2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab 4X4 User Reviews

Pros

Excellent fuel (diesel) economy, spacey, Towing is awesome, runs smooth, handles exceptionally well

Cons

Initial cost is expensive. Factory ball joints wear out around 40K (no factory grease fittings)

Purchased As New

Best DIESEL truck I have owned! The initial cost is expensive (expect to pay around 50K plus, depending on options) ~ BUT, if you plan on keeping this truck a long time (over 4 years), this the way to go -- I have a 2003 quad cab, 4x4, diesel with almost 200K and have did nothing except replace tires three times, ball joints once, and routine maintenance. The engine runs just as smooth and powerful with 200K as it did new. I am told these diesel engines, properly maintained with recommended oil, oil filter, air filter and fuel filter changes (which I do myself in less than 30 minutes every 10,000 miles) should get at least 500,000 miles before needing any serious maintenance. It is true so far!

The new diesel is much quiter than those in the past (thanks to the common rail fuel injection introduced in 2003), fuel economy is 18-21 (great for a 2500, 4 wheel drive, quad cab), and excellent responsive handling. The truck is more than roomy enough for 4 adults over 6 foot tall, and still room for a couple weekend bags and small coolers. The engine is powerful and fast thanks to the turbo charger (when the turbo kicks in, it will BURN the tires). The largee fuel tank means around 600 miles between fill-ups, tows a 24 foot car hauler with incredible ease, stereo system is great, cup holders nice!

Plenty of storage in the compartment between the front seats, and under and behind the rear seats.

I had an equivalent (Dodge Ram 4x4 Quad) truck with the gas engine --- never got over 13 mpg (and around 9 towing)! This diesel is well worth it's cost if you plan on keeping it for a long time --- it will, in all probability, outlast any other vehicle you own or have owned!