[KMPrenger]

Originally Posted by DerbyChamp06

Just bought my 13' Ram in October. Love everything about it so far, except the MDS (cylinder deactivation). Bad driveline vibration around 35-45 mph (which is common with the Hemi's from what I've seen on internet) Simple work-around is to put it in manual mode, top gear when driving around town in slower traffic, and not out on the open road....Then it still shifts automatically, but stays in V8 mode. Small inconvenience to do the 3 second toggle thru gears when put into drive each time....other than that, AWESOME TRUCK! Ride is incredible, very solid, quiet cabin, very nice interior. Was debating between this and a new F 150 STX, since I was always partial to Ford trucks (3 in our family over years) Ride not near as good in the Ford, and when shutting doors, felt very tiny, and interior very plain-jane. Very happy with the Ram. (ok, one other small nit-pick-On regular cab model like mine, they put SIRIUS antennae on leading edge of roof, driver side, instead of rear-ward, centered.....Since moving it isn't a viable option, I got ahold of salvaged 2nd antennae on ebay, took the electronics out, and will (3M tape) underside of outer shell on other side of cab roof next spring, so atleast it looks balanced-Twin Satellite..lol

Nice truck!

I had a 2005 in this same configuration...V8 4x4 sport package. I loved that truck and babied it like I do my Camaro now. It was in perfect shape and beautiful. When the Camaro came out I couldn't resist that and I sold that thing....I hated to watch it drive away.

[05stram]

Originally Posted by midnighter

One thing I will mention about two friends with 2005 Dodge Rams: ( a 2500 and a 3500 w/Cummins). Both of these guys had problems with the death wobble. One parted with his, the other got a lift kit with all new suspension and has no problems now.

I have never seen death wobble on an unmodified truck or on a modified truck that could not be fixed - life of having a straight axled truck. Much better than nose diving with the GMs on the trail. Lift kit only replaced the worn part on the other truck think about it - your friends need to be more aware of the vehicles they buy so they do not waste a lot of money.

[shine2013]

I had a 2008 Ram. It was a bit under powered, but I had no problems out of it.

[DerbyChamp06]

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Nice truck!

I had a 2005 in this same configuration...V8 4x4 sport package. I loved that truck and babied it like I do my Camaro now. It was in perfect shape and beautiful. When the Camaro came out I couldn't resist that and I sold that thing....I hated to watch it drive away.

Thanks! Very sharp looking truck you had as well! The regular cab Hemi's are like the perfect compromise between muscle car and truck.

[ONE-MEAN-2SS/RS]

had a 2005 dodge ram quad cab 4x4 1500 no issues at all traded in with 108,000 miles no rust issues nothing best truck I ever owned bought it new traded in 2012

[turboguy327]

Originally Posted by shine2013

I had a 2008 Ram. It was a bit under powered, but I had no problems out of it.

What engine was in it?

[Outlaw77]

Well I'm glad I found this thread. I will be taking over my fathers 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie edition 4x4 Quad cab next week. It's got the Hemi engine and all the bells and whistles I can possibly imagine. I've owned nothing but Fords and this is my first dodge.

[turboguy327]

Originally Posted by Outlaw77

Well I'm glad I found this thread. I will be taking over my fathers 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie edition 4x4 Quad cab next week. It's got the Hemi engine and all the bells and whistles I can possibly imagine. I've owned nothing but Fords and this is my first dodge.

Finally stepping up in the world. Congrats.

[Truck Norris]

[Stew]

First time ever they have given the same truck the Calipers 2 years in a row!

[ZWA SS]

My 04 Ram Hemi was great. Ran and towed strong. Sounded great too but loved to drink gas.
Had issues starting around 100k. Alternator, window motor work intermittently, heater blender door busted, etc. just something every few months..
Wish I hasn't traded in when I got my Camaro.

[turboguy327]

Originally Posted by ZWA SS

My 04 Ram Hemi was great. Ran and towed strong. Sounded great too but loved to drink gas.
Had issues starting around 100k. Alternator, window motor work intermittently, heater blender door busted, etc. just something every few months..
Wish I hasn't traded in when I got my Camaro.

I had 113k on my 04 hemi when I sold it without one issue at all besides the common BCM headlight thing.

[shine2013]

Originally Posted by turboguy327

What engine was in it?

5.7. I had it for 3 years and was the only owner. Didn't have any problems for the 40k miles I put on it. I keep hearing Dodge is junk, but had a good experience. Just like I am with my Camaro.

[Scrappy Doo]

Originally Posted by shine2013

I had a 2008 Ram. It was a bit under powered, but I had no problems out of it.

Originally Posted by turboguy327

What engine was in it?

Originally Posted by shine2013

5.7. I had it for 3 years and was the only owner. Didn't have any problems for the 40k miles I put on it. I keep hearing Dodge is junk, but had a good experience. Just like I am with my Camaro.

First person ever to say the hemi in the rams is under powered. Especially in 2008