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2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Overview

Ram Pickup 1500

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Laramie
SLT
ST
SXT

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Average User Score

4.75 stars

Based on 40 reviews

Excellent Truck by onaroll
 — Build qual. is very good! I have added a few engine "tweeks" and it really "scoots"! Gas mileage is around 18 to 19 on the highway, and drops to ~14-15 mpg overall with mostly around town driving. O... Read More
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Sxt by Lukas
 — performance- v6, trans is good, handels good, good power on demand build quality- very good build very tough appearance- very clean in side and out, lots of leg room both front and read seats cost ... Read More
The Dodge by Stephanie
 — I love my Truck. Trucks are for Girls Anyhow. It is King Cab Hemi 4x4 and I couldn't have asked for a better truck. I absolutley have no complaints. And let me tell you it can run. Actually it floats.... Read More

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Overview

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2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500

While retaining the power and utility of a functional workhorse pickup, as well as off-road capability and a towing capacity of up to 9,000 pounds, the 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 also works nicely as a spacious family truck, depending on the trim level. The half-ton pickup receives few changes for 2008, aside from a more-powerful standard 4.7-liter V8 that now gets 310 hp. Other engine choices are the 3.7-liter, 215-hp V6 in the base utility ST trims only, and the 5.7-liter, 345-hp HEMI V8 that features cylinder deactivation for better fuel economy. A choice of 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual comes with the V6 and 4.7 V8, while the HEMI gets a 5-speed automatic only.

The 2008 Ram Pickup 1500 is available in either rear-wheel or four-wheel drive with low-range gearing. All-wheel drive can be substituted on the higher-end SLT and Laramie trims. You also have the choice of either a 6.3-foot or 8-foot bed (you may want to start a grid here to keep track of all the choices). There are four trims altogether. The base ST features one row of seats, while the SXT, SLT, and Laramie seat up to six in three rows. Three cab choices vary the passenger comfort. Regular cabs are two-door pickups. The Quad cab has four regular doors. The Mega Cab is the same as the Quad, but adds 20 more inches in the cabin (meaning it only comes with the smaller pickup bed) for a roomy 44 inches of rear legroom. In Quad and Mega Cabs, the rear seats fold flat into the floor.

All trims come with 4-wheel ABS brakes and dual front-side airbags for the front row. Purely functional, the ST features few trimmings beyond air conditioning and a CD player, but you get power features, leather seats, and power front seats as you move up to the top-of-the-line Laramie. Options add a DVD player and navigation system. There are also off-road and sports packages. Of course the 14/19 mpg is terrible, and if that's a concern, you probably shouldn't be buying a half-ton truck, although it's worth mentioning that the revamped 4.7 V8 is available as an E85 vehicle. Overall, owners love the V8 power, towing capability, and interior comfort of the 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500.

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Gas Mileage (highway) 19 20 20
Horsepower 215 202 195
Crash Test Rating 5 5 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 60.7
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.0 41.3 41.3

Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Questions

K_Lig
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What Would Be The Approximate Value Of A 2008 Dodge 1500 Laramie 4x4 Mega C...

Truck is in Excellent condition (inside/out/engine etc) ... there are still a few months of drive terrain warranty on it (5 years/100,000km) Grey outside, grey leather interior Laramie Mega Cab (DVD p...

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fannettboy
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A/c Does Not Blow Cold But The Compressor Kicks On.

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Rcarey
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How Do You Know If You Have Mds On Your Dodge Hemi?

2008 dodge hemi 5.7

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brandyA10
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Abs/park Alert

ABS/park light alert on , no shift on demand 4x4 or cruise

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Sandra Erickson Cooper
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Why Would The Engine Temperature Increase

The temperature on the engine goes up 3/4 of the way when you step on the gas but when you let off the gas the temperature goes back down below the 1/2 mark. Any suggestions why this might be happen...

52 views with 2 answers (last answer 4 months ago)