NAIAS 08: 2009 Dodge Ram - Page 3

mcool · 01-11-2008, 10:42 PM

The details are very impressive, but I'm not sold on the exterior. It's evolutionary, but the proportions on this new truck look odd. That said, the details like the panel gaps and headlights are well-executued.

The interior is kind of the same story... really nice details, impressive-looking materials. It's a little chunky looking, but it does look upscale.

afdude2018 · 01-11-2008, 10:44 PM

I'll be in the market for a truck next year. Dodge has just shot itself up my list of desired trucks with the 09 Ram. That is one beautiful truck!!! Can't believe something that good is coming out of Chrysler. Please oh please have good quality!!!

LeSabre · 01-11-2008, 10:47 PM

I like the truck. It looks good in & out.
The only thing I don't like is the shifter handle. It looks like there is too much bulky cheap plastic for it.

poncho1982 · 01-11-2008, 10:51 PM

Yawn........wake me when Dodge is original again.

When the new Ram came out in the 90's, it was totally off the beaten path, now, they are trying to fit in.

Ultimate1 · 01-11-2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by likearock00

To all who say this interior is a rehash of the F-150-

I'm glad they actually took time to see what the #1 selling full size truck in America is doing. If it helps Dodge stay ahead of Tundra then I'm all for it!

Did anyone else see what is missing?? The Mega cab is gone!

after looking at this pic:

http://images.leftlanenews.com/conte...m-sport-12.jpg

I dont think its needed.

Snafu_SS · 01-11-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 91 s-10baja

WOW that interior is...............WOW! Their commitment to interiors is on the way if this is any indication!

I'll say...did you notice the leather stitching!? I thought the King Ranch was excessive....

But it's still nice. Hopefully they offer and extended cab again someday. Wonder what the heavy duty will look like. It better keep the solid front axle though, I hope.

FenwickHockey65 · 01-11-2008, 10:56 PM

Not bad Dodge. Not bad at all. That tailgate looks a lot like the one on the Silverado though.

MarioBro88 · 01-11-2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kenman923

The winner of next year's Motor Trend's Truck of the Year if I ever saw one.

Ditto. And loving the truck, but it's not completely different from the current model.

As for the interior, one of the best I've seen from Chrysler, looks like Cerberus is starting out good for themselves.

AndrewGS · 01-11-2008, 10:58 PM

Nasty. Sorry, not diggin' it. It's definately better than the current Ram on the inside (although I'm sure the materials will be a dissapointment in the flesh), but I'd rather have the '02-'05 exterior. Not that I'd buy a Dodge anyways.

I'd rather have a Sierra or '09 F-150.

mikesright · 01-11-2008, 11:01 PM

How good we forget we have it...

CamaroCrazy · 01-11-2008, 11:01 PM

I agree the truck looks nice, but this is a Laramie version, high end, their LTZ.

Reality check - Show me what the lower trim levels that make up the majority of sales look like. The last picture in the gallery shows one, but looking pretty plain jane and stuffed in the background.

That is what will make or break this truck. If I get into a ST or SLT, will I find a sea of grey with rock hard plastics as seen in the last round of Chrysler products? Will the public be wowed by the $30,000 model as they are by the $45,000 model? Don't show me the best and think thats what I'm going to get when I go to the dealer and realize what $25,000-30,000 will buy me.

All questions we should be asking ourselves when we look at these pictures.

vncj96 · 01-11-2008, 11:03 PM

WOW pretty impressed by this truck! Multilink very interesting?! Like the features for the bed and the interior of the truck! Will make the competition a little stronger. Now Chevy needs to get the numbers up.

afdude2018 · 01-11-2008, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroCrazy

I agree the truck looks nice, but this is a Laramie version, high end, their LTZ.

Reality check - Show me what the lower trim levels that make up the majority of sales look like. The last picture in the gallery shows one, but looking pretty plain jane and stuffed in the background.

That is what will make or break this truck. If I get into a ST or SLT, will I find a sea of grey with rock hard plastics as seen in the last round of Chrysler products? Will the public be wowed by the $30,000 model as they are by the $45,000 model? Don't show me the best and think thats what I'm going to get when I go to the dealer and realize what $25,000-30,000 will buy me.

All questions we should be asking ourselves when we look at these pictures.

True I would love to see the lower trim levels. I sure won't be buying a top of the line model, but mid-range most likely.

mikesright · 01-11-2008, 11:11 PM

Also...

Leaf Springs>>>>Coils
Avy=Glorified SUV, not real truck
Coils on a real truck=joke

coaster.n3rd · 01-11-2008, 11:13 PM

Wow... very nice. I have a feeling Tundra owners who regret their decision will head (back?) to Dodge.

I am really really impressed.. Hopefully the interior feels as good as it looks.

01-11-2008, 10:42 PM	#31 (permalink)
mcool 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles Area Drives: '08 Mazda CX-9 Sport '07 Mazda3 Grand Touring Posts: 855	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Dodge Ram revealed The details are very impressive, but I'm not sold on the exterior. It's evolutionary, but the proportions on this new truck look odd. That said, the details like the panel gaps and headlights are well-executued. The interior is kind of the same story... really nice details, impressive-looking materials. It's a little chunky looking, but it does look upscale.

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afdude2018 2.4 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota (from Mechanicsburg, PA) Drives: 2004 Chevy Tahoe Posts: 101	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Dodge Ram revealed I'll be in the market for a truck next year. Dodge has just shot itself up my list of desired trucks with the 09 Ram. That is one beautiful truck!!! Can't believe something that good is coming out of Chrysler. Please oh please have good quality!!! __________________ *United States Air Force* Current: 2004 Chevy Tahoe 2006 Hyundai Tucson (wife's car) Previous: 2006 Chevy Cobalt SS S/C 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande

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LeSabre 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Dec 2005 Drives: 1988 Buick LeSabre(4dr) Goes by the name Katherine Posts: 2,302	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Dodge Ram revealed I like the truck. It looks good in & out. The only thing I don't like is the shifter handle. It looks like there is too much bulky cheap plastic for it. __________________ It is time for Rick Wagoner to get his ridiculously outrageous severance package & hit the door! Also take that no good Board of Directors w/you! ....& good riddance!!!

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poncho1982 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Drives: 1995 Camaro Z28 Posts: 834	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Dodge Ram revealed Yawn........wake me when Dodge is original again. When the new Ram came out in the 90's, it was totally off the beaten path, now, they are trying to fit in. __________________ "It's starting to hit me like a ....ummmm... two ton heavy thing" Current car: 1995 Camaro Z28 Current Car #2 : 1998 Monte Carlo

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AndrewGS 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring, TX, MX (Houston) Drives: 1986 Ford RS200 EVO Posts: 6,940	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Dodge Ram revealed Nasty. Sorry, not diggin' it. It's definately better than the current Ram on the inside (although I'm sure the materials will be a dissapointment in the flesh), but I'd rather have the '02-'05 exterior. Not that I'd buy a Dodge anyways. I'd rather have a Sierra or '09 F-150. __________________ Andrew - MySpace - KD5FHW 1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited - LT1, 4L60E, 2.93 Gears, 260HP, 4,200LBS, 15.4SEC 1/4-MI, 21MPG 2005 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 LS - LM7, 4L60E, 3.73 Gears, 300HP, 4,200LBS, 15.0SEC 1/4-MI, 19.0MPG "Gas mileage is fine, but keep in mind, the first question any car buyer asks themselves is, 'Will this get me laid?'"

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CamaroCrazy 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cary, NC Drives: 1994 Camaro Z28 2000 Camaro Posts: 438	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Dodge Ram revealed I agree the truck looks nice, but this is a Laramie version, high end, their LTZ. Reality check - Show me what the lower trim levels that make up the majority of sales look like. The last picture in the gallery shows one, but looking pretty plain jane and stuffed in the background. That is what will make or break this truck. If I get into a ST or SLT, will I find a sea of grey with rock hard plastics as seen in the last round of Chrysler products? Will the public be wowed by the $30,000 model as they are by the $45,000 model? Don't show me the best and think thats what I'm going to get when I go to the dealer and realize what $25,000-30,000 will buy me. All questions we should be asking ourselves when we look at these pictures. __________________ Webshots: My Camaros, the Camaro Concepts, and Buick in China Past Cars: 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 1984 Chevrolet Impala - 1998 Pontiac Grand Am Present Cars: 1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 - 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Next Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS

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vncj96 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MN Drives: 88 Z24 2.8 5spd 99 Suburban Posts: 298	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Dodge Ram revealed WOW pretty impressed by this truck! Multilink very interesting?! Like the features for the bed and the interior of the truck! Will make the competition a little stronger. Now Chevy needs to get the numbers up. __________________ Burn some dust, eat my rubber!! Current:99 Chevy Suburban(mine till she dies) Future:Enclave & Volt

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mikesright 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Drives: 2009 Mercury Mistress Posts: 1,100	Re: NAIAS 08: 2009 Dodge Ram revealed Also... Leaf Springs>>>>Coils Avy=Glorified SUV, not real truck Coils on a real truck=joke __________________ 1,000 Posts, baby!

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