- pickup 99,199
- 17,900 high price
- Bowdle, SD
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2006 dodge ram pickup 1500 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Re-engineered with new frame and fresh styling. introductionthe dodge ram has been extensively re-engineered for 2006. It has also been modestly restyled and the interior has been upgraded. the bumper fascia, grille, headlamps, fenders and wheels are all new, but far more significant are less visible improvements, including a new hydroformed frame that's boxed its full length to provide more strength than in any previous ram. It is an exceptionally good engine, smooth and very responsive. Dodge claims the switchover is seamless, and that fuel economy is improved by as much as 20 percent. Step on the gas, however, and the cylinders reawaken, ready to deliver the 345 peak ponies that make the hemi-powered ram the most potent mass-production light-duty pickup on the market. Adding to the hemi's responsiveness is a five-speed automatic transmission. as if the hemi wasn't enough, enthusiasts can choose the srt-10, which looks like a nascar craftsman truck and runs like a race car, with stunning performance from its viper v10 engine. Super-duty brakes and suspension help keep it on the road. The guinness book of world records called the srt-10 the world's fastest production pickup. Like other rams, the srt-10 is offered in either quad cab or regular cab configurations. ram's popular 4. 7-liter v8, while not as powerful as the hemi or srt-10, delivers responsive performance and is smooth and sophisticated, benefiting from a modern overhead-cam design. Their cabs are comfortable and convenient, among the roomiest in their respective classes. The quad cab is handy for hauling friends and family but even the regular cab is roomy. Arguably, the ram is the best-looking truck on the market. Its styling is bold and handsome, even more so in its latest incarnation. this may indeed be the golden age of the full-size pickup. The ford f-150 and nissan titan made headlines with their engineering. Coming soon are all-new versions of the chevrolet silverado, gmc sierra, and toyota tundra. In spite of all this, the dodge ram remains an excellent choice. However, the ram mega cab is different enough from other rams to be considered a distinct model, and we have reviewed it separately. two bed lengths are available: a 6-foot, 3-inch short bed and an 8-foot long bed. Ordering the long bed adds 20 inches to the wheelbase. And a quad cab wheelbase is 20 inches longer than a regular cab. So a quad cab long bed has 40 more inches of wheelbase than a regular cab short bed. Quad cabs, which ride on a wheelbase 20 inches longer than comparable regular cab models, start at $24,870 with 2wd, $29,005 with 4wd. several engines are offered: the most economical choice, one that can actually break 20 mpg on the highway, is the 3. 7-liter overhead-cam v6, rated 215 horsepower. It's the base engine in 2wd regular cabs and 2wd quad cabs with the short box. The available 4. 7-liter v8 uses modern overhead-cam heads to generate 235 horsepower. The popular 5. 7-liter hemi produces 345 horsepower. At the top end of the scale is the 8. 3-liter pushrod v10 in the srt-10, rated 500 horsepower and 525 pound-feet of torque. a six-speed manual transmission is standard equipment with the 3. 7-liter v6 and 4. 7-liter v8. A five-speed automatic is optional with the 4. 7-liter v8 and standard with the hemi. It comes standard with air conditioning, am/fm/cd stereo, rear-wheel abs, 17-inch steel wheels and a full-size spare tire. Upholstery is vinyl, and the windows wind up manually. Options expand to include a power sunroof, power adjustable pedals, six-disc cd changer and infinity speaker system, navigation system, sirius satellite radio, uconnect bluetooth hands-free wireless communication, bucket seats with leather upholstery, six-way power driver seat and 20-inch aluminum wheels. sport, which was an option package last year, has been promoted to a trim level for '06. It comes with the hemi engine and five-speed automatic transmission, unique bucket seats, body-color fascia and grille, fog lamps, and 20-inch chrome-clad aluminum wheels. Sport adds $7,256-$8,410 to price of an st. Leather seats are standard, with a split 40/20/40 bench up front and power adjustment for the driver. The basic look dates back a dozen years, but it received a major redesign for 2002, and now a more subtle makeover for '06. New headlamps cut back deeper into the fenders, and a flattened front bumper on sport and laramie looks even more big-rig-like than before. Dodge claims the new lights are improved 22 percent in intensity and 40 percent in beam spectrum. A thick band of chrome surrounds the grille on st, slt and laramie; the band is body color on sport models and grey on work specials. The broad, sloping hood has a pronounced crown that falls over the sides to the prominent front fenders. moving rearward, the ram continues to present a robust appearance. A fast, raked-back windshield enhances aerodynamics and water management, while gracefully blending modern sleekness with ram's retro lower body. The leading edge of the front door overlaps the a-pillar, creating a smooth transition from the front of the cab to the side. Everything is smooth and integrated. The big side mirrors, great for visibility, are mounted on platforms to minimize wind noise, and a channel has been specially designed to keep water off of the mirrors. That seems high when trying to heave heavy gear aboard. All beds are fitted with boat cleats designed to handle 1,000 pounds each. srt-10 features a body-color grille surround surmounted by a hungry-looking hood scoop. Additionally, srt-10 boasts its own front bumper, which looks lighter and less truckish than the standard unit and features its own gaping, air-gulping opening. A body-color aluminum tonneau cover for the pickup bed, outfitted with a unique spoiler for aerodynamic efficiency, is standard for 2006. Gas struts help in raising and lowering the tonneau cover for easy access to the pickup bed, which features a bed tray for protecting bed and cargo. interiorthe dodge ram is among the roomiest of the full-size pickups and its cab is a pleasant place to be. Its short pickup box is more than three inches shorter than a ford f-150's or chevrolet silverado's because dodge put that extra three inches into the cab. Regular cab and quad cab versions offer identical roominess in the front seats. the ram is available with a front bench seat split 40/20/40. The narrow center section features a.
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