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The 2008 Dodge 2500 Mega Cab

September 18th, 2008 by Justin

If you love big trucks, you probably are always on the look out for what Dodge is producing. Dodge trucks are some of the best in the world. They offer high performance, beefy motors, great styling and lots of functionality. The new 2008 Dodge 2500 Mega Cab is no exception and for those looking for lots of performance and power, you can’t go wrong with this big boy.

Dodge Delivers Lots of Performance
Whether for work or play, the Dodge 2500 Mega Cab definitely delivers the goods. It offers lots of power and performance. It also comes with an engine that is the pride of Dodge- the Hemi. The 2500 Mega Cab offers a V8 Hemi 5.7 liter that delivers plenty of horsepower and torque. It also comes standard with an automatic 5 speed transmission with overdrive and optional 2 or 4 wheel drive and a 6+ foot bed that holds 58 cubic feet. For those that require a great truck with four doors for work, you can beat the 2500 Mega Cab. While offering plenty of ability to tow, it also offers some fine conveniences inside the cabin. For you big guys, there is plenty of head and leg room whether you are sitting in the front or in the cab.

The Dodge 2500 Mega Cab is not very fuel efficient, but is well worth it for those that require function over fuel economy. There are three trims available of the 2500 Mega Cab and they include: SXT, SLT and Laramie. Prices range from the low 30’s to the high 30’s nicely equipped with the Laramie being the top of the line. For those that require a work horse that offers the extra space of a cab, Dodge does not disappoint, the 2500 Mega Cab has definitely earned itself some rave reviews.

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The 2008 Dodge Nitro

September 15th, 2008 by Justin

The 2008 Dodge Nitro can be the perfect SUV for anyone looking for lots of power, occasional off road ability and a comfortable vehicle to haul stuff around. While perfect for suburbia, Dodge has made sure to give this SUV plenty of power to make it exciting to drive and functional. One of the reasons the Dodge Nitro has become quite popular is its reasonable price and variety of trims that make it perfect for many budgets and uses.

The Dodge Nitro comes with either 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive, a V6 4.0 liter in the Nitro RT trim or a smaller V6 3.7 liter engine in both the SXT and SLT models. The Dodge Nitro is a truly versatile SUV, perfect for those that want the ability to go off road or those that want convenience and comfort for the long commute. The Dodge Nitro is not the best at gas mileage, but compared to other vehicles in its class, it’s not inadequate to say the least. Expect to get about 20 to 22 mpg on the highway and about 14 to 16 mpg city driving.

For those looking for a manual only transmission, you will only find it on the less powerful SXT model, the SLT and the RT both come standard with automatic transmissions only. However, along with the automatic transmission, this vehicle does offer many high tech conveniences including Dodge’s Parksense rear park assist for backing out of a driveway or parking spot safely and a trailer sway control system perfect for hauling trailers safely. It should also be noted that the interior can be quite comfortable and there are plenty of options available including the now almost necessary navigation system, a choice of great stereo systems and comfortable seating for both driver and passengers.

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Dodge Dakota Overview

July 8th, 2007 by Shenron

The Dodge Dakota was the first mid-sized pickup truck made to be as nimble and economically fuel conservative as a compact pickup truck while at the same time being strong and able enough to handle heavy loads and provide for being a workhorse. The Dakota was brought to life in a Frankenstein style assembly project with many parts coming from different vehicles, until they produced the Dodge Dakota series. These first series Dakota models were in the styles of either a two door pickup or two door convertible and it had its very own platform. Many engines were used throughout the first-gen’s lifespan (as it was active between 1987 and 1996) starting with the 2.2L and ranging up to a 5.2L Magnum V8. The features it had in 1988 were considered to be pretty good, but that year they released the Dodge Dakota Sports Package. It was available in either two wheel or four wheel drive and it came with AM/FM stereo with a cassette player, along with remote outside mirrors, and a Gauge package. In 1990 a club cab was added, and a year later the final Dakota Convertibles were manufactured after Dodge decided to do away with the Dakota Convertible.

The next era lasted from 1997 until 2004, and it had the semi-truck look of its predecessor, while in 1998 the R/T model made its debut - the reason this is significant is the addition of the Magnum V8 as an option, which bolstered the horses this vehicle used by shoving it up to 250. Finally in the year 2000 the additions included a four seater that had a shorter bed but higher human capacity than the regular. Again in 2001 they redesigned the Dakota on its lovely innards, and gave it a new dashboard along with door and seats, then about a year after this they got rid of the 4 stroke and stuck with the V6. At the end of this era’s lifespan the Dodge Dakota saw the introduction of a 210 horsepower V6 engine, while also an update was made to the Mag V8 - a total of 250 horses on that.

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July 8th, 2007 by Shenron

Few trucks have been able to compete with Ford like the Dodge Ram in recent times, and the Dodge Ram does so comfortably. The Dodge Ram is a solid truck that has been around since the eighties, and actually much earlier since it is essentially the Dodge D series, but with a new name. The Ram today comes in several special makes and models along with the workhorse 1500, and also there is a 2500 and 3500 model similar to Chevrolet’s numbering system. The Dodge Ram has a new engine this year in the 5.7L Hemi V8 replacement, the 5.7 MDS Hemi V8. This packs in 345 horses under the hood with a good amount of torque - however gas mileage was also increased to around 15 miles to the gallon in city driving and 19 miles to the gallon on the highways (if you’re looking for fuel economy in a Dodge Ram… look elsewhere, however if you are looking for a truck that can haul, the Dodge Ram is perfect).

Soon there will be a new Ram on the market with the redesigned 2009 models expected to be released with better payload capacities, gas mileage, and towing power. Hopefully the engine will be updated to something with a bit more roar too - however details about the 2009 are still somewhat sketchy and many seem unfounded as of yet. The current Dodge Ram is expected to be in production until then with minor updated and tweak along the way, considering it will be the final years of production on this current design and model. It is rumored that the V10 Viper may be an option in the higher end Dodge Ram 2009’s, which would give it one of the most powerful engines in the Ram line, as the SRT-10 had at one point. However plans for the Dodge Ram having this additional engine option could be scrapped with rising fuel costs and more focus on efficiency over power as of late.

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Dodge Rampage

July 7th, 2007 by Shenron

A special model of the Dodge Ram came out in 1982, it was a subcompact pickup truck with the name of Rampage, smaller than a compact pickup this little thing was only able to carry a 1,145 pound load. Add in two people and that decreases. The Dodge Rampage was based on the Dodge Omni and borrowed from it several things, including its platform. The vehicle was also called the Plymouth Scamp since they were both made by the Chrysler Corporation. The body style was that of a regular two door truck with a front mounted engine and two wheel drive with the rear wheels being powered. The Dodge Rampage boasted a tiny 2.2L four stroke engine that was capable of ninety six horses. The first trucks had a four speed manual, which was later replaced by a five speed manual transmission and was often looked at as a good rival to the El Camino - however its only true competitor was a vehicle made by Volkswagen.

The Dodge Rampage’s clone for Plymouth only lasted a year, while the Dodge Rampage was manufacture for just three years. Shelby introduced its own modified model in the 1984 year (the final year the Dodge Rampage was ever produced) and it is extremely rare, as only 318 were manufactured and released. In the end the final Shelby’s were capable of 99 horses, and that was the end of the story.

..Or was it? in 2006 the Dodge corporation released a Dodge Rampage Concept vehicle, which is in no way a subcompact, it is the same size as a Dodge Ram and uses a 5.7 Hemi engine with a lovely horsepower capacity of around 330-350. It also uses some unusual features for a truck, such as the ‘Stow’n Go’ feature that is usually found in Dodge Minivans, not trucks, along with being a front wheel powered vehicle rather than rear wheel.

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