Getting 23 Miles a Gallon: The Dodge Ram 3500 for 2006
Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the Dodge Ram 3500 are quite excited about their purchase. The Ram 3500 has held a position among the top of the Ram 3500 line of truck for more than a generation. It is a significant truck, and the 2006 model is no different. The Dodge Ram 3500 comes under the heading of standard cab pickup models that are exiciting.
2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Sport Specs
The Ram 3500 Sport is equipped with a Chrysler 5.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The HEMI engine is mated to a Chrysler 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Dodge.
The fuel system for the 2006 Ram 3500 is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 34.00 gallons.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Ram 3500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and leaf in the rear.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Ram 3500 Sport are 80.00 inches wide by 247.70 inches long. It sits 74.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 160.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $44,705, with a dealer invoice cost of $39,211. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Standard Cab Pickup.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2006 Ram 3500 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a standard cab pickup truck.
What We Think of the Dodge Ram 3500
The 2006 model year was very successful for the Dodge Ram 3500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Sport version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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