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Submitted 2009-04-29 11:15:29 |
Richard Bober
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
The styling
The power
The roominess of the cab
The overall package Cons: How would you improve 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
Lower height might be nice, and certainly a 4cyl mode light on the Hemi MDS. Mileage is not great, but it's in line with competitive models. 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Review:
I have an '06 Big Horn Quad Cab 4x4 with the Hemi MDS. It now has 55,000 miles on it, and it is still very tight - no squeaks, rattles or groans. I love the aggressive looks to it, the 20" wheels look just right, and the hauling power of this vehicle is impressive. I regularly tow a 3000lb car on a 2500lb trailer, and the truck doesn't even feel like there's anything behind it. I have the upgraded sound system, the power rear window, anti slip differential, towing package and heavy duty cooling options, so the truck tows effortlessly. I would agree that the shocks wore out very quickly - mine were completely flaccid at 40,000 miles. I replaced them with premium gas shocks, and the truck now rides and handles better than new. I did have some trouble in bad weather as the original tires were near the end of their life, but I replaced them with premium all season tires (Nokian Vatiiva), and have had no issues since. With all the power on tap, the temptation is to be a little heavy on the throttle, but with calm driving habits, I get anywhere around 14 city and 17 combined driving, with nearly 20mpg on a long trip with the cruise control set at 70. The build quality is quite good, but this truck was built during the Daimler-Chrysler years, where quality was vastly improved. I find the controls logically laid out and easy to operate, everything is within easy reach of the driver, and the instrumentation is legible and complete. I don't especially like the white background gauges, but they are easy to see in almost every situation.
All in all, I am extremely pleased with this vehicle, and would buy another in a heartbeat as long as our new administration doesn't put Chrysler out of business. Even if President Obama kills Chrysler, I don't think I'll have need of a new truck for a very long time. |
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Submitted 2008-06-04 19:05:56 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
The styling of this truck is great, big rig all the way from the lifted hood to the bid headlights.
This is a true truck not a car or suv with a bed, it's a truck.
The performance is great for a truck of its size and the fuel mileage is okay since you are trying to push 3 tons of metal down the road. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
I would like to see a few things make it one the option list and that is a manual transmission paired with the Hemi.
A better sound system for those long trips, and a indicator light of when the fuel management system is on or off.
I would like to see better tires come standard on the truck. 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Review:
I have a SLT 4x4 quad cab with 32000 miles on it and I am very happy with my decision to purchase the truck. First off I drove the Chevys and Fords and to me the best "Truck" is the dodge and this is coming from a diehard Chevy nut too. The truck performs very well for me; I can hook my 21 foot bass boat behind it and take on any mountain road with out even realizing it is back there. The power is unsurpassed, my friend has a 325i BMW and I can hang with him till 60 and this is while hauling his sofa for him! The fuel mileage for this truck is okay for its size, I get around 17 mpg in the rural area I live in and as much as 20 on family trips on the interstate, but if you intend on using it in the city you might want to think again I get 13 mpg in the city, if I am lucky at that. The ride in this truck is good and very quite too, almost too quite which is where the satellite radio comes in handy. I have had this tuck in some pretty tight spots off-road and after I ditched the stock tires it did wonderful, but don't try any heavy off-roading with the stock ones you will need a tow truck TRUST ME. The exterior styling is awesome; the big tall stance with the 20 inch rims makes it stand out in the parking lot full of other trucks. If you are short you might need to invest in some step bars to get into it, I am 6'5" and I was wearing down the set getting in and out till I got some step bars. Overall it is a good truck, there is a few electrical gremlins with the trans but nothing a visit to the Dodge dealer and 20 minuets can't fix. I recommend this truck to someone who wants a Truck not a car with a bed but a "Truck". |
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Submitted 2007-02-10 16:36:39 |
sleepypoke
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
The overall appearance. Looks more aggressive than Ford or Chevy.
No other truck on the road compares when you have the 20 inch rims and a Hemi!
5 speed auto transmission beats the other guys as well. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
The stereo speakers could be of higher quality.
Auto headlamps (like Chevy) would be a nice feature.
Standard leather wrapped steering wheel on all models other than work trucks. 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Review:
My truck is the Big Horn 4x4 edition offered here in Oklahoma. Quad cab with Hemi and 3.93 rear axle ratio with 5 speed automatic. This truck gets pretty decent gas mileage with a big V8 with the fuel management system shutting it down to 4 cylinders at highway speeds. Usually avg about 17 mpg when you factor in city drving. Tons of cargo space in the center console and under the middle front seat. Also lots of cargo space under the rear seats. The 4x4 version stands tall and requires a bit of effort to get in and out of. But, this really makes the truck look great when coupled with the larger tires wrapped around the 20 inch rims. I don't usually do this, but a guy was revving his engine in his Nissan Titan at a stoplight the other night. I grinned and we took off. It wasn't long and he was staring at my taillights! His truck appeared to be decked out pretty well given the badging that I saw.
You can't beat the price of the Dodge trucks. You get way more bang for your buck. Sure, Chevy now has about the same amount of gadgets in their 2007 offerings as did my 2005 VW V8 Touareg, but if you want a true loaded TRUCK, the the Dodge is the way to go. Just to give you a little insight into reliability of the Ram, I have 2003 Hemi Ram quad cab that I gave to my father after I purchased the new model. It has 82,000 miles on it and has not had one single problem other than the headlamp switch has been broken.
These trucks appear to be built solid and I would definitely recommend them to anyone who wants a real truck. You can spend 5-10K more and by a Chevy with all the fruity gadgets or keep your bills low and get a solid Ram. |
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Submitted 2009-09-21 13:01:38 |
jdrhodes
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
NOT TOO MANY GOOD THINGS TO SAY ABOUT D O D G E Cons: How would you improve 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
20,000 MILES REPLACED U-JOINTS
21,300 MILES REPLACED TIE RODS
AND FRONT SHOCKS
AND NOW AT 23,000 TRANS IS ACTING UP 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Review:
ANYBODY THINKING ABOUT BUYING A DODGE
B E T E R T H I N K A G A I N
THEY DON'T BACK THEIR PRODUCTS
AND THEY HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THEIR TRANNYS FOR A LONG TIME
I W I L L N E V E R B U Y A D O D G E E V E R A G A I N |
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Submitted 2009-09-06 01:18:10 |
John Anger
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
I have an 06 1500 quad big horn 4x4.
My first dodge, I like ALMOST everything about it, and I work for GM! Cons: How would you improve 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
Front fascia is too low needs to be higher!
It is almost like they gave most of the power to the hemi trucks and just said good enough for the 4.7 trucks like mine, It doesn't have great power at all! 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Review:
Could get better gas mileage. Mine is ave.. 15mpg, but I'm happy with it. Good all around truck! |
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Submitted 2009-08-16 19:18:04 |
John Girdler
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
Roomy! Cons: How would you improve 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
Bad rear ends.
Transmissions. 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Review:
I have taken EXTREMELY good care of this truck but in two years my air conditioning has failed, the rear end differential has failed twice, and the transmission has just gone out. I have 61,000 miles on this truck. My Dad has a Toyota Tundra. He has over 100,000 miles on it and he has NEVER EVER had one bit of trouble. Dodge doesn't give a CRAP what a load of crap they have produced and will do nothing. I spent $2,300 each time I fixed the rear end. $400 to fix air and over $700 to fix transmission. Before you buy a Dodge Ram 1500 think if you want to risk this. Yeah you will see some good reviews but trust me I know two others who are as equally dissappointed as I am in their Ram 1500 trucks. |
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Submitted 2009-04-07 21:31:40 |
kevin.s
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
Plenty of power.
Great four wheel drive system.
All around great looking truck. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
Transmission sucks. Dodge needs to improve their trannys.
Stock shocks are easly shot after a year or so. Cheaply made. 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Review:
This is my first dodge. I'm a Chevy guy. But the past year Dodge/Chrysler were practically giving their cars away. The dodge has grown on me, it offers plenty of power for anything you want to do. I would fully recommend this truck to anyone in the market. |
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Submitted 2009-01-07 05:56:54 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
This is the first dodge I have ever owned,It took me a while to get use to the looks of it (I let my wife pick it out) But being the truck lover that I am I park in the yard and accept the compliments of the passer bys. It does have a nice stance to it. I like the horsepower as long as it is not in over drive. I like the 20 in. rubber and chrome rims. They are hard to keep clean. But they look good. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
If I were to improve on this vehicle, I would remove the sensor that puts it into a 4 cylinder. A vehicle this weight does not get good fuel mileage on 4 cylinders. My 1500 Sport is 4 wheel drive and with 20 in. rubber it is very hard to keep on the road, when it snows or after an Ice storm. I think a limited slip posi-traction could be very benifical for a truck this size. |
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Submitted 2008-12-24 10:10:14 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
I have a dodge 2006 with the hemi mds. I like the performance, and sleek tough design. I also like the steering and handling and braking power. And the tow haul package matches and even beats the other pickups. And it is absolutely quiet. Can hardly hear it run with the big hemi I have in it. And is especially quiet inside the cab. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
One thing you can improve on is the seatbelt. It inconveniently keeps tucking itself in behind the seat when you get out. And when you get back in, if you don't remember to put the belt up on the seat before you get back in, then you have to reach behind the seat with little room to grab it every single time. A bit of a pain if you ask me. 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Review:
I have had a 1996 and a 2001 dodge ram in the past, all which was new. I love the trucks I've had. They both had the 5.2 318 engine. But I have to say that this truck I have now beats them both by a landslide. The power is better, and acceleration that tops both my other trucks that I have had in the past. It is a safer truck and a more reliable truck. And the crash rating far surpasses the others I have had. The quietness in the cab is an experience all should try out. The acceleration at a stop light leaves all others so far still sitting at the last light. The steering is better than the last trucks, and the great braking power makes you feel safe. |
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Submitted 2008-05-30 17:25:21 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
I like how it looks and the power the truck has. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
Improve the transmission and the brake system. 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Review:
My dodge only has 27,500 miles and it handles like crap! The truck feels like it has been beat but all I do is baby my truck. Not pleased at all!!! |
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Submitted 2008-04-09 17:39:47 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
The tough look and feel of it! just driving down the road , gets me all the attention I need. Cons: How would you improve 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
I would'nt do anything to it ! It's a perfect Muscle Truck! 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Review:
They couldn't have built a better truck w/ so much Power Better than Ford,chevy,toyota ect,No other beats my 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 |
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Submitted 2008-03-18 14:16:58 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
the roomy interior Cons: How would you improve 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
gas milage really sucks 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Review:
7.3 mpg...need i say more |
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Submitted 2007-11-06 20:45:43 |
rachelsowner
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
Power when I need it Cons: How would you improve 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
Better gas mileage, keep accessories working until a door is opened, add better cupholders. 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Review:
While mileage is in the basement, even using cruise control, I love the power I have when passing or merging into traffic. However it seems that Dodge still thinks of trucks as just work vehicles, and leaves out some of the bells and whistles that are standard on other mfgrs. trucks. |
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Submitted 2007-10-23 13:53:47 |
rs10tony
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
styling,looks Cons: How would you improve 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
standard posi read end and slinding rear window, also have the bigger hemi available |
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Submitted 2007-07-30 06:46:49 |
dhgraves
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
Just about everything about it.It doe an excellentjob towing my 5th wheel 5th wheel mine is a mega cab Cons: How would you improve 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
Put body moulding on the doors 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Review:
I have a slight vibration starting out. The Dodge engineers are supposed to be working on this problem. |
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Submitted 2007-07-02 20:51:09 |
pamfiloguzman
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
its got a hemi Cons: How would you improve 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
larger wheels and better tires 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Review:
i love My HEMI oh wait did I mention i have a 345 hp 375 ft lbs of torque in my 1500 quad cab? |
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Submitted 2007-05-20 13:48:58 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
looks Cons: How would you improve 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
gas milage |
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Submitted 2007-04-14 14:37:02 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
Power Cons: How would you improve 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
better interior 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Review:
seats and doors make noise |
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Submitted 2007-04-14 08:22:35 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
fuel economy |
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Submitted 2007-03-18 20:55:58 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
Love the color, Inferno Red, smooth ride, plenty of power 5.7L V8 Hemi Cons: How would you improve 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
Driver seat more comfortable 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Review:
Excellent truck |
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