Dodge Ram (2002) fuel economy
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Before giving up my 94 Toyota V-6 I would really like some good information on the fuel mileage that people are experiencing with their new 2002 Rams. Thanks
please specify the following:
4x4 or 4x2
3.55 or 3.90 gears
4.7 or 5.9 engine
crew or std cab
please specify the following:
4x4 or 4x2
3.55 or 3.90 gears
4.7 or 5.9 engine
crew or std cab
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I think the Ram 4.7 is rated at 17 highway. You must have been going down hill!!
Neighbor has a new Ram with the 4.7. Took a 500 mile all highway trip and got 16 MPG. He hopes it will get better - only has about 2K on it.
Father-in-law is a long-time Chevy man. Let him spend a half day in my Ram and he's about to pull the trigger. He can't stop talking about it.
I was driving in town yesterday minding my own business and some freak in a Silverado flipped me the bird for no apparent reason except that I was driving my Quad. He took a good look at my truck and then his bird was airborne. Go figure.
I have about 3000 miles on my 2002 4x2 quad.
I am getting about 14 mpg to and from work.
My commute is about 8 miles each way with a
few stop lights on the way and 45 - 60 mph
in between. With the cold weather of winter it
is about half of my drive before it gets warmed
up enough to shift normally. I can tell it will
stay at about 2000 rpm at a certain speed, instead of shifting to about 1500 rpm until it
is warm. I was hoping for a little more so hopefully it will improve.
I haven't had it on the interstate much until
this past weekend. Took a day trip to Kansas
City from Wichita (about 175 miles each way).
In the morning with really no wind I got
about 16 mpg doing 78 mph or so. On the way back I
was driving into a 30-35 mph wind the whole way
and got about 12 mpg again doing 78 mph or so.
It was getting a little annoying because it would
constantly downshift to keep speed (with the
cruise on) up even the slightest of hills. And if
you know Kansas, they ARE slight hills. I'm
sure it was all of the drag of driving into the
wind and it got better when I slowed down.
I will have to try and get it on the interstate
a little more to see how it does. Currently
planning on taking it to Chicago in April or May.
I am really loving my truck so far. The only
minor annoyance I have had is with the interior
door panels vibrating some if the stereo is turned
up (not real loud) and a song with strong bass on.
Changed the oil a while back, what an ordeal.
Couldn't get the old filter off, too tight from
factory. Started smashing it with the filter
wrench then punctured it. I tried using a screw
driver and just ripped up the metal. I finally
took off the little spout by the filter that
takes the oil away from the block and was able
to get it off. What a pain, and after you get to
the point of no return there is nothing you
can do but get the old filter off, somehow.
Anyway, other than that enjoying my truck.
The New RAM is the Mayor of Truckville!!
Also thought I would tell everyone that you can deal on these trucks here in New Mexico. I got mine for $1400 under invoice after the $1500 rebate was applied. They must not be selling real good here considering most of the dealers around here have a ton of them.
As for the oil changes I feel that the oil should be changed by a professional until the warranty expires so you have receipts providing proof of proper maintenance, just in case! This is a tuff one for me considering I typically change my own oil, I guess I don't need to worry about the filter tightness for this one.
New Ram 1500 Mayor of Truckville by a long shot!
2002, Quad-cab, 4x4, 4.7 liter, 3:55 rear end
Does anyone have any experience with these? and where can they be found ?
Tank number three got 15 MPG, which consisted of about 50 percent highway miles (70 plus MPH). I also noticed the computer AVG ECO indicator appears to be low by 2/10 of a MPG for the last two tanks. The real kicker here is the truck almost has a 1000 miles on it and I have had no reason to go back to the dealer. I'm still waiting for something to go wrong with this truck, hell maybe Dodge has finally got there stuff together! I have heard a lot of mixed reaction regarding the K&N systems, personally I don't think they do anything for power or MPG! I'm still trying to figure out if a cat-back exhaust system is worth any money.
Price details below,
My truck is a Quad-Cab, 4X4, SLT, 4.7 Liter, Automatic, Atlantic Blue, Short Bed, slate gray interior, Options: Tow Group, Limited Slip, Skid Plates, & Power Seat. Sticker Price was $30,095 and I paid $25,800 for the truck. During the initial deal I offered them $24,000 with the rebate applied which prompted them to bring the actual invoice out. I then offered to pay the actual invoice (plus I get the rebate) they came back with five percent over invoice (plus I get the rebate) saying that's what they did for credit union members. I said no to that deal, telling them that was to much to pay and that is why I was not using my Credit Union. I gave them a final offer of actual invoice (plus I get the rebate) and started to walk, that's when they came back with a $100 over invoice (plus I get the rebate) to cover the minimum sales commission, I agreed to this deal. The entire negotiation process took all of ten minutes plus I was able to leave for church allowing me to come back later that night to complete the paperwork. The actual invoice they showed me had about $300 in fees that were not shown in Edmunds. There were two transportation fees and a small fuel fee, the transportation fee is not real clear to me. I will mention that when I bought my wife's Toyota Sienna they showed me the invoice and it also had a couple BS charges as well.
depending on the area in which you buy your vehicle. I don't know if Edmunds talks about these, but they have to do with the advertising
the dealer has to pay the manufacturer.
I bought my 2002 2WD Quad 4.7L back in the middle of October. I was able to get 4.9% financing at
the time. They started the 7year/100,000 mile
warranty the first of November if I remember right. So I missed out on that, oh well.
I have about 3200 miles on my truck right now
and I am still really happy. No squeaks or rattles. The only thing I have been to the dealer for is to have remote keyless entry installed.
How we get used to the little things like that.
I decided the dealer (factory) remote was worth
the extra $$ when compared to aftermarket where
somebody was going to be cutting into my truck's wires. Or should I say practicing.
I paid $200 over invoice and it is the best deal I have ever gotten on a new vehicle. The young salesman I dealt with kept talking to me about
what payment I could afford. I made an offer for the price of the truck (I had no trade). He would leave and come back and talk about payment again.
Finally I told him that I drove an hour to this particular dealer, they had what I wanted (at the time I couldn't find any trucks with limited slip)
and I was ready to buy the truck if we could talk about the price of the truck. He left and came back with a copy of the invoice and said the best they could do was $200 over. Deal made, half hour or so. I was ready to pay maybe another $500 or so more being they were still hot off the presses.
But everything worked out great and I have been happy with my truck since.
By the way, the salesman then told me it was his
first new car sale and you could tell he was
excited and nervous. You could really tell how they teach them to talk payment not price. Like the edmunds article a while back where they sent someone undercover to work in a couple car dealers.
Anyway, enjoy.
Paul
Some dealers put on "dealer installed options" at many times their true value.
MSRP $25,000
Paint protection pacckage 600
Interior upgrade group 350
security etching on glass 450
Alarm system upgrade 390
Total $26,790
Then they say this truck is discounted $XX. They inflate the dealer installed options - then discount them back so it looks like you are savings thousands. It makes people feel better if they think they got a big discount.
It is kind of like when people say - I got a $2,000 tax refund this year . When they really just got back the excess that they paid in.
I'm just amazed that a local dealer will not do the same deal for you when they realize that you're obviously serious and have a deal set up. That would save you a lot of trouble. Just a thought.
Let us know what you think on the drive back. Good luck. Congrats on your purchase and welcome to the Mayors' Club!
Welcome to the Mayors Club!!! Now you know why I'm a proud member.
RAM THE MAYOR OF TRUCKVILLE
But I have made an agreement with my wife that we don't turn on the current MPG on the trip computer before we hit the highway. It can really distract you to see the 'ol MPG dip when you hit the gas from standing still. But what the hell, it's so much fun to drive so who cares. Of course the environmentalist in me is on vacation for a while....like the next 10 years.
to find the best truck (for me). I was prepared to like the Toyota the best but the Dodge FAR outshines it. Did not like the GMC/Chevy at all and I thought that I'd be more impressed with the Ford but it really did nothing for me. The Dodge IMHO has the best looks too.
Not a single rattle, shake, vibration or squeak and I really don't think their will be.
Former Chevy man.
I saw the New Dodge Ram 1500 and it is awesome looking. My wife liked the vehicle a lot and we checked out the Fords, Chevy Silverado and the Toyota Tundra and the Dodge had the best looks and the most interior room.
Tank #1 12.4 MPG
Tank #2 12.9 MPG
Tank #3 14.8 MPG
Tank #4 14.6 MPG
Tank #5 14.1 MPG
Tank #6 15.3 MPG
Tank #7 14.6 MPG
I have 2000 miles on my truck. I do around 30-40 percent of my driving in Stop-n-Go traffic the remainder is highway going 60-70 MPH. My Snuglid should be in next week so we may start to see the numbers improve.
Mobil 1 synthetic oil my mileage improved to about 2 miles a gallon. I will use it in my future Ram 1500 Quad Cab.
Has anyone tried it in their Ram?
Does anyone else have experience with the 5spd?
Is it clunky? No. I've owned Hondas, Toyotas, Mitsubishis and other nice shifting standards in my day. It is not clunky. Here's a real life testimonial - my father-in-law is a Chevy guy, through and through. Has the latest and "greatest" Z71 4x4, etc. Hates Dodge! He came out to visit after I'd just bought my Quad. He doesn't like 5-speeds. He drove my truck. You know what? He won't shut up about what a great truck it is! I'm not kidding. Always talks about how nicely it shifts, the power, the mileage, the value, the passenger room, etc.
I have the 17s on my truck. I did not want the rougher ride the 20s give, not to mention the bigger price tag when I have to replace them sooner. Don't really know what my differential is-didn't notice. I can look and get back to you. As I mentioned awhile back, I'm getting around 14 (and rising) in town and 23-24 on the highway. I don't have a lead foot, but have been known to get on it once and again just for fun. ;->
Bottom line: The 5-speed is not for everyone. I've never bought an automatic. My wife drives one. That's fine for her. I happen to like the control I have with my standard. Possibly less maintenance, but not sure. But the 5-speed is NOT clunky. Very smooth. Good luck.
Do any of you know??
[Am I thinking logically or am I out to lunch?!]
Craig!! )
Dusty