2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4X4 User Reviews

Pros

Sharp styling, fit and finish, 390 horses of pure Hemi power.

Cons

Mediocre fuel economy - but then againt this is a 390HP Hemi beast!

Purchased As New

I purchased my Jet Black 2009 Ram 1500 SWP Sport with the optional Big Horn Package two weeks ago in Fredricksburg, VA. I was originally in the market for a Ford F-150 but the price value and incentives offered on the Ram were too good to pass up.

After two weeks of daily driving and over 1000 miles, I am absoulutely in love with my Ram and couldn't be happier with my purchase. The redesigned styling of the 09 Ram is a pure head turner. I love the 20 inch chrome wheels and sport duel exhaust as well as the updated dash and cockpit layout. The fit and finish on this truck is far superior to both the F-150 and Silverado and the power of the 390 HP 5.7 liter HEMI is ridiculous. The addition of rear coil springs gives the truck a smooth luxury SUV type ride.

I opted for the full size quad cab and my three kids fit comfortably in the back seat without cramming eachother. The driver and passenger seats are both very comfortable with multiple seating positions. The center console is huge and functional with plenty of cupholders and nooks and crannies throughout the cabin.

All the great fit and finish details are impressive, but the feature that sealed the deal for me was the throw you back in your seat smooth performance of the 390 HP Hemi. It's hands down the best gas engine on the full size truck market today and is in a league of its own.

While my gas mileage has been averaging around 14-15 city and 17-18 highway, I was able to get a tad over 19 mpg during a recent 150 mile highway trip using my cruise control at 65 mph. Not great, but not bad either for a 390 HP full size truck.

The other incentive that made my Ram purchase an easy one was the lifetime engine and powertrain warranty offered by Dodge. Now as long as Chrysler doesn't go belly up, that lifetime warranty will give me great piece of mind.

Lastly, I think it's incredibly important to buy American right now if you are in the market and can afford a new vehicle. I was treated very fairly by the Dodge sales team and feel good about doing my part to support the U.S. auto industry.