Howdy all! I just picked up my first dodge truck today and i would like to know what i got my self in to. Its a 1996 1500 extra cab short box, 4x4, 5.9L 360, fully loaded minus the leather, 110K with auto tranny. How good of a truck is this? Reliable? What kind of MPG would i usually get? How is it offroad?


Thanks guys

Josh

 

Try doing a search or just looking around the forum. Lots of info in here already. Welcome to hell.

 

Welcome to the forum.

Thats the kind of research you should do BEFORE you buy a vehicle, not after.

Q: How good of a truck is this? Reliable?
A: These Dodge Rams involve whats called "tough love". Some days, you will just love them and praise them. Other days, you will love them so much you'll want to kick, beat, and scream at them. As long as you don't mind learning how to turn a wrench, so to speak, they are usually going to do you OK.

Q: MPG?
A: You shouldn't be buying a truck and expecting MPGs. Its more like GPM, gallons per mile. For a spirited driver, such as myself, with a bit of a lead foot, expect 10 MPG in town. Once you add on a few upgrades, like a tuner, different intake manifold, performance air filter or CAI, different exhaust, etc., you'll get about 12 MPG in town. Don't ever trust the overhead console, always do the cold hard math when figuring MPGs... miles driven (trip OD) divided by gallons you put in at the pump. If you can baby it, you may be able to squeeze 14 or a little more out of it.

Q: Off-road?
A: If you plan on off-roading, it doesn't matter what truck you have or what parts you use, expect to break stuff. Mine's no where near the off-road machine that some guys have on here, but it gets me into/out of ditches and through muddy/dirt/crop fields just fine. They can, with the right parts, be made into great off-road machines.


Like Miami said, do some searching here to. Lots and LOTS of info pertaining to all of the above.

 

You just made the worst decision of your life lol

 

Oh come on Bluebeast its better than a ford. I would choose a Dodge over anything else any day and +1 to you Jason. We all have those feelings i love my truck no matter what buy some days i just wanna kick it lol, and welcome to the forum offroadjosh and post some pictures

 

I own Fords too lol. Well I have 2 Mustangs and an Explorer.

Even with all the the bad things with my truck I love it and wouldn't trade it for anything. Well maybe a Shelby 500 or a Lambo

 

Im thinking i will like the 360 for fire call responses:P


Josh

 

Oh great, another fire beater.

 

haha yup:P


Josh

 

like miami said, welcome to hell, and im not talking about the truck....