2005 or 2006?
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2005 or 2006?
Hi All,
I'm looking to buy a Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Laramie SB 4x4 Hemi, as fully loaded as possible. I've been looking at a few in my area, and I'm trying to decide between an '05 and an '06.
I did some searching in these forums to help my decision and the best info I could find was a debate on whether the '06 is as quick as the '05. Having driven both, similarly equipped, I can say the '05 definitely had a bit more "neck snapping" going on when I goosed it. It could be the throttle programming, as one user pointed out. Does anyone have any hard 0-60 times or quarter mile times to truly compare?
I definitely prefer the styling and interior design of the '06, though, even if it doesn't feel as quick.
All other things being equal, should I get an '05 or an '06?
(Also, at the risk of posting this question in the incorrect forum, the best trucks I can find aren't perfect, so please give me a shout if yours is for sale and not too far from New Brunswick, Canada.)
Any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Pierre
I'm looking to buy a Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Laramie SB 4x4 Hemi, as fully loaded as possible. I've been looking at a few in my area, and I'm trying to decide between an '05 and an '06.
I did some searching in these forums to help my decision and the best info I could find was a debate on whether the '06 is as quick as the '05. Having driven both, similarly equipped, I can say the '05 definitely had a bit more "neck snapping" going on when I goosed it. It could be the throttle programming, as one user pointed out. Does anyone have any hard 0-60 times or quarter mile times to truly compare?
I definitely prefer the styling and interior design of the '06, though, even if it doesn't feel as quick.
All other things being equal, should I get an '05 or an '06?
(Also, at the risk of posting this question in the incorrect forum, the best trucks I can find aren't perfect, so please give me a shout if yours is for sale and not too far from New Brunswick, Canada.)
Any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Pierre
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RE: 2005 or 2006?
I, for one, am not a fan of MDS in a truck, especially a 4x4. Just me though, I don't give a hoot about gas mileage, if I did, I'd have bought a Toyota Hybrid. My Hemi has 8 cylinders and I want them working, all the time. I also like the torsion bar setup in the pre-06's, although I got a suspension lift and didn't do it, you can crank 'em up a bit for a "free" level kit and fit bigger meats.
The '06 IS a newer design though, and as such, one would think would have technological advantages, it's just that I kinda like the way the '05 is set up...
The '06 IS a newer design though, and as such, one would think would have technological advantages, it's just that I kinda like the way the '05 is set up...