Used 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Consumer Reviews
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High Output Cummins Diesel
I purchased this truck used though the online listings on the Edmunds web page. The truck is a 2002, SLT 2500 Ram, 4x4, with the High Output Cummings Diesel. I purchased the truck used with 80,000 miles on it and immediately fell in love with the truck. The HO Cummings has plenty power,(235 HP & 500 lbft of torque), while still achieving an outstanding 18-MPG highway. Even when loaded down with a 10,000 lb 5th wheel trailer it still manages to get 15-MPG Highway.
cummins diesel
Comfortably Truck.I owned a F350 powerstoke before this.I tow a 6000 pnd trailer practically every day.The Dodge tows better at lower speeds(i.e better bottom end)but it could not keep up with the Ford wide open on the highway.If your towing long highway miles the Ford is better, But if your towing off road like I do The Dodge is much better.The Dodge also gets slightly better fuel mileage also.
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2002 Dodge Ram Ext SLT 4x4 5.9L Cummins
Great fuel economy for a 7000lb truck. I average 19mpg hwy/city commuting. This truck rides like a truck so don't think you are buying a soft riding vehicle. The interior noise is much b/c of the engine and road noise. The 4x4 is the best with the solid axle and positive engagement with the manual shifter. These trucks are a good investment if you plan on keeping it for an extended amount of time. On the diesel make sure that your lift pump on you fuel system checked. If the lift pump is bad the VP-44 injection will draw the fuel but this will prematurely wear your $2000 Injection pump to failure.
Miss my 02 Dodge Ram
I loved my 02 Dodge Ram but traded it in January 2007 for a new one. The new models indeed have more power but it was not needed. I towed and hauled to the MFG limits of the trucks and never had an issue. The 02 Ram had a better stance and a firmer suspension for heavy duty use off road and on, thus allowing me to go over the payload limits all the time and never notice a difference. Many days my truck ran with 3,000lbs in the bed and a 900lb snow plos on the front. GREAT TRUCK! VERY TOUGH! If you get a Dodge and can choose always go for the stick shift. ;-)
The Best Truck
I had a chevy hd with nothing but problems, Thia Dodge is the best truck ever built.