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Dodge Ram Quad Cab
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Dusty
Try the link below:
http://www.car-truck.com/chryed/buzz/b042302.htm
Dusty
Come on people, quit being afraid of your children. They might actually respect you if you show a little backbone now and then. It doesn't mean you don't love little Johnny if you buy a truck you like and he has to suck it up on (sniff sniff...poor baby) marginally harder, thinner seats. I was 16 y/o, nearly 6 feet tall, and riding in the back of my parents' 4 door sedan and I can tell you this, seat comfort never even occured to me. And if your kid even notices how comfortable his seat is, you have one heck of a wimpy, coddled, princess-and-the-pea kid. It's not like you're putting them in the back of a panel van with no seats. I suggest a little Physical training and some chores or a job. And psychotherapy for yourself to discover why you crave the whimsical approval of a 10 year old so badly.
Contrary to the current fad, the word "no" is not child abuse. Can you imagine a child who whines about the seats in a huge Dodge Ram quad cab growing up and defending this country in the future? I can't. Heck, I don't see him even being able to change his own oil ever.
But I'm sure those of you who see yourselves in the above words will escape any sense of chagrin at your foolishness and weakness simply by labeling me a child hater. I love kids. I simply don't want them growing up to be spoiled, indulged, entitled, lazy adults. Who really cares more about them, me or you?
Why not just buy a regular cab and make the little [non-permissible content removed] ride in the bed - if it rains you can always skip the weekly bath - or if it gets to cold put a few bails of straw in the bed.
You should go get a vasectomy -
My email is Bigstan26m@aol.com
p.s. dont just tell me what happened, please show your contract so I can see, so when I go to the dealership I am armed and ready
And as for Bruce35 . . . I'm 32, no kids, but the wife and I would like to be able to put the groceries in the back seat so the rain and dust doesn't get to them. Also, when the family visits or when co-workers would like to ride along w/ me to go to lunch, I have the seat space (comfortable space) for them to travel in.
As for the fact that the Quad Cab comes with child seat-ready back seats, I call that a bonus.
Toke out,
Z.
Man this is a pretty truck.. had one scratch on it, got it buffed out, but still can see, dealer will put in a Line-X for me if I want to not paint it.. I think I will live with the scratch for a bed line!
I LOVE MY MAYOR!
stan
Would you mind giving us the State, Price, and options you got?
Thanks,
Zman
24G package
4.7 liter motor / 4 speed auto
Sport appearance group w/20's
Premium cloth seats (power drivers)
power pedals
Infinity 7 speaker cd/cassette
Steering wheel mounted radio controls
Front wheel ABS (4 wheel anti lock)
Trailer tow group
Security group
Stickered out at $30,625 after $550 discount.
I added a LoJack for $395.
Price paid AFTER $1500 rebate:
$26,572
That does not include my tax, title and lis.
How's that sound guys? I was only $300 over cost,
(not including dealer holdback)
I think I got a good deal...
I got my financing from Peoples First right off Emdunds. ( my 2nd time using them)
Got a rate of 5.75 percent.
Stan
Oh, and thanks for the financing info. as well.
Zman
But gas mileage is sucking.. 11.5 miles per gallon.. gulp! I hope it gets better with the
breakin!
Well I did have a scratch that the dealer could not get buffed out all the way.. so they are going to install a LineX liner for me for FREE!
And it get's better.. I open up a CD a friend gave me for a promotion for the MAYOR, and it has a rebate for $500 of accessories if you buy a new
RAM! I hope to pull that off since I already bought some lock lugs and a rear floormat.. I will get extra mats just to burn that up!
stan
ANY back seat is preferable to having kids ride in the open bed. It should be illegal (it's legal here in NV).
I talked to a guy yesterday about his new Ram SLT QC. It had the 17" wheels. He said he drove straight from the dealership in Hot Springs, AR to Ft. Worth, TX (~900 mi.)and he averaged 13 mpg doing around 80 mph most of the way. He said his Tach read around 2200rpms at that speed, and still had plenty of oomph when he put the pedal to the metal for passing.
He and his father-in-law bought 2 trucks at the same time and got a $21,000 deal. He did not have the cd player, power leather seats or 4x4. But he did have the tow package and the headliner computer system.
And here's the kicker. He got 0.0% financing on both trucks. I thought the best Dodge could do was 3.9%. Apparently Dodge can do anything if they really want the sell. Sell/Haggling time was approximately 2hrs.
Zman
I was running about 75 mph most of the time and averaged right under 15 mpg, but 14.5 was closer
to the mark. The tach was right at 2200 to 2300 most of the time at that speed.
I have about 1200 miles on the speedo now and only getting 12.5 in the city. Kinda sucks but I did not buy this big bad black beauty for the gas mileage!
Stan
stan
Zman
P.S. What transmission ratios are available/optional on a 2WD QC?
available.
a 3.55 is standard but the 3.92 is optional, unless you get the 20 inch rims then they place the 3.92 in it.
I am purchasing a 02 Quad Cab SLT Plus, with the 6'3 bed. I am trying to find a hard cover for the bed.
I need a cover because I plan on using the bed to haul groceries, kids stuff, stroller, etc.. in it. Anything you can buy to keep stroller from rolling around back there?
This is my first full size truck so I am at a loss of where to look for this stuff. I tried searching for a dodge catolog of some sorts, but didn't find anything.
Also, anyone know of an aftermarket locking diff for the rear? I plan on installing Goodyear Wrangler MT/R tires (285 x 70).
All help greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks
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The bed covers ranged about $700 - $800, all top quality. There are hundreds more these just happen to be in my locale.
I use Acme Truck Parts all the time for stuff for my CJ-7. They get a thumbs-up from me.
The Associated Press
Friday, June 7, 2002; 7:57 PM
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. –– The Chrysler Group of DaimlerChrysler AG said Friday it is recalling more than 150,000 Dodge Ram pickups because of axle and engine problems.
About 111,000 1997-1998 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups with diesel engines are being recalled to replace a fitting in the engine compartment. The fitting could corrode from road salt used during winter months in the Midwest, the automaker said.
Dealers will install new fittings with improved corrosion resistance.
Chrysler also is recalling 46,000 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 pickups because of a potentially weak weld on a rear axle bracket. The recall affects only four-wheel-drive models built before November 2001, the automaker said.
No owners have complained about the bracket, but the problem could affect long-term durability, Chrysler said.
Dealers will install a reinforcement bracket on the affected vehicles.
to change!
I installed the spare tire lock from Mopar. Not too bad to lower the spare down and raise up. I bet changing a tire out would wear one out on a hot summer day!
Still only getting 13.8 mpg, 20's, 3.92 rear end, 4 speed auto and 4.7L motor.. tell me it get's better with only 1800 miles on the speedo!
I had the rental 2001 Ford XLT Super Crew (8037 miles) the weekend of Friday, 21 June and the 2002 RAM SLT Quad Cab (3391 miles) this past weekend. Both were used to haul a 650 lb ATV and other equipment. With two people I estimate the total weight to be approximately 1200 pounds. My companion and I took turns behind the wheel of both trucks for the 135 mile trip from Rochester to Painted Post, New York, and we each had a ride in the back seat for a stretch.
Of course, ride is purely a subjective thing. The F150 Super Crew rides and handles very well, in my opinion. The front seats are very comfortable as are the rear seats. Although the suspension is fairly compliant, twice I managed to bump my head on the back window sitting in the rear seat. Much to my surprise (since I had read somewhere on the Dodge Quad posts someone making a big deal out of the Dodge not having them), this Super Crew did not have rear seat head rests either. The F150 wallowed at times on dips and on unmaintained seasonal roads the ride could become bumpy and booming. On interstate roads and ones with severe crowns there were times the F150 seemed to require more course correction. There was also slight body shake on certain pavement undulations. I had not noticed this just driving it around town unloaded. This might have been because of the ATV in back and higher interstate speeds.
In comparison the RAM seemed a little more taunt and the handling was definitely crisp, much more car like and less fatiguing. The seats seem firmer than the Ford, although still very comfortable. I would've liked a little more side bolster support. From the driver's position the cabin seems larger and more airy. My 8 and 11-year-olds liked the rear seat in the Ram better because they said they had better visibility. I was really impressed with how well the RAM goes straight down the road. Wind and tractor-trailer gusts seemed to have no effect on stability. Cornering was flat. Around town the RAM was noticeably more nimble. Excellent brakes, also.
This F150 was somewhat noisy, especially at highway speeds. It had a number of interior creaks and rattles, tire and wind noise, and especially much more engine noise. There were popping and snapping noises coming from the suspension somewhere that reminded me of a loose shock. When going slow on some of the seasonal roads near my property, we heard loud squeaking noises from underneath the vehicle.
The RAM was solid. It felt like the frame was made of reinforced concrete and this is easily the most solid truck I've driven in my life. Even with the ATV in the bed there was not one hint of frame flex, no wiggling, shaking or vibration. The RAM was definitely more controlled on rough country back roads and handled like it was glued to the road surface. The RAM was about as quiet as a vehicle can get with very little engine and road noise. Not one errant interior rattle or squeak.
I was really disappointed in the loaded performance of the 5.4 Ford engine. The added weight has a noticeable impact on performance. On hills the engine developed moderate pinging unless given some throttle and on some steeper grades the transmission hunted back and forth and downshifted quite erratically. Under load you could tell that more throttle was being required because of the increased engine noise. Under certain conditions the engine would drone and produce a resonant frequency that could be felt through the body.
The RAM really surprised me. With all the talk of the 4.7 being "under powered," when the RAM was loaded it seemed to have less effect on initial launches from a stopped position than the 5.4 Ford. On some of the steep hills the RAM shifted down but never once hunted for a gear. Once it downshifted it stayed in gear until ready for the next upshift. There were a number of hills that a downshift never occurred using the cruise control despite the load. I would say that the Ram may have actually downshifted less than the 5.4 liter Ford did under the same conditions.
The F150 fuel mileage for 511 miles was 14.9 MPG. The RAMs fuel mileage for 542 miles was 14.6.
On the F150 the upper hinge on the driver's door was worn to the point that the door striker was showing obvious signs of wear from the droop. There was noticeable brake pulsation after long drives, and harsh driveline clunk when warmed. The pinion seal was leaking on the rear differential. There was a significant amount of orange peel in the paint on the box sides and lower parts of the tailgate, and paint was coming off of the leading edge of the box just behind the doors and one spot on the hood. This is the sixth F150 I've noticed sub-par paint. For some reason the radio was inoperative.
The RAM's assembly quality was flawless and despite obvious signs of use, the paint was near showroom.
Dusty
check it out at www.pickuptruck.com under dodge...
http://www.hwysafety.org/vehicle_ratings/ce/html/0128.htm#4
I'm not one for bashing other trucks, but I wouldn't want to be in the Ford F-150, check out these pictures!
http://www.hwysafety.org/vehicle_ratings/ce/html/0110.htm
I have just turned my 02 Screw XLT 4x4 over 15000 with no warranty work except to reapply a bubbled pin strip. Averaging 17-18mpg highway.
TIA for any and all suggestions,
Dino