Looking for a New Truck need opinions (Dodge Ram Quad Cab)

[Devlin]

Hey Everyone:

Went and looked at a new shiny thing tonight. Currently I am driving a 2002 Chev Avalanche 4X4 with Z71 offroad package, the thing is I like driving a truck but I rarely use the 4 wheel drive on my current truck and it's a bit of overkill now living in southwestern Ontario. My Avalanche has a 120 litre tank and is fairly thirsty. Like I said I still want a truck and this one described below has new engine management technology that shuts down 4 cylinders when they are not needed resulting in somewhat of a fuel savings.

Anyone have one of these look forward to comments good or bad.

 
  2006 MODEL YEAR RAM QUAD CAB 1500 SPORT 4X2

PRICE INFORMATION
MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE OF THIS MODEL INCLUDING DEALER PREPARATION
 
Base Price: $ 33,230 

 

DODGE RAM 1500 SLT QUAD CAB 4X2
Exterior Color: Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Interior Color: Med Slate Gray
Interior: Cloth 40/20/40 Prem Bench Seat
Engine: 5.7L Hemi Multi Displacement Engine
Transmission: 5-Spd Automatic 545RFE Transmission
STANDARD EQUIPMENT(UNLESS REPLACED BY OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT)
98 LITRES OF FUEL NO CHARGE
FUNCTIONAL / SAFETY FEATURES
136 Amp Alternator
600 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
4 Wheel Disc Rr Anti-Lock Brakes
Next Generation Engine Controller
Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags**
Engine Block Heater
Remote Keyless Entry
Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
Tilt Steering Column
Non Adjustable Pedals
12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
Speed Control
Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
Front Stabilizer Bar
3.21 Axle Ratio
Corporate 9.25 LD Rear Axle

INTERIOR FEATURES
Air Conditioning
AM/FM Compact Disc Radio w/Chgr Ctrl
4 Speakers
Power Locks
Power Windows, Driver One-Touch
Mini Floor Console
Passenger Assist Handle
Overhead Console w/Trip Computer
Floor Covering Carpet
Instrument Cluster w/Tach
Cargo Lamp
Cigar Lighter
Rear Folding Seat
Front Height Adjust Shoulder Belts
Rear Underseat Compartment Storage
4-Spoke Steering Wheel
Passenger Side Sun Visor w/Mirror
Rear Fixed Window

EXTERIOR FEATURES
P245/70R17 BSW All Season Tires
17X8.0 Aluminum Wheels
17" Steel Spare Wheel

PRICE INFORMATION (contd.)
Full Size Spare Tire
Power Heated Mirrors, Fold-Away
Bright Rear Bumper
Bright Front Bumper
Bright Grille
Halogen Headlamps
Tinted Glass Windows


OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Cloth 40/20/40 Prem Bench Seat
40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
Front Center Seat Cushion Storage
Customer Preferred Package 26L $ 2,680
Cloth Bucket Seats
Low Back Bucket Seats
Sport Badge
P275/60R20 OWL All Season Tires
20X9.0 Aluminum Chrome Clad Wheels
Power 6-Way Driver Seat
3.92 Axle Ratio
Sport Appearance Group
Rear 60/40 Split Folding Seat
Folding Flat Load Floor Storage
Fog Lamps
Body Color Front Fascia
Body Color Rear Bumper w/Step Pads
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
20" Steel Spare Wheel
Body Color Grille
Trailer Tow Group $ 415
Heavy Duty Transmission Oil Cooler
750 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
Hitch - Class IV Receiver
7 Pin Wiring Harness
Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes $ 290
5-Spd Automatic 545RFE Transmission $ 1,345
3.55 Axle Ratio
All 5-Speed Automatic Transmissions
Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle $ 405
5.7L Hemi Multi Displacement Engine $ 900
Assembly Plant Part Tracking
Federal A/C Excise Tax $ 100


DESTINATION CHARGE $ 1,225

 
TOTAL PRICE:* $ 40,270 


2006 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP
8 CYL., 5.7L HEMI MULTI-DISP.
5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION



CITY / VILLE
16  L/100 km
18 mi/gal
   

HIGHWAY / ROUTE

10.8 L/100 km 
26 mi/gal
 

 

[BernDawg]

Sorry not a Dodge fan.  Can't help you there.  I was going to suggest an 06 Silverado Special Edition. Mostly because I just picked one up and I love it but you've ruled out the 4x4 so....  Good luck whichever way you go.

BD

ps  I find the seats in the Dodge are like sitting on plywood boxes.

 

[SIG MITCH]

I would get a Sierra or Silverado Quad cab, and Im pretty sure they are offered in Hybrid as well....

 

[big bad john]

Take a good look at a Ford F-150, you won't be sorry.

 

[Quag]

Pish Posh.....

I'd stick with the Dodge before I'd ever go Ford.  (If you want a real truck, try checking out your friendly neighbourhood GM dealer).

;D

 

[Devlin]

Well I took the leap and bought the Ram Quad Cab.

I turfed the Avalanche too many problems with it on a regular basis, glad to be rid of the headache.

 

[tanker1984]

It's too bad you could not wait until Oct as the GM trucks come out, they do come with an engine mangement system that will shutdown 4 cylinders cruising.

This is a shameless plug as I build them.