What to expect with a Dodge Ram?
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Hi all, I'm new to the forum (kinda jumping ship from others here).
I currently own a 6 litre V8 Monaro and have done for around 6 years now, so engine size to me isn't an issue on UK roads.
I am thinking about selling the car around spring next year to buy something a little more different, and rather fancy a Dodge Ram pick up around the 2008 - 2010 year, or alternatively an SRT10 if I can find a mint condition one.
Can anybody tell me what they like to use / own for a daily commute for work etc? 95% of the journey is duel carriage way of around 40 miles per day. My biggest question would be around reliability and ease of spare parts if needed etc or, anything else somebody might think useful for me to know.
Many thanks in advance
I currently own a 6 litre V8 Monaro and have done for around 6 years now, so engine size to me isn't an issue on UK roads.
I am thinking about selling the car around spring next year to buy something a little more different, and rather fancy a Dodge Ram pick up around the 2008 - 2010 year, or alternatively an SRT10 if I can find a mint condition one.
Can anybody tell me what they like to use / own for a daily commute for work etc? 95% of the journey is duel carriage way of around 40 miles per day. My biggest question would be around reliability and ease of spare parts if needed etc or, anything else somebody might think useful for me to know.
Many thanks in advance
benny.c said:
I'm picking this quad cab Hemi up on Thursday to use as a daily driver so I'll let you know next week 
Although I've not had a Ram before I have had a couple of US V8s as daily drivers and they've been fine. They are generally low stressed motors that run and run and parts are easy to come by, either direct from the States or from a UK specialist.
Insurance is usually no more expensive than for a UK car and LHD is no problem, especially in something as tall as a Ram. If you regularly use a toll road or car park with barrier then you'll have to get used to hopping out to take a ticket. You will go to get in the wrong side at least once and pretend to rummage around in the glove box
Very nice pictures and i had a dribble moment just then...
Many thanks for getting back and a useful tip about toll and car park barriers, although my Monaro is Ozzie its a right hooker so never thought of that one and will surely remember, well until the first time haha
Will be good to keep me posted on how you get on. I made the mistake of reading Parkers Guide which said these motors are useless on UK roads but there are a few around my area so guessed it wasn't an issue being on the large size, BIG is best in my dictionary hehe
Although I've not had a Ram before I have had a couple of US V8s as daily drivers and they've been fine. They are generally low stressed motors that run and run and parts are easy to come by, either direct from the States or from a UK specialist.Insurance is usually no more expensive than for a UK car and LHD is no problem, especially in something as tall as a Ram. If you regularly use a toll road or car park with barrier then you'll have to get used to hopping out to take a ticket. You will go to get in the wrong side at least once and pretend to rummage around in the glove box
Very nice pictures and i had a dribble moment just then...
Many thanks for getting back and a useful tip about toll and car park barriers, although my Monaro is Ozzie its a right hooker so never thought of that one and will surely remember, well until the first time haha
Will be good to keep me posted on how you get on. I made the mistake of reading Parkers Guide which said these motors are useless on UK roads but there are a few around my area so guessed it wasn't an issue being on the large size, BIG is best in my dictionary hehe
Edited by benny.c on Tuesday 14th October 16:51
vpr said:
So far I've had a Hemi quad cab followed by an SRT10 a 6.7 Cummins HD the the 6.7 Cummins HD in the latest shape and now I'm just waiting to take delivery of a new Cummins 2500 6.7 Cummins
I cannot wait.
So you can see I rate the HD Diesel as THE one to have.....an awesome machine...nothing comes close
My last one here
Now you're talking, this is the kinda thing I will be looking for I cannot wait.
So you can see I rate the HD Diesel as THE one to have.....an awesome machine...nothing comes close
My last one here
vpr said:
So far I've had a Hemi quad cab followed by an SRT10 a 6.7 Cummins HD the the 6.7 Cummins HD in the latest shape and now I'm just waiting to take delivery of a new Cummins 2500 6.7 Cummins
I cannot wait.
So you can see I rate the HD Diesel as THE one to have.....an awesome machine...nothing comes close
My last one here
Now you're talking, this is the kinda thing I will be looking for I cannot wait.
So you can see I rate the HD Diesel as THE one to have.....an awesome machine...nothing comes close
My last one here
Thanks guys for the last few postings, all very useful stuff to know.
As for Benny.c, I am envious but thrilled you are loving the motor, I am so looking for to the BIG day next year with the added bonus, my missus has already bought into the idea... The last time I had to turn on the charm when I particularly wanted a car was that I sold it to her that we would start wedding hires; the only wedding it saw in 3 years was our own (slight twist in truth I think its called)
As for Benny.c, I am envious but thrilled you are loving the motor, I am so looking for to the BIG day next year with the added bonus, my missus has already bought into the idea... The last time I had to turn on the charm when I particularly wanted a car was that I sold it to her that we would start wedding hires; the only wedding it saw in 3 years was our own (slight twist in truth I think its called)
Edited by rocklandboy on Thursday 23 October 12:28
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