New Dodge Ram,2009. Details and pics.

[adam123]

http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-ram.html
http://www.allpar.com/model/ram/2009-ram.html

Personal I think they look great, especially the sport models. Not to mention the fact that they are finally coming to the realization that theirs not to many people who tow at the upper echelon with Light duty trucks,

 

[MrCritical]

I like their fuel mileage gains if they hold up. My friends with the Hemi claim 12mpg highway tops. I also heard the 4.7 runs two spark plugs per cylinder.

 

[GMBoy]

Looks like a nice "freshen up" to the exterior. The inside is much nicer as well. It needed a better interior for sure.

 

[mcrn]

I really like the new interior. Everything sounds improved for sure. I think the new interior will help as they had the worst interior of the 1/2 tone trucks for a long time. IMO.

 

[Saturn_Fan]

Liking the interior. My VUE came with that simulated wood stuff and I really like it. Not so sure I like the front end though. One of those that could grow on me though.

 

[Panzerman]

I love that truck. I especially love all the cubby holes. The fender storages, I think are going to become common on all makes in the future. I think Dodge has a winner here.

 

[BarkerMan]

Does anyone know if Ford is coming up with a new F150?

It looks like Dodge took a safe step in styling.

What all these F150 size trucks need a diesel engine that's a bit smaller than the current HD offerings. This might be a good place for a diesel hybrid.

 

[adam123]

Dodge is, as far as I know, putting a smaller cummins engine in the 1500's in 2010.

 

[ms21043]

Originally Posted By: adam123
Dodge is, as far as I know, putting a smaller cummins engine in the 1500's in 2010.


The new diesel will be a V design and there will also be a hybrid version of the truck.

http://www.allpar.com/model/ram/2009-ram.html

 

[pepper32]

Looks like the ignition key is in the dash, have'nt seen that in awhile.

 

[mrsilv04]

Just a mild freshening up, not a whole lot more than that.

 

[adam123]

Originally Posted By: mrsilv04
Just a mild freshening up, not a whole lot more than that.


Maybe on the exterior, but almost everything else has been redone.

 

[neoncaravan]

It is alot more than a mild refresh,check out the 5 link coil spring rear suspension.

 

[LTVibe]

Originally Posted By: BarkerMan
Does anyone know if Ford is coming up with a new F150?


2009 Ford F-150 Unveiled

 

[lovcom]

Who can afford to fill that new Dodge up at the pump? By 2009 gas could be at or near $4/gallon...what a waste, especially when 90% of current truck owners actually utlize their truck's power, and carrying capacities just a few times a year.

What price for fashion? For complementing one's level of testosteron? ;-)

 

[Saturn_Fan]

Originally Posted By: lovcom
Who can afford to fill that new Dodge up at the pump? By 2009 gas could be at or near $4/gallon...what a waste, especially when 90% of current truck owners actually utlize their truck's power, and carrying capacities just a few times a year.

What price for fashion? For complementing one's level of testosteron? ;-)


My father in law has a large Ford truck he uses his for 2 mile commute and hauls a large enclosed trailer once, yes ONCE, a year to go the Sturgis bike rally. What a [censored] waste. I agree with you totally on this one.

 

[adam123]

We'll if people truly think that it's a waste they won't buy it, However some people actually use their trucks (Me Included). A lot of those features would come in quite handy.

 

[wander2039]

I like the new Dodges better than the new Ford. Seeing how Ford's going after their fans I guess it's time to switch.

 

[The Critic]

Originally Posted By: Eric Smith
I like the new Dodges better than the new Ford. Seeing how Ford's going after their fans I guess it's time to switch.

Not a GM fan? I still like the GM 1/2 ton pick-ups better.

 

[wander2039]

Not after the last GMC S15 I had.. my wallet felt like a bull in a milking barn.