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http://www.leftlanenews.com/dodge-ram.html

Minus the choice of shift knob to go along with a gated shifter, I can't find much to complain about on first impressions.

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Wow that interior is a major improvement. Looks much better and higher quality than the Toyota Tundra or the Nissan Titan Interior. I like the exterior too. Major improvements inside and out.
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Talk about breaking the embargo!



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...it does look good though .



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Great looking truck, but is it enough to raise a sinking ship?



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Wow, impressive inside and out.
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Indeed, nice truck.
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not bad
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I hate it when a new truck is introduced and the press photos only show one body configuration.

Looks good, but weren't there pictures leaked a few months ago? Will be interesting to see how the QuadCab compares to the crew cab. Looks like the Mega Cab is dead?

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Looks like a pre-2008 HD Ford F-Series with a new Sierra rear and Dodge grille.

I think this is the first time I've seen stock straight back dual exhausts on a fullsize pickup.



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that has to be the best interior in the entire chrysler line-up.
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Hope this helps the cash flow...



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Minor gripes, but (assuming they're showing us a ~$35-40k truck) the leather and stitching look like something out of a 1994 LHS, and the steering wheel would look a lot better if the rim were a bit beefier. Other than that, it looks fantastic inside and out... I've always liked the Ram, and I hope they up reliability to match the new looks.

The AC outlet on the dash is a cool touch, too. I wonder why more cars haven't done this.



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Looks great. The storage compartment in the side of the bed is a great use of otherwise wasted space. But I have to say that the interior of the top of the line model shown in the first bunch of photos is drowning in plastic chrome and plastic wood. How does anyone equate that with luxury?



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Makes me think of the Shark-nose 6 series of the 80s...



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The AC outlet on the dash is a cool touch, too. I wonder why more cars haven't done this.

They have.



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Looks like muffler shops are going to go the route of VHS stores now that these trucks come with "Redneck" pipes OEM

More seriously though I think the truck is a huge step forward versus the 3rd generation Ram. I the innovation & technology, increase in power and convinces but man it looks like they tried to copy the F-150.

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but man it looks like they tried to copy the F-150.

-Ryan

I don't get how you don't see it as a evolutionary design to the current Dodge Ram.

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 Re: 2009 Dodge Ram (spidy) »« »

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I don't get how you don't see it as a evolutionary design to the current Dodge Ram.

Quote, originally posted by CarGuru916 »


More seriously though I think the truck is a huge step forward versus the 3rd generation Ram. I the innovation & technology, increase in power and convinces but man it looks like they tried to copy the F-150.

-Ryan

I don't get how thought I don't see it as an evolutionary design from my post It's innovative, got new buzzes & whistles but the interior and side profiles have an F-150 look to them.

-Ryan



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That thing is a big copy of the F150, I dont blame them since the F150 is the best truck in its class hands down.




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Well I am liking the new design. It is a good looking truck, the interior is much nicer and i like the storage along the side of the bed aswell.



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I don't get how thought I don't see it as an evolutionary design from my post It's innovative, got new buzzes & whistles but the interior and side profiles have an F-150 look to them.

-Ryan


Re: exterior

It's a TRUCK. There's not much you can do to differentiate the basic profile of a pickup truck



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looks good



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 Re: 2009 Dodge Ram (Mazda 3s) »« »

i just spent 51k last year on mine and now this??? I LOVE IT!!! bout time dodge steps up w/the appointments that theyve been lacking for a loooooong time!! hell, i can prolly get enough for mine to upgrade me thinks..? anyone wanna buy an '07? (:cough: 800lbs tourqe :cough:)



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I like the sneak-a-6pk in the rear floorboards... Waitin for the first DUI in the Ram.



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I like it, I really like it - they finally brought the damn thing into the 21st century by getting rid of the granny shifter. There are a few things I'm not crazy about, but still wonderful....

All the right things are aligning for the 2009 300C to get a stitched leather dash. Now to come up with the money to buy a 2009 SRT8 that way I can be the ultimate dash stroker.



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I think this is the first time I've seen stock straight back dual exhausts on a fullsize pickup.

You've been to the south, right?

It'll save everyone the trouble of adding them later.



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not bad





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this is the a2 forum...we don't have 40 photo diys for changing shift knobs.


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i'm honestly surprised how nice this turned out. this gives me hope that they can really fix up the sebring and start on a successful turn around.



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^ I wonder what kinda mess would ensue if you randomly decided to open the tailgate and dump gravel onto the freeway behind you.



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here is the 2009 Motortrend truck of the year






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 Re: 2009 Dodge Ram (mappy) »« »

I like it. Very efficient use of space. Looks great, I even like that color.

Great front end too. (Good for scaring little old ladies who drive slow in the left lane).


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 Re: 2009 Dodge Ram (CarLuvrSD) »« »

Anyone notice the rear traction bar ahead of the back wheels? Where is the leaf spring? I wonder if this truck has a coil spring rear?

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good enough for a new truck....

although real men drive old trucks (with dents)



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