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2008 Dodge Ram 1500

Blue Book® Suggested Retail Value

$9,108 - $26,861

Fuel Economy (city/hwy)

12 - 16 / 16 - 19 mpg

What's New

The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 receives a new 4.7-liter V8 engine that produces 310 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque, a 31 percent increase in horsepower and a 10 percent improvement in torque with better fuel economy. Trailer Sway Control is added to the available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and a tire-pressure-monitoring system is available. Dark Maple Burl woodgrain accents are added for Laramie and two new exterior colors are Sunburst Orange and Detonator Yellow.

Quick Facts

Engine: 215 - 345 horsepower
Seating: 2-6 passengers
Payload: 1,210 - 2,430 lbs.

Drive: Four-Wheel Drive; Rear-Wheel Drive
Towing Capacity: 2,900 - 9,100 lbs.

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2002 Dodge Ram
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The community thinks...

Overall Rating

8.8

Styling9.1
Performance9.1
Interior8.5
Quality8.6
Recommendation8.7

Owner

Overall Rating8.5
Styling9.0
Performance8.0
Interior8.0
Quality10
Recommendation8.0

Needs some refinement! by Ken, Langley, BC on 01/10/2008. Trim: 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 SXT, Owned 1 year.

Pros: Power, ride height, towing/payload, 39 ft turning radius, wide opening rear doors, interior storage, pricing

Cons: Steering is vague even at low city speeds. Cruise control sometimes shuts off if Accel or Deaccel is hit twice. I think there's a software bug in the PCM or ECM where Cruise gets confused if you jab either button to speed up or down constantly. Seat bottoms are a little long could use more side bolstering lumbar support would be REALLY GREAT in the 40/20/40 cloth bench w/out power driver's seat setup. Interior instrument and door material could be a WAY better still too industrial plastic looking in this price range. Engine noise - this SXT Quad 4.7L sounds like a gigantic sewing machine when you stand outside the vehicle and it's LOUD...

Overall review: Choose your trim level carefully if you plan on a lot of trailer towing get the optional Stability package you won't regret it

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