3.7 Quad Cab 2 Wheel
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3.7 Quad Cab 2 Wheel
Guys, I'm new to the forum and need you advise. A local dealer has a 08 SXT quad cab on sale for less than $19,000. Is has power window, locks, cruise and other nice options. It does have the 3.7 V6 with 4 speed Auto, with 3.92 gears. What your opinion, I fear the 3.7 might be too small for this size truck.
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RE: 3.7 Quad Cab 2 Wheel
depends on what you are going to do with your truck. If you are going to be hauling mid to heavy loads on a frequent basis then i would suggest moving up to the 4.7 or 5.8l engine. If you are just using it for to/from driving then the 3.7l will be good. The 3.7 does experence engine rmp jump in cruise control when going up shallow grades so do expect that if you get the truck. Kind of sucks since I have to either shut off the O/D (overdrive) or cancel out of cruise control and keep the rpms where i want manually.
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RE: 3.7 Quad Cab 2 Wheel
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depends on what you are going to do with your truck. If you are going to be hauling mid to heavy loads on a frequent basis then i would suggest moving up to the 4.7 or 5.8l engine. If you are just using it for to/from driving then the 3.7l will be good. The 3.7 does experence engine rmp jump in cruise control when going up shallow grades so do expect that if you get the truck. Kind of sucks since I have to either shut off the O/D (overdrive) or cancel out of cruise control and keep the rpms where i want manually.
depends on what you are going to do with your truck. If you are going to be hauling mid to heavy loads on a frequent basis then i would suggest moving up to the 4.7 or 5.8l engine. If you are just using it for to/from driving then the 3.7l will be good. The 3.7 does experence engine rmp jump in cruise control when going up shallow grades so do expect that if you get the truck. Kind of sucks since I have to either shut off the O/D (overdrive) or cancel out of cruise control and keep the rpms where i want manually.
its not to hard. i remember they are all .7, and its 3 4 and 5
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RE: 3.7 Quad Cab 2 Wheel
1- you can get it cheaper...by a few grand i think...wait until dealers offering some cash-back incentives. i bought my 06 in late 06 when the 07 was already out and chrysler was offering 4500 cash back on 06's. got mine for 15,200...4500cashback is a lot for a 24000 dollar truck
2- 4.7 has a lot more power, and pretty much samr mileage.
so, yes the engine is too small. little sucker has tons of torque for what it is, but doesn't quite pull the truck as well as it should.
2- 4.7 has a lot more power, and pretty much samr mileage.
so, yes the engine is too small. little sucker has tons of torque for what it is, but doesn't quite pull the truck as well as it should.
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RE: 3.7 Quad Cab 2 Wheel
Thanks for the replies, this truck has a window stick of $30,075.
With $8,000 in rebates and $3,000 off dealer. I have a 07 Jeep Commander with the older style 4.7. It seems to run fine, my wife's car and I have driven it much. I think I'll look for V8 4.7 or 5.7.
I hear the 5.7 is a real gas hog.
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BigODodge
With $8,000 in rebates and $3,000 off dealer. I have a 07 Jeep Commander with the older style 4.7. It seems to run fine, my wife's car and I have driven it much. I think I'll look for V8 4.7 or 5.7.
I hear the 5.7 is a real gas hog.
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RE: 3.7 Quad Cab 2 Wheel
not trying to be a dick, but.... ah the all important disclaimer of "but". HA!
I would go with the 4.7 but that is just me.. you go with what makes you happy after you toss down that much coin. Test drive them for the day not around the block and then decide.
I would go with the 4.7 but that is just me.. you go with what makes you happy after you toss down that much coin. Test drive them for the day not around the block and then decide.
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RE: 3.7 Quad Cab 2 Wheel
id go 5.7L. i had a 2006 ram 3.7L and it spent as much gas as our new 2007 5.7L HEMI. id get the HEMI. you can find a HEMI that is slightly equipped for a good price. and if you do get the 3.7L, go manual. trust me. i had auto... no good!!! good luck man!
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I posted a poll on who would buy a 3.7 again and if you were going to buy a Dodge truck once again which motor would you go with.
You be suprized on how many of us would get the 3.7 next time around read this poll let it help you make up you'r mind.
As for me it will be either CTD or Hemi mabe 4.7 I will see which is the better deal at the time.
You be suprized on how many of us would get the 3.7 next time around read this poll let it help you make up you'r mind.
As for me it will be either CTD or Hemi mabe 4.7 I will see which is the better deal at the time.