[AT] New 1500 Ram Diesel 4x4

[Phil Vorwerk]

Thanks for posting this - the new 1500 with the EcoDiesel has been on my
list of possible next vehicles. We have a 2500 Cummins that we love and it
has power like nobody's business, but most of the time I'd sure rather have
the fuel economy that they traded off for power. 12 to 14 mpg can be a
little rough.

Phil M. Vorwerk
New Ulm, MN

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Go a new pickup 3 weeks ago, and now have 8000 miles on it. It is a Ram 1500
Laramie 4x4 EocDiesel with the 3 liter VM engine, 8 speed auto transmission,
and a 3.92 axles for increased tow ratings.
First trip was Houston to Daytona Beach Fl to go inspect a pump skid.
Average mileage 24.5 mpg.
Second trip pulling a 6x12 enclosed Cargo trailer Houston to McPherson Ks.
Ave mileage just under 16 mpg
Third trip was vacation in Colorado, via Oklahoma and Kansas. Ave mileage
about 25, but need to verify. Best mileage on trip per on board computer was
27.7 mpg returning on Oklahoma panhandle where i slowed done a bit due to
heavy rain.
Mileage appears to be speed dependent, which is what I would expect. At 75 I
get 23 to 24 mpg. At 65 I get 25 mpg or slightly more.
4x4 was nice when crossing Raton pass where there was 2 to 4 inches of hail
on I-25. Was also handy when pulling up some burned out cedars trees on our
Oklahoma property.
Transmission is very smooth. Cannot tell when it shifts gears most of the
time without watching the tach. The manual top gear selector was helpful
defending mountain roads, where I did not need to brake much.
My wife even enjoys riding in it.

Dennis

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