2005 Powerwagon

Jeeperabe · #1 03-07-2009, 11:27 PM

I found a Powerwagon for sale locally. I might go take a look at it. The only thing i am concerned about it the MPG of this truck. It will be my daily driver. How good is the Hemi with add ons such as exhaust, intake, chips, etc? thanks.

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raminator08 · #2 03-08-2009, 12:17 AM

well, im sure that if i dont say it someone else will: you dont buy a truck like this and expect to get anything closer to descent gas mileage. youre probably looking at like less than 12 mpg if you drive in the city a lot. with all those upgrades you could get a couple extra mpgs and maybe 20+ extra hp.

HammerZ71 · #3 03-08-2009, 12:27 AM

Awesome truck! But I don't think you want it for a daily driver. But everyone who has one can't make a single post without complaining about the mileage...

Jeeperabe · #4 03-08-2009, 12:53 AM

maybe i will hold out then for a cummins. I really need a new truck right now as i dont have a truck and need one for work and it would just make things easier. I cant afford a diesel right now and i found this truck for right around 16k with 70k miles....so thats why i wanted to hear from you guys.

raminator08 · #5 03-08-2009, 12:56 AM

most peope are going to say to go with the diesel. if you need to haul heavy loads then i would definitely wait and save up for the CTD

cyclone429 · #6 03-08-2009, 01:19 AM

The power wagon is built on a 2500 frame, you get larger tires, 285 70 17 ( 265 70 17 is stock 2500 rim ) locking front diff, built in whinch and a little better shock than the base 2500, not much seperates a power wagon from a 2500.

The gear ratios are not the same on a 2500, ie 373 or 410 ( not sure on the power wagon ) A power wagon is built for off road, yet I have never seen one off road, its a shame to spend good coin on a truck and than stratch it all up going off road.

If your worried abought gas mileage, rough ride on the high way than the power wagon is not a smart buy, if your going to go off road and work the truck and have a real need for a 3/4 ton 4x4, than don't worry abought keeping the beast fed.

justanothermoparman · #7 03-08-2009, 01:38 AM

The Power Wagon has 4.56 gears in it.

09W3500 · #8 03-08-2009, 06:56 AM

If I could afford another truck (to go with my '09 3500 CTD) it would DEFINITELY be a Power Wagon. IMHO, it is the coolest rig out there.

Fortunately, I only live about four miles from work so I don't need a commuter car.

Otis30 · #9 03-08-2009, 07:53 AM

I used to have a PW. Couldn't stand the fuel mileage! The best I could get was about 13 mpg on flat, open, 55 mph country roads. After a while, the poor mileage wears on you. Off road, the truck itself was a beast, though the tires need to be upgraded to something better.

In the end, I had to get rid of it for a diesel, and have not regretted that decision at all.

HammerZ71 · #10 03-08-2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Otis30

I used to have a PW. Couldn't stand the fuel mileage! The best I could get was about 13 mpg on flat, open, 55 mph country roads. After a while, the poor mileage wears on you. Off road, the truck itself was a beast, though the tires need to be upgraded to something better.

In the end, I had to get rid of it for a diesel, and have not regretted that decision at all.

That seems to be the sentiment with everyone I've ever talked to that had a Power Wagon, Otis. They are fantastic off-road vehicles, but after the uniqueness where's off, everyone seems to be looking to get rid of it and either step back into a 1500 or into a CTD...

Fantastic truck if you can afford to have it be your "for show" or hunting/playing vehicle, but a really poor choice for a daily driver...