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2009 Dodge Ram - LIKE or NOT LIKE
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Maryland
RE: 2009 Dodge Ram - LIKE or NOT LIKE
It looks too much like they're trying to turn it into a car
Nifty features like the ram box and the in floor bin for drinks
but i don't like it
I liked the gen 2 (mainly b/c of walker texas ranger :P)
gen 3 i liked b/c of the 'mayor of truckville' campaign, and it originally looked like a big rig
gen 3.2 grew on me with the huge headlights, i liked it after a few months of it being around
but this current one... i don't know... something just isn't sitting right, visually with me...
the console shifter is an absolute waste
Truck = column shift for automatic or (center)floor shift for manual.... not console mountedautomatic shifter... waaayyy too 'carsy'
I don't know... I'm all for change most of the time... but i don't like this change...
Nifty features like the ram box and the in floor bin for drinks
but i don't like it
I liked the gen 2 (mainly b/c of walker texas ranger :P)
gen 3 i liked b/c of the 'mayor of truckville' campaign, and it originally looked like a big rig
gen 3.2 grew on me with the huge headlights, i liked it after a few months of it being around
but this current one... i don't know... something just isn't sitting right, visually with me...
the console shifter is an absolute waste
Truck = column shift for automatic or (center)floor shift for manual.... not console mountedautomatic shifter... waaayyy too 'carsy'
I don't know... I'm all for change most of the time... but i don't like this change...
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 58
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From: Quincy, IL
RE: 2009 Dodge Ram - LIKE or NOT LIKE
Overall, I like it. In detail, here is what I like and don't:
-PROS-
Focus on higher quality interior -> more competitive with the competition, and like somebody said, makes the owner feel like he has a high-quality piece of advanced engineering
Slanted "Charger-Reminiscent" grille -> anything that relates to the Charger is a plus in my book
Bumper-Integrated Exhuast -> looks good but note it's also on my con list
Aerodynamics and Sound Insulation -> related to higher quality interior, having a quieter ride (besides exhaust system) is pleasant, especially when listening to music or talking to people in the truck or on cell phone (p.s. pull over if it's gonna be a talker!)
Bed Wall Storage -> the more weather-proof storage built in to the truck, the better.
Virtually all other new features for '09 -> more features = more competitive on the market. There may be some things I'm not crazy about, but if it makes it more competitive against other new trucks, Dodge will be more profitable, thus continuing to make great and better trucks
-CONS-
Bumper-Integrated Exhaust -> over time, the heat will likely cause the bumper to get jenkity
Hood-Free Grille -> harder to work on engine; truck enthusiasts work on their trucks, not just send them to shops where they don't care how hard they are to get worked on
I really like the the idea of a light turbo diesel available for the 1500, it's just too bad they weren't available sooner. At first it was rumored the 2010 would be available with the Mercedes 3.0L Common-Rail turbo diesel, but then I saw someone it will have V8 turbo diesel, which is it? I think a smaller diesel would be better (for fuel economy; a lot of people drive trucks now and rarely haul anything), but an option for a bigger one would be perfect, for those who haul but don't need a heavier Ram.
-PROS-
Focus on higher quality interior -> more competitive with the competition, and like somebody said, makes the owner feel like he has a high-quality piece of advanced engineering
Slanted "Charger-Reminiscent" grille -> anything that relates to the Charger is a plus in my book
Bumper-Integrated Exhuast -> looks good but note it's also on my con list
Aerodynamics and Sound Insulation -> related to higher quality interior, having a quieter ride (besides exhaust system) is pleasant, especially when listening to music or talking to people in the truck or on cell phone (p.s. pull over if it's gonna be a talker!)
Bed Wall Storage -> the more weather-proof storage built in to the truck, the better.
Virtually all other new features for '09 -> more features = more competitive on the market. There may be some things I'm not crazy about, but if it makes it more competitive against other new trucks, Dodge will be more profitable, thus continuing to make great and better trucks
-CONS-
Bumper-Integrated Exhaust -> over time, the heat will likely cause the bumper to get jenkity
Hood-Free Grille -> harder to work on engine; truck enthusiasts work on their trucks, not just send them to shops where they don't care how hard they are to get worked on
I really like the the idea of a light turbo diesel available for the 1500, it's just too bad they weren't available sooner. At first it was rumored the 2010 would be available with the Mercedes 3.0L Common-Rail turbo diesel, but then I saw someone it will have V8 turbo diesel, which is it? I think a smaller diesel would be better (for fuel economy; a lot of people drive trucks now and rarely haul anything), but an option for a bigger one would be perfect, for those who haul but don't need a heavier Ram.