguished by an all-chrome grille surround and chrome billet grille center, along with chrome bodyside moldings. Sport trim features a body-colored grille surround and body-colored crosshairs with unique chrome billets in the center. The most noticeable exterior feature of the srt-10 is a unique hood that features a wide power bulge and scoop sitting atop the signature cross-hair grille. moving rearward, the ram presents robust appearance. The broad, sloping hood has a pronounced crown that falls over the sides to the prominent front fenders. A fast, raked-back windshield enhances aerodynamics and water management, and gives the ram a modern appearance. The leading edge of the front door overlaps the a-pillar, creating a smooth transition from the front of the cab to the side. Everything is smooth and integrated. The big side mirrors, great for visibility, are mounted on platforms to reduce wind noise, and a channel has been specially designed to keep water off of the mirrors. That's seems high when trying to heave heavy gear aboard. interiorthe dodge ram is among the roomiest of the full-size pickups and its cab is a pleasant place to be. Dodge added 3 inches to the cab's total length when the ram was redesigned for 2002, stealing that space from the bed. Regular cab and quad cab versions offer identical roominess in the front seats. the ram comes with a front bench seat split 40/20/40. The narrow center section features a large fold-down armrest with a compartment big enough to hold a laptop. We've found both the cloth and the leather seats comfortable, though they could use more support on the side bolsters. Laramie models get silver trim adorning the door panels and instrument bezels. Laramie comes with distinctive leather trim, with higher contrast color seat inserts. we've found the interior materials in rams to be good quality overall, though not all is perfect in truckville. The faux wood trim on the center stack reminds us of plastic. On leather-trimmed models, cloth is used on the inboard seat-bottom trim where leather would have offered a cleaner appearance. The cup holders can be fussy. White-faced instruments with turquoise numbers look sporty and trendy, but don't offer the legibility of traditional white-on-black designs, particularly at dusk. At night, the instruments are nicely illuminated in green. however, the ram interior is quite nice and shows attention to details that add utility and convenience. The big fold-down center armrest/console comes with adjustable dividers and a power outlet. A hook on the passenger-side floor well is provided for securing a plastic grocery bag or anything else with suitable handles. three-point shoulder belts are used at all locations, including the rear center seat. Power adjustable pedals let shorter drivers adjust their seating position better so they aren't sitting so close to the airbag; this improves comfort, safety, and drivability and is a smart option for two-driver families. Big mirrors on the ram make it easier to see what's behind. side-curtain airbags are a $390 option on regular cabs, $490 on quad cabs. Curtain-style airbags are designed to provide head protection in a side impact along with protection in the event of a rollover. We highly recommend them. Setting a button for a station, for example, requires pressing a separate set button, rather than just holding the station button down. Small, sliding bass and treble controls are harder to adjust than knobs when bouncing around in a pickup truck. Optional steering wheel audio controls 75) improve this situation with brilliantly designed buttons behind the steering wheel that are easy to use. Likewise, cruise controls 390) on the steering wheel are easy to operate and come packaged with a tilt steering column. overall, the center dash is a paradigm of convenience. Large heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (hvac) buttons can be operated while wearing gloves. A textured fabric is used for trim around the audio and hvac controls that gives the center dash a nice look and feel. Just below the hvac c. Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Leather Seats✔ Navigation System✔ Bluetooth✔ Aluminum Wheels
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