Yeah it's got a Hemi!

[Budmantom]

We just purchased an 05 Dodge quad cab SLT.

Test drove the Titan XE and that thing is all motor, I am a Nissan guy so I thought it would be a no brainer but it didn't look nearly as good or drive as well as the Dodge. One other small thing about the Nissan is that they incorporate a few other controls into the stereo system(I don't remember the specifics) and that will make upgrading a pain.

The Chevy Silverado LS with the 5.3 and was rather disappointing it was just an average truck, it didn't do anything poorly but it didn't shine in any area either.

I didn't look at the Fords because I just couldn't own another Ford (despite loving my Mustang) and didn't look at the Toyota's because the price.

I really liked the look of the Dodge and it felt really solid, I just can't believe we bought a new vehicle


Tom

 

[junkerman123]

congrats

 

[akubi]

:beer:

 

[nakedfrog]

Pics?

 

[Budmantom]

No pic's yet but here is a link mine is grey.

 

[J0hnny]

So are you using for work or simply as a normal passenger vehicle?

 

[OutHouse]

I hate to tell you this but i read a time magazine artical about the HEMI engines. They are made in mexico and cost almost half as much it takes to manufacture a regular V8 engine.

how much extra did you pay for your HEMI than getting a V8? you got ripped off.

 

[jamesbond007]

What kind of gas mileage can you expect on that kinda truck? I've been looking at trucks myself, but not as a daily driver one. I really like the R/T models from Dodge...I was looking at something sporty, but also functional, too.

 

[Sentinel]

I think those Datona ed. Chargers look pretty badass.

 

[Budmantom]

Originally posted by: Citrix
I hate to tell you this but i read a time magazine artical about the HEMI engines. They are made in mexico and cost almost half as much it takes to manufacture a regular V8 engine.

how much extra did you pay for your HEMI than getting a V8? you got ripped off.

The difference between the 4.7 235hp and 5.7 345hp is $1k, I don't care if it's cheaper for them to produce I want the truck to be able to get out of it's own way.

It will be used just a transportation and it gets between 14 and 18mpg.


Tom

 

[Pliablemoose]

:camera:'s?

 

[RU482]

Have you "broke it in" yet ?? wink wink

 

[J0hnny]

You know you could have bought a smaller, more fuel efficient, and more environmentally friendly vehicle...

 

[thedanimal]

It's a bad thing to see we're still perpetuating our Gas guzzling horsepower craze. Nothing like following the mindless drivel of the american public.

Congratulations on being able to finance it though, I guess. At least we're still pumping money into the economy.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Congrats!

 

[Budmantom]

Originally posted by: J0hnny
You know you could have bought a smaller, more fuel efficient, and more environmentally friendly vehicle...

We are going to trade it in on a Prius this afternoon.

Tom

 

[Koenigsegg]

Originally posted by: J0hnny
You know you could have bought a smaller, more fuel efficient, and more environmentally friendly vehicle...

Or he could've gotten an SRT-10 :thumbsup:

 

[SouthPaW1227]

I don't prefer Dodge trucks, but congrats nonetheless!

 

[Paulson]

I believe it'll get less than 14mpg on the highway. My uncle's Dodge pickup with the 5.9 magnum engine gets 9 to 11 mpg on the highway...

I've never liked the look of Dodge trucks either, more of a chevy man myself.

But hey, at least you got something you like so it's all good

 

[radioouman]

The 5.9 was a gas hog and doesn't compare to the hemi.


COngrats OP! I'd love to buy a Dakota with the high output 4.7 or a Ram with a hemi. I just towed my boat 1400 miles last week with my Dakota with a 3.9 and I need a bigger engine. Thank god for downward sloping entrance ramps.

 

[thedarkwolf]

They are going to put the MDS system found on the 300c and clones into the trucks here soon. That should help a bit with fuel mileage but that won't help yours.

 

[Tom]

i get 14-15 mpg in town with my Hemi Ram, 17-18 mpg highway.

btw, I love it. Besides the great motor, it handles well and has a good ride for a 4wd.

 

[WolverineGator]

Originally posted by: Budmantom

Originally posted by: J0hnny
You know you could have bought a smaller, more fuel efficient, and more environmentally friendly vehicle...

We are going to trade it in on a Prius this afternoon.

Tom

That's insufficient... it still pollutes. You must sell all your vehicles and buy your family POGO STICKS to get around!