opinion on truck

[85cj7]

The time has come for the family to get a new truck, what are everyones opinions about this one. . .
2004, Dodge Ram 1500
2x4
Quad Cab
26,752 Miles
5 speed Automatic Transmission
4.7 V-8
A/C, adjustable steering wheel, alarm, am/fm steroe, anti-lock brakes, bed liner, CD changer, CD player, chrome wwheels, cloth seats, cruise control, driver/passanger air bag, dual zone a/c, Power windows, doors, locks, split bench seat, trailer hitch reciever.
$14K

good things, bad things, general ramblings. Post them all up. Thanks

[JB]

good things, bad things, general ramblings. Post them all up. Thanks

I think there are boring-looking trucks. I personally do not like the interiors.

[TexTJ209]

Owning a full-size pickup truck with a motor smaller than 5.0L means you are no longer a man.


At least according to the internet. :flipoff2:

[85cj7]

Owning a full-size pickup truck with a motor smaller than 5.0L means you are no longer a man.


At least according to the internet. :flipoff2:

well than thats kind of a good thing then because the primary driver would be a 17 year old girl, my sister. I don't get it whats with parents and little girls, she only totalled a grand cherokee less than a week ago and they want to rush out and buy her this. Like its going to be any better. HA. And sh*t I still drive the cj for a dd, wheres my $14 dream truck. Fing little sisters.:angry:

[TexTJ209]

Your dream truck only costs $14? Sweet!


Other than that, we've never had any real issues with the Dodges we've owned, and I'd imagine the 4.7L would be better on gas than any of the other Hemis.



And I wish I had a nice CJ for a DD, so quitcher*****in. :gigem:

[Seth]

I think it's wierd that it comes with a piece of lumber.

[jerryg79]

I'd pimp a chevy with a 5.3 or a tundra and never look back, if i were getting a half ton.

[85cj7]

I think it's wierd that it comes with a piece of lumber.

:D

[bburris]

Dodge sucks.

[uglyota]

wtf does your little sister need a truck for? Corolla/Sephia/Sentra/Accent

[BroncoJo]

A dodge is a dodge. That being said I have a buddy who drives something just like that. Its still going strong, which really impresses me. This dude totaly wore out a f-150 in a year, not because he used it as a work truck. Yall will be happy with the 4.7 (that is the size under "HEMI" right?).

[85cj7]

A dodge is a dodge. That being said I have a buddy who drives something just like that. Its still going strong, which really impresses me. This dude totaly wore out a f-150 in a year, not because he used it as a work truck. Yall will be happy with the 4.7 (that is the size under "HEMI" right?).

right



and i had a mistype its a 2006 not a 2004.

[85cj7]

wtf does your little sister need a truck for? Corolla/Sephia/Sentra/Accent

accord is what i actually said.

But shes most likely going to college in montana and she has to get her horse up there, so instead of paying a company to haul it this is the route "they" decided.
-shaking head-:confused:

[BroncoJo]

right



and i had a mistype its a 2006 not a 2004.

I think his is an 07 or 06.

[Shupe01]

I have an 06 Durango with the 4.7 and I haven't had any problems and it pulled the scout to clayton and home no problem. Mpg isn't to bad either, I get around 18-19 on highway and 14ish in town.

[KrazyKarl02]

accord is what i actually said.

But shes most likely going to college in montana and she has to get her horse up there, so instead of paying a company to haul it this is the route "they" decided.
-shaking head-:confused:

Mini Vans can pull a trailer, get her that...

Avoid 1990 Dodges, the have a tendency to violently explode transmission parts....

[Sharpe]

well than thats kind of a good thing then because the primary driver would be a 17 year old girl, my sister. I don't get it whats with parents and little girls, she only totalled a grand cherokee less than a week ago and they want to rush out and buy her this. Like its going to be any better. HA. And sh*t I still drive the cj for a dd, wheres my $14 dream truck. Fing little sisters.:angry:

What I learned when I blew up the engine in Pigpen was that if you ruin a vehicle you get an equally ****ty truck but this time it has A/c and 4wd!

[jerryg79]

if she's going to montana, 4x4 would be preferable, take it from someone who spent 2 years up north in a 2wd.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

how bigga horse trailer is she going to be hauling? She rodeo, show, or just ride?

[85cj7]

she will only be hauling a 2 horse so around 5000 lbs only. She rides and does some cutting as well.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

If she will end up seeing much mountain driving up where she is going then that truck will be towing just about all it wants up there. It should be a decent truck for what she is wanting though. My main recomendation would be trailer brakes if they are not already on there (this is "irregardless" of the terrain, just lots more safety cushion).

[85cj7]

she is applying to go to Billings, (spelling?)

[DRAGOONRANCH]

My map of the area looks like it is atleast pretty hilly there.

Oh, and make sure to atleast repack the bearings on the trailer and if you can't remember when you repacked them last, go ahead and replace them. That is one hellufa drive to be taking chances on (1400 miles with a horse).

[agjohn02]

if i was a horse and you moved me to montana from texas, id be pissed.

[jerryg79]

she's got a damn horse what does she need a truck for?

[Eckert]

she only totalled a grand cherokee less than a week ago and they want to rush out and buy her this.

tell her to ride the big yellow bus and learn how to drive. then give her a yugo.

i wish i could total my truck and my parents would buy me something newer and better:rolleyes:

that being said. the only way to get a dodge is if it has a 'C' on the side. shouldnt be a problem for your sister, but i often find my self hitting my head on the a-pillar/visor. back seat is only good for storage.

[jerryg79]

tell her to ride the big yellow bus and learn how to drive. then give her a yugo.

i wish i could total my truck and my parents would buy me something newer and better:rolleyes:

that being said. the only way to get a dodge is if it has a 'C' on the side. shouldnt be a problem for your sister, but i often find my self hitting my head on the a-pillar/visor. back seat is only good for storage.

back seat only good for storage, are you sasquatch?

[Eckert]

back seat only good for storage, are you sasquatch?


the back seat sucks, its fine for someone ~5'6", but its uncomfortable for anyone close or over 6' tall. especially if anyone in the front seat is 6' tall.

[jerryg79]

the back seat sucks, its fine for someone ~5'6", but its uncomfortable for anyone close or over 6' tall. especially if anyone in the front seat is 6' tall.

interesting, i would disagree, now if you were talking about a 98 gm truck then i might agree.

[agjohn02]

are you comparing an extended cab GM with a four door dodge, jerry?

[jerryg79]

are you comparing an extended cab GM with a four door dodge, jerry?

yes, as i have owned both.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

the only difference is the way the rear doors open. ;)

[jerryg79]

the only difference is the way the rear doors open. ;)


yeah sure;)

[DRAGOONRANCH]

when it comes to back seats, a quad cab is closer to a ex-cab than a 4door....

[jerryg79]

when it comes to back seats, a quad cab is closer to a ex-cab than a 4door....

i realize that, the two trucks are equal in everything but head room and leg room, ie you can stretch out more in the dodge.

dodge
Rear Head Room: 40 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 66.7 in. Rear Hip Room: 64.6 in.
Front Leg Room: 41 in. Rear Leg Room: 36.4 in.
Maximum Seating: 6

1998 chevy

Rear Head Room: 38 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 67.6 in. Rear Hip Room: 66.1 in.
Rear Leg Room: 28.7 in.

[agjohn02]

i realize that

so you agree?

[Doug Krebs]

riding in the back of Jerry's dodge for me is very tolerable even on further trips like clayton. If we were in his old chevy I think I'd have to be removed from the truck as I wouldn't be able to walk for sometime.

[jerryg79]

so you agree?

i agree that a quad cab is closer in size to the 3 door ext cab in question than to a crew cab, yes.

However as i showed above the quad cab is still larger than the 98 ext cab which was my original argument. Plus those numbers dont show the ergonomics which have improved as well between the two designs.

[agjohn02]

i agree that a quad cab is closer in size to the 3 door ext cab in question than to a crew cab, yes.

However as i showed above the quad cab is still larger than the 98 ext cab which was my original argument. Plus those numbers dont show the ergonomics which have improved as well between the two designs.

still doesn't prove you arent gay

[jerryg79]

still doesn't prove you arent gay

good one!

[85cj7]

no one is going to believe this sh*t, they went out yesterday looking for a truck again and i expected them to come back with a dodge. yippie i'm still pissed. BUT NO, they pull up with a 2007, f-250 crew cab with 20,000 miles. Now i want blow the f*ck up. My demonic side wants her to reck it today just to so i can laugh, and my poor side wants to drive the piss out of it and steal it back to cs so I can have it. WTF:angry::angry:

[DRAGOONRANCH]

atleast know that she will be safer in that turd than the half tonn....

[Sharpe]

You got hosed. Hehe

[DRAGOONRANCH]

You got hosed. Hehe

I hear he likes it that way though, and he really gets off when you do it while he is weeding his flowers....

[bburris]

Well, at least we all know who your parents love more.

:flipoff2:

[BMFScout]

I asked for a car, I got a computer. How's that for being born under a bad sign?

Name that movie!

[FJAggie07]

Ferris Bueller

[BMFScout]

circle gets the square!

[Fredo]

circle gets the square!

Name that gameshow!

[bcolman]

hollywood squares

[agjohn02]

no one is going to believe this sh*t, they went out yesterday looking for a truck again and i expected them to come back with a dodge. yippie i'm still pissed. BUT NO, they pull up with a 2007, f-250 crew cab with 20,000 miles. Now i want blow the f*ck up. My demonic side wants her to reck it today just to so i can laugh, and my poor side wants to drive the piss out of it and steal it back to cs so I can have it. WTF:angry::angry:


if she is going to pull 2 horses with the 4.7 through hills she is going to be pissed.

That motor has no power and if I remember right the truck is only rated to pull like 5500

Get good brakes


missed this post did ya?

[AggieTJ2007]

yeah yeah already deleted.

What motor is the f250?

[85cj7]

yeah yeah already deleted.

What motor is the f250?

i'm sure they don't know and i'm not going to ask.
Acknowleging that its here . . . is still acknowleging it.

[Sharpe]

Ryan you're dumb for not realizing this. Crash your jeep, no wait make that total it. Then bring up that your sister got a new better vehicle after crashing hers and you should too. This plan cant possibly fail.

[jerryg79]

maybe your parents don't respect your gardening hobby.

[Fredo]

i'm sure they don't know and i'm not going to ask.
Acknowleging that its here . . . is still acknowleging it.


How about "acknowlegeing" that you can't spelling acknowledging?

[Eckert]

no one is going to believe this sh*t, they went out yesterday looking for a truck again and i expected them to come back with a dodge. yippie i'm still pissed. BUT NO, they pull up with a 2007, f-250 crew cab with 20,000 miles. Now i want blow the f*ck up. My demonic side wants her to reck it today just to so i can laugh, and my poor side wants to drive the piss out of it and steal it back to cs so I can have it. WTF:angry::angry:

out of the frying pan and into the fire? does it have the 6 oh no? everyone i know(as in friends and not some random dick with a truck) has blown a head gasket.

[85cj7]

How about "acknowlegeing" that you can't spelling acknowledging?

i can acknowledge that you have a spelling fetish.:flipoff2:

[85cj7]

maybe your parents don't respect your gardening hobby.

i'm starting to think that they dont respect people that do well in life. This idea is perfect why have i been trying so hard all these years maybe i should just fail all my classes, not have a job, total my car, and consistantly rack up $1000 credit card bills a month and then i'll get a new truck too. Its fool proof.:confused:

[Fredo]

i can acknowledge that you have a spelling fetish.:flipoff2:

Nah, I just like busting people's balls when I have nothing of consequence to add to a thread. Gotta get my post count up somehow. :D

[agjohn02]

i'm starting to think that they dont respect people that do well in life. This idea is perfect why have i been trying so hard all these years maybe i should just fail all my classes, not have a job, total my car, and consistantly rack up $1000 credit card bills a month and then i'll get a new truck too. Its fool proof.:confused:

have you thought about seeing a shrink?

[tigweld]

out of the frying pan and into the fire? does it have the 6 oh no? everyone i know(as in friends and not some random dick with a truck) has blown a head gasket.

this motor really gets a bad rap, me and my pops both have 6.0's that have had zero problems. people run these trucks too hot (1300+ egts) with a few simple emissions mods you can make them very reliable. we also tow with our trucks quite a bit I just keep the egt reasonable and boost below 30 and they do fine.

[85cj7]

have you thought about seeing a shrink?

i'm starting to think i'm going to need one after this summer

[Eckert]

this motor really gets a bad rap, me and my pops both have 6.0's that have had zero problems. people run these trucks too hot (1300+ egts) with a few simple emissions mods you can make them very reliable. we also tow with our trucks quite a bit I just keep the egt reasonable and boost below 30 and they do fine.

thats true on the bad rap part. both of my roommates that had them blow around 70k. pretty much identical trucks. superchips w/ joe blo exhaust and intake.

[Seth]

If a headgasket blows after mods then I don't see how you could call it the motor's fault.

Ryan, if you have full coverage, I'm sure there are a few folks in this club who can learn you on the finer points of insurance buy back, then you would have a wheelin rig too!