Hit that nail right on the head. Sorry dude you didn’t have send me your resume, I’m shore you work hard.

 

5.7 wasn't an optionin 02....5.7 was in the trucks starting in 03

 

http://www.autobuyguide.com/2002/12-...ews/index.html

-A five-speed manual transmission is standard with the 3.7- and 4.7-liter engines; a four-speed automatic ($975) is optional. The 5.7-liter V8 comes standard with a heavy-duty automatic.



http://autos.aol.com/cars-Dodge-Ram+...F870EBFECF6392
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Overview Introduction The Dodge Ram 1500 offers big power and big capabilities. It's responsive and comfortable as an everyday driver and it's ready to do some serious work when called upon. The light-duty Ram 1500 models are smooth and refined. Their cabs are comfortable and convenient, among the roomiest in their respective classes. It comes with the option of a 3.7L V6, 4.7L V8, or 5.7L Hemi V8 engine. It is standard with rear-wheel ABS, 17' steel wheels, and vinyl split front bench seats. When properly equipped the Ram 1500 is able to tow up to 6100 lbs.

 

ey, no problem buddy. i run every part of his business. so it seems as though its mine, huh? sorry that your pops couldnt make a business that makes him a lot of money. i guess im one of the fortunate 20 year olds whos dad started a business and is forcing me through college by saying if i dont go and get a 4.0, i dont get a piece of the business. luckily, im getting that 4.0, running the business, and have a sick *** truck.

 

http://www.allpar.com/model/ram/ram-engine.html

the 5.7L Hemi was not available until the 2003 model year

 

My god! Another hemi vs toyota post! Is there not something else we can talk about?

 

I have noticed that certain brands are typical of certain area's. I see more Ram's in the rual farming area's of alberta, Titans, ridgelines in acerages out side of Edmontom, Calgary, and a lot of Fords dead or stuck in the oil patch.

I realy have nothing against the Tundra, or Jap trucks, or Gm,as a former Ford owner for over 25 years , you could not pay me to drive any of thier stuff ( even a Shelby gt 500 Mustang )

Dodge has a long way to go to catch up to quality, and fit and finish, ie presentattion of thier 3rd generation trucks, But that being said, my 06 2500 Ram even with it's minor issues, has been the best truck I have owned to date.

All brands are not going to be created =, and all the sales B/S and marketing is not going to sway a smart consumer who knows what thier willing to pay for what they want.

Dodge still has a lousy repuationfor quality, and Ford still has thier repuation for best selling, built Ford tough repuation, but Dodge has began to turn the tide.

 

The Consumer Reports test comparison
of all the full sized gasoline and diesel pickup trucks
is more straight forward than a CGI enhanced commercial
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The September 2007 issue of Consumer Reports arrived
and has an article on page 52 reviewing full size pickups
with most written on 1500 models
but they did test 3/4 ton diesels from Dodge, GM and Ford
and had all gasoline and diesel pickups tow the same 7400 lb trailer.

High Points:
Consumers Reports says that the reliability of the Ram has now
improved enough that they make it a 'recommended' pick.

Low points:
The new diesels with the new emissions and ULSD fuel
all showed quite low MPG in 'mixed' driving and towing the 7400 lb trailer:

Ford 250 6.4L........10 MPG mixed....8.7 MPG towing
GM 6.6 Duramax....13 MPG mixed...10.4 MPG towing

Dodge 6.7. diesel...13 MPG mixed...10 MPG towing

Dodge 5.7 gas........13 MPG mixed....8.2 MPG towing

The Dodge 5.7 V8 1500 pulled the 7400 lb trailer to 60 mph
in 20.5 seconds

The Toyota Tundra 5.7 was 15 MPG mixed and 8.4 towing
and pulled the 7400 lb trailer to 60 mph in 16.1 seconds
versus 18.9 seconds for the Ford Powerstroke
versus same 18.9 seconds for Dodge 6.7 Cummins
and 17.0 seconds for the Chevy Duramax.

Consumer Reports writes that they dislike the ride of the Tundra
and prefer the ride of the new Silverado.

The Dodge Ram matched the Tundra on dry braking from 60 mph
with 153 feet for each. It is good to see Ram brakes up to snuff finally.

sample quote:

"The Dodge Ram 1500 has improved since the last time we tested it in 2004.
It rides and handles better, and it is quieter."

This issue of Consumers Reports has
"Stop ID thieves"
on a blue cover