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2006 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 User Reviews

2006 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Review Ratings

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  • Performance:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5
  • Appearance:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5
  • Overall:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5

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PROS
"power" 17 reviews
"ride" 10 reviews
"space" 5 reviews
"speed" 5 reviews
"comfortable car" 4 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 16 reviews
"expensive car" 4 reviews
"ride" 3 reviews
"power" 2 reviews

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Chris writes:
2006 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB Review
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Because it is a beast, rides amazing, tons of power.

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Not the best MPG but it is an 8 cylinder hemi.

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It Is Awesome, Looks Great And Drives Better. — Easy to dive, doesnt seem huge like it might from the outside. Accelerates exactly as you want it to, plenty of breaking power, and handles like a dream (if you are pulling a trailor you wont evn notice it). It is built like a rock, no noticable squeeks or rattles unless you are off a paved or gravled road. Interior is a bit easy to stain but no biggie, and the exterior is awsome, all chromed out with rails and handles, huge tires come stock (20 inch rims) and a royal blue color. Gas is not the best but it does nice for its size, 13-15.5 in city (depending on how many lights i hit and how annoyed i am) and i've had up to 20 on higway but that is only about a quarter tank worth on higway (criusin at 65). The only not fun thing is i don't have 4wd and its stil so new to me i try to take it easy.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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2006 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB Review
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This truck has space to spare. The5.7 Hemi delivers all the power most would want.  Handles well for a 6800 pound truck.

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Fuel mileage, front ball joints.

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More Room Than You Know What To Do With. — The Dodge Mega Cab is just that MEGA. Room for all. Love it! Power is good but could be better if the torque management system was eliminated. All controls are easy to access seats are very comfortable and even better with the 6 way power option. The optional stereo sys. really provides great sound. These truck do have front ball joint issues which I have had mine already replaced at 31K miles. Fuel mileage is low but you don't buy a truck like the mega cab and worry about fuel mileage. The 1500 is the same as the 2500 except for towing capacity and payload. Only a few hundred pounds difference. The bucket seat option along with the extra large cab provides plenty of storage for almost anything.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Rod writes:
2006 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB Review
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Most Comfortable Truck

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No Negative

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Top Notch Truck — My pick up is the nascar edition and is a dream to travel in. There are 2 adults, 2 teenage girls and two dogs and we drove for 2 12 hour days of driving on our holidays and never had a "not enough room issue" I get 17 to 25 miles to a gallon. The power is unreal, you never have to worry about passing or any thing when you drive this truck.

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Tim writes:
2006 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Mega Cab SB Review
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lots of power, good MPG for its size (18)

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it's only a 2WD

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Dodge Ram 1500 Megacab 2wd Slt — Overall I love this truck. MPG isn't great but it's good for the size and it performs well. It can tow up to 12,500 on the trailer and about 5,000 in the bed. The bed cover is nice too for long trips, but it can be a pain to get it off and back on again.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Sarah writes:
2006 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB Review
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Everything

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Nothing

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A+++ Dodge Ram — I love everything about it. It's roomy interior. Nice cloth seats, I hate leather. The hemi is amazing! It just gets up and goes when you want it to! It's actually the Big Horn edition and that option wasn't on the review page. :o)

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Coleman writes:
2006 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB Review
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Horsepower

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fuel Milage could be better

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Awesome Truck — Truck is really good shape even though it is almost 7 years old.It is very powerful has about 400 horsepower,had to replace brakes which is normal,also had to rebuild rear end because rear axle seized up.gats around 18mpg on average which isnt too bad for driving around the city with that bug of a truck.Very fun to drive spinning around and gets up to speed pretty fast with no speed limiter or rev limiter.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Bob writes:
2006 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB Review
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Looks and Handling.    

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Gas milage could be better.

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I Love It. — has 68,000 miles, had brakes done at 64,000 miles. A/C door broke t 44,000 miles. Just started to blue smoke out tail pipe on startup. Yes it is a pleasure to drive. No other problems or complaints. I use it for all needs now that I retired. I owned a 2004 Ram 1500 Laramie, Sport, with a Hemi.. Drove it 80,00 miles Zero problems.

Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.)

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2006 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB Review
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The truck looks great and holds my family of 6 comfortably.

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Abundance of expensive mechanical issues!!

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This Truck Is A Lemon!!! — I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle since the day I made the purchase. I go through tires every 6 months. The truck always pulls to the right and shakes violently when traveling at 50 mph or more. No matter how many weights are put on the left the truck pulls to the right, I am up to 16 now. I can hear the wind thru the completely sealed windows when driving. Worst of all, I just went over 100.000 miles, my warranty expired and I started hearing a ticking in my engine. Turns out the #7 cylinder is scored badly and I need to have the engine rebuilt... $5800.00!! I was told by several of the mechanics who looked at the truck that this is a common problem with this year truck and engine. You would think a recall would be issued.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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2006 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab LB Review
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Tough, dependable

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milage needs to be improved

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Guts Glory Ram — This P/u has been a family favorite and looks as good as it runs If the hauling of people and gear is your need then I think its a hit, If Dodge had given it a better High gear things would be cheaper

Primary Use: Family transportation

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2006 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB Review
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Power.. looks just a good truck

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GAS>>>>HOG

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:) — Goot truck all around.. Gets me where I need to go. sucks gas in the process, but 348HP makes it worth it.Never Have I gotten stuck in the snow. The overall experiecne has been well. 75000 miles and the only thing I have done to it is tires brakes and oil changes

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Cost $10,027 Average Instant Market Value $15,275 Average Instant Market Value $14,310 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 20 19 20
Horsepower 215 202 195
Crash Test Rating 5 5 4
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.0 41.3 41.3

Reviews From Other Years

2010 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Reviews

I Would Recommend This Truck To Anyone That Wants A 2wd, Powerful, Full Tow Package, Reg Cab Truck. By mgheberger

When you purchase a pick-up truck that has a short bed and regular cab, you know the pros and cons right away. The only negative that took me by surprise is the lack of gas mileage even when set to c... Read More

Sexy Beast By Banan

amazing truck, good with everything except gas is a killer! i love that 5.7 hemi beast. makes towing soo much easier and transporting medium sized stuff cheaper. but overall the truck is a beautif... Read More

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2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Reviews

Overall Very Pleased With My 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Slt Truck. By marine4life06

I would buy this vehicle again at the discounted price I got this one. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone. Overall very pleased with the vehicle. Drove this vehicle all across the US with no iss... Read More

Paid Off By gamemaster77

Great handling truck pulls great and handles good would remand it to any one i like the color and the interior is good had a tool box bed liner and front guard and back rack cheap price go for... Read More

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2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Reviews

Love My 2008 Ram By mzimmer7

Dodge makes a great pickup. Of course I'm a Mopar fan. I would recommend a Dodge to anyone, having been in Ford's and Chevy's too. I still like the function and look of the Dodge the best. Quality is ... Read More

It's Decent For A Dodge - Ha! By norcal1968

Pretty good truck overall. This one did not have power windows or locks. Decent power & performance. We had to put new O2 sensors and cat converters in order to pass Calif smog. Other than that, t... Read More

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2007 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Reviews

Awesome Truck! By lalagirl86

Handles well, great for moving things, space in cab is very open and roomy. The gas mileage is not that great, but when driving a truck you don't expect that great of mileage. This truck also has an a... Read More

V8 Monster W A Classy Look By HotdawgIII

I love the v8 power! I had it lifted and feel at a good height in traffic. The front seats are comfortable and excellent on long trips. Im not too keen on the gas milage or the dash cracks that tend... Read More

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2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Reviews

Reliable, Powerful, And Gets The Job Done. By Jon

Had this truck for a few years now and it had never left me on the side of the road. Replaced the alternator due to a bad bearing and the drive belt while I had it off. Other than that this truck has... Read More

Great Looking, Beautiful, Fast, Reliable Truck By johntomasso

Pros: love the gauges, wheels, mean looking attitude, high ride height, nice color, wheels. Cons: interior could have been better, rust on bumper is common for these truck and i will be needing a new ... Read More

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