2003 dodge ram 1500 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New hemi v8 brings more power. introductiondodge ram boasts high levels of refinement and comfort. Completely redesigned and re-engineered last year, this latest-generation ram has re-established dodge as a leading product among full-size pickups. But all this refinement doesn't mean the dodge ram has gone soft. The new-generation ram also delivers improved towing and hauling capability, plus more powerful and efficient engines. for 2003, dodge has introduced a sophisticated new five-speed automatic transmission. A more capable off-road package has been added, along with a rugged work special. Also new for 2003 is a line of heavy-duty 2500 and 3500 models, not covered here. in january 2003, the 5. 7-liter hemi v8 replaced the aging 5. 9-liter v8, increasing power by 100 horsepower and 40 pounds-feet of torque while improving fuel economy by 10 percent. lineupdodge ram is available with two cab configurations, regular cab and quad cab. Prices start at $18,525 for a 2wd regular cab short wheelbase. Quad cab models ride on a wheelbase that's 20 inches longer than comparable regular cab models. two bed lengths are available, a 6-foot, 3-inch standard bed and an 8-foot long bed. Ordering the long bed adds $300-$350 to the price, and another 20 inches to the wheelbase. For maximum economy, two-wheel-drive rams can be ordered with a 3. 7-liter v6 that's similar in design to the 4. 7-liter v8. The most powerful engine in the line is the new 5. 7-liter hemi v8 with hemispherical combustion chambers for improved airflow and burn. The new hemi produces 345 horsepower and 375 foot-pounds of torque. When properly equipped, that increases the towing capacity to 9200 pounds and payload by an additional 500 pounds. The hemi adds about $800 to the price. a five-speed manual transmission is standard with the 3. 7-liter v6 and 4. 7-liter v8. Optional is a new five-speed automatic 975) that includes an alternate second gear for hill-climbing and towing (so it's technically a six-speed). This new transmission is more responsive than the unit it replaces. three trim levels are available, st, slt, and laramie. st is the base level and comes standard with air conditioning, but is equipped with vinyl upholstery, wind-up windows, and manual door locks. slt adds $1700-$3200, depending on cab style and driveline, and includes the 4. 7-liter v8, plus cloth upholstery, nicer interior trim, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a host of convenience items, and wider tires. laramie is the luxury package, which costs in the neighborhood of $7800-$8900 and brings leather seating surfaces, dual-zone air conditioning, a premium stereo, 17-inch cast aluminum wheels, and a long, long list of luxury features. sport body-color trim for grille and bumpers is available for $470 with any trim level; that price includes fog lights and 17-inch aluminum wheels. Also new this year is an off-road package 870-$1405) for 4wd models consisting of a 3. 92:1 limited-slip differential, heavy-duty engine cooling, lt275/70r17 all-terrain tires, skid plates, tow hooks, and fog lamps. walkaroundram's radical big-rig styling turned the pickup world upside down when it was introduced in 1994. It was a highly successful design, one that gave the dodge pickups a look of power and capability. The bold styling also helped boost sales exponentially. So dodge had no intention of turning away from the big horse-collar grille and freightliner fenders when it redesigned the ram. This latest dodge pickup maintains and even reinforces the look established nine years ago. the sheet metal is indeed all new. Park a 2002-3 ram next to a 2001 or earlier ram and the differences are striking. The design has been extensively re-sculpted for reduced wind noise and better rainwater management. The new ram looks sleek and refined compared with the previous model. The old one looks mashed down compared with the new one. few grilles are as instantly recognizable as the massive horse collar grille of the ram. Even more massive this year, the grille also provides trim-level identification: the outside rim is all chrome on the slt model, with a gray honeycomb center. Laramie features a body-color grille surround and chrome cross hairs. Sport trim includes a body-color surround and cross hairs with unique chrome billets in the center. moving rearward, the new ram presents a more robust appearance than before. The broad, sloping hood has a pronounced crown that falls over the sides to the prominent front fenders. A faster, raked-back windshield improves aerodynamics and water management, and gives the new ram a more modern appearance. The leading edge of the front door overlaps the a-pillar, creating a smoother transition from the front of the cab to the side. Everything is smoother and more integrated. The big side mirrors, great for visibility, are now mounted on platforms to reduce wind noise, and a channel has been specially designed to keeps water off of the mirrors. An integrated air dam improves engine cooling and air conditioner performance. standard bed length is 6 feet, 3 inches, but an 8-foot bed is now available for both cab styles. That's a bit much when trying to heave heavy gear aboard. interiorram interiors were completely redesigned last year. the new interior is more comfortable than before. That comfort starts with roominess. To fit more space in the cab, dodge stole 3 inches out of the bed and added it to the cab's total length. Dodge claims its regular cab has the largest interior of any full-size standard-cab pickup. the cloth 40/20/40 split bench front seat in the sport model is quite supportive, better than some of the seats we've seen recently in other brands. The optional leather seats are also comfortable and supportive during long drives. Three-point shoulder belts are used at all locations, including the rear center seat. Adjustable pedals are usually offered only with an automatic transmission, but for 2003 dodge has made them available on manual-shift pickups as well. We believe that's an industry first. side-curtain airbags are a $390 option on regular cabs, $490 on quad cabs. A big fold-down center armrest/console comes with adjustable dividers and a power outlet. White-faced instruments with turquoise numbers look sporty and trendy, but don't offer the legibility of traditional white-on-black designs, particularly at dusk. At night, the instruments are nicely illuminated in green. the design of the audio system could be improved for ease of use. Setting a button for a station, for example, requires pressing a separate 'set' button, rather than just holding the station button down. Sliding bass and treble controls are harder to adjust than knobs when bouncing around in a pickup truck. Optional steering wheel audio controls 75) solve this with brilliantly designed buttons behind the steering wheel that are easy to use. Likewise, cruise controls 390, including tilt steering) on the steering wheel are easy to operate. otherwise, the center dash is a paradigm of convenience. Large heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (hvac) buttons can be operated while wearing gloves. A textured fabric is used for trim around the audio and hvac controls, somewhat similar to what's found in volkswagens, gives the center dash a nice look and feel. Just below the hvac controls is a slot lined with a rubber mat that's perfect for a wallet or other small items. A big panel below that folds down with adjustable cup holders. Air Conditioning✔ Leather Seats✔ Aluminum Wheels

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2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe R/T

sedan 145,200
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2002 Dodge Stratus Coupe R/T

sedan 145,200 gasoline red automatic

2002 dodge stratus review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Dodge's own charger comes to mind. Air conditioning plus power windows, mirrors and door locks are all standard on the se. stratus r/t 20,940) comes with a 3. 0-liter single-cam v6, which delivers 200 horsepower. Optional anti-lock brakes (abs) cost $565 with a manual transmission, or $740 with an automatic, as in the latter case they come packaged with traction control. safety systems in stratus begin with the rigid structure that wraps around the passenger compartment. The stratus coupe is more closely related to the new chrysler sebring coupe and mitsubishi eclipse; all three share engines, chassis and suspension designs, and are built at a joint-venture assembly plant between bloomington and normal, illinois. walkaroundthe slick shape of the stratus coupe demonstrates the benefits of wind-tunnel testing, as its arched structure slices through the air with a clean sweep from nose to tail. Its taut skin stretches across its long, broad form as smoothly as flowing water. Flat side panels seem to come from the nascar school of design, along with muscular shoulders suggesting strength and action. the graceful profile and dramatic windshield rake reflect dodge's flagship sedan, the intrepid. Yet its stubby prow and body-colored, cross-hair grille reveal a relationship with the racy dodge viper. At the rear, shapely pillars slide down into rolled flanks, and a neat tail spoiler curves over bold corner lamps and the thick mass of a monochrome bumper. interiorgenerous passenger space comes from the coupe's architectural design, which extends the windshield forward, abbreviates space for the engine, and increases the length and width of the cabin. high-back bucket seats come standard, although they are trimmed in different fabrics for the se and r/t. For an additional $1,045, the r/t can be ordered with cushy and comfortable leather; the package also includes six-way power and a homelink garage door system nicely integrated into the visors. The visors themselves are wider than the sharply raked windshield and are articulated on the end to allow them to bend around the a-pillar, which is not the ideal solution. the tachometer and other instruments are tucked into deep binnacles beneath a bowed cowl designed to shield them from sunlight. Sculptured pods on either side of the center console create separate cockpit spaces for the driver and front passenger. The handbrake lever is on the spindly side. above the console is a central stack of audio and climate controls. The ventilation system uses basic rotary dials with plastic vents that feel a bit flimsy. Stereo controls are small, with sliders for bass and treble that can be difficult to operate on a bumpy highway. A display at the top of the dash provides compass heading and outside temperature readings, useful information when out and about. the stratus provides excellent outward visibility for the driver with broad, tall expanses of glass, and relatively narrow windshield pillars. unlike some sport coupes, stratus has a room in the back seat for adult riders. The rear bench seats three, and the seat back is split 60/40 for access to the trunk. The front seat slides forward far enough to permit quick entry or reasonably graceful extraction. Few coupes provide as much rear seat leg space, although toyota's solara beats the stratus by more than an inch. trunk space is the best in its class, exceeding most japanese coupes by three cubic feet and the ford mustang by more than five cubic feet. Its ride quality is smooth, yet firm enough to feel nimble in curves. The car is quick to respond to steering inputs, deftly changing lanes. the r/t suspension is tuned stiffer still, and rides on wider tires. The se has 16-inch wheels with p205/60hr16 tires; r/t uses 17-inch wheels with p215/50hr17 rubber. Shock tower bracing increases chassis rigidity. In back, upper a-arms combine with lower lateral and semi-trailing links and coil springs. Anti-roll bars, which reduce body lean in corners, are standard. Straight-line stability and highway ride are particularly good, although we think the old avenger might have felt a little more confident when charging hard through a turn. Output reaches 147 horsepower with a manual transmission, and 142 with an automatic. That's good enough to beat the base engine in the toyota solara, and comes close to matching the power of honda's accord. It develops 200 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 205 foot-pounds of torque at just 4500 rpm. That's as much or more power than other v6 competitors. Nail the throttle and the r/t goes, whether starting from the gate or overtaking a slower car. When cruising, the v6 produces a sporty exhaust note pleasing to enthusiasts. Overall, the character of the stratus r/t lies somewhere between that of a pony car (camaro, mustang) and a more refined japanese coupe. the standard five-speed manual is a short-throw stick that moves effortlessly fore and aft, with smooth clutch engagement and easy up-shifts. Take it easy, and the transmission shifts gently at relatively low engine speed. Stomp it and it stays in gear longer for better acceleration. Tackle a long downhill descent and it drops down a gear to add engine braking. Traction control, available on r/t automatics, is useful to reduce front wheel spin when accelerating on wet pavement. summarydodge stratus coupe disguises a spacious passenger compartment behind a sleek facade. The sporty stratus r/t adds v6 performance yet still holds the bottom line to a reasonable number. model lineupse 17,920); r/t 20,940). assembled innormal, illinois. options as testedabs 565); power sunroof 695). model testedstratus r/t 20,940). Anti-lock Brakes✔ Tachometer✔ Power Windows✔ Bucket Seats✔ Air Conditioning✔ CD Player✔ Sunroof/Moonroof

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2002 Dodge Stratus R/T - R/T 2dr Coupe

sedan 145,200
2,995 fair
Steeleville, IL
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2,995 2002 Dodge Stratus R/T - R/T 2dr Coupe

sedan 145,200 gasoline red automatic

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2005 Dodge Dakota ST Club Cab 4WD

pickup 125,544
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2005 Dodge Dakota ST Club Cab 4WD

pickup 125,544 blue automatic

All-new, bigger, with the only optional V8 in the class. IntroductionThe all-new 2005 Dodge Dakota represents yet another bold move into the truck market for Dodge. With sales of basic small trucks in steady decline, Dodge has redesigned the Dakota as a much larger, much edgier and more macho midsize pickup. 2005 Dodge Dakota Review This car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale Bucket Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Cruise Control✔ Leather Seats✔ Chrome Wheels✔ Bluetooth✔ Aluminum Wheels

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2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE

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Stow 'n Go consists of bins in the floor behind the first row of seats, and folding second-row seats that can be folded into those bins, resulting in a flat load floor for easily carrying larger objects. Or, when the seats are up in the normal seating position, the bins can accommodate toys, games, sporting gear, tools or whatever. Family hauler. IntroductionThe Dodge Grand Caravan is all about transporting people comfortably, efficiently and safely, while keeping them entertained

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2016 Dodge Charger SE - SE 4dr Sedan

sedan 29,424
2,152 below average
19,995 good
Steeleville, IL
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19,995 2016 Dodge Charger SE - SE 4dr Sedan

2,152 below average sedan 29,424 gasoline automatic

Power Locks✔ Power Windows✔ Tachometer✔ AM/FM✔ Cruise Control✔ Passenger Airbag✔ Driver Airbag✔ Front Airbag✔ Alloy Wheels

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2005 Dodge Dakota ST Club Cab 2WD

pickup 151,653
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2005 Dodge Dakota ST Club Cab 2WD

pickup 151,653 black

The Dakota is now the largest and by far the most powerful pickup in the segment. With sales of basic small trucks in steady decline, Dodge has redesigned the Dakota as a much larger, much edgier and more macho midsize pickup Bucket Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Cruise Control✔ Leather Seats✔ Chrome Wheels✔ Bluetooth✔ Aluminum Wheels

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2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT - SXT 4dr Extended Mini-Van