Posted by Wilks54 on August 19, 2011 at 10:49:44 from (216.207.2.99):
In Reply to: New trucks posted by Dave from MN on August 19, 2011 at 05:07:59:
For what you are going to do, I don't think you need the diesel. Plus, this isn't a diesel debate, because you said you wanted a gasser. So, half of these posts are irrelevant.
That said, I bought 07 and 08 Mega Cab 4x4 rams for work. both with Hemis. They are both 1500's, but the MegaCabs for those trucks have the 3/4 ton chassis. I do not think a Hemi performs any better than a Chevy of Ford V8. In my opinion, it is a bit louder on the road, especially when pulling. We average about 11-12 MPG with these trucks. A lot of it is around town driving. We haul a 16' enclosed trailer with them about 40% of the time. It does downshift a lot and makes a lot of noise going up hill when pulling a decently loaded trailer. I wish the power was a little better. the cab is a little "tinny" and the MPG could be a little better...although that is a common complaint. for as high as mine sit up, they don't have any more ground clearance than other brands.
They may have improved things a bit with the new model line. The main thing is to not expect more from the engine because it is a Hemi. As long as you realize they are just like any other V8, I believe your expectations will be met.
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